Baseball America Prospect Report -- August 12, 2019

Wander Franco, SS, Rays -- Franco collected four hits in six at-bats for high Class A Charlotte. The infielder had four base knocks and came around to score three times. It was Franco’s second multi-hit game in a row, after going hitless his previous three contests.

Julio Rodriguez, OF, Mariners -- Rodriguez had four hits in five at-bats for low Class A West Virginia. The outfielder had three singles and a double while coming around to score twice. Rodriguez has continued to swing a hot bat since returning from the injured list with a hairline fracture of his left hand.

Ian Anderson, RHP, Braves -- Anderson allowed one run across six innings for Triple-A Gwinnett. The righthander worked around three hits and three walks while striking out six batters. It was a bounce-back performance for Anderson, as the righthander allowed five earned runs and was chased after the third inning in his previous start.

Bryson Stott, 2B, Phillies -- Stott had two hits in three at-bats for short-season Williamsport. He hit a solo home run in the first inning, followed by a two-run shot in the fourth inning. Stott has had four multi-hit games in a row, with at least one RBI in each contest.

Sam Huff, DH, Rangers -- Huff had three hits in four at-bats for high Class A Down East. The designated hitter had two singles and hit a solo homer in the third inning. While he hasn’t been getting on base with consistency as of late, Huff’s home run was his second over this past week.

Keury Mella, RHP, Reds -- Mella spun six shutout innings for Triple-A Louisville. The righthander saw some traffic on the bases as he allowed four hits and two walks. Mella needed 79 pitches to make it through six frames, fanning three batters along the way. The outing was a step in the right direction for Mella, who allowed 10 earned runs across his last two starts.

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