Prospect Report: Nick Gonzales Stays Hot, Homers For Surprise

Nick Gonzales, 2B, Pirates: After a tumultuous few years for Gonzales he’s finding his groove again in the AFL. Gonzales connected for a two-run home run in the ninth inning of Surprise’s win over Peoria. Gonzales is hitting .273/.342/.576 with a pair of home runs over nine games. If Gonzales can recapture the timing in his swing that made him a top-10 pick, the former Cape Cod League MVP still has a chance to develop into an above-average regular at second base. 

T.J. Sikkema, LHP, Royals: A former competitive balance round pick of the Yankees, Sikkema was acquired by the Royals in the deal that sent Andrew Benintendi to the Yankees. Long known for his nasty slider and unusual look from the left side, Sikkema has struggled with health as a professional. Assigned to Surprise after the season, the lefthander has pitched well across a trio of appearances. Last night Sikkema went four innings, allowing one unearned run on four hits, a walk and six strikeouts. 

Masyn Winn, SS, Cardinals: The fans in Salt River were treated to the Masyn Winn experience on Tuesday, as Winn started at shortstop, hit a home run and stole a base in this contest. Over 10 games in the AFL Winn is hitting .360/.556/.480 with a home run and four stolen bases. A standout defender with arguably the best infield throwing arm in pro baseball, Winn has a chance to play his way into the picture in St. Louis as early as next summer. 

Zac Veen, OF, Rockies: What started as a strong season for Veen went sideways late as he struggled following a promotion to Double-A Hartford. Assigned to Salt River of the AFL, Veen has caught fire once again, and went 2-for-5, with an RBI, a stolen base and a pair of runs last night. Veen is now hitting .457/.556/.629 over 10 games with 11 stolen bases and four extra base hits.

ORG	CLASS	PLAYER	AB	R	H	RBI	AVG	NOTES
ATL	WIN	Justyn-Henry Malloy, 1B	4	0	0	0	0.314
ATL	WIN	Cal Conley, SS	4	0	0	0	0.297	E (3),
BAL	WIN	Heston Kjerstad, OF	4	0	0	0	0.373
BAL	WIN	Cesar Prieto, SS	2	0	0	1	0.179	BB (2),
BOS	WIN	Niko Kavadas, 1B	3	0	0	0	0.250
BOS	WIN	Stephen Scott, 3B	3	1	1	0	0.407	BB (2),
CHC	WIN	BJ Murray, 3B	4	0	1	0	0.182
CHC	WIN	Matt Mervis, 1B	3	1	1	0	0.259	BB (3), SB (1),
CIN	WIN	Noelvi Marte, SS	4	0	1	0	0.219
CIN	WIN	Matt McLain, SS	4	0	1	0	0.182
CIN	WIN	Rece Hinds, SS	4	1	1	0	0.238
CLE	WIN	Connor Kokx, OF	3	1	1	0	0.259	BB (2),
CLE	WIN	David Fry, C	4	0	1	0	0.318	2B (2),
CLE	WIN	Angel Martinez, IF	4	1	1	0	0.250
COL	WIN	Grant Lavigne, 1B	4	0	1	2	0.394	BB (5),
COL	WIN	Braxton Fulford, C	4	1	1	1	0.211
COL	WIN	Zac Veen, OF	5	2	2	1	0.457	2B (3), SB (11),
CWS	WIN	Moises Castillo, SS	4	0	0	1	0.407
DET	WIN	Colt Keith, 3B	4	0	2	0	0.346
DET	WIN	Gage Workman, SS	4	2	2	0	0.125	3B (1),
HOU	WIN	Will Wagner, 2B	3	0	0	0	0.355	BB (5),
KC	WIN	John Rave, OF	5	0	0	0	0.280
LAA	WIN	Kyren Paris, SS	2	0	0	0	0.167	BB (6),
LAD	WIN	Jose Ramos, CF	3	0	0	0	0.360	BB (3),
MIA	WIN	Cameron Barstad, C	2	0	1	0	0.667	BB (1), E (1),
MIL	WIN	Je’Von Ward, OF	3	0	0	0	0.250
MIL	WIN	Tyler Black, 2B	3	1	1	0	0.243	BB (9),
MIL	WIN	Zavier Warren, C	3	0	1	1	0.375	BB (6),
MIL	WIN	Jeferson Quero, C	4	0	1	0	0.217	2 E (2),
NYM	WIN	Brandon McIlwain, OF	4	0	0	0	0.208	E (1),
OAK	WIN	Zack Gelof, SS	4	2	1	0	0.278	BB (6), SB (1),
OAK	WIN	Lawrence Butler, 1B	4	0	2	3	0.321	3B (1), BB (7),
OAK	WIN	Denzel Clarke, OF	5	0	2	0	0.217	2 2B (3),
PHI	WIN	Johan Rojas, CF	4	1	1	1	0.294	2B (3), SB (7), E (1),
PHI	WIN	Carlos De La Cruz, OF	3	0	0	0	0.273	BB (1),
PIT	WIN	Henry Davis, C	3	0	1	1	0.250	2B (4),
PIT	WIN	Nick Gonzales, 2B	5	2	1	2	0.273	HR (2),
SD	WIN	Nerwilian Cedeno, 3B	4	0	1	0	0.333	2B (2),
SEA	WIN	Robert Perez, 1B	4	0	1	0	0.256
SF	WIN	Luis Matos, OF	4	0	1	0	0.256
STL	WIN	Masyn Winn, SS	4	1	2	1	0.360	HR (1), BB (11), SB (4),
STL	WIN	Jordan Walker, 3B	5	0	1	0	0.250	2B (2),
STL	WIN	Mike Antico, LF	1	1	0	0	0.133
TB	WIN	Blake Hunt, C	5	0	0	0	0.292
TB	WIN	Mason Auer, OF	4	2	2	0	0.279	2B (3), BB (2), SB (5),
TB	WIN	Ronny Simon, 2B	5	1	1	2	0.250	HR (3),
TEX	WIN	Aaron Zavala, OF	3	1	1	0	0.200	BB (5),
TOR	WIN	Samad Taylor, 2B	2	1	0	0	0.179	2 BB (5), 2 SB (4), E (1),
TOR	WIN	Addison Barger, SS	4	0	1	0	0.188
TOR	WIN	Zach Britton, RF	3	1	2	2	0.409	3B (1), BB (3),
WAS	WIN	Drew Millas, C	3	0	0	1	0.333
WAS	WIN	Will Frizzell, 1B	4	0	1	0	0.364

ORG	CLASS	PLAYER	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	ERA	NOTES
	WIN	Chris Lincoln, RHP	0.0	3	3	3	0	0		L (1-1)
ATL	WIN	Allan Winans, RHP	5.0	5	2	1	1	2	1.93	L (0-1)
BAL	WIN	Nick Richmond, RHP	1.0	1	1	0	1	1	5.06
BAL	WIN	Nolan Hoffman, RHP	0.2	0	0	0	0	0	5.68
BOS	WIN	Aaron Perry, RHP	0.1	7	6	6	1	0	22.85
CHC	WIN	Sheldon Reed, RHP	1.0	2	0	0	1	2	3.00
CHC	WIN	Bailey Horn, LHP	2.0	1	0	0	0	2	0.00	Sv (1)
CIN	WIN	Christian Roa, RHP	3.0	3	4	4	3	2	12.86	L (1-1)
CIN	WIN	Vincent Timpanelli, RHP	1.0	0	0	0	0	2	13.50
CIN	WIN	Jacob Gozzo, RHP	2.0	4	0	0	1	2	7.50
CLE	WIN	Cade Smith, RHP	1.0	1	2	2	1	1	6.23
CWS	WIN	Sammy Peralta, LHP	2.0	4	2	2	0	2	4.50
KC	WIN	T.J. Sikkema, LHP	4.0	4	1	0	1	6	2.45
LAD	WIN	Hyun-il Choi, RHP	1.0	0	0	0	1	1	8.44
OAK	WIN	Mason Miller, RHP	3.0	1	1	1	2	2	5.87	W (1-1)
PHI	WIN	Brett Schulze, RHP	1.0	1	0	0	0	1	2.08
PIT	WIN	Tahnaj Thomas, RHP	1.0	0	0	0	0	3	13.50
SD	WIN	Alek Jacob, RHP	2.0	0	0	0	1	4	2.35
STL	WIN	Kyle Leahy, RHP	2.0	1	0	0	0	3	14.63
STL	WIN	Tink Hence, RHP	1.0	0	0	0	0	1	2.25
TB	WIN	Evan Reifert, RHP	1.1	0	0	0	0	3	0.00
TB	WIN	Alexander Ayala, LHP	1.2	2	2	2	1	2	15.75
TEX	WIN	Nick Starr, RHP	1.0	0	0	0	1	0	0.00
TOR	WIN	Hunter Gregory, RHP	1.0	1	1	1	3	2	32.40	W (1-1)
WAS	WIN	Amos Willingham, RHP	2.0	1	0	0	0	5	6.75