RoboScout Top MLB Prospects At Every Level On May 19, 2024
We’re over a quarter of the way through the major league season and there are some hitters in Triple-A already with 200 plate appearances so we’re starting to get fairly deep into it. Even the Complex League is starting to find its footing as some hitters have over 50 plate appearances. And before we know it, the Dominican Summer League will begin in a few weeks. Exciting times!
What is the name of the time period before the dog days of summer? The puppy days of spring? Well, that’s what it feels like now.
Let’s dig in. Here are the Top Prospects for fantasy baseball this week per Roboscout.
Complex League Hitters (min 15 PA)
Rank | Name | Team | Robo | RoboCast |
1 | Felnin Celesten | SEA | 86 | 100 |
2 | Edgleen Perez | NYY | 84 | 100 |
3 | Jeremy Rodriguez | NYM | 100 | 98 |
4 | Dameury Pena | MIN | 79 | 93 |
5 | Robert Calaz | COL | 79 | 92 |
6 | Starlyn Caba | PHI | 80 | 91 |
7 | Yeiker Reyes | COL | 83 | 90 |
8 | Filippo Di Turi | MIL | 80 | 89 |
9 | Adrian Gil | CHW | 76 | 88 |
10 | Bryan Acuna | MIN | 73 | 88 |
11 | Brailer Guerrero | TBR | 75 | 87 |
12 | Yassel Soler | ARI | 71 | 85 |
13 | Andruw Musett | BOS | 69 | 83 |
14 | Eduardo Quintero | LAD | 76 | 82 |
15 | Mario Baez | ATL | 75 | 82 |
16 | Larry Martinez | TBR | 69 | 82 |
17 | Eric Bitonti | MIL | 83 | 81 |
18 | Leandro Arias | BAL | 67 | 81 |
19 | Yeremi Cabrera | TEX | 82 | 81 |
20 | Luiyin Alastre | MIL | 70 | 80 |
21 | Richard Ramirez | PIT | 67 | 80 |
22 | Enrique Jimenez | DET | 68 | 79 |
23 | Angel Arredondo | TEX | 71 | 79 |
24 | Pablo Guerrero | TEX | 75 | 77 |
25 | Esteban Mejia | TEX | 70 | 77 |
Keen-eyed observers may have noticed that the minimum threshold in the list above was set at a silly 15 plate appearances, meaning that this is still extremely early. Still, some shape is beginning to form as many of the names are recognizable, either from these pages in previous weeks, or in complex league preview articles.
Felnin Celesten (Mariners No. 8 prospect) and Edgleen Perez (Yankees) find themselves at the top of the Complex League rankings. We talked last week about Perez and how he is an intriguing catching prospect. It is encouraging that he has sustained his top performance for another week.
Meanwhile, Celesten was one of the most coveted international signees and subsequent top FYPD name in 2023 after the Mariners signed him for $4.7 million. Having never played a game in the DSL and being immediately drop-shipped into the ACL, “The Prophecy” knocked two home runs and stole two bags, heralding his stateside arrival in a big way. Despite an extreme groundball rate, still a top 100 Fantasy Prospect for me
Another interesting name making some waves in the early going is Dameury Pena (Twins No. 28 prospect) who Josh Norris had as one to watch in the FCL this year with a potential ceiling as a plus hitter. After raking in the DSL in 2023, Pena has maintained his sub-10% in zone miss percentage and sub-15% whiff% while stateside. His power may never reach an average grade, but so far as an 18-year old, he has a 90th percentile exit velocity of around 100 mph – slightly better than average for the complex league right now.
Eric Bitonti (Brewers No. 16 prospect) hit three home runs last week and is showing the plus power that we graded him with. The pre-season concern was with the hit tool, and with a strikeout rate of 30%, and a contact rate below 60%, it is indeed the area where the 18-year old third baseman should focus.
Before the season, we identified Yassel Soler (Diamondbacks No. 21 prospect) as having a plus hit tool with a quick, short swing (and above average to plus defense) with a desire to see him add damage to the bat. In 2024, he’s already exceeded last year’s maximum exit velocity of 104 mph (achieved in 146 plate appearances) with a 111 mph and a 108 mph on just over 20 balls in play. He still puts the ball on the ground a bit too much but if he’s truly taken a step forward with the power, he has the potential to be a breakout prospect.
It’s too early to make a definitive “ThrowboScout” list for the Complex League pitchers as most of the arms haven’t thrown more than two starts but a few names have done some interesting things in the early going. Dylan Questad (Twins) struck out 10 batters in just under six innings and has been compiling high whiff rate and chase rate on his 93 to 95 mph four seamer and 87 mph slider. The 5th round draft pick in 2023 has had double digit walks but trails only Jefferson Jean (Athletics) for highest swinging strike rate of any teenage pitcher at the Complex who has averaged over three innings per appearance. Speaking of Jean, the right hander throws 95 mph with big extension, a low 80s slider, and a developmental change-up and went five innings in his only start of the year before being promoted to Low-A where he’s been less inspiring.
Another interesting pitcher is Luichi Casilla (Rockies No. 18 prospect) who reportedly touched 100 mph in his last start. So far, his walk rate is double digits, but armed with an electrifying fastball and slider from the left side, he is ascending.Mariners right hander Jeter Martinez has been electric too with his four seamer sitting 94 mph and his low 80s breaking stuff having over a foot of horizontal break. One thing to note is that his vertical release point did show a distinction in his first start between his fastball and his secondaries – perhaps something to keep an eye on. With a strikeout rate of 32% and a ground ball rate of 68% in his age 18 season, the popular pre-season sleeper would be in the Top 5 if RoboScout had Complex League rankings for pitchers this early in the season.
Low-A Hitters (min 45 PA)
Rank | Name | Team | Robo | RoboCast |
1 | Lazaro Montes | SEA | 100 | 100 |
2 | Jeral Perez | LAD | 97 | 100 |
3 | Colt Emerson | SEA | 99 | 99 |
4 | Jaison Chourio | CLE | 85 | 89 |
5 | Alfredo Duno | CIN | 91 | 87 |
6 | Jonny Farmelo | SEA | 82 | 86 |
7 | Kevin McGonigle | DET | 77 | 83 |
8 | Cristofer Torin | ARI | 78 | 83 |
9 | Jesus Baez | NYM | 77 | 81 |
10 | Zyhir Hope | LAD | 74 | 80 |
11 | Josue Briceno | DET | 74 | 80 |
12 | Ralphy Velazquez | CLE | 77 | 79 |
13 | Aidan Smith | SEA | 76 | 78 |
14 | Josue De Paula | LAD | 71 | 77 |
15 | Marco Vargas | NYM | 69 | 76 |
16 | Aidan Miller | PHI | 71 | 75 |
17 | Yophery Rodriguez | MIL | 74 | 74 |
18 | Leodalis De Vries | SDP | 82 | 74 |
19 | Blake Mitchell | KCR | 73 | 74 |
20 | Tai Peete | SEA | 72 | 73 |
21 | Ariel Almonte | CIN | 70 | 73 |
22 | Angel Genao | CLE | 65 | 72 |
23 | Bryce Eldridge | SFG | 70 | 72 |
24 | Rosman Verdugo | SDP | 78 | 71 |
25 | Johanfran Garcia | BOS | 77 | 71 |
The big movers this week were Josue De Paula (Dodgers No. 1 prospect) who had zero home runs and a below average OPS. Well, after a four home run (and one stolen base) explosion over the past week, the teenage Dominican outfielder finds himself firmly in the Top 15. The concern has never been the power and it’s nice to see him start to actualize it in games in 2024.
A new entrant into the Top 10 is Kevin McGonigle (Tigers No. 7 prospect) who is showing some of the best swing decisions in Low-A with a minuscule 11% chase rate and minuscule whiff rate. Although it’s only around 50 balls in play, the Tigers 37th overall pick from the supplemental first round has added 2 mph to his 90th percentile exit velocity and has already reached his max EV from 2023. If he can get to average power to complement his plus or better hit tool, he will be a top 100 Fantasy Prospect for me by next month.
Creeping a few more spots in the Low-A rankings is Aidan Miller (Phillies No. 4 prospect) who has the highest weighted runs created plus amongst any hitters in their age 20 season. With four home runs and nine stolen bases, the former first round pick has already had at least six balls come off his bat in 2024 faster than the 105 mph max exit velocity that he managed in 2023.With four home runs, I would be remiss to not mention 2023 helium name Austin Charles (Royals No. 14 prospect) who is now up to six home runs and 13 stolen bases in 133 plate appearances. Although the toolsy infielder does look like a 20 home run, 20 stolen base threat at peak, he is still showing some significant hit tool risk, with a 30% strikeout rate and a high chase rate. Although, his week has been torrid, RoboScout is still a bit leery.
Low-A Pitchers (min 13 IP)
Rank | Name | Team | Robo | RoboCast |
1 | Matt Wilkinson | CLE | 100 | 100 |
2 | Jonah Tong | NYM | 92 | 98 |
3 | Quinn Mathews | STL | 85 | 96 |
4 | George Klassen | PHI | 80 | 92 |
5 | Santiago Suarez | TBR | 78 | 89 |
6 | Yujanyer Herrera | MIL | 84 | 86 |
7 | Bishop Letson | MIL | 73 | 85 |
8 | Manuel Rodriguez | MIL | 77 | 82 |
9 | Franklin Gomez | NYM | 75 | 80 |
10 | Gary Gill Hill | TBR | 76 | 80 |
11 | Jedixson Paez | BOS | 79 | 79 |
12 | Michael Forret | BAL | 71 | 79 |
13 | Thomas White | MIA | 68 | 79 |
14 | Welinton Herrera | COL | 66 | 79 |
15 | Luis Serna | NYY | 72 | 78 |
16 | Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz | BOS | 76 | 78 |
17 | Luis De Leon | BAL | 74 | 78 |
18 | Jarlin Susana | WSN | 62 | 77 |
19 | Alejandro Rosario | TEX | 63 | 77 |
20 | Daniel Corniel | MIL | 67 | 77 |
21 | Jace Kaminska | COL | 66 | 76 |
22 | Josh Grosz | NYY | 66 | 76 |
23 | Didier Fuentes | ATL | 63 | 76 |
24 | Michael Kennedy | PIT | 82 | 76 |
25 | Kohl Drake | TEX | 72 | 76 |
The biggest riser since last week was Gary Gill Hill (Rays) who struck out eight batters with zero walks over six innings of work. For more details on this performance – and his arsenal, including a 94 mph four-seamer – Josh Norris wrote up his live look. Also rising is 18-year old right hander Manuel Rodriguez (Brewers) who has yielded a 1.7% walk rate over 30 innings in the Carolina League. Only sitting 88 to 89 mph on his four seam fastball, with a tight slider with 12 inches of horizontal break but that only occasionally flashes 80 mph, the command is truly the calling card so far, with a chance for a back of the rotation starter.
High-A Hitters (min 45 PA)
Rank | Name | Team | Robo | RoboCast |
1 | Luke Keaschall | MIN | 100 | 100 |
2 | Carter Jensen | KCR | 100 | 99 |
3 | Cam Collier | CIN | 95 | 91 |
4 | Jay Allen II | CIN | 92 | 90 |
5 | Xavier Isaac | TBR | 89 | 90 |
6 | Alex Freeland | LAD | 87 | 89 |
7 | Sal Stewart | CIN | 89 | 88 |
8 | Yohendrick Pinango | CHC | 84 | 86 |
9 | Luke Adams | MIL | 83 | 82 |
10 | Mike Boeve | MIL | 78 | 82 |
11 | Jefferson Rojas | CHC | 81 | 81 |
12 | Hector Rodriguez | CIN | 77 | 79 |
13 | Sebastian Walcott | TEX | 83 | 77 |
14 | Ricardo Olivar | MIN | 74 | 77 |
15 | Creed Willems | BAL | 80 | 76 |
16 | Henry Bolte | OAK | 83 | 76 |
17 | Joe Mack | MIA | 78 | 76 |
18 | Samuel Zavala | CHW | 72 | 75 |
19 | C.J. Kayfus | CLE | 74 | 75 |
20 | Ethan Salas | SDP | 86 | 74 |
21 | Rubel Cespedes | MIN | 68 | 71 |
22 | Pedro Ramirez | CHC | 71 | 71 |
23 | Dylan O’Rae | MIL | 72 | 70 |
24 | Noah Miller | LAD | 72 | 70 |
25 | Gabriel Gonzalez | MIN | 69 | 70 |
Luke Keaschall (Twins No. 9 prospect) has taken over top spot in the High-A rankings after knocking two home runs and stealing two bags en route to a .417/.464/.708 triple slash last week. The second round pick has improved his contact, chase, and barrel rate from his brief 2023 professional debut and RoboScout now sees him as a power/speed threat with solid batting average. Knocking right on the door of a Top 100 fantasy prospect for me.
Henry Bolte (Athletics No. 13 prospect) had solid underlying data as a 20 year old in Low-A Stockton last year with a maximum exit velocity of 111 mph and a 90th percentile reading of 104 mph to complement his plus speed and above-average defense. In other words, tools for days. The biggest concern was the significant swing and miss, as the outfielder had a 33% strikeout rate and a 62% contact rate. To put it into context, the lowest contact rate in the majors in the last two years amongst qualified hitters is the 62% rate that Nolan Gorman (Cardinals) has so far this year. In the last week, no hitter in High-A has been hotter, as Bolte has hit three home runs while stealing five bases. The issue is that for the year, his strikeout rate is still 34% – though with a palatable 20% mark this past week – and his contact and in-zone contact rates are essentially no different from last year’s numbers. Still a huge ceiling, but RoboScout is not quite calling breakout yet, but he does find himself at #16 in the High-A rankings.RoboScout is extremely impressed though by Xavier Isaac (Rays No. 4 prospect) who jumped not only into the Top 5, after a two home run and three stolen base performance this past week. With athleticism that belies his slugger’s frame, the first baseman has surprisingly stolen eight bases on the year and has yet to be caught. The calling card is of course the huge all-fields power, but if he can sprinkle in a handful of stolen bases – similar to how Josh Naylor (Guardians) has contributed the past two years – the extra fantasy value makes him an easy Top 50 fantasy prospect for me (and RoboScout).
High-A Pitchers (min 12 IP)
Rank | Name | Team | Robo | RoboCast |
1 | Noah Schultz | CHW | 99 | 100 |
2 | Owen Murphy | ATL | 100 | 97 |
3 | Chase Dollander | COL | 91 | 91 |
4 | Jaden Hamm | DET | 100 | 91 |
5 | Luis Perales | BOS | 89 | 90 |
6 | Zebby Matthews | MIN | 90 | 90 |
7 | Winston Santos | TEX | 90 | 89 |
8 | Brett Wichrowski | MIL | 86 | 84 |
9 | Moises Chace | BAL | 83 | 83 |
10 | Alessandro Ercolani | PIT | 78 | 80 |
11 | Nolan McLean | NYM | 76 | 78 |
12 | Sean Sullivan | COL | 93 | 77 |
13 | Cam Schlittler | NYY | 78 | 77 |
14 | Edgar Portes | BAL | 75 | 76 |
15 | Juan Daniel Encarnacion | BOS | 77 | 75 |
16 | Andry Lara | WSN | 87 | 74 |
17 | Jake Bloss | HOU | 74 | 74 |
18 | Aidan Curry | TEX | 76 | 74 |
19 | Peter Heubeck | LAD | 77 | 74 |
20 | Andrew Morris | MIN | 84 | 73 |
21 | Rhett Lowder | CIN | 80 | 73 |
22 | Juan Nunez | BAL | 74 | 72 |
23 | Trevor Martin | TBR | 78 | 71 |
24 | Tanner McDougal | CHW | 77 | 71 |
25 | Mitch Bratt | TEX | 83 | 71 |
Juan Daniel Encarnacion (Red Sox) jumps into the Top 15, despite not being on the list last week, after hurling ten solid innings with twelve strikeouts and only one walk and winnings South Atlantic League pitcher of the week. With a flat 92 mph four seamer paired with a 87 mph cutter, the righthander also throws a solid sweeper and a change-up.
Named a pre-season prospect to know Andrew Morris (Twins) entered at #20 this week after throwing six shutout innings with seven strikeouts. With a five-pitch mix, with each pitch garnering more than a 30% chase rate this season, the 2022 fifth round draft pick has a chance to be a high-floor starting pitcher with his deceptive over-the-top delivery.
On the Fantasy Podcast on May 7th , I mentioned 20-year old Alessandro Ercolani (Pirates) as a data standout with his a low release point and the furthest extension – at over seven feet – amongst pitchers with an IVB greater than 17 inches. Although the fastball only nominally averages 92 mph, despite those unique traits, after adding another four innings with no walks and six strikeouts to his season total, the San Marino-born right hander moves into the Top 10.
Double-A Hitters (min 45 PA)
Rank | Name | Team | Robo | RoboCast |
1 | Agustin Ramirez | NYY | 100 | 100 |
2 | Carson Williams | TBR | 99 | 96 |
3 | Alex Freeland | LAD | 88 | 90 |
4 | Moises Ballesteros | CHC | 84 | 86 |
5 | Emmanuel Rodriguez | MIN | 85 | 85 |
6 | Matthew Lugo | BOS | 81 | 79 |
7 | Deyvison De Los Santos | ARI | 83 | 76 |
8 | Jett Williams | NYM | 72 | 75 |
9 | Roman Anthony | BOS | 71 | 75 |
10 | Harry Ford | SEA | 77 | 74 |
11 | Cole Young | SEA | 71 | 73 |
12 | Brady House | WSN | 77 | 73 |
13 | Zac Veen | COL | 78 | 73 |
14 | Jacob Wilson | OAK | 69 | 71 |
15 | James Triantos | CHC | 66 | 70 |
16 | Mike Boeve | MIL | 64 | 70 |
17 | Samuel Basallo | BAL | 69 | 69 |
18 | Tyler Locklear | SEA | 68 | 68 |
19 | Marcelo Mayer | BOS | 65 | 67 |
20 | Nacho Alvarez Jr. | ATL | 62 | 65 |
21 | Dylan Beavers | BAL | 68 | 64 |
22 | Edgar Quero | CHW | 61 | 64 |
23 | Colby Thomas | OAK | 61 | 63 |
24 | Hao-Yu Lee | DET | 65 | 61 |
25 | Brooks Baldwin | CHW | 65 | 63 |
Top 5 Double-A hitters Agustin Ramirez (Yankees No. 10 prospect and Moises Ballesteros (Cubs No. 7 prospect) all hit two home runs last week to entrench their positions at the top of the table.
The biggest performance though belonged to Carson Williams (Rays No. 2 prospect) who knocked three home runs, stole two bags, and catapulted to second spot in the rankings.
Deyvison De Los Santos (Diamondbacks No. 4 prospect) continues his torrid vengeance tour with another three home runs this week.Alex Freeland (Dodgers No. 27 prospect), now with 42 plate appearances in Double-A Tulsa, qualifies for the list and debuts at No. 3 after aggregating his 110 plate appearance performance from High-A. The big story out of Tulsa for the week though, was Diego Cartaya (Dodgers No. 9 prospect) quadrupling his home run output for the season with three blasts last week. Despite the power explosion, in total, the 22-year old backstop still has a weighted runs created plus below league average, a strikeout rate of 29%, and continues to show difficulty in making in-zone contact. The once lauded prospect is no longer a Top 15 catcher for fantasy according to RoboScout.
Double-A Pitchers (min 11 IP)
Rank | Name | Team | Robo | RoboCast |
1 | Zebby Matthews | MIN | 94 | 100 |
2 | Chandler Champlain | KCR | 100 | 99 |
3 | Yilber Diaz | ARI | 97 | 98 |
4 | Blade Tidwell | NYM | 88 | 96 |
5 | Justin Wrobleski | LAD | 91 | 96 |
6 | Miguel Ullola | HOU | 88 | 95 |
7 | Ben Casparius | LAD | 87 | 95 |
8 | Doug Nikhazy | CLE | 94 | 95 |
9 | Carson Palmquist | COL | 91 | 94 |
10 | Zach Penrod | BOS | 94 | 90 |
11 | Mason Barnett | KCR | 91 | 90 |
12 | Jackson Jobe | DET | 80 | 89 |
13 | Ian Seymour | TBR | 96 | 89 |
14 | Mason Adams | CHW | 94 | 88 |
15 | Jacob Misiorowski | MIL | 80 | 88 |
16 | Ian Mejia | ATL | 91 | 87 |
17 | Ty Madden | DET | 90 | 87 |
18 | Tink Hence | STL | 91 | 86 |
19 | Brandon Young | BAL | 91 | 86 |
20 | Braxton Ashcraft | PIT | 83 | 85 |
21 | Tyler Woessner | MIL | 97 | 84 |
22 | Troy Melton | DET | 80 | 84 |
23 | Valente Bellozo | MIA | 90 | 83 |
24 | Chase Petty | CIN | 82 | 82 |
25 | Jake Bloss | HOU | 76 | 82 |
What more can be said about the incredible campaign that Zebby Matthews (Twins No. 17 prospect) has had in 2024. After not walking a batter in 22 innings in High-A Cedar Rapids, the 24-year old right hander has hurled another 11.1 innings in Wichita without yielding a free pass.The big jump of the week belonged to Chandler Champlain (Royals No. 8 prospect) who struck out ten batters in just over six innings, while walking only one. On the season, the 24-year old has a strikeout rate of 34.5% and a walk rate of only 5% while showing an ability to throw, on average, over 5 innings per appearance. With a solid four-pitch mix from an over-the-top delivery, headed by a 94 mph four seamer with good extension, RoboScout sees Champlain as having a chance to be a mid-rotation starter.
Triple-A Hitters (min 45 PA)
Rank | Name | Team | Robo | RoboCast |
1 | James Wood | WSN | 100 | 100 |
2 | Jackson Holliday | BAL | 96 | 98 |
3 | Jose Fermin | STL | 92 | 95 |
4 | Coby Mayo | BAL | 91 | 94 |
5 | Kyle Manzardo | CLE | 82 | 87 |
6 | Junior Caminero | TBR | 86 | 87 |
7 | Heston Kjerstad | BAL | 83 | 86 |
8 | Miguel Vargas | LAD | 79 | 83 |
9 | Jonah Bride | MIA | 77 | 80 |
10 | Joey Loperfido | HOU | 80 | 79 |
11 | Andy Pages | LAD | 75 | 79 |
12 | Niko Kavadas | BOS | 76 | 78 |
13 | Tyler Black | MIL | 74 | 77 |
14 | Ji Hwan Bae | PIT | 71 | 76 |
15 | Addison Barger | TOR | 67 | 73 |
16 | Daniel Schneemann | CLE | 70 | 71 |
17 | Jonatan Clase | SEA | 69 | 71 |
18 | Orelvis Martinez | TOR | 70 | 70 |
19 | Leo Jimenez | TOR | 63 | 70 |
20 | Owen Caissie | CHC | 68 | 69 |
21 | Lenyn Sosa | CHW | 61 | 69 |
22 | Chase Meidroth | BOS | 62 | 69 |
23 | Javier Sanoja | MIA | 61 | 68 |
24 | Heliot Ramos | SFG | 61 | 68 |
25 | Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | 58 | 67 |
After mentioning him last week, Miguel Vargas (Dodgers) was called up the majors at the expense of 2023 fantasy breakout James Outman. A definite add in redraft leagues, look for potential 20 home run/20 stolen base (on a per 600 plate appearance basis) production from the now-left fielder.
Also, after MomoScout identified him as an unheralded name, Daniel Scheenman (Guardians) added another home run and maintained his wRC+ above 170. He is now in the Top 20.
The big story of Triple-A has been Brennen Davis (Cubs) who has slugged seven home runs in his last eight games. Despite the huge recent output, the former top prospect is still below average when it comes to contact rate but has cut his strike out rate to a much more acceptable 23%. The most dramatic improvement has been with his swing decisions, cutting his chase rate from 31% last year – much worse than the league average of 27% rate – to an excellent 16% in 2024, while swinging at a league average rate. RoboScout is nearly ready to call a post-hype breakout – The Cubs outfielder is at #26 – and is encouraged to see the improvement in approach at a still young 24-years old.On the bad news side of the ledger, Coby Mayo (Orioles No. 3 prospect) fractured a rib and will not play for several weeks.
Triple-A Pitchers (min 11 IP)
Rank | Name | Team | Robo | RoboCast |
1 | Paul Skenes | PIT | 100 | 100 |
2 | Christian Scott | NYM | 92 | 92 |
3 | Jack Leiter | TEX | 90 | 89 |
4 | Bryan Woo | SEA | 84 | 86 |
5 | Cade Povich | BAL | 91 | 81 |
6 | Louie Varland | MIN | 83 | 80 |
7 | Taj Bradley | TBR | 84 | 79 |
8 | Matt Manning | DET | 76 | 78 |
9 | Mason Black | SFG | 72 | 74 |
10 | Will Warren | NYY | 70 | 74 |
11 | Tobias Myers | MIL | 69 | 73 |
12 | Bryce Elder | ATL | 74 | 73 |
13 | David Festa | MIN | 77 | 73 |
14 | Brant Hurter | DET | 74 | 72 |
15 | Elieser Hernandez | LAD | 70 | 72 |
16 | Carson Spiers | CIN | 69 | 71 |
17 | Robert Gasser | MIL | 67 | 71 |
18 | Spencer Howard | SFG | 76 | 70 |
19 | Alek Manoah | TOR | 74 | 70 |
20 | Chayce McDermott | BAL | 69 | 70 |
21 | Jonathan Bowlan | KCR | 73 | 69 |
22 | Gerson Garabito | TEX | 71 | 69 |
23 | Osvaldo Bido | OAK | 70 | 68 |
24 | Sem Robberse | STL | 81 | 68 |
25 | Albert Suarez | BAL | 73 | 68 |
Judging from the fact that only five of the top 20 pitchers on the Triple-A list have never pitched in the major leagues, it is reasonable to assume that it is only a matter of time for them. Regardless of whether this is a testament to RoboScout’s in-season track record or the scourge of pitching injuries and attrition afflicting the sport, don’t be surprised if Cade Povich (Orioles No. 8 prospect), David Festa (Twins No. 5 prospect), Will Warren (Yankees No. 8 prospect), Brant Hurter (Tigers No. 14 prospect), and Chayce McDermott (Orioles No. 7 prospect) all make their major league debuts before the All-Star Break.
Happy bidding!