The Minor League Daily Sheet: June 10th 2021

June 10th! Are you ready? Ready for what, you ask? Oh, just the top performances around the minor leagues on a Thursday night. Ho hum just another grip of writeups to keep you as informed as possible as you head into your weekend. As always Geoff Pontes handles Triple-A and Double-A, Rhys White is the man for your High-A needs, and Matt Thompson has friends in Low-A places. Let’s get this bread!


Bryan De La Cruz, OF HOU (Triple-A) 3-for-4, HR, 2 RBI

Was slotted in the cleanup spot on Thursday and delivered with his fourth home run of the season. Now hitting .330/.397/.482, and the Astros centerfield production has been subpar (or the worst offensive position group in the majors…but hey!). If it’s not Jose Siri, why not BDLC? 

Lance McCullers Jr., RHP HOU (Triple-A) 4 IP, 2 H, ER, 4 K

Ever heard of this guy? 

Didi Gregorius, SS PHI (Triple-A) 3-for-3, HR, 2 RBI

How about this guy? 

Reiver Sanmartin, LHP CIN (Triple-A) 7 IP, 5 H, ER, BB, 7 K

His first good start in Triple-A after a couple of clunkers. Sanmartin was tearing up Double-A before the promotion. He’s a sweepy lefty with an athletic, tall and fall delivery. He mixes three pitches and the angle he creates on all three play up his stuff. He showed some nice changeups and his fastball and slider tunnel. 

Wander Franco, SS TB (Triple-A) 1-for-3, HR, BB

Every time he homers I say to myself “You’re so stupid Geoff. You thought Wander wasn’t going to hit for power? Stupid…”. I’m very hard on myself, what can I say, I grew up Catholic. As for Wander he continues to do big boy things as the youngest player in the upper-minors. It’s not often the youngest player in Triple-A is arguably its most productive. 

Josh Lowe, PH TB (Triple-A) 1-for-1, HR

Sometimes you gotta work on your day off. Why not make the most of it? 

Jarren Duran, OF BOS (Triple-A) 1-for-5, HR, 2 RBI 

His first homer since returning from Olympic qualifier play. He went 1-for-5, but did not strike out. Progress! There’s definite contact concerns with Duran, but there’s a lot to like as he’s a work in…progress. 

Deivi Garcia, RHP NYY (Triple-A) 2 IP, 5 H, 5 ER, 3 BB, 2 K, 2 HR Allowed 

You’ve won this round Mr. Cross. Man, has Deivi been rough. He’s giving up a ton of home runs and really missing his spots. 

Nate Pearson, RHP TOR (Triple-A) 5 IP, 3 H, 3 BB, 6 K 

On the opposing side in what I billed the “Boulevard of Broken Dreams” Bowl, Pearson came out victorious. For the millionth time; Pearson has the stuff to be a very good big league starter, he has yet to stay healthy enough to conquer his command woes. 

Kevin Smith, SS TOR (Triple-A) 1-for-2, 2 R, RBI, 2 BB (Game Two of Doubleheader) 

Now hitting .270/.373/.560 with seven home runs, he’s also a perfect 5-for-5 on the basepaths. He couldn’t have Baltimore lefty Kevin Smith come in and steal all the headlines. The most encouraging part of Smith’s performance this season has been the unexpected jump in walk rate. His 12.6% is nearly double his career mark of 6.4% between 2017 to 2019. 

Matt Thaiss, 1B LAA (Triple-A) 2-for-3, HR, 3 RBI, 2 R, BB

The other day Rhys stood in on Triple-A and texted me something hilarious following; “I didn’t know that Matt Thaiss wasn’t in Japan.”. Nope Rhys, he’s just really really good in Triple-A. He’s still not that old and there’s some power and approach. I believe he can be a role 40 platoon bat at first base or DH. 

Cristian Pache, OF ATL (Triple-A) 3-for-5, 2 HR, 4 RBI, 3 R 

Imagine a world where Pache wasn’t rushed to the majors and he just came out and mashed in Gwinnett. Now open your eyes and look at this Double Dong… I mean, Pache’s two home run performance on Thursday. 

Byron Buxton, OF MIN (Triple-A) 2-for-3, 2 HR, 5 RBI 

Hit two home runs off of Daniel Lynch. Two conclusions; first, Buxton is ready to be promoted. Second, Daniel Lynch still ain’t right. 

Sebastian Rivero, C KC (Triple-A) 5-for-5, HR, 4 RBI, 2 R 

The performance of the night in the upper-minors belongs to Rivero. He’s a 22 year old that got a few plate appearances at the MLB level this year. He makes contact and hits the ball in the air. The fact that he debuted at 22 tells you the organization believes in him. 

Zach Reks, OF LAD (Triple-A) 1-for-4, HR 

Anytime Zach Reks does anything he ends up on this sheet. Dem is the rules. This was a good sign for Reks as he needs to tap into game power in order to cut it as a big leaguer. 

Domingo Leyba, 2B BAL (Triple-A) 2-for-4, HR

I’m not completely off base by saying there’s something here right? He’s just 25, has limited major league experience but has absolutely banged with two different Triple-A clubs. He’s slashing .426/.460/.894 with six home runs over 11 games. 

Alek Thomas, OF ARI (Double-A) 3-for-5, HR, 3 R, SB 

The slam and the legs for the highly rated Diamondbacks prospect. Thomas has shown serious contact and approach gains this year and fits in nicely at the leadoff spot with his skillset. There’s 20 home run, 20 steal upside with a high on base percentage. 

J.J. Matijevic, 1B HOU (Double-A) 1-for-3, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, 2 BB

There’s definitely swing and miss, but it’s just a below-average hit tool and not poor. He has a strong approach, gets on base, and hits for power. He’s older at 25 but his on base + power skillset might play. 

MJ Melendez, C KC (Double-A) 1-for-4, HR

If it’s not Bobby Witt Jr. or Nick Pratto going yard it’s Melendez. Homers in consecutive days, as the Royals backstop continues to solidly his prospect status. We see you Youngblood. Another player showing approach gains in the uppers, and Melendez has the supporting skills and power to be an everyday big league backstop. 

Sherten Apostel, DH TEX (Double-A) 2-for-5, 2 HR

Had home runs in consecutive innings, as he hit his first to left field and his second to right center. There’s huge raw power here, it's just a matter of if he can make enough contact to get to it. 

Josh Stowers, OF TEX (Double-A) 3-for-4, 2 HR, 3 R

Hit a ball 107 on a line shot single over the outstretched glove of Bobby Witt Jr. The next inning he went back to back with the aforementioned Sherten Apostel. Stowers has had some moments as a professional but has never put it all together. He definitely makes hard contact but he hasn’t made enough of it in 2021. 

Hans Crouse, RHP TEX (Double-A) 4 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 6 K

Debuted a new cutter during his last turn. Giving him something to throw in on the hands to left handers. Settled down after a tough first inning where he saw a high heater crushed for a homer and hung a couple of breaking balls. He settled down after and was very good in the second and third. They let him go a little longer, tossing 76 pitches in this outing. However he wasn’t very efficient, only going four. 

Logan Davidson, SS OAK (Double-A) 2-for-5, R

Now in the midst of a nine game hit streak as he continues to break out of his early season slump. I’ve been telling you, and will keep saying it, Davidson adjusts, he always does. 

Nick Allen, SS OAK (Double-A) 3-for-5

Fresh off some Team USA work, Allen is back doing what he does, playing a strong shortstop and hitting singles. It’s not the most exciting profile but it’s a big league skillset. He’s going to start at short for someone. 

Jeremy Eierman, 3B OAK (Double-A) 2-for-5, HR, 2 R 

Another college shortstop the Athletics took on day one of the draft who’s surging in June. The former Missouri State star is slashing .306/.381/.472 since the calendar flipped and has three multi-hit games this month. 

Caleb Boushley, RHP SD (Double-A) 5.1 IP, 6 H, ER, 3 BB, 8 K 

A 33rd round pick out of Wisconsin-La Crosse back in 2017. After giving up 10 earned runs over his first 6.1 innings to open the season, Boushley has gone 24.1 IP over his last five turns allowing just two earned runs. He has 26 strikeouts to just seven walks over that time. He works fastball, slider, changeup, with his slider showing tight gyro spin. 

Ian McKinney, LHP SEA (Double-A) 7 IP, H, 3 BB, 11 K 

I saw the line and texted the smartest Mariners fan I know, Joe Doyle. Here’s what he has to say. “I think he reached that point where he's so old, he just knows how to pitch. It’s a 60 CB with a 45 CH, 45 FB. He's still only 88-92, touching 94.”

Brice Turang, SS MIL (Double-A) 2-for-3, 3 R, BB

My sweet, sweet boy did it! He went 2-for-3 tonight and brought his average up to .303 on the season. As I said a week ago, he got the average up to .300, as he continues to stay En Fuego! 

Garrett Whitley, OF TB (Double-A) 2-for-4, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, BB

It seems like he just gets hot and does something every night. He’s now up to .302/.408/.593 with five homers and five stolen bases. He’s running a 13% walk rate, but… a 32%+ K-rate. If we’re to believe he can develop into a leadoff hitter that must improve. 

Jonathan Aranda, 3B TB (Double-A) 4-for-5, HR, 4 RBI, 3 R 

Coming into 2021, Aranda had seen exactly 19 plate appearances above low-A. Opening the season at the Rays High-A affiliate Bowling Green, Aranada hit .351/.449/.554 with four home runs and a steal over 21 games. He struggled early here at Double-A, but Thursday was a breakthrough as he continues to show power after the move to the first level of the upper-minors. 

Michael Plassmeyer, LHP TB (Double-A) 5 IP, 2 H, 2 BB, 4 K 

A low slot sweepy lefty with a fastball, breaking ball combination that’s hard to differentiate out of the hand. Plassmeyer has been terrible as a “traditional starter” so the Rays have been running him out there as a bulk reliever, and it’s working! He’s now gone fifteen consecutive innings without allowing an earned run. 

JJ Bleday, OF MIA (Double-A) 1-for-4, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, BB

He’s on a burner! I told you it was coming, it was your choice to believe me. Bleday is the best pure hitter in the system, and should debut late this season or sometime in early 2022. 

Diego Castillo, 2B NYY (Double-A) 1-for-4, HR, 2 RBI 

I like Castillo! He gets the bat on the ball and knows how to elevate. Those players are rare, watch list Castillo and keep an eye on a potential promotion to Triple-A. If I were a rebuilding club looking to trade with the Yankees, I’d target Castillo. Oh here’s the home run from last night, via our own Castillo.  

Luis Gil, RHP NYY (Double-A) 4.2 IP, 3 H, 2 BB, 7 K 

Our Director of Scouting James Chipman was there, and he felt like Gil’s fastball eats elevated, and that his slider was good early. The issue; his arsenal gets predictable. It’s still a 93-96 mph fastball with good shape, and a nasty horizontal slider with heavy sweep. Didn’t throw many changeups, and James feels he ends up in the pen. A Yankees pitching prospect, a reliever? Never!

Paul Richan, RHP DET (Double-A) 4.2 IP, 3 H, BB, 5 K 

A guy that moves around the zone with a bunch of below average pitches. It’s a long relief profile ceiling.

Joseph Ortiz, SS BAL (Double-A) 3-for-5, 2 RBI, 2 R

You can choose to ignore what’s before your eyes or you can embrace it. Because Joey Ortiz is breaking out. As I’ve mentioned before he added good weight over the shutdown and it’s manifested with power that plays in game. 

Adley Rutschman, C BAL (Double-A) 1-for-4, HR, 2 RBI, BB

The Adley bomb! Would have been nice if you did that for me a few times…

Heliot Ramos, OF SF (Double-A) 1-for-4, HR (Game One of Doubleheader) 

This was a low ball on the inner-half he absolutely murdered. I was discussing this with Matt Thompson yesterday but man is Heliot a #BeefyBoy. He’s built like skinny Vladito but still manages to make plays in the outfield. I’m not sure he’s a center fielder at the next level, but I think his arm and reads play in a corner. 

Spencer Torkelson, 3B DET (High-A) 3-for-3, 2B, 3 R, 2 BB 

Tork going 1.000 on the day and touching home three times. He has hit well recently bringing up his triple slash to .286/.438/.490 showing why he was so highly regarded, more power will come. 

Dillon Dingler, DH DET (High-A) 3-for-5, 2B, R, RBI 

The former Ohio State catcher is not in that Adley, Moreno, Alvarez tier of catching prospects but he has worked his way into being atop that second tier of catching prospects. He has hit, shown some power, is an asset as a base runner thanks to his average speed, and can more than handle himself as a catcher. 

Brendan White, RHP DET (High-A) 4 IP, 1 H, 1 BB, 7 K 

My long lost brother? Hug me brother, former 26th round pick who currently has k’d 25 in 16 innings mostly out of the bullpen who recently has been pushed as a starter. 

Hayden Cantrelle, 2B MIL (High-A) 2-for-3, 2B, 2 R, RBI, SB 

Cantrelle has had a rough go of it after a decent start to the season, which is puzzling considering he is most well known for his contact skills. I believe he will turn it around and it hit above his weight at some point.  

Justin Bullock, RHP MIL (High-A) 5 IP, 10 K 

Punching out 10 after a promotion is one way to get my attention. The former 16th round pick has been pitching well over two stops in his minor league season, punching out 37 in 24 innings, with the lost year we are gonna need to scramble on these pop up guys. Milwaukee knows a thing about maximizing and optimizing pitching prospects and their deployment. 

Will Brennan, OF CLE (High-A) 2-for-5, 3B, 2B, R 

Slap and dash lead-off profile on a team with much more heralded prospects Brennan has been the best hitter of the bunch. He is older for the level but he is also hitting .309 on the season so we can overlook that for now. 

Logan Allen, LHP CLE (High-A) 6 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 4 BB, 8 K 

Big thank you to Justin L., because he has started to refer to this Logan Allen as Logan T. Allen and that has helped differentiate in my mind between the two. By his own standards the 4 walks and 3 earned runs were out of line with what he has done this season. Allen is your classic finesse left-hander that you can only imagine how he’ll fare with more time in the Cleveland player development system. 

Matthew Waldron, RHP SD (High-A) 6 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, BB, 7 K 

“How far would you drive for the girl of your dreams?” “I would drive anywhere.” “What about to Nebraska?” “Oh F*@K no!” Why is this relevant? I enjoy that Tik Tok audio and Waldron pitched at the University of Nebraska. 24 year olds should be pitching well in High-A, if they weren’t I would be concerned, now I feel old being 24. 

Miguel Vargas, DH LAD (High-A) 1-for-3, R, SB 

26th game with a hit, there’s little left for him to prove at High-A at this point. 

Angel Zerpa, LHP KC (High-A) 6 IP, 4 H, ER, BB, K 

Welp there goes Zerpa’s streak of punching out at least 7 per start, but even then Zerpa is able to manage his way through a lineup for 6 innings only giving up 4 hits and a single earned run. I know he’s a pitching prospect but in deeper leagues he’s worth a flier because he’s been one of the best pitchers at this level, and always nice to pick him up before other outlets start inflating his value. 

Jack Ralston, RHP STL (High-A) 5.2 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 8 K 

45 punchouts in 30 innings of work is nothing to sneeze at, currently striking out 13.5 batters per 9 innings. Big, tall, physical right-hander with an average curveball.

Trey Cabbage, OF MIN (High-A) 2-for-5, HR, R, 4 RBI 

One of the best last names in all of the minors, cabbage is such a nice veggie, great source of crunch, much better than lettuce. The former 2015 4th round pick is not much of a prospect at the moment but hey the last name is fun. 

Griffin Conine, OF MIA (High-A) 1-for-2, HR, R, 2 RBI, 2 BB

The former Duke Blue Devil has been hitting well and showing the power that made him coveted while at Duke, even if it possibly aided by a substance. There is a three-true-outcome corner outfield profile, but he is going to need to cut back on the punch outs to even sniff being a big leaguer.

Niko Hulsizer, OF TB (High-A) 1-for-4, HR, R, 3 RBI 

Easily a top the list of players I want to party with at some point in my life. His current hair, the blue dreads, is a thing of beauty, easy plus-plus hair. He doesn’t make contact very often however when he does he can hit the ball as hard as almost anyone. 

Lenyn Sosa, SS CWS (High-A) 2-for-4, HR, R, 2 RBI 

Everyone loves Sosa is what the Winston-Salem squad must have been singing after Lenyn hit his third homer of the season. 

Will Wilson, SS SF (High-A) 1-for-4, HR, R, RBI 

It’s been a while since we’ve seen Wilson here, and it’s a welcomed sight. He pairs excellent contact skills with some pull-side juice and the ability to stick on the dirt. I know I harp on it all the time when he’s on here but imagine getting a possible 50 OFP prospect just for taking on a bad contract. 

Austin Shenton, 3B SEA (High-A) 2-for-5, 2B, 2 R, 2 RBI 

Shenton is just a hits machine, making contact and getting on base, as he’s currently rocking a 13.8% walk rate. Shenton can play a few positions, making him a possible utility type. 

Gunnar Henderson, SS BAL (Low-A) 3-for-5, 3B, 2B

This man is insane. Gunna Hendy is hitting .324/.384/.631 with 17 extra base hits. In my latest top 500 update Gunna sits easily inside the top 50, and while that’s probably over aggressive, you have to get your guys. 

Hudson Haskin, OF BAL (Low-A) 2-for-4, BB

Hudson Meagher (yes that's his middle name) Haskin has been anything but for the Delmarva squad, hitting .305/.411/.438 while showing off the speed and flashing some power. I also learned what Delmarva stands for and feel really stupid for not realizing it sooner.

Masyn Winn, SS STL (Low-A) 3-for-4, HR, 2 BB

The Palm Beach Cardinals batted around in the first inning of this one and the Winn, the leadoff hitter, hit a grand slam to put the exclamation point on a nine run top of the first inning. That grand slam was Winn’s first professional homer, and the teenager reached base five times in this one. 

Matt Koperniak, OF STL (Low-A) 3-for-4, HR, 2B, BB

The Cardinals signed Koperniak out of Trinity College as an UDFA in 2020. He’s hitting .292/.402/.431 so far during his first taste of pro ball. Koperniak was born in London and would be the first person born in the UK to don the Birds on the Bat.

Gage Workman, SS DET (Low-A) 2-for-3, 3B, BB

Workman had the only two hits of the game for Lakeland, and has really cooled off after a blistering start to the season. It’s hard to imagine someone with his build sticking at shortstop, but he had a strong defensive reputation at third base while at Arizona State, and should fit in somewhere on the dirt. 

Leo Jimenez, DH TOR (Low-A) 3-for-5

Jimenez might be the best defender amongst the trio of Blue Jays Low-A infielders profiled on the sheet, but he was pulling DH duties in this one. Three singles for Jimenez, but his teammates brough the extra base hits to the party.

Miguel Hiraldo, 3B TOR (Low-A) 2-for-5, 3B

The 20-year old Hiraldo has a solid offensive game that lacks a real plus tool that makes it pop. The most alluring thing here is his solid production while being young for the level and waiting for that physical transformation to occur as he bulks up and adds strength. He’s a future utility option for me at the moment, but he’s got time to change my mind.

Orelvis Martinez, SS TOR (Low-A) 1-for-4, HR

The King. Orelvis is the best offensive player on the infield, and actually on the roster for the Blue Jays Low-A squad, and no word if there are people stumbling around Las Vegas impersonating him. His homer was smoked, left the bat at 107.9 MPH.

Sem Robberse, RHP TOR (Low-A) 5 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 7 K

Robberse went 65% four-seamer in this one and dominated the Lakeland lineup. This was easily his best appearance of the season and while he went really fastball heavy he used his curveball to finish off hitters. It was effective and the pitch had a 60% CSW. 

Aaron Sabato, 1B MIN (Low-A) 3-for-4, HR, 2B, 2 BB

Sabato was due for a game like this and it happened on a day when the entire Ft. Myers lineup participated in the fun, as they scored 19 runs and pounded 20 hits in this one. Sabato’s struggles are still shocking to see as he was billed as a college bat that could move quickly, as long as you didn’t care about the defense. Well, the defense has been poor at first and after today’s game he’s now slashing, .186/.370/.319 with 48 strikeouts in just 32 games played.

Edouard Julien, OF/2B MIN (Low-A) 3-for-6, 2 2B

If you are a regular reader of the Minor League Daily Sheet you should know this name by now. He’s been impressive this season.

Yunior Severino, 3B MIN (Low-A) 3-for-6, 3 2B

To this point Severino is more famous for some unfortunate events (not of his doing) off the field than he is on it. Severino got caught up in the illegal doings of the Atlanta Braves and after signing with them as an amateur in 2016 the contract was voided by MLB and he later signed with the Twins. Good to see some offensive production from Severino whose best tools are on the defensive side of the ball.

Jeferson Morales, OF MIN (Low-A) 2-for-4, HR, 2B, 2 BB

Morales was part of the Twins 2016 IFA class. He’s mostly known for his impressive walk rates but he’s already set a career high homer total for a season with his fourth homer. Could be a dude on the rise.

Justin Washington, OF MIN (Low-A) 4-for-6

Four singles for Washington in this one. Washington was a 35th round selection by the Dodgers in 2019 out of Savannah State but was released in April of 2021. The Twins signed him a few days later. 

Anthony Volpe, SS NYY (Low-A) 2-for-4, 2B, BB

Someone on twitter asked me how he was doing and this has to be considered an off night for Volpe at this point. All jokes aside, he’s exceeded my offensive expectations for him already. 

Johan Rojas, OF PHI (Low-A) 2-for-4, 2B, SB

Stay hot! Rojas is surging right now.

Casey Martin, 2B PHI (Low-A) 2-for-3, 2B, BB

Martin has sexy secondary skills, but the plate approach and contact skills are the major deterrent here. 

Yhoswar Garcia, OF PHI (Low-A) 1-for-3, BB, 4 SB

The stolen bases are out of control in Low-A, but four steals in a game is impressive enough. Garcia was a recent big ticket IFA signing by the Phillies and this was actually his first professional game.

Zavier Warren, DH MIL (Low-A) 2-for-4, HR, 3B

Warren was the Brewers third rounder this past June out of Central Michigan. He played all over while in college but all six games in the field for Low-A have been behind the plate. He’s a good athlete but there have been some questions about the hit tool, and his 43 at-bats so far are nowhere close to providing us with any answers to this point.

Joe Gray Jr., OF MIL (Low-A) 2-for-4, BB, SB

Yeeeessh. He might co-own the sheet with Nick Pratto at this point.

DJ Gladney, 3B CWS (Low-A) 3-for-4, HR, 2B

The two extra base hits bump the local product up to the number four prospect in the system. Kidding about that but it’s a weak system and Gladney does provide some power/speed upside but he must have been a Kenny Williams pick because he fits that mold from the early 2000s. Courtney Hawkins, Keenyn Walker, Jared Mitchell. All ridiculous athletes that had major strikeout concerns. Gladney wasn’t a first rounder so perhaps the comparison isn’t fair but hopefully I’m wrong.

Andrew Dalquist, RHP CWS (Low-A) 5 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 7 K

Best start of the year for AD after a really rough beginning of the season. He still looks like a backend starter to me.

Robert Hassell, DH SD (Low-A) 3-for-5, 3B, 2 R, 2 RBI 

To me Bobby Barrels should be spelled Bobbi Barrelz and he should be a mediocre rapper that makes a lot of puns about his .44. Fortunately he’s just one of the best natural hitters in the minors with a well balanced skillset and projectable power. 

Sam McWilliams, OF LAD (Low-A) 1-for-3, HR, 2 R, 2 RBI 

McWilliams is more physically mature than your average Low-A player, being 23. But he’s played a few different positions up to this point, and profiles as a bat-first utility player. He does sting the ball, and draws his fair share of walks.

Noelvi Marte, SS SEA (Low-A) 2-for-4, 2B

Of players 19 years of age or younger Marte has the third highest wRC+ in the minors. He’s slashing .307/.409/.520 on the season and it’s his first run of full season competition. He is a #Dude.

Luis Toribio, 3B SF (Low-A) 2-for-4, HR, R, RBI 

In what is one of the more talented lineups in all of the low minors, Toribio has been off to a slow start, just now notching his first homer of the season. There’s a decently high probability Toribio turns out to be a second division regular. 

Marco Luciano, SS SF (Low-A) 1-for-3, HR, R, RBI

This is it what Luciano pouring from the sky! Let’s get rich, wut?  Cant quit (what?!). Now pop the cork and scream the vigga. And get lit (what?! what?! what?!). That’s my Friday jam since the fresh Garanimals matched up. 

Tyler Soderstrom, 1B OAK (Low-A) 3-for-4, 2 HR, 3 R, 5 RBI 

So Soderstrom may have to move off catcher but that’s because the bat has the chance to be that good. He’s been one of Low-A’s best hitters hitting .317/.412/.548 with 5 homers and he’s only 19 years old! 

Adam Seminaris, LHP LAA (Low-A) 4 IP, 2 ER, 6 K 

The strike throwing crafty lefty with a four pitch mix, with a changeup that flashes plus. Not a lot of velo, but he has a good pitch mix and moves the ball around the zone.