RJ Hamster
Prospects who light up the radar gun
The latest news, interviews, highlights and more from Minor League Baseball
Tuesday, April 28
★★★★ TOP NEWS
From a pair of AL East arms that have already gotten results in Major League stints to 2025 Draft picks, hard-throwing hurlers are all over the baseball landscape. Here’s the pitching prospect with the best fastball in each of the 30 organizations.
★★★★ TOP PERFORMANCES
Seth Hernandez, RHP, Bradenton (PIT): Dominance personified
Virtually untouchable, allowing 1 hit with 9 K’s in 5 scoreless innings
Franklin Arias, SS, Portland (BOS): Socking the ball
Went deep four times, had eight RBIs, posted a 1.250 OPS in six games
Eric Hartman, OF, Rome (ATL): Homer-happy
Hammered three long balls in one game, five in six contests with 10 RBIs
★★★★ EXCLUSIVE: Get Minor League tix for just $10
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★★★★ MUST-SEE PLAY: A simply perfect inning
Zac Leigh gave his Triple-A Iowa teammates one inning to sit back and watch the show. The Cubs right-hander carved through the opposition, needing just nine pitches for three punchouts in an immaculate inning.
★★★★ STAFF PICKS
Joey Chestnut, the man with over 50 competitive eating world records, is challenging fans in a feast of unique signature concessions items at nine Minor League parks this year. Step up to the plate, bring your appetite … and maybe some Pepto-Bismol as well.
G’day, Cleveland!
A hot start at Triple-A Columbus has paid off for Travis Bazzana. The Guardians’ No. 1 prospect has reportedly been promoted to the Majors.
Moving on up(state)
After torching Double-A pitching for a 1.052 OPS, Mets No. 3 prospect A.J. Ewing is taking his talents to Triple-A Syracuse.
A Giant step forward
Bryce Eldridge wants to get back to The Show … quickly. The Giants’ top-ranked prospect went deep during a big night at Triple-A.
★★★★ ONLY IN MiLB: Red (Sox) alert: Arias is all the rage
On the latest The Show Before the Show, the discussion centers around the scorching start of Red Sox No. 2 prospect Franklin Arias. Plus, Ben Hill previews his trip to Old Joliet Prison for a unique exhibition game, Matthew Burns details the ideal Minor League road trip and more!
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