Derek Schiller President & CEO, Atlanta Braves | Atlanta Braves Website
Derek Schiller President & CEO, Atlanta Braves | Atlanta Braves Website
On June 20, 2024, MLB Pipeline highlighted 30 promising prospects, one from each team, who are making significant strides in their respective organizations. These players are aiming to climb the Minor League ladder and potentially make their Major League debuts soon.
Adam Macko of the Blue Jays has been a standout at Double-A New Hampshire with a 3.08 ERA and 49 strikeouts over his last seven starts. The Orioles' Seth Johnson, after recovering from Tommy John surgery, has posted a 1.31 ERA in Double-A and may soon move to Triple-A.
Xavier Isaac of the Rays has shown impressive power with a .357/.440/.674 line since May. Marcelo Mayer of the Red Sox is excelling in Double-A and could be promoted to Triple-A soon. Jared Serna of the Yankees continues to demonstrate his hitting prowess with a .275/.375/.496 line.
Jhonkensy Noel of the Guardians leads Triple-A International League in several offensive categories. Carter Jensen of the Royals has improved his performance significantly at High-A Quad Cities. Hao-Yu Lee of the Tigers is among Eastern League leaders in multiple offensive metrics.
Zebby Matthews of the Twins has dominated at Double-A Wichita with a 1.77 ERA. Mason Adams of the White Sox is excelling in Double-A Southern League with a 2.34 ERA and could be promoted soon.
Adrian Placencia of the Angels has rebounded well at Single-A Inland Empire with a .923 OPS. Jake Bloss of the Astros leads Minor Leagues in opponent average (.144) and ranks high in WHIP (0.82) and ERA (1.74). Grant Holman of the A’s remains unscored upon since moving to Triple-A Las Vegas.
Lazaro Montes of the Mariners boasts a .314/.419/.540 line at age 19 in Single-A California League. Winston Santos of the Rangers excels in High-A South Atlantic League with strong pitching stats.
Cade Kuehler of the Braves shows promise at Single-A Augusta with recent improvements in strike-throwing. Jacob Miller of the Marlins ranks third in Midwest League ERA (3.08). Brandon Sproat continues to impress after being promoted to Double-A Binghamton by maintaining excellent pitching stats.
Brad Lord has excelled for Double-A Harrisburg Senators, posting remarkable numbers that suggest he might be ready for another promotion soon.
Justin Crawford maintains solid performance for High-A Jersey City while Eric Bitonti showcases power despite hit-tool concerns for Brewers’ Arizona Complex League team.
Quinn Mathews' consistent quality starts suggest he is ready for promotion within Cardinals’ system while Owen Caissie could bolster Cubs’ offense given his strong performance against older competition.
Charles McAdoo stands out as an offensive bargain for Pirates, showing flexibility on defense as well while Hector Rodriguez continues hitting well for Reds’ High-A Dayton team.
Adrian Del Castillo's consistent slugging makes him a valuable backup option for Diamondbacks’ catchers whereas Justin Wrobleski’s advanced pitching skills place him among Texas League leaders for Dodgers’ Double-AA team.
Jonah Cox’s speed highlights his potential value as Giants' prospect whereas Isaiah Lowe’s health improvements show promise within Padres' system after overcoming shoulder issues while Sean Sullivan’s advanced feel suggests he needs new challenges beyond Rockies' High-AA Northwest league team.