{"id":886746,"date":"2026-09-07T12:58:30","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T12:58:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/886746\/"},"modified":"2026-09-07T12:58:30","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T12:58:30","slug":"prospect-parade-hottest-mlb-prospects-9-7-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/886746\/","title":{"rendered":"Prospect Parade: Hottest MLB Prospects (9\/7\/26)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 2026 MiLB season is in full swing, and many prospects continue to shine. This edition of the Prospect Parade highlights 20 of the hottest MLB prospects through the week of September 7: 10 hitters who can\u2019t stop mashing and 10 arms carving up the minors.<\/p>\n<p>\n    Support Independent Baseball Analysis<br \/>\n    Prospect Coverage, Minor League Statcast, Pitching Summaries, Live tjStuff+, Ad-Free Experience, and more!\n  <\/p>\n<p>  <a href=\"https:\/\/tjstats.ca\/subscribe\/\" class=\"tjs-sup-cta\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Subscribe to TJStats \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<p>How the Prospect Parade works<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Prospect Parade is a recurring series where I highlight the hottest MLB prospects. It\u2019s a snapshot of who\u2019s forcing my attention right now and the traits they are exhibiting that could indicate the best is yet to come. Every player gets an embedded TJStats card with season-long metrics, a rolling 14-day window covering the current heater, and my take on what\u2019s actually driving the surge.<\/p>\n<p>Hitters<\/p>\n<p>Andrew Fischer<\/p>\n<p>                <img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/current.png\" alt=\"Andrew Fischer\" class=\"headshot\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\n                    3B, Age: 22,<br \/>\n                    B\/T: L\/R,<br \/>\n                    6&#8242; 0&#8243;\/210 lbs\n                <\/p>\n<p>\n                    DOB: 2004-05-25,<br \/>\n                    Brick, USA                <\/p>\n<p>\n                    Drafted: 2025, Rd. 1, Pick: 20                <\/p>\n<p>\n                    School: Tennessee                <\/p>\n<p>                <img src=\"https:\/\/www.mlbstatic.com\/team-logos\/158.svg\" alt=\"Biloxi Shuckers\" class=\"team-logo\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\n                2026 Season Stats<br \/>Levels: A+, AA            <\/p>\n<p>                            GP<br \/>\n                            PA<br \/>\n                            tjBat+<br \/>\n                            OPS<br \/>\n                            ISO<br \/>\n                            HR<br \/>\n                            SB<br \/>\n                            K%<br \/>\n                            BB%<br \/>\n                            Whiff%<br \/>\n                            Swing%<br \/>\n                            Air%<\/p>\n<p>                            120<br \/>\n                            531<br \/>\n                            155<br \/>\n                            1.066<br \/>\n                            0.386<br \/>\n                            46<br \/>\n                            9<br \/>\n                            33.7%<br \/>\n                            17.9%<br \/>\n                            38.1%<br \/>\n                            42.6%<br \/>\n                            78.6%<\/p>\n<p>Last 14 Days: .375\/.532\/1.125\/1.657 (12-for-32), 47 PA, 8 XBH, 8 HR, 13 BB, 14 SO, 0 SB<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tjstats.ca\/player\/andrew-fischer-702652\/?id=702652\" class=\"tjstats-player-link\" title=\"Andrew Fischer Stats\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Andrew Fischer<\/a> has not slowed down in his pro debut season. With a staggering 1.066 OPS on the year and a record-tying 46 HR, Fischer has solidified himself as one of the most prolific sluggers in MiLB. His underlying power metrics such as his 107.2 mph EV90 and 58.6 HardHit% make it clear that Fischer\u2019s output is not a mirage.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fischer is gradually inching closer to being a Top 100 prospect, but his contact woes still persist. He is taking AA by storm where his explosive bat continues to impress, but the strikeout rate remains scarily high.<\/p>\n<p>Tai Peete<\/p>\n<p>                <img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1788785897_796_current.png\" alt=\"Tai Peete\" class=\"headshot\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\n                    OF, Age: 21,<br \/>\n                    B\/T: L\/R,<br \/>\n                    6&#8242; 2&#8243;\/193 lbs\n                <\/p>\n<p>\n                    DOB: 2005-08-11,<br \/>\n                    Riverdale, USA                <\/p>\n<p>\n                    Drafted: 2023, Rd. CB-A, Pick: 1                <\/p>\n<p>\n                    School: Trinity Christian School                <\/p>\n<p>                <img src=\"https:\/\/www.mlbstatic.com\/team-logos\/138.svg\" alt=\"Springfield Cardinals\" class=\"team-logo\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\n                2026 Season Stats<br \/>Levels: A+, AA, ROK            <\/p>\n<p>                            GP<br \/>\n                            PA<br \/>\n                            tjBat+<br \/>\n                            OPS<br \/>\n                            ISO<br \/>\n                            HR<br \/>\n                            SB<br \/>\n                            K%<br \/>\n                            BB%<br \/>\n                            Whiff%<br \/>\n                            Swing%<br \/>\n                            Air%<\/p>\n<p>                            63<br \/>\n                            298<br \/>\n                            136<br \/>\n                            0.921<br \/>\n                            0.263<br \/>\n                            13<br \/>\n                            16<br \/>\n                            26.8%<br \/>\n                            9.4%<br \/>\n                            32.5%<br \/>\n                            53.5%<br \/>\n                            60.5%<\/p>\n<p>Last 14 Days: .556\/.619\/.944\/1.563 (10-for-18), 21 PA, 3 XBH, 2 HR, 3 BB, 2 SO, 2 SB<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tjstats.ca\/player\/tai-peete-806191\/?id=806191\" class=\"tjstats-player-link\" title=\"Tai Peete Stats\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tai Peete<\/a> was included as part of the return in the Brandon Donovan trade over the winter. At the time of the deal, Peete was seen as a lottery ticket with plus power and a swing geared for pulling fly balls, but with a worrisome hit tool. Those same traits have followed him to St. Louis; however, he has greatly improved his performance and now finds himself in AA. His 106.0 mph EV90 and 44.2 HardHit% comfortably place him above the MLB average, although he will need to clean up his contact concerns and aggressive swing decisions to reach his potential.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Peete\u2019s exciting suite of tools made him an intriguing trade target for the Cardinals prior to this season, and his stock has been trending up this year.<\/p>\n<p>Gavin Grahovac<\/p>\n<p>                <img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1788785898_311_current.png\" alt=\"Gavin Grahovac\" class=\"headshot\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\n                    1B, Age: 21,<br \/>\n                    B\/T: R\/R,<br \/>\n                    6&#8242; 3&#8243;\/230 lbs\n                <\/p>\n<p>\n                    DOB: 2005-01-02,<br \/>\n                    Orange, USA                <\/p>\n<p>\n                    Drafted: 2026, Rd. 3, Pick: 6                <\/p>\n<p>\n                    School: Texas A&amp;M                <\/p>\n<p>                <img src=\"https:\/\/www.mlbstatic.com\/team-logos\/108.svg\" alt=\"Rancho Cucamonga Quakes\" class=\"team-logo\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\n                2026 Season Stats<br \/>Levels: A            <\/p>\n<p>                            GP<br \/>\n                            PA<br \/>\n                            tjBat+<br \/>\n                            OPS<br \/>\n                            ISO<br \/>\n                            HR<br \/>\n                            SB<br \/>\n                            K%<br \/>\n                            BB%<br \/>\n                            Whiff%<br \/>\n                            Swing%<br \/>\n                            Air%<\/p>\n<p>                            24<br \/>\n                            107<br \/>\n                            149<br \/>\n                            1.024<br \/>\n                            0.337<br \/>\n                            8<br \/>\n                            13<br \/>\n                            27.1%<br \/>\n                            12.1%<br \/>\n                            30.7%<br \/>\n                            49.5%<br \/>\n                            60.3%<\/p>\n<p>Last 14 Days: .364\/.432\/.939\/1.372 (12-for-33), 37 PA, 8 XBH, 5 HR, 4 BB, 9 SO, 3 SB<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tjstats.ca\/player\/gavin-grahovac-800606\/?id=800606\" class=\"tjstats-player-link\" title=\"Gavin Grahovac Stats\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Gavin Grahovac<\/a> has kicked off the start to his pro career well as he already knocked 8 HR in just 24 games. The big-bodied first baseman out of Texas A&amp;M was drafted in the 3rd round of the 2026 draft and wields projectible raw power and a knack for keeping the ball in the air. Over the last two weeks he has registered 8 XBH, including 5 HR, in addition to a trio of SB.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grahovac is punching below his weight class in Lo-A, but he has the frame and strength to be a potential breakout bat in the Angels system next season.<\/p>\n<p>Echedry Vargas<\/p>\n<p>                <img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1788785899_962_current.png\" alt=\"Echedry Vargas\" class=\"headshot\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\n                    SS, Age: 21,<br \/>\n                    B\/T: R\/R,<br \/>\n                    5&#8242; 11&#8243;\/170 lbs\n                <\/p>\n<p>\n                    DOB: 2005-02-27,<br \/>\n                    Azua, DOM                <\/p>\n<p>                <img src=\"https:\/\/www.mlbstatic.com\/team-logos\/146.svg\" alt=\"Jupiter Hammerheads\" class=\"team-logo\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\n                2026 Season Stats<br \/>Levels: A            <\/p>\n<p>                            GP<br \/>\n                            PA<br \/>\n                            tjBat+<br \/>\n                            OPS<br \/>\n                            ISO<br \/>\n                            HR<br \/>\n                            SB<br \/>\n                            K%<br \/>\n                            BB%<br \/>\n                            Whiff%<br \/>\n                            Swing%<br \/>\n                            Air%<\/p>\n<p>                            103<br \/>\n                            415<br \/>\n                            149<br \/>\n                            0.967<br \/>\n                            0.288<br \/>\n                            27<br \/>\n                            9<br \/>\n                            21.9%<br \/>\n                            6.5%<br \/>\n                            27.6%<br \/>\n                            56.6%<br \/>\n                            60.5%<\/p>\n<p>Last 14 Days: .444\/.447\/.889\/1.336 (16-for-36), 38 PA, 6 XBH, 5 HR, 0 BB, 9 SO, 1 SB<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tjstats.ca\/player\/echedry-vargas-800448\/?id=800448\" class=\"tjstats-player-link\" title=\"Echedry Vargas Stats\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Echedry Vargas<\/a> was presented with an uncommon move to start the year: a demotion to Lo-A after playing the entirety of 2025 in Hi-A. A move like this typically spells the end of a prospect\u2019s allure, but Vargas has flipped his career around this year. The 21-year-old shortstop has been nearly unstoppable, posting a .983 OPS with 27 HR across 103 games. This performance is supported by strong quality of contact metrics in addition to an overwhelmingly aggressive approach.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vargas\u2019 eventual return to Hi-A will be telling for his future in the Marlins system.<\/p>\n<p>Nick McLain<\/p>\n<p>                <img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1788785900_290_current.png\" alt=\"Nick McLain\" class=\"headshot\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\n                    OF, Age: 23,<br \/>\n                    B\/T: S\/L,<br \/>\n                    5&#8242; 10&#8243;\/190 lbs\n                <\/p>\n<p>\n                    DOB: 2002-12-16,<br \/>\n                    Irvine, USA                <\/p>\n<p>\n                    Drafted: 2024, Rd. 3, Pick: 4                <\/p>\n<p>\n                    School: Arizona State                <\/p>\n<p>                <img src=\"https:\/\/www.mlbstatic.com\/team-logos\/145.svg\" alt=\"Winston-Salem Dash\" class=\"team-logo\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\n                2026 Season Stats<br \/>Levels: A, A+, ROK            <\/p>\n<p>                            GP<br \/>\n                            PA<br \/>\n                            tjBat+<br \/>\n                            OPS<br \/>\n                            ISO<br \/>\n                            HR<br \/>\n                            SB<br \/>\n                            K%<br \/>\n                            BB%<br \/>\n                            Whiff%<br \/>\n                            Swing%<br \/>\n                            Air%<\/p>\n<p>                            66<br \/>\n                            281<br \/>\n                            125<br \/>\n                            0.839<br \/>\n                            0.156<br \/>\n                            6<br \/>\n                            4<br \/>\n                            20.6%<br \/>\n                            18.1%<br \/>\n                            25.2%<br \/>\n                            41.3%<br \/>\n                            59.1%<\/p>\n<p>Last 14 Days: .406\/.487\/.844\/1.331 (13-for-32), 39 PA, 8 XBH, 3 HR, 6 BB, 10 SO, 0 SB<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tjstats.ca\/player\/nick-mclain-695607\/?id=695607\" class=\"tjstats-player-link\" title=\"Nick McLain Stats\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nick McLain<\/a> graduated from honourable mention in last week\u2019s issue of the Prospect Parade to a prime feature after another strong showing in Hi-A. The White Sox 3rd round pick from the 2024 draft has been nearly unstoppable since his promotion. He improved his season OPS from .686 to .839 and doubled his HR total from Lo-A (2) in fewer games. Supporting this surge is a blend of patience and contact in addition to stronger batted ball metrics.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">McLain does not project to be more than a depth infielder, but it is nice to see his power and production take a step forward before the season concluded.<\/p>\n<p>Axiel Plaz<\/p>\n<p>                <img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1788785900_927_current.png\" alt=\"Axiel Plaz\" class=\"headshot\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\n                    C, Age: 21,<br \/>\n                    B\/T: R\/R,<br \/>\n                    5&#8242; 11&#8243;\/165 lbs\n                <\/p>\n<p>\n                    DOB: 2005-08-12,<br \/>\n                    San Felix, VEN                <\/p>\n<p>                <img src=\"https:\/\/www.mlbstatic.com\/team-logos\/134.svg\" alt=\"Greensboro Grasshoppers\" class=\"team-logo\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\n                2026 Season Stats<br \/>Levels: A+            <\/p>\n<p>                            GP<br \/>\n                            PA<br \/>\n                            tjBat+<br \/>\n                            OPS<br \/>\n                            ISO<br \/>\n                            HR<br \/>\n                            SB<br \/>\n                            K%<br \/>\n                            BB%<br \/>\n                            Whiff%<br \/>\n                            Swing%<br \/>\n                            Air%<\/p>\n<p>                            94<br \/>\n                            412<br \/>\n                            125<br \/>\n                            0.872<br \/>\n                            0.207<br \/>\n                            18<br \/>\n                            3<br \/>\n                            17.2%<br \/>\n                            9.5%<br \/>\n                            25.8%<br \/>\n                            51.0%<br \/>\n                            46.7%<\/p>\n<p>Last 14 Days: .452\/.553\/.935\/1.488 (14-for-31), 38 PA, 7 XBH, 4 HR, 6 BB, 4 SO, 0 SB<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tjstats.ca\/player\/axiel-plaz-800208\/?id=800208\" class=\"tjstats-player-link\" title=\"Axiel Plaz Stats\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Axiel Plaz<\/a> picked the right time to have the best stretch of his season as he slashed \u00a0.452\/.553\/.935 across the final two weeks of the year to put a cap on his breakout campaign. The Pirates catcher joined my Top 100 Prospect list following the draft thanks to his incredible underlying metrics and improving defense behind the plate. His power continues to shine through as his 110.1 mph EV90 ranks near the top of MiLB. At the moment, his most glaring flaw is his inability to consistently lift and pull the ball. Thankfully, he makes enough solid contact that his suboptimal spray tendencies have yielded strong results.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plaz is Rule 5 Eligible this December and the Pirates will certainly protect him. This distinction should make him a potential call-up in 2027 despite being just 21-years-old.<\/p>\n<p>Sebastian Walcott<\/p>\n<p>                <img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1788785901_626_current.png\" alt=\"Sebastian Walcott\" class=\"headshot\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\n                    DH, Age: 20,<br \/>\n                    B\/T: R\/R,<br \/>\n                    6&#8242; 4&#8243;\/190 lbs\n                <\/p>\n<p>\n                    DOB: 2006-03-14,<br \/>\n                    Nassau, Bahamas                <\/p>\n<p>                <img src=\"https:\/\/www.mlbstatic.com\/team-logos\/140.svg\" alt=\"Frisco RoughRiders\" class=\"team-logo\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\n                2026 Season Stats<br \/>Levels: AA, ROK            <\/p>\n<p>                            GP<br \/>\n                            PA<br \/>\n                            tjBat+<br \/>\n                            OPS<br \/>\n                            ISO<br \/>\n                            HR<br \/>\n                            SB<br \/>\n                            K%<br \/>\n                            BB%<br \/>\n                            Whiff%<br \/>\n                            Swing%<br \/>\n                            Air%<\/p>\n<p>                            34<br \/>\n                            155<br \/>\n                            148<br \/>\n                            1.031<br \/>\n                            0.301<br \/>\n                            9<br \/>\n                            9<br \/>\n                            22.6%<br \/>\n                            11.6%<br \/>\n                            27.3%<br \/>\n                            44.9%<br \/>\n                            68.3%<\/p>\n<p>Last 14 Days: .405\/.500\/.857\/1.357 (17-for-42), 50 PA, 9 XBH, 5 HR, 7 BB, 8 SO, 3 SB<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tjstats.ca\/player\/sebastian-walcott-806964\/?id=806964\" class=\"tjstats-player-link\" title=\"Sebastian Walcott Stats\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sebastian Walcott<\/a> is making up for lost time after missing the 1st half of the year following Tommy John Surgery. Fortunately, it seems like the operation has had no adverse effects on the Rangers\u2019 top prospect. He continues to consistently crush the ball as illustrated by his 109.1 mph EV90 and has launched 9 HR in just 34 games. Notably, he is hitting the ball in the air more frequently \u2014 a trait that hindered his offensive production throughout his pro career. This improvement is directly tied to his more simplified swing and concentrated effort to transfer more load to his back leg.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Walcott\u2019s combination of power and athleticism makes him one of the most exciting batters in MiLB and one that could feasibly earn the crown as the #1 ranked prospect.<\/p>\n<p>Josiah Ragsdale<\/p>\n<p>                <img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1788785902_914_current.png\" alt=\"Josiah Ragsdale\" class=\"headshot\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\n                    OF, Age: 22,<br \/>\n                    B\/T: L\/L,<br \/>\n                    6&#8242; 0&#8243;\/185 lbs\n                <\/p>\n<p>\n                    DOB: 2003-12-21,<br \/>\n                    Vineland, USA                <\/p>\n<p>\n                    Drafted: 2025, Rd. 7, Pick: 20                <\/p>\n<p>\n                    School: Boston College                <\/p>\n<p>                <img src=\"https:\/\/www.mlbstatic.com\/team-logos\/138.svg\" alt=\"Springfield Cardinals\" class=\"team-logo\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\n                2026 Season Stats<br \/>Levels: A+, AA            <\/p>\n<p>                            GP<br \/>\n                            PA<br \/>\n                            tjBat+<br \/>\n                            OPS<br \/>\n                            ISO<br \/>\n                            HR<br \/>\n                            SB<br \/>\n                            K%<br \/>\n                            BB%<br \/>\n                            Whiff%<br \/>\n                            Swing%<br \/>\n                            Air%<\/p>\n<p>                            111<br \/>\n                            502<br \/>\n                            146<br \/>\n                            0.989<br \/>\n                            0.254<br \/>\n                            24<br \/>\n                            36<br \/>\n                            25.1%<br \/>\n                            16.9%<br \/>\n                            26.5%<br \/>\n                            42.9%<br \/>\n                            61.5%<\/p>\n<p>Last 14 Days: .378\/.521\/.676\/1.197 (14-for-37), 48 PA, 5 XBH, 3 HR, 8 BB, 6 SO, 3 SB<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tjstats.ca\/player\/josiah-ragsdale-828824\/?id=828824\" class=\"tjstats-player-link\" title=\"Josiah Ragsdale Stats\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Josiah Ragsdale<\/a>, the Brewers\u2019 7th-round selection from the 2025 draft and now Cardinal, has performed like a top prospect this season. Since the trade, he continues to be unfazed by tougher competition, smacking 3 HR and posting a 1.197 OPS. Ragsdale\u2019s production is backed up by strong quality of contact metrics (51.1 HardHit%) and both above-average whiff and chase rates.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ragsdale was punching above his weight class in Hi-A to start the season and now faces a much tougher task in the Southern League \u2014 although he is taking it in stride. <a href=\"https:\/\/tjstats.ca\/2026\/08\/01\/top-100-mlb-prospects-post-draft-update\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">I now consider him a Top 100 prospect<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>Jake Gelof<\/p>\n<p>                <img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1788785903_597_current.png\" alt=\"Jake Gelof\" class=\"headshot\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\n                    3B, Age: 24,<br \/>\n                    B\/T: R\/R,<br \/>\n                    6&#8242; 0&#8243;\/195 lbs\n                <\/p>\n<p>\n                    DOB: 2002-02-25,<br \/>\n                    Lewes, USA                <\/p>\n<p>\n                    Drafted: 2023, Rd. 2, Pick: 21                <\/p>\n<p>\n                    School: Virginia                <\/p>\n<p>                <img src=\"https:\/\/www.mlbstatic.com\/team-logos\/119.svg\" alt=\"Tulsa Drillers\" class=\"team-logo\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\n                2026 Season Stats<br \/>Levels: AA            <\/p>\n<p>                            GP<br \/>\n                            PA<br \/>\n                            tjBat+<br \/>\n                            OPS<br \/>\n                            ISO<br \/>\n                            HR<br \/>\n                            SB<br \/>\n                            K%<br \/>\n                            BB%<br \/>\n                            Whiff%<br \/>\n                            Swing%<br \/>\n                            Air%<\/p>\n<p>                            118<br \/>\n                            494<br \/>\n                            128<br \/>\n                            0.918<br \/>\n                            0.291<br \/>\n                            32<br \/>\n                            9<br \/>\n                            27.9%<br \/>\n                            15.2%<br \/>\n                            30.4%<br \/>\n                            46.9%<br \/>\n                            71.0%<\/p>\n<p>Last 14 Days: .362\/.429\/.851\/1.280 (17-for-47), 56 PA, 11 XBH, 6 HR, 6 BB, 10 SO, 1 SB<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tjstats.ca\/player\/jake-gelof-695372\/?id=695372\" class=\"tjstats-player-link\" title=\"Jake Gelof Stats\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jake Gelof<\/a>, brother of Athletics 2B Zack, is a force to be reckoned with in AA this season as he smacked 32 HR while posting a .922 OPS. This explosion of power is supported by some of the strongest batted ball metrics at the level, including a 106.7 mph EV90 and 47.5 HardHit%, and a prolific pull-air approach. Like many sluggers with his archetype, Gelof has had trouble with swing and miss this season, most notably against offspeed pitches.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gelof will be Rule 5 eligible at the end of the season and his performance this year virtually guarantees his protection.<\/p>\n<p>Johanfran Garcia<\/p>\n<p>                <img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1788785903_503_current.png\" alt=\"Johanfran Garcia\" class=\"headshot\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\n                    C, Age: 21,<br \/>\n                    B\/T: R\/R,<br \/>\n                    5&#8242; 11&#8243;\/196 lbs\n                <\/p>\n<p>\n                    DOB: 2004-12-08,<br \/>\n                    Valencia, Venezuela                <\/p>\n<p>                <img src=\"https:\/\/www.mlbstatic.com\/team-logos\/111.svg\" alt=\"Portland Sea Dogs\" class=\"team-logo\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\n                2026 Season Stats<br \/>Levels: AA            <\/p>\n<p>                            GP<br \/>\n                            PA<br \/>\n                            tjBat+<br \/>\n                            OPS<br \/>\n                            ISO<br \/>\n                            HR<br \/>\n                            SB<br \/>\n                            K%<br \/>\n                            BB%<br \/>\n                            Whiff%<br \/>\n                            Swing%<br \/>\n                            Air%<\/p>\n<p>                            77<br \/>\n                            335<br \/>\n                            117<br \/>\n                            0.823<br \/>\n                            0.208<br \/>\n                            18<br \/>\n                            3<br \/>\n                            28.7%<br \/>\n                            6.6%<br \/>\n                            38.4%<br \/>\n                            60.5%<br \/>\n                            61.8%<\/p>\n<p>Last 14 Days: .371\/.488\/.714\/1.203 (13-for-35), 43 PA, 4 XBH, 4 HR, 7 BB, 11 SO, 0 SB<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tjstats.ca\/player\/johanfran-garcia-703190\/?id=703190\" class=\"tjstats-player-link\" title=\"Johanfran Garcia Stats\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Johanfran Garcia<\/a> flew under-the-radar as one of the youngest players in AA as he posted a .838 OPS and launched 18 HR. He solidified his strong campaign with a stellar showing in the last two weeks. He slashed \u00a0.371\/.488\/.714 during that timeframe in addition to hitting 4 HR. His underlying power metrics paint him as one of the loudest bats in the Red Sox system and one of the strongest 21-year-old batters in MiLB.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unfortunately, Garcia\u2019s impressive bat speed is accompanied by scarily high whiff rates and an unsustainably aggressive approach.<\/p>\n<p>Honourable Mentions<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tjstats.ca\/player\/leandro-pineda-683610\/?id=683610\" class=\"tjstats-player-link\" title=\"Leandro Pineda Stats\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Leandro Pineda<\/a> \u2013 WSH<\/p>\n<p>Last 14 Days: .343\/.477\/.714\/1.192 (12-for-35), 44 PA, 5 XBH, 4 HR, 6 BB, 11 SO, 0 SB<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tjstats.ca\/player\/angel-ortiz-691292\/?id=691292\" class=\"tjstats-player-link\" title=\"Angel Ortiz Stats\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Angel Ortiz<\/a> \u2013 AZ<\/p>\n<p>Last 14 Days: .333\/.423\/.738\/1.161 (14-for-42), 52 PA, 7 XBH, 5 HR, 8 BB, 5 SO, 1 SB<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tjstats.ca\/player\/alexey-lumpuy-815121\/?id=815121\" class=\"tjstats-player-link\" title=\"Alexey Lumpuy Stats\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Alexey Lumpuy<\/a> \u2013 CHC<\/p>\n<p>Last 14 Days: .447\/.488\/.816\/1.304 (17-for-38), 41 PA, 8 XBH, 2 HR, 3 BB, 10 SO, 8 SB<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tjstats.ca\/player\/henry-godbout-804995\/?id=804995\" class=\"tjstats-player-link\" title=\"Henry Godbout Stats\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Henry Godbout<\/a> \u2013 BOS<\/p>\n<p>Last 14 Days: .390\/.447\/.805\/1.252 (16-for-41), 47 PA, 7 XBH, 5 HR, 4 BB, 10 SO, 3 SB<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tjstats.ca\/player\/ryan-cermak-688714\/?id=688714\" class=\"tjstats-player-link\" title=\"Ryan Cermak Stats\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ryan Cermak<\/a> \u2013 TB<\/p>\n<p>Last 14 Days: .359\/.444\/.923\/1.368 (14-for-39), 45 PA, 8 XBH, 7 HR, 4 BB, 14 SO, 5 SB<\/p>\n<p>Pitchers<\/p>\n<p>Lan-Hong Su<\/p>\n<p>                <img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1788785904_98_current.png\" alt=\"Lan-Hong Su\" class=\"headshot\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Age: 19, &#13;<br \/>\n                    RHP, &#13;<br \/>\n                    6&#8242; 1&#8243;\/150 lbs&#13;\n                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    DOB: 2007-03-04, &#13;<br \/>\n                    Taipei, Taiwan                <\/p>\n<p>                <img src=\"https:\/\/www.mlbstatic.com\/team-logos\/135.svg\" alt=\"Lake Elsinore Storm\" class=\"team-logo\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                2026 Season Stats<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n                Levels: A, ROK            <\/p>\n<p>                &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            GP&#13;<br \/>\n                            IP&#13;<br \/>\n                            ERA&#13;<br \/>\n                            WHIP&#13;<br \/>\n                            K%&#13;<br \/>\n                            BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            K-BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Whiff%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Strike%&#13;<br \/>\n                            GB%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            17&#13;<br \/>\n                            47.2&#13;<br \/>\n                            5.10&#13;<br \/>\n                            1.36&#13;<br \/>\n                            28.4%&#13;<br \/>\n                            8.3%&#13;<br \/>\n                            20.1%&#13;<br \/>\n                            32.8%&#13;<br \/>\n                            62.0%&#13;<br \/>\n                            39.8%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<\/p>\n<p>Last 14 Days: 0-1, 2.35 ERA, 7.2 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 16 SO, 1 HR<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tjstats.ca\/player\/lan-hong-su-837088\/?id=837088\" class=\"tjstats-player-link\" title=\"Lan-Hong Su Stats\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Lan-Hong Su<\/a> picked the correct time to fire off his two best starts of the season as he struck out a career-high 7 batters, which he then eclipsed with 9 K just a few days later. The teenage righty\u2019s 5.10 ERA is not a pretty sight, but his 28.4% K% tell a much more positive story. His most effective pitch is a mid-80s splitter which has yielded an impressive 40% whiff rate this season. His ability to kill spin aids in the pitch\u2019s late-breaking and diving nature.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lan-Hong Su is a ways away from the Majors, yet he is one of the few arms in the Padres system that has the traits to project him a potential MLB starter.<\/p>\n<p>Jacob Odle<\/p>\n<p>                <img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1788785905_243_current.png\" alt=\"Jacob Odle\" class=\"headshot\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Age: 22, &#13;<br \/>\n                    RHP, &#13;<br \/>\n                    6&#8242; 5&#8243;\/210 lbs&#13;\n                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    DOB: 2003-11-30, &#13;<br \/>\n                    San Diego, USA                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Drafted: 2023, Rd. 14, Pick: 21                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    School: Orange Coast College                <\/p>\n<p>                <img src=\"https:\/\/www.mlbstatic.com\/team-logos\/138.svg\" alt=\"Peoria Chiefs\" class=\"team-logo\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                2026 Season Stats<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n                Levels: A, A+            <\/p>\n<p>                &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            GP&#13;<br \/>\n                            IP&#13;<br \/>\n                            ERA&#13;<br \/>\n                            WHIP&#13;<br \/>\n                            K%&#13;<br \/>\n                            BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            K-BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Whiff%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Strike%&#13;<br \/>\n                            GB%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            24&#13;<br \/>\n                            96.0&#13;<br \/>\n                            3.19&#13;<br \/>\n                            1.39&#13;<br \/>\n                            34.1%&#13;<br \/>\n                            15.5%&#13;<br \/>\n                            18.6%&#13;<br \/>\n                            35.7%&#13;<br \/>\n                            60.7%&#13;<br \/>\n                            44.0%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<\/p>\n<p>Last 14 Days: 1-0, 1.93 ERA, 9.1 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 8 BB, 19 SO, 1 HR<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tjstats.ca\/player\/jacob-odle-813838\/?id=813838\" class=\"tjstats-player-link\" title=\"Jacob Odle Stats\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jacob Odle<\/a> deserves his flowers. After missing the 2024 season following TJS and struggling to find his footing upon his return last season, Odle has made up for lost time, posting a 3.19 ERA and 34.1% K% across 96.0 IP this season. He is sitting 97 mph on his fastball, which he supplements with a hard two-plane curveball, tight high-80s slider, and a 90 mph changeup \u2014 all of which grade out very well. He capped off his breakout season with an utterly dominant, and career-high, 12 K performance in his final start.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Odle may have the best stuff in the Cardinals system and is quickly making a name for himself as one of the most frightening arms to face in the lower minors.<\/p>\n<p>Ben Jacobs<\/p>\n<p>                <img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1788785905_206_current.png\" alt=\"Ben Jacobs\" class=\"headshot\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Age: 22, &#13;<br \/>\n                    LHP, &#13;<br \/>\n                    6&#8242; 1&#8243;\/195 lbs&#13;\n                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    DOB: 2004-06-11, &#13;<br \/>\n                    Fountain Valley, USA                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Drafted: 2025, Rd. 3, Pick: 23                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    School: Arizona State                <\/p>\n<p>                <img src=\"https:\/\/www.mlbstatic.com\/team-logos\/116.svg\" alt=\"West Michigan Whitecaps\" class=\"team-logo\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                2026 Season Stats<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n                Levels: A, A+            <\/p>\n<p>                &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            GP&#13;<br \/>\n                            IP&#13;<br \/>\n                            ERA&#13;<br \/>\n                            WHIP&#13;<br \/>\n                            K%&#13;<br \/>\n                            BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            K-BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Whiff%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Strike%&#13;<br \/>\n                            GB%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            22&#13;<br \/>\n                            92.1&#13;<br \/>\n                            3.51&#13;<br \/>\n                            1.15&#13;<br \/>\n                            35.1%&#13;<br \/>\n                            10.9%&#13;<br \/>\n                            24.2%&#13;<br \/>\n                            36.1%&#13;<br \/>\n                            63.5%&#13;<br \/>\n                            35.8%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<\/p>\n<p>Last 14 Days: 1-0, 1.80 ERA, 10.0 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 17 SO, 1 HR<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tjstats.ca\/player\/ben-jacobs-800624\/?id=800624\" class=\"tjstats-player-link\" title=\"Ben Jacobs Stats\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ben Jacobs<\/a> was a buzzy name around draft time last year despite his seemingly lacklustre results in Arizona State. While the walks and damage against were not encouraging, Jacobs caught the eyes of evaluators thanks to his deceptive fastball and pair of secondaries which yielded elite whiff rates throughout his college career. These same traits have yielded excellent results this year, including a 35.1% K%. His final start was arguably his best as he struck out a career-high 10 batters while issuing 0 walks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jacobs is rapidly trending upward in the Tigers system and is comfortably ranked inside my Top 100 prospects.<\/p>\n<p>Nolan Perry<\/p>\n<p>                <img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1788785906_808_current.png\" alt=\"Nolan Perry\" class=\"headshot\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Age: 23, &#13;<br \/>\n                    RHP, &#13;<br \/>\n                    6&#8242; 2&#8243;\/195 lbs&#13;\n                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    DOB: 2003-09-02, &#13;<br \/>\n                    Carlsbad, USA                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Drafted: 2022, Rd. 12, Pick: 22                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    School: Carlsbad HS                <\/p>\n<p>                <img src=\"https:\/\/www.mlbstatic.com\/team-logos\/141.svg\" alt=\"New Hampshire Fisher Cats\" class=\"team-logo\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                2026 Season Stats<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n                Levels: A, A+, AA            <\/p>\n<p>                &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            GP&#13;<br \/>\n                            IP&#13;<br \/>\n                            ERA&#13;<br \/>\n                            WHIP&#13;<br \/>\n                            K%&#13;<br \/>\n                            BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            K-BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Whiff%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Strike%&#13;<br \/>\n                            GB%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            20&#13;<br \/>\n                            78.2&#13;<br \/>\n                            2.63&#13;<br \/>\n                            1.04&#13;<br \/>\n                            35.7%&#13;<br \/>\n                            10.0%&#13;<br \/>\n                            25.7%&#13;<br \/>\n                            35.6%&#13;<br \/>\n                            62.7%&#13;<br \/>\n                            40.0%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<\/p>\n<p>Last 14 Days: 0-0, 2.00 ERA, 9.0 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 4 BB, 15 SO, 0 HR<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tjstats.ca\/player\/nolan-perry-804526\/?id=804526\" class=\"tjstats-player-link\" title=\"Nolan Perry Stats\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nolan Perry<\/a> hopped onto my Top 100 prospect list in June after a blazing start to his season, and he looks poised to sustain his lofty ranking after taking on AA in stride. After missing all of 2025 following TJS, Perry is running an absurd 35.7% while consistently throwing strikes. His arsenal is headlined by a high-riding, mid-90s fastball, a late-fading changeup, and a pair of breaking balls. A frightening play where he took a comebacker off his head forced him to miss a few weeks in the middle of the season, but he has continued to look stellar in his subsequent starts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Perry has performed like one of the best pitchers in MiLB this season and should be considered a consensus Top 100 prospect entering next year.<\/p>\n<p>Liomar Martinez<\/p>\n<p>                <img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1788785907_433_current.png\" alt=\"Liomar Martinez\" class=\"headshot\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Age: 21, &#13;<br \/>\n                    RHP, &#13;<br \/>\n                    6&#8242; 2&#8243;\/165 lbs&#13;\n                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    DOB: 2005-06-25, &#13;<br \/>\n                    Sosua, DOM                <\/p>\n<p>                <img src=\"https:\/\/www.mlbstatic.com\/team-logos\/146.svg\" alt=\"Beloit Sky Carp\" class=\"team-logo\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                2026 Season Stats<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n                Levels: A+            <\/p>\n<p>                &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            GP&#13;<br \/>\n                            IP&#13;<br \/>\n                            ERA&#13;<br \/>\n                            WHIP&#13;<br \/>\n                            K%&#13;<br \/>\n                            BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            K-BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Whiff%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Strike%&#13;<br \/>\n                            GB%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            23&#13;<br \/>\n                            102.1&#13;<br \/>\n                            5.19&#13;<br \/>\n                            1.31&#13;<br \/>\n                            33.0%&#13;<br \/>\n                            12.9%&#13;<br \/>\n                            20.1%&#13;<br \/>\n                            33.9%&#13;<br \/>\n                            60.5%&#13;<br \/>\n                            40.6%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<\/p>\n<p>Last 14 Days: 0-0, 1.38 ERA, 13.0 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 4 BB, 15 SO, 1 HR<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tjstats.ca\/player\/liomar-martinez-801737\/?id=801737\" class=\"tjstats-player-link\" title=\"Liomar Martinez Stats\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Liomar Martinez<\/a> was a Marlins pitching prospect that <a href=\"https:\/\/tjstats.ca\/2025\/10\/29\/2026-breakout-pitching-prospect-picks-for-each-team\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">I highlighted as a potential breakout candidate<\/a> this season. While he has not lived up to expectations with a 5.19 ERA, he has been a dominant strikeout artist \u2014 the same trait that caught my eye entering the season. His 33.0% K% ranks near the top of Hi-A starters and was further boosted by 24 K across 17.0 innings with 2 ER over his last three starts. His slider and curveball have been excellent this year with both offerings posting a 40% whiff rate in addition to great results.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Martinez will need to clean up on his walks and further develop his offspeed pitch to stick as a starter. I really hope he can do that because the breaking balls are special.<\/p>\n<p>Sadbiel Delzine<\/p>\n<p>                <img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1788785907_717_current.png\" alt=\"Sadbiel Delzine\" class=\"headshot\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Age: 18, &#13;<br \/>\n                    RHP, &#13;<br \/>\n                    6&#8242; 5&#8243;\/198 lbs&#13;\n                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    DOB: 2008-01-09, &#13;<br \/>\n                    San Felix, Venezuela                <\/p>\n<p>                <img src=\"https:\/\/www.mlbstatic.com\/team-logos\/111.svg\" alt=\"Salem RidgeYaks\" class=\"team-logo\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                2026 Season Stats<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n                Levels: A, ROK            <\/p>\n<p>                &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            GP&#13;<br \/>\n                            IP&#13;<br \/>\n                            ERA&#13;<br \/>\n                            WHIP&#13;<br \/>\n                            K%&#13;<br \/>\n                            BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            K-BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Whiff%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Strike%&#13;<br \/>\n                            GB%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            18&#13;<br \/>\n                            64.2&#13;<br \/>\n                            2.64&#13;<br \/>\n                            1.07&#13;<br \/>\n                            29.6%&#13;<br \/>\n                            9.0%&#13;<br \/>\n                            20.6%&#13;<br \/>\n                            29.8%&#13;<br \/>\n                            64.9%&#13;<br \/>\n                            41.9%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<\/p>\n<p>Last 14 Days: 0-0, 2.57 ERA, 7.0 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 13 SO, 1 HR<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tjstats.ca\/player\/sadbiel-delzine-829094\/?id=829094\" class=\"tjstats-player-link\" title=\"Sadbiel Delzine Stats\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sadbiel Delzine<\/a> popped up onto many radars after he was touching the upper 90s in the complex league this season. While his results in short season ball were solid, he has found a new gear following his promotion to Lo-A. Across 7 starts at the level, the 18-year-old righty has posted a 2.52 ERA supported by an incredible 28.5 K-BB% and stellar 67.6 Strike%. He wields a 5-pitch mix consisting of a mid-90s fastball, a sharp dropping changeup and a trio of breaking balls. His secondaries are his most effective offerings at the moment and play well off his higher release point.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Red Sox have readily churned out quality pitching prospects in recent years and Delzine looks like another arm that could take MiLB by storm next season. He is a name to follow.<\/p>\n<p>Caden Hunter<\/p>\n<p>                <img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1788785908_790_current.png\" alt=\"Caden Hunter\" class=\"headshot\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Age: 22, &#13;<br \/>\n                    LHP, &#13;<br \/>\n                    6&#8242; 2&#8243;\/205 lbs&#13;\n                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    DOB: 2003-10-16, &#13;<br \/>\n                    Sacramento, USA                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Drafted: 2025, Rd. 6, Pick: 19                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    School: USC                <\/p>\n<p>                <img src=\"https:\/\/www.mlbstatic.com\/team-logos\/110.svg\" alt=\"Chesapeake Baysox\" class=\"team-logo\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                2026 Season Stats<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n                Levels: A, A+, AA            <\/p>\n<p>                &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            GP&#13;<br \/>\n                            IP&#13;<br \/>\n                            ERA&#13;<br \/>\n                            WHIP&#13;<br \/>\n                            K%&#13;<br \/>\n                            BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            K-BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Whiff%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Strike%&#13;<br \/>\n                            GB%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            22&#13;<br \/>\n                            99.0&#13;<br \/>\n                            2.09&#13;<br \/>\n                            1.06&#13;<br \/>\n                            36.9%&#13;<br \/>\n                            11.3%&#13;<br \/>\n                            25.6%&#13;<br \/>\n                            37.3%&#13;<br \/>\n                            64.8%&#13;<br \/>\n                            46.0%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<\/p>\n<p>Last 14 Days: 0-0, 2.70 ERA, 10.0 IP, 8 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 4 BB, 17 SO, 1 HR<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tjstats.ca\/player\/caden-hunter-827267\/?id=827267\" class=\"tjstats-player-link\" title=\"Caden Hunter Stats\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Caden Hunter<\/a> was a frequent feature on the Prospect Parade during his time in Lo-A and Hi-A, and he continues his reign after a strong stretch following his promotion to AA. The Orioles\u2019 6th-round selection in the 2025 draft out of USC is a prototypical lefty starter with a mid-90s riding fastball, sharp changeup, and a pair of breaking balls. On the season, his 36.9% strikeout rate illustrates how untouchable he has been to start his pro career.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hunter, one of the more recent additions to <a href=\"https:\/\/tjstats.ca\/top-100-mlb-prospects\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">my Top 100 Prospects<\/a>, has handled AA well and added to the trend of hot starts by the cohort of arms Baltimore drafted in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Johnny King<\/p>\n<p>                <img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1788785909_102_current.png\" alt=\"Johnny King\" class=\"headshot\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Age: 20, &#13;<br \/>\n                    LHP, &#13;<br \/>\n                    6&#8242; 3&#8243;\/210 lbs&#13;\n                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    DOB: 2006-07-26, &#13;<br \/>\n                    Commerce, USA                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Drafted: 2024, Rd. 3, Pick: 21                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    School: Naples HS                <\/p>\n<p>                <img src=\"https:\/\/www.mlbstatic.com\/team-logos\/141.svg\" alt=\"New Hampshire Fisher Cats\" class=\"team-logo\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                2026 Season Stats<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n                Levels: A+, AA            <\/p>\n<p>                &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            GP&#13;<br \/>\n                            IP&#13;<br \/>\n                            ERA&#13;<br \/>\n                            WHIP&#13;<br \/>\n                            K%&#13;<br \/>\n                            BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            K-BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Whiff%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Strike%&#13;<br \/>\n                            GB%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            25&#13;<br \/>\n                            102.0&#13;<br \/>\n                            2.91&#13;<br \/>\n                            1.31&#13;<br \/>\n                            30.7%&#13;<br \/>\n                            13.7%&#13;<br \/>\n                            16.9%&#13;<br \/>\n                            35.1%&#13;<br \/>\n                            61.8%&#13;<br \/>\n                            40.8%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<\/p>\n<p>Last 14 Days: 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 9.0 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 4 BB, 14 SO, 0 HR<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tjstats.ca\/player\/johnny-king-803516\/?id=803516\" class=\"tjstats-player-link\" title=\"Johnny King Stats\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Johnny King<\/a> has been a prospect crush for me since his pro debut last season, and his trajectory has been a pleasure to watch. A quick ascent through the Blue Jays system indicated their confidence in the teenage southpaw, and his results speak for themselves. He ranks near the top of MiLB with a 2.91 ERA and 30.7% K%, although his poor 13.7% BB% puts a stain on his profile. Thankfully, King has an electric fastball-curveball combo which gives him a stable foundation to build upon and his changeup has started to come into its own this season. His recent promotion to AA illustrates the Blue Jays confidence in the young southpaw, and he has kept the walks in check over his most recent starts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">King is a clear-cut Top 50 prospect for me and he continues to excel against batters multiple years his senior. He has plenty of time to iron out his command issues.<\/p>\n<p>Patrick Forbes<\/p>\n<p>                <img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1788785910_299_current.png\" alt=\"Patrick Forbes\" class=\"headshot\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Age: 22, &#13;<br \/>\n                    RHP, &#13;<br \/>\n                    6&#8242; 3&#8243;\/220 lbs&#13;\n                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    DOB: 2004-07-11, &#13;<br \/>\n                    Bowling Green, USA                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Drafted: 2025, Rd. 1C, Pick: 1                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    School: Louisville                <\/p>\n<p>                <img src=\"https:\/\/www.mlbstatic.com\/team-logos\/109.svg\" alt=\"Hillsboro Hops\" class=\"team-logo\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                2026 Season Stats<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n                Levels: A+, ROK            <\/p>\n<p>                &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            GP&#13;<br \/>\n                            IP&#13;<br \/>\n                            ERA&#13;<br \/>\n                            WHIP&#13;<br \/>\n                            K%&#13;<br \/>\n                            BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            K-BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Whiff%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Strike%&#13;<br \/>\n                            GB%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            11&#13;<br \/>\n                            29.2&#13;<br \/>\n                            2.73&#13;<br \/>\n                            0.91&#13;<br \/>\n                            35.3%&#13;<br \/>\n                            6.0%&#13;<br \/>\n                            29.3%&#13;<br \/>\n                            30.5%&#13;<br \/>\n                            64.2%&#13;<br \/>\n                            42.9%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<\/p>\n<p>Last 14 Days: 0-0, 2.57 ERA, 7.0 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 13 SO, 0 HR<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tjstats.ca\/player\/patrick-forbes-804467\/?id=804467\" class=\"tjstats-player-link\" title=\"Patrick Forbes Stats\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Patrick Forbes<\/a>, the 29th pick in the 2025 draft, missed the start of the season with a right flexor strain and then missed just over a month with right elbow discomfort in July. Thankfully, he has remained on the mound since his return in the 2nd half and has not looked back. On the year he has posted a 2.73 ERA and 35.3% K%, living up to his draft pedigree. He has relied heavily on his fastball, using it over 60% of the time this season. He has touched 98 mph on the offering and it has yielded a strong 29% whiff rate in addition to limiting hard contact.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This season was effectively a write-off for Forbes, but at least he has been able to end the year strong. He feels like a prime candidate to get in some extra reps in the AFL in the autumn.<\/p>\n<p>Mason Molina<\/p>\n<p>                <img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1788785910_67_current.png\" alt=\"Mason Molina\" class=\"headshot\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Age: 23, &#13;<br \/>\n                    LHP, &#13;<br \/>\n                    6&#8242; 2&#8243;\/230 lbs&#13;\n                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    DOB: 2003-07-08, &#13;<br \/>\n                    Irvine, USA                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Drafted: 2024, Rd. 7, Pick: 20                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    School: Arkansas                <\/p>\n<p>                <img src=\"https:\/\/www.mlbstatic.com\/team-logos\/138.svg\" alt=\"Memphis Redbirds\" class=\"team-logo\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                2026 Season Stats<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n                Levels: AA, AAA            <\/p>\n<p>                &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            GP&#13;<br \/>\n                            IP&#13;<br \/>\n                            ERA&#13;<br \/>\n                            WHIP&#13;<br \/>\n                            K%&#13;<br \/>\n                            BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            K-BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Whiff%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Strike%&#13;<br \/>\n                            GB%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            25&#13;<br \/>\n                            113.0&#13;<br \/>\n                            3.82&#13;<br \/>\n                            1.29&#13;<br \/>\n                            28.7%&#13;<br \/>\n                            10.3%&#13;<br \/>\n                            18.5%&#13;<br \/>\n                            32.2%&#13;<br \/>\n                            62.9%&#13;<br \/>\n                            34.3%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<\/p>\n<p>Last 14 Days: 2-0, 0.00 ERA, 15.0 IP, 11 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 23 SO, 0 HR<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tjstats.ca\/player\/mason-molina-695766\/?id=695766\" class=\"tjstats-player-link\" title=\"Mason Molina Stats\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mason Molina<\/a> was a steady producer in AA into the middle of season, which earned him a promotion to AAA just before the start of the 2nd half. While his time at the level has been bumpy, he found some consistency in his last two starts as he struck out 14 batters across 9.0 scoreless innings. The Cardinals southpaw wields a peculiar changeup with a high degree of spin. This unconventional trait causes the offering to experience significant arm-side run, further diverging the pitch from his fastball. It is by far his most effective offering and his most used secondary.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Molina has the tools to be a backend starter for the Cardinals as soon as next season.<\/p>\n<p>Honourable Mentions<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tjstats.ca\/player\/sann-omosako-808020\/?id=808020\" class=\"tjstats-player-link\" title=\"Sann Omosako Stats\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sann Omosako<\/a> \u2013 TOR<\/p>\n<p>Last 14 Days: 0-1, 1.00 ERA, 9.0 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 9 SO, 1 HR<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tjstats.ca\/player\/juan-reyes-808219\/?id=808219\" class=\"tjstats-player-link\" title=\"Juan Reyes Stats\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Juan Reyes<\/a> \u2013 WSH<\/p>\n<p>Last 14 Days: 2-0, 0.68 ERA, 13.1 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 15 SO, 1 HR<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tjstats.ca\/player\/tyler-boudreau-683332\/?id=683332\" class=\"tjstats-player-link\" title=\"Tyler Boudreau Stats\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tyler Boudreau<\/a> \u2013 NYY<\/p>\n<p>Last 14 Days: 1-0, 1.13 ERA, 8.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 8 SO, 1 HR<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tjstats.ca\/player\/tyler-schlaffer-690370\/?id=690370\" class=\"tjstats-player-link\" title=\"Tyler Schlaffer Stats\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tyler Schlaffer<\/a> \u2013 CHC<\/p>\n<p>Last 14 Days: 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 11.0 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 13 SO, 0 HR<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tjstats.ca\/player\/kelvis-salcedo-808383\/?id=808383\" class=\"tjstats-player-link\" title=\"Kelvis Salcedo Stats\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kelvis Salcedo<\/a> \u2013 DET<\/p>\n<p>Last 14 Days: 0-0, 1.00 ERA, 9.0 IP, 8 H, 3 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 16 SO, 0 HR<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/tjstats.ca\/2026\/08\/31\/prospect-parade-hottest-mlb-prospects-week-of-august-31\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">last week\u2019s Prospect Parade<\/a> for more of the hottest prospects in the minors, and my updated <a href=\"https:\/\/tjstats.ca\/top-100-mlb-prospects\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Top 100 Prospects<\/a> list. Also see the latest <a href=\"https:\/\/tjstats.ca\/2026\/08\/01\/top-100-mlb-prospects-post-draft-update\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">post-draft Top 100 update<\/a> to see where this week\u2019s risers landed. Follow along with each player\u2019s data all season on their individual player pages.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more on this year\u2019s draft class, check out my breakdown of <a href=\"https:\/\/tjstats.ca\/2026\/08\/26\/underrated-mlb-pitching-prospects-2025-draft\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">underrated MLB pitching prospects from the 2025 draft<\/a> and where I\u2019m <a href=\"https:\/\/tjstats.ca\/2026\/08\/22\/mlb-hitting-prospects-im-higher-and-lower-on-than-consensus\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">higher and lower than consensus on MLB hitting prospects<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The 2026 MiLB season is in full swing, and many prospects continue to shine. 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