The MLB Draft League International Series continues with the Trenton Thunder hosting Team Mexico and Team Canada travelling to the State College Spikes.<\/p>\n
With four games set to play every night this week, look ahead at the league\u2019s hottest players, data trends entering the week via \u2018Data Darlings\u2019, promotions, tickets and more.<\/p>\n
Standings<\/p>\n
(Team, W\/L, PCT, GB, STRK)<\/p>\n
Trenton, 9-2, .818, -, L1, 1-0<\/p>\n
Mahoning Valley, 7-5, .583, 2.5 GB, W2, 1-0<\/p>\n
Williamsport, 6-5, .545, 3.0 GB, W4, 0-0<\/p>\n
Aberdeen, 6-6, .500, 3.5 GB, W4, 0-0<\/p>\n
State College, 5-7, .417, 4.5 GB, W1, 0-2<\/p>\n
West Virginia, 5-7, .417, 4.5 GB, L2, 1-0<\/p>\n
Who\u2019s Hot<\/p>\n
Hitter of the Week: INF Jarren Purify, Mahoning Valley – 5 G, .500\/.550\/.875 (1.425), 2 HR, 7 RBI, 5 R, 2 SB, 3 BB<\/p>\n
Pitcher of the Week: RHP Jackson Nash, Williamsport – 2 G, W, 6 IP, 0 R, H, BB, 10 K<\/p>\n
INF Grayson Fitzwater, West Virginia – 3 G, .500\/.643\/1.500 (2.143 OPS), 3 HR, 2B, 4 RBO, 6 R, SB, 3 BB<\/p>\n
RHP Alex Kranzler, Trenton – GS, 5 IP, R, 3 H, BB, 6 K, HB<\/p>\n
INF CJ Richmond, State College -6 G, .375\/.524\/.688 (1.212 OPS), HR, 2 2B, 6 RBI, 7 R, 5 SB, 4 BB<\/p>\n
RHP Will Bartkoski, Williamsport – G, SV, 4 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 2 BB, 6 K<\/p>\n
C\/INF Carlos Sanchez, Mahoning Valley – 5 G, .500\/.550\/.722 (1.272 OPS), 4 2B, 3 RBI, 5 R, 5 SB, 2 BB<\/p>\n
RHP Garrett Shearer, State College – 2 G, 7 IP, 2\/1 R\/ER, 2 H, 3 BB, 8 K<\/p>\n
INF Dominic Pellegrin, State College – 3 G, .857\/.929\/1.143 (2.072 OPS), 2 2B, 4 RBI, 4 R, 5 SB, 5 BB<\/p>\n
RHP Andrew Berg, Trenton – 4 G, SV, 7 IP, R, 7 H, BB, 10 K<\/p>\n
RHP Luc Rising, Trenton – 2 G, 4 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 4 K, HB<\/p>\n
Latest News<\/p>\n
Weekly Roundup: Week two featured the start of the MLB Draft League International Series with a total of 21 action-packed games from Tuesday to Sunday. More>><\/a><\/p>\n STADIONIC, Netting Professionals: The MLB Draft League announced its renewed partnership with STADIONIC and Netting Professionals to be the league\u2019s official netting and facility solutions partner. More>><\/a><\/p>\n Tony Rossi: In 2026, Tony Rossi (Mahoning Valley 2023) has been one of the most dominant pitchers in the New York Yankees\u2019 Minor League system. The organization’s No. 30 prospect (MLB Pipeline) has 17 straight relief appearances where he has not allowed a run, and he was on his way to Double-A Somerset Patriots. From MLB Pipeline\u2019s Jesse Borek, read more on the undrafted free agents\u2019 unconventional journey to prospectdom. More>><\/a><\/p>\n Prospect Report: The second Prospect Report of the summer covers one hitter from each team, including Canada and Mexico, working to elevate their draft stock, highlighted by West Virginia\u2019s Grayson Fitzwater who blasted a home run in each of his first three games. More>><\/a><\/p>\n Data Darlings: One aspect of what sets the MLB Draft League apart is its capture and utilization of live data and video to help develop and scout the league\u2019s players. In the second Data Darlings article, see what set seven prospects apart in the second week of action. More>><\/a><\/p>\n Alumni Report: A trio of former MLB Draft League alumni were named Player or Pitcher of the Week in their respective minor leagues. Owen Ayers won the Southern League Player of the Week (AA), Jared Sprague-Lott won the California League Player of the Week (A) and Tanner Gresham won the Florida State League Pitcher of the Week. More>><\/a><\/p>\n Home Games & Promotions<\/p>\n Aberdeen<\/a>: FRI (7 p.m. AG Night), SAT (7 p.m. First Responders and Healthcare Heroes Night), SUN (2 p.m Fathers Day BBQ) vs. Williamsport.<\/p>\n Mahoning Valley<\/a>: FRI (7:17 p.m. Post Game Fireworks), SAT (7:05 p.m. Ernie Clement Bobblehead Night + Cerveza Saturday), SUN (2:05 p.m. Fathers Day + Every Sunday Matters) vs. Team Canada.<\/p>\n State College<\/a>: TUES (6:35 p.m. Walking Taco Tuesday + Canadian Music Night), WED (6:35 p.m. Glizzy & Wine Wednesday + Maple Syrup Night), THUR (6:35 p.m. Thirsty Thursday) vs. Team Canada. FRI (6:35 p.m. Bark in the Park), SAT (6:35 p.m. Fireworks Night + BuccoMania Night), SUN (4:05 p.m. Sunday Funday + Ike\u2019s Kids Club FREE Game) vs. Trenton.<\/p>\n Trenton<\/a>: TUES (7 p.m. Girl Scout Night), WED (7 p.m. Soccer Night + Thunder FC Soccer Scarf Giveaway), THUR (7 p.m. Post Game Fireworks + Thirsty Thursday) vs. Team Mexico.<\/p>\n West Virginia<\/a>: TUES (6:30 p.m. 2sDay at the Park), WED (6:30 p.m.), THUR (6:30 p.m.) vs. Aberdeen. FRI (7 p.m. Friday Night Fireworks), SAT (7 p.m. West Virginia Day), SUN (1 p.m. Father\u2019s Day) vs. Team Mexico.<\/p>\n Williamsport<\/a>: TUES (6:35 p.m. $25k Challenge), WED (6:35 p.m. 100th Anniversary Pin Series Giveaway), THUR (6:35 p.m. American Rescue Workers Clothing Drive) vs. Mahoning Valley.<\/p>\n Shop<\/p>\n Purchase gear from your favorite MLB Draft League team at Baseball Collective<\/a>.<\/p>\n Media Guide<\/p>\n For a one-stop shop on the history of the MLB Draft League, what it offers, leaderboard and more, check out the league’s 2026 media guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n For more information about the MLB Draft League, visit mlbdraftleague.com<\/a> or follow @mlbdraftleague<\/a> and @draftleaguedata<\/a> on X, and @mlbdraftleague<\/a> on Instagram.<\/p>\n