Eury Perez, RHP, Marlins: Perez went five innings on Thursday, allowing two hits, with a walk and five strikeouts. It was Perez’s best outing of the season. There’s an argument to be made that Perez is the top pitching prospect in the game, with premium stuff and projection still remaining in the tank. It’s just a matter of whether he can go deep into games and show improved pitchability.
Gavin Williams, RHP, Guardians: The Guardians top prospect went five no-hit innings, only allowing a single walk while striking out eight. It wouldn’t be shocking to see some movement in the Guardians rotation in the next week, which could mean Williams gets the bump up to Triple-A. In a system full of exciting pitching prospects and an organization known for its ability to develop starters, Williams, Tanner Bibee and Logan Allen stand out as part of the next wave of Cleveland pitchers.
Brandon Pfaadt, RHP, D-Backs: Pfaadt posted his best start of the season as he went seven innings, with three hits, a walk and eight strikeouts. With Madison Bumgarner being designated for assignment this week, Pfaadt could soon move into the D-backs rotation. With little left to prove in Triple-A his start on Thursday served as another reminder that Pfaadt is ready to contribute for the big league club.
Steven Zobac, RHP, Royals: A 2022 fourth-rounder out of California, Zobac dominated in a three-inning appearance last night. He struck out eight while allowing one hit. Zobac struck out the first 10 batters he faced this season before a pop out broke the streak.
Zach Cole Jr., OF, Astros: Cole on Thursday went 2-for-3 with a home run and a stolen base. Cole was a 2022 10th-rounder out of Ball State who has projectable skills. He’s a tall athlete with long levers who needs to limit his strikeouts, but he has a nice combination of power and speed.
Brady House, 3B, Nationals: House connected for his third homer in eight games on Thursday and is now hitting .333/.471/.778 to begin the season. The House bounceback looks to be in full bloom early in the season. His combination of power, approach and contact could see House soar back up prospect rankings this spring.
Tim Elko, DH, White Sox: The Ole Miss legend went 4-for-4 with two home runs on Thursday. It was reminiscent of Elko’s heroics in college, where he routinely came up with big hits in big spots for Mississippi. Elko is old for Low-A at 24 years old, but he’s absolutely raking to begin the season, hitting .413/.491/.739…
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