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Minor League Baseball player promotion season has begun

By Benjamin Chase

Mar 4, 2016; Goodyear, AZ, USA; Cincinnati Reds shortstop Alex Blandino (89) bats during the third inning against the San Francisco Giants at Goodyear Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 4, 2016; Goodyear, AZ, USA; Cincinnati Reds shortstop Alex Blandino (89) bats during the third inning against the San Francisco Giants at Goodyear Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /
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Ryan Mountcastle, SS, Baltimore Orioles – First rounder in 2015 likely to eventually move to 3B, but handling SS very well right now. Hitting .313/.341/.544 with 25 doubles, a triple, and 12 home runs for high-A Frederick.

Rafael Devers, 3B, Boston Red Sox – Dominican Republic native likely to be promoted with Chavis getting the promotion to the same level at the same position. Hitting .297/.355/.569 with 17 doubles, 3 triples, and 14 home runs for AA Portland.

Francisco Mejia, C, Cleveland Indians – After an incredible 50+ game hitting streak, Mejia would have had a tough time with a follow up, but he’s having a better season this year. Hitting .358/.402/.598 with 15 doubles, 2 triples, 8 home runs, and 5 stolen bases with AA Akron.

Colton Welker, 3B, Colorado Rockies – Fourth round pick last season out of high school has really shown his value this season. Hitting .365/.409/.532 with 17 doubles, a triple, 6 home runs, and 5 stolen bases for low-A Asheville in the South Atlantic League.

Yordan Alvarez, 1B/LF, Houston Astros – Cuban in his first full season has been simply dominating. Hitting .360/.468/.658 with low-A Quad Cities in the Midwest League with 6 doubles, 9 home runs, and 2 steals in 32 games.

Khalil Lee, OF, Kansas City Royals – Incredibly toolsy player from the 3rd round last season has not hit for average, but that’s about it this season. Currently hitting .239/.339/.440 with 12 doubles, a triple, 11 home runs, and 16 stolen bases (though with 11 caught stealing) in low-A Lexington and doesn’t turn 19 until June 26.

DJ Peters, OF, Los Angeles Dodgers – Incredible find by the Dodgers in the 4th round of 2016 has pounded baseballs. Hitting .264/.381/.504 in high-A with 12 doubles, 4 triples, and 13 home runs.

Scott Kingery, 2B, Philadelphia Phillies – 2nd rounder in 2015, hitting .302/.371/.597 with 17 doubles, 4 triples, 18 home runs, and 19 stolen bases for AA Reading.

Luis Urias, 2B, San Diego Padres – Just having turned 20 the first week of June, Urias has continued the tremendous hitting he did last season. Hitting .314/.415/.420 with AA San Antonio.

Brandon Lowe, 2B, Tampa Bay Rays – Third round college pick in 2015 had a solid upside bat and is showing it this season. Hitting .339/.434/.620 with 21 doubles, 3 triples, 9 home runs, and 4 steals at high-A Charlotte.

Bo Bichette, SS, Toronto Blue Jays – Part of a big duo at low-A Lansing, Bichette has been showing excellent work up the middle defensively. Hitting .388/.454/.625 with 28 doubles, 3 triples, 7 home runs, and 9 stolen bases.

Vladimir Guerrero, Jr., 3B, Toronto Blue Jays – The second half of the Lansing duo, and also a fellow son of a former big leaguer, Guerrero is one of the youngest players in full-season ball. Hitting .316/.407/.461 with 19 doubles, a triple, 4 home runs, and 6 stolen bases for low-A Lansing.

Carter Kieboom, SS, Washington Nationals – First rounder in 2016 has been hitting well outside of a stint on the DL. Hitting .333/.398/.586 with 10 doubles, 6 home runs, and 2 stolen bases in 29 games for low-A Hagerstown in the South Atlantic League.

Victor Robles, OF, Washington Nationals – Jumped up to a top 10 prospect in 2016 after a big performance, Robles started slow in 2017 but has caught fire as of late. Hitting .296/.395/.508 with 16 doubles, 4 triples, 6 home runs, and 13 stolen bases at high-A Potomac.

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