Propelled by a multitude of talented and productive Atlanta Braves prospects, Peoria sits atop the AFL West division as the only team with more wins than losses. MLB prospect contributor Peyton Wesner highlights the Javelinas’ top performers through a month of action.
Last Wednesday, history was made at Chavez Ravine in Southern California as the Houston Astros defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers, winning their first World Series championship in a seven-game series for the ages.
Therefore, with a champion crowned, Major League Baseball players have the majority of the next four months off to rest, relax and prepare for next season. Yet, that does not mean baseball is absent until pitchers and catchers report to Florida and Arizona in February.
In fact, there are two weeks left of games.
Over the last month, future Major League Baseball stars have taken over the desert for Arizona Fall League. In its 25-year history, the likes of Derek Jeter, Roy Halladay, Albert Pujols, Kris Bryant and Andrew McCutchen have refined their skills in the Arizona Fall League before beginning accolade-filled careers and playing in sold-out stadiums.
This year’s class is no exception as talented position players and pitchers have continued their respective 2017 campaigns. Thus, let’s take a look at the top performers on the Peoria Javelinas, who are affiliated with the Atlanta Braves, Boston Red Sox, San Diego Padres, Seattle Mariners and Toronto Blue Jays.
Hitting Leaders
- AVG: .373 – Eric Filia (SEA)
- H: 21 – Ronald Acuna (ATL)
- R: 19 – Ronald Acuna (ATL)
- HR: 5 – Ronald Acuna (ATL), Alex Jackson (ATL)
- RBI: 14 – Austin Riley (ATL), Alex Jackson (ATL)
- SB: 4 – Jonathan Davis (TOR)
Pitching Leaders
- W: 3 – Max Fried (ATL), Henry Owens (BOS)
- SO: 29 – Max Fried (ATL)
- ERA: 0.00 – Art Warren (SEA), Andrew Case (TOR)
- SV: 2 – Art Warren
- IP: 23.0 – Max Fried (ATL)