It is always an odd thing to write about a 32-year old “prospect”, but Shogo Akiyama will be making his MLB debut with the Reds after nine season in his native Japan. He had a .301/.376/.454 slash line in Japan’s highest level but didn’t really have any stats that truly jump out. His best power … Continue reading Prospect Call Up – Shogo Akiyama – OF – Cincinnati Reds
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Prospect Call Up – Trio of Pitchers with the Detroit Tigers
Kyle Funkhouser, Beau Burrows, and Rony Garcia have all made the Detroit Tigers’ Opening Day roster and will make their MLB debut when they first toe the rubber this season. Garcia is the least touted arm of the three as he was a Rule 5 selection from the New York Yankees this past winter. He … Continue reading Prospect Call Up – Trio of Pitchers with the Detroit Tigers
Prospect Call Up: Rangel Ravelo – 1B – St. Louis Cardinals
Rangel Ravelo is being called up by the St. Louis Cardinals to make his big league debut in his 10th pro season. Ravelo spent 2010-2014 in the Chicago White Sox organization before catching on with the Oakland Athletics for two seasons and has now been with the Cardinals for the past three. Ravelo is not … Continue reading Prospect Call Up: Rangel Ravelo – 1B – St. Louis Cardinals
Prospect Call Up – Will Smith – C – Los Angeles Dodgers
One question that has not been raised about Dodgers catching prospect Will Smith is whether or not he can stick behind the plate. He has a plus arm and plenty of agility behind the plate to make him an above average if not plus as a catcher. The Dodgers love to get their catchers playing … Continue reading Prospect Call Up – Will Smith – C – Los Angeles Dodgers
Prospect Call Up – Mitch Keller – RHP – Pittsburgh Pirates
Coming into the year Mitch Keller was my 29th ranked prospect in baseball and 9th ranked pitcher, and that will likely be the last rankings list he is on here at Three Quarter Slot as he will make his big league debut on Memorial Day evening as he will start the second game of a … Continue reading Prospect Call Up – Mitch Keller – RHP – Pittsburgh Pirates
Prospect Call Up – Kevin Cron – 1B – Arizona Diamondbacks
There might not be a player in baseball more deserving of a call up than Kevin Cron, who has absolutely crushed the ball at AAA Reno this season. The younger brother of Minnesota Twins first baseman/designated hitter C.J. Cron, Kevin will make his big league debut with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night. The younger … Continue reading Prospect Call Up – Kevin Cron – 1B – Arizona Diamondbacks
Prospect Call Up – Josh Naylor – 1B/OF – San Diego Padres & Cavan Biggio – 2B/OF – Toronto Blue Jays
There is plenty to watch for in Toronto tonight as both Josh Naylor and Cavan Biggio are expected to make their big league debuts on opposing clubs. I have been on record stating Naylor might be my favorite person in baseball right now, as he regularly has the entire dugout laughing and does a great … Continue reading Prospect Call Up – Josh Naylor – 1B/OF – San Diego Padres & Cavan Biggio – 2B/OF – Toronto Blue Jays
Prospect Call Up – Milwaukee Brewers – Keston Hiura – 2B
The Milwaukee Brewers have decided to call up their top prospect in second baseman Keston Hiura. Second base has been clearly a position of need this season as they have experimented with Travis Shaw and Mike Moustakas both seeing time at second, but that position should now be solidified for years to come. Hiura has … Continue reading Prospect Call Up – Milwaukee Brewers – Keston Hiura – 2B
Prospect Call Up – Texas Rangers – Taylor Hearn – LHP
Taylor Hearn is a rare story as he grew up just East of Dallas and dreamed of being a rodeo star like his father and grandfather, not necessarily a baseball player. He went on to shine at a small town in Royse City where he was drafted in the 22nd round by the Pittsburgh Pirates … Continue reading Prospect Call Up – Texas Rangers – Taylor Hearn – LHP
Prospect Call Up – Arizona Diamondbacks – Taylor Clarke – RHP
In a rather minor move on Saturday morning, the Arizona Diamondbacks sent Tim Locastro to AAA and called up Taylor Clarke, a 25-year old right handed pitcher. Clarke started the year at AAA, his third taste of the level, so it was only a matter of time before he got the call, where he will … Continue reading Prospect Call Up – Arizona Diamondbacks – Taylor Clarke – RHP