A number of Prime 100 prospects reached the fences, however there have been simply as many notable pitching performances throughout the Minor Leagues on Thursday night time. Max Clark (Tigers), Ryan Waldschmidt (D-backs) and Jhostynxon Garcia (Crimson Sox) all went deep whereas Tyson Lewis (Reds) walloped the primary salami of his professional profession. On the opposite facet of the ball, JR Ritchie (Braves) impressed on the highest degree of the Minors whereas 17-year-old Kendry Chourio (Royals) was simply good at Single-A.
Ryan Waldschmidt, OF, Amarillo (AZ No. 2/MLB No. 69)Waldschmidt’s sturdy August continued along with his first multihomer recreation as a professional to spotlight a three-hit, four-RBI night time. The Florida native and Kentucky product went deep within the fourth and eighth innings for the Double-A Sod Poodles, snapping a drought that stretched again to June 27. Waldschmidt has left the yard 12 occasions — three for Amarillo — and sports activities an .832 OPS in 108 video games throughout two Minor League ranges this season. Gameday
Max Clark, OF, Erie (DET No. 2/MLB No. 9)Clark received again into the house run column, drilling his career-high tenth of the season and first since July 18. The 20-year-old scored twice, added a single and a stroll and stole a base to carry his slash line to .281/.381/.479 in 24 Double-A video games. Clark is batting .284 total with an .859 OPS, 31 extra-base hits, 80 walks and 72 runs scored in 92 video games throughout two Minor League ranges this yr. Gameday
Braden Montgomery, OF, Birmingham (CWS No. 1/MLB No. 33)Montgomery prolonged a pair of streaks throughout one other productive night time on the plate for Double-A Birmingham. The Texas A&M product collected three hits and two doubles, his fourth consecutive multihit efficiency and fourth straight recreation with at the very least one double. Montgomery has gone 9-for-16 in that stretch with six two-baggers, 5 runs and 5 RBIs. The 22-year-old is batting .310 with an .851 OPS in his first 15 Double-A contests. Gameday
Jhostynxon Garcia, OF, Worcester (BOS No. 3/MLB No. 78)”The Password” was again on observe after going hitless in his earlier three video games. Garcia reached 20 homers for the second consecutive season, singled twice and scored 3 times for Triple-A Worcester. The Venezuela native has 5 jacks and 14 RBIs in 12 video games this month, slashing .333/.385/.750 to carry his common with the WooSox to a fair .300 throughout 62 contests. Gameday
Tyson Lewis, SS, Daytona (CIN No. 4/MLB No. 85)Lewis adopted up a three-hit night time that included a house run with one other lengthy ball — his first skilled grand slam. Cincinnati’s second-round choose in 2024 started his professional profession this season within the Rookie-level Arizona Advanced League, slashing .340/.396/.532 with 35 RBIs in 46 video games. Lewis has continued to be a strong run producer for Single-A Daytona, driving in 12 runs on eight extra-base hits in 18 Florida State League contests. Gameday
JR Ritchie, RHP, Gwinnett (ATL No. 2)Ritchie was phenomenal throughout his fifth and simply his finest begin for Triple-A Gwinnett. The 22-year-old tossed six scoreless innings and struck out six. Ritchie, who allowed a pair of singles, retired 13 of the ultimate 14 batters he confronted throughout his 92-pitch outing. The Seattle native loved a really sturdy 2024 marketing campaign however has been even higher this season, posting a 2.58 ERA, a 0.95 WHIP and a .173 average-against in 20 begins throughout three Minor League ranges. Gameday
Andrew Fischer, 3B/1B, Wisconsin (MIL No. 6)Fischer’s professional debut was an enormous success as he reached base 4 occasions in 5 plate appearances and picked up two stolen bases. The 2025 first-rounder (twentieth total) delivered an RBI single in his first at-bat, then picked up two extra hits, together with a two-run knock that snapped a tie and in the end lifted Excessive-A Wisconsin to victory. Gameday
Kendry Chourio, RHP, Columbia (KC No. 8)Making his third begin for Single-A Columbia, Chourio flashed the dominant potential that enticed Kansas Metropolis to signal him out of Venezuela in January. The suitable-hander twirled 5 good frames and struck out 4 on 56 pitches, principally a reversal of his earlier outing by which he surrendered six runs over 3 2/3 innings. Together with his time within the Rookie-level Arizona Advanced League, Chourio sports activities a 3.05 ERA and a 50/2 Ok/BB ratio in 41 1/3 innings throughout his debut marketing campaign. Gameday
