MLB Prospects: The Hottest Hitters at Every Minor League Level

As most teams are now nearly 30 games into the minor league baseball season, there are tons of notable players who continue to produce across the various levels. While some teams are merely waiting for the right time to call up their big-league-ready prospect, others are waiting for a positional opening by way of injury or poor performance. However, most of the names on this list are thriving in the low minors and still years away from contributing in the major leagues.

Here is a look at the minor leagues' more impressive hitters at Triple-A, Double-A, Class-A Advanced and Class-A.

Triple-A

Josh Phegley, C, Chicago White Sox

104 AB, .317/.363/.442, 10 XBH, 13 RBI, 13 K/5 BB

Has cooled of as of late, but still on his way to a strong first full season at Triple-A

Adam Eaton, OF, Arizona Diamondbacks

93 AB, .376/.442/.527, 11 XBH, 5 SB, 11 K/8 BB

The left-handed hitter is batting .423 against southpaws this season

Leonys Martin, OF, Texas Rangers

98 AB, .347/.423/.520, 11 XBH, 7 SB, 6 CS, 16 K/12 BB

Offensive production has him in line for a call-up later this season, though his base-stealing ability is still suspect.

Roger Kieschnick, OF, San Francisco Giants

132 AB, .341/.403/.652, 22 XBH, 21 RBI, 86 TB, 35 K/14 BB

Will the Giants turn to Kieschnick or make a trade to add power?

Anthony Rizzo, 1B, Chicago Cubs

118 AB, .356/.420/.661, 16 XBH, 33 RBI, 78 TB, 26 K/12 BB

Three home runs and eight RBI in his last two games.

Double-A

Rob Brantly, C, Detroit Tigers

98 AB, .378/.426/.592, 15 XBH, 21 RBI, 10 K/8 BB

Left-handed hitting catcher who’s showing solid plate discipline.

Jeff Kobernus, 2B, Washington Nationals

135 AB, .326/.359/.385, 7 XBH, 23 SB, 20 K/7 BB

Leading all of Double-A in stolen bases.

Jake Lemmerman, SS, Los Angeles Dodgers

85 AB, .329/.420/.553, 12 XBH, 23 K/11 BB

Showcasing better plate discipline in first full season at Double-A.

Andrelton Simmons, SS, Atlanta Braves

109 AB, .321/.392/.413, 8 XBH, 7 SB, 11 K/13 BB

Hit tool is developing nicely, as is approach; would have been moronic for Braves to break camp with Simmons over Pastornicky.

Nick Franklin, SS, Seattle Mariners

107 AB, .318/.373/.467, 12 XBH, 16 K/10 BB

Switch-hitting shortstop with pop is making his case to be considered a top MIF prospect once again.

Matt Davidson, 3B, Arizona Diamondbacks

116 AB, .310/.433/.534, 16 XBH, 17 RBI, 62 TB, 25 K/23 BB

Batting average is trailing off, but still showing sound approach at the dish.

Tyler Saladino, SS, Chicago White Sox

104 AB, .260/.418/.356, 6 XBH, 10 SB, 22 K/25 BB

Making up for lost time after a horrendous start; flashing impressive OBP-SB combination.

Wil Myers, OF, Kansas City Royals

115 AB, .339/.394/.722, 21 XBH, 24 RBI, 83 TB, 36 K/10 BB

Expect Myers to receive a promotion to Triple-A by the end of the month; already eclipsed 2011 home run total.

Christian Colon, SS, Kansas City Royals

120 AB, .292/.338/.425, 10 XBH, 9 K/7 BB

Repeating Double-A with much more success.

Mike Olt, 3B, Texas Rangers

108 AB, .287/.394/.565, 15 XBH, 19 RBI, 33 K/18 BB

Yes, he has tons of power, but his plate discipline is still nowhere near big-league-ready.

Jurickson Profar, SS, Texas Rangers

119 AB, .261/.323/.462, 14 XBH, 24 K/11 BB

Top infield prospect in baseball riding a 19-game hit streak.

Oscar Taveras, OF, St. Louis Cardinals

118 AB, .331/.378/.678, 21 XBH, 30 RBI, 80 TB, 16 K/8 BB

Absolutely raking and playing well beyond his age; be excited, Cardinals fans.

Kolten Wong, 2B, St. Louis Cardinals

100 AB, .320/.409/.480, 9 XBH, 6 SB, 13 K/13 BB

Advanced hitter who could start moving through the Cardinals’ system quickly.

High-A

Billy Hamilton, SS, Cincinnati Reds

116 AB, .362/.432/.517, 28 R, 12 XBH, 32 SB, 20 K/14 BB

The most exciting player in the minor leagues is averaging nearly a run and stolen base per game.

Steven Proscia, 3B, Seattle Mariners

121 AB, .347/.382/.545, 14 XBH, 20 RBI, 26 K/8 BB

Plate discipline might become a problem, but showing good power.

Miles Head, 1B, Oakland Athletics

128 AB, 22 XBH, 27 RBI, 84 TB, 30 K/7 BB

Lots of power, lots of strikeouts.

George Springer, OF, Houston Astros

135 AB, .289/.336/.467, 13 XBH, 25 RBI, 7 SB, 43 K/10 BB

Toolsy player who should move quickly once he cuts down on the strikeouts

Jackie Bradley, OF, Boston Red Sox

98 AB, .378/.504/.582, 13 XBH, 21 RBI, 11 SB, 18 K/24 BB

Excellent plate discipline and speed; could receive a promotion before All-Star break.

Evan Gattis, C/OF, Atlanta Braves

78 AB, .385/.468/.821, 16 XBH, 29 RBI, 64 TB, 12 K/10 BB

Continues to mash following promotion to Double-A; Braves could keep pushing him along.

Tommy La Stella, 2B, Atlanta Braves

93 AB, .301/.398/.484, 12 XH, 23 RBI, 7 SB, 5 K/13 BB

Has legitimate top-of-the-order potential.

David Freitas, C, Washington Nationals

80 AB, .338/.418/.538, 10 XBH, 12 K/11 BB

Solid defender with plate discipline and knack for contact.

Brady Shoemaker, OF, Chicago White Sox

108 AB, .324/.392/.565, 14 XBH, 21 RBI, 20 K/5 BB

Proving to be a run-producer despite propensity for striking out.

Nick Castellanos, 3B, Detroit Tigers

122 AB, .410/.456/.574, 14 XBH, 22 RBI, 70 TB, 21 K/11 BB

Top hitter in the minors continues to rake.

Tyler Collins, OF, Detroit Tigers

115 AB, .322/.402/.435, 11 XBH, 15 K/13 BB

For what he lacks in power, Collins makes up for with feel for the strike zone.

Christian Yelich, OF, Florida Marlins

87 AB, .310/.406/.586, 12 XBH, 8 SB, 22 K/14 BB

Fresh off a two-home run game; one of the best hit tools in the minors.

Cory Vaughn, OF, New York Mets

107 AB, .262/.347/.542, 14 XBH, 19 RBI, 27 K/10 BB

Outfielder who certainly gets his hacks in.

Wilmer Flores, SS, New York Mets

109 AB, .330/.358/.525, 11 XBH, 22 RBI, 8 K/5 BB

On pace for his best minor league season since entering system in 2008.

Low-A

Miguel Sano, 3B, Minnesota Twins

119 AB, .303/.417/.655, 20 XBH (10 HR), 32 RBI, 78 TB, 40 K/20 BB

Power has been beyond impressive, but BA and OBP will surely normalize.

Jace Peterson, SS, San Diego Padres

124 AB, .315/.401/.460, 12 XBH, 15 SB, 20 K/17 BB

Left-handed hitter who’s shooting up the organizational depth chart.

Jorge Bonifacio, OF, Kansas City Royals

122 AB, .320/.334/.434, 10 XBH, 27 K/14 BB

Still hitting for a high average even though plate discipline is fading a bit.

Kaleb Cowart, 3B, Los Angeles Angels

122 AB, .279/.328/.432, 13 XBH, 24 RBI, 5 SB, 23 K/7 BB

Enjoying a breakout season, though he still needs lots of refinement.

Francisco Lindor, SS, Cleveland Indians

137 AB, .307/.354/.453, 11 XBH, 11 SB, 19 K/10 BB

Having a highly impressive first full season; doing it all on the field.

Tyler Austin, OF, New York Yankees

110 AB, .309/.358/.736, 23 XBH, 26 RBI, 26 K/9 BB

Pop-up prospect near league lead in all power categories.

Christopher Grayson, OF, Texas Rangers

101 AB, .366/.463/.594, 16 XBH, 7 SB, 20 K/18 BB

Has nearly eclipsed his offensive production from 2011 short season debut.

Alen Hanson, 2B, Pittsburgh Pirates

133 AB, .376/.408/.632, 22 XBH, 84 TB, 12 SB, 29 K/8 BB

Like Austin, Hanson places near the top of every Low-A offensive category; above-average speed playing up, too.

Austin Barnes, C, Miami Marlins

106 AB, .358/.473/.491, 10 XBH, 5 SB, 16 K/19 BB

Have to love such plate discipline from a catcher; batting .400 over last 10 games.

Matthew Skole, 3B, Washington Nationals

100 AB, .290/.440/.500, 11 XBH, 34 RBI, 33 K/30 BB

RBI machine who will hit for more power as the season progresses.

Trevor Story, SS/3B, Colorado Rockies

99 AB, .283/.395/.535, 13 XBH, 21 K/16 BB

Continues to turn heads in his second professional season.

Gary Sanchez, C, New York Yankees

103 AB, .359/.411/.495, 12 XBH, 7 SB, 29 K/9 BB

Hitting for a high average and even swiping some bags.

Mason Williams, OF, New York Yankees

109 AB, .321/.367/.486, 12 XBH, 12 SB, 6 K/8 BB

Excellent ability to barrel up the ball, though he could stand to draw a few more walks.

Garin Cecchini, 3B, Boston Red Sox

107 AB, .290/.350/.402, 11 XBH, 11 SB, 24 K/8 BB

After a horrendous start, Cecchini has turned it on as of late.