MLB Prospects: The Top Hitters by Position at Every Minor League Level

As most teams are now roughly 40 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. Others—particularly those players tearing up the low minors—are nearing a promotion to a more advanced level.

So, as the week comes to an end, here is a look at the minor leagues' more impressive hitters at Triple-A, Double-A, Class-A Advanced and Low Class-A.

Triple-A

Catcher

Derek Norris, Oakland Athletics

128 AB, .305/.343/.500, 16 XBH, 22 K/10 BB

Still patiently awaiting his opportunity.

First Base 

Anthony Rizzo, Chicago Cubs

145 AB, .359/.422/.717, 23 XBH (14 HR), 104 TB, 30 K/14 BB (38 G)

Has significantly improved against left-handers: .302/.348/.581 in 43 AB this season.

Second Base

Brock Bond, San Francisco Giants

81 AB, .395/.473/.506, 6 XBH, 9 K/12 BB (25 G)

Next in line for a call-up once the Charlie Culberson experiment doesn’t pan out.

Shortstop

Adeiny Hechavarria, Toronto Blue Jays

171 AB, .304/.356/.439, 16 XBH, 5 SB, 38 K/14 BB (39 G)

Continues to hit in his second season at Triple-A, but his strikeout numbers are a serious concern.

Third Base

Ryan Wheeler, Arizona Diamondbacks

137 AB, .307/.357/.526, 15 XBH, 33 RBI, 30 K/12 BB

Solid season thus far, but a majority of his production has come against right-handers.

Outfield

Wil Myers, Kansas City Royals

139 AB, .345/.414/.719, 25 XBH (13 HR), 31 RBI, 4 SB, 42 K/16 BB (36 G)

Was absolutely pulverizing Double-A pitching prior to his promotion to Triple-A on Wednesday. Almost time for the #FreeWilMyers campaign.

Corey Brown, Washington Naitonals

149 AB, .275/.397/.490, 16 XBH, 73 TB, 6 SB, 31 K/29 BB (41 G)

Has always possessed power, but where is this plate discipline coming from?

Adam Eaton, Arizona Diamondbacks (39 G)

119 AB, .403/.466/.538, 13 XBH, 10 SB, 13 K/10 BB

Eaton has excelled since his promotion to Triple-A; he continues to hit left-handers as well as righties and he's batting .433 in 30 at-bats against southpaws.

Roger Kieschnick (OF), San Francisco Giants

158 AB, .323/.394/.620, 25 XBH, 98 TB, 43 K/19 BB (40 G)

High strikeout totals continue to make him a Quad-A player.

Double-A

Catcher

Evan Gattis, Atlanta Braves

132 AB, .356/.435/.758, 26 XBH (13 HR), 43 RBI, 19 K/16 BB (35 G)

Has already tallied 10 extra-base hits (including four home runs) in his first 14 games since being promoted to Double-A.

Rob Brantly, Detorit Tigers

121 AB, .339/.391/.521, 16 XBH, 22 RBI, 12 K/9 BB (31 G)

Brantly is a left-handed catcher who makes consistent contact with little power.

First Base

Nathan Freiman, San Diego Padres

151 AB, .325/.380/.675, 25 XBH (14 HR), 40 RBI, 22 K/8 BB (39 G)

6’7” first baseman with light tower power.

Darin Ruf, Philadelphia Phillies

138 AB, .362/.421/.558, 15 XBH, 28 RBI, 24 K/15 BB (38 G)

Has seven extra-base hits and 15 RBI over his last 10 games.

Jonathan Singleton, Houston Astros

128 AB, .289/.405/.500, 15 XBH, 31 K/24 BB

An excellent start to what should be a bounce-back season.

Second Base

Kolten Wong, St. Louis Cardinals

133 AB, .331/.400/.459, 10 XBH, 7 SB, 16 K/14 BB (35 G)

At this rate, it’s conceivable that Wong may reach the Majors in September.

Jeff Kobernus, Washington Naitonals

165 AB, .303/.333/.358, 8 XBH, 25 SB, 22 K/8 BB (39 G)

Kobernus leads Double-A in stolen bases.

Third Base

Matt Davidson, Arizona Diamondbacks

143 AB, .315/.427/.587, 21 XBH, 26 RBI, 35 K/26 BB (40 G)

This season is what everyone has been waiting for; Davidson has been using the whole field and manipulating counts.

Mike Olt, Texas Rangers

138 AB, .275/.394/.529, 18 XBH, 40 K/25 BB (37 G)

He’ll continue to jump the yard, but it won’t get him to the big leagues any faster.

Nolan Arenado, Colorado Rockies

149 AB, .302/.355/.423, 14 XBH (2 HR), 22 RBI, 24 K/10 BB (40 G)

Still showing he’s a run producer, but lack of longballs is slightly concerning.

Shortstop

Jurickson Profar, Texas Rangers

154 AB, .292/.349/.494, 19 XBH, 6 SB, 27 K/14 BB (38 G)

The 19-year-old can’t-miss prospect has put together a 27-game hitting streak.

Junior Lake, Chicago Cubs

35 AB, .314/.455/.543, 5 XBH, 4 CS, 7 K/9 BB (10 G)

Nice small sample, but incredibly unsustainable.

Nick Franklin, Seattle Mariners

107 AB, .318/.373/.467, 12 XBH, 5 SB, 16 K/10 BB (29 G)

Switch-hitter is hoping to rake his way to the majors this season.

Christian Colon, Kansas City Royals

145 AB, .310/.365/.441, 11 XBH, 6 SB, 15 K/11 BB (39 G)

Repeating the level, he’s on pace to easily surpass last year’s offensive totals.

Tyler Saladino, Chicago White Sox

141 AB, .255/.418/.355, 9 XBH, 15 RBI, 17 SB, 30 K/36 BB (40 G)

Intriguing prospect who’s drawing walks and swiping bags.

Outfield

Oscar Taveras, St. Louis Cardinals

148 AB, .318/.369/.635, 24 XBH (10 HR), 34 RBI, 20 K/11 BB (38 G)

Tremendous hitter who seemingly barrels it up every time.

Jared Mitchell, Chicago White Sox

140 AB, .279/.388/.479, 17 XBH, 29 RBI, 9 SB, 47 K/24 BB (40 G)

Another prospect in the midst of a much-needed rebound season.

Matt den Dekker, New York Mets

151 AB, .305/.363/.543, 23 XBH, 20 RBI, 37 K/11 BB (37 G)

Lots of power, lots of strikeouts.

High-A

Catcher 

Jack Marder, Seattle Mariners

104 AB, .346/.404/.538, 13 XBH, 17 RBI, 8 SB, 15 K/8 BB (28 G)

Consistent hitter who also has above average speed for a catcher.

David Freitas, Washington Nationals

98 AB, .316/.404/.490, 11 XBH, 15 RBI, 16 K/14 BB (28 G)

Intriguing catching prospect with advanced plate discipline.

J.T. Realmuto, Miami Marlins

125 AB, .232/.304/.336, 5 XBH, 11 RBI, 6 SB, 16 K/12 BB (33 G)

Tremendous athlete who’s still learning the position.

First Base

A.J. Kirby-Jones, Oakland Athletics

125 AB, .296/.418/.528, 13 XBH, 24 RBI, 41 K/26 BB (36 G)

Older prospect who is showing some signs of improvement at the plate.

Telvin Nash, Houston Astros

140 AB, .236/.308/.550, 20 XBH (12 HR), 24 RBI, 60 K/13 BB (19 G)

12 home runs, 60 strikeouts. That is all.

Second Base

Tommy La Stella, Atlanta Braves

120 AB, .300/.392/.475, 14 XBH, 27 RBI, 7 SB, 5 K/15 BB (32 G)

Left-handed hitting second baseman who projects to be a solid two-hitter in the big leagues.

Taylor Lindsey, Los Angeles Angels

140 AB, .286/.348/.400, 10 XBH, 26 K/11 BB (38 G)

Striking out a bit too much but still posting solid numbers overall.

Third Base

Nick Castellanos, Detroit Tigers

151 AB, .411/.462/.556, 16 XBH, 26 RBI, 28 K/15 BB (38 G)

The most impressive position prospect in the minors this season not named Billy Hamilton.

Steven Proscia, Seattle Mariners

121 AB, .347/.382/.545, 14 XBH, 26 K/8 BB (31 G)

Recently received promotion to Double-A in his first full minor league season.

Wilmer Flores, New York Mets

139 AB, .324/.359/.504, 13 XBH, 23 RBI, 13 K/8 BB (38 G)

Batting .395 with 15 hits over his last 10 games.

Shortstop 

Brad Miller, Seattle Mariners

159 AB, .308/.398/.572, 24 XBH (8 HR), 26 RBI, 37 K/24 BB (39 G)

It’s too bad he doesn’t have the glove to stick at shortstop.

Chris Owings, Arizona Diamondbacks

168 AB, .339/.371/.589, 23 XBH (9 HR), 49 K/8 BB (41 G)

Strikeouts are still an issue (and may always be), but he’s really driving the ball.

Billy Hamilton, Cincinnati Reds

149 AB, .329/.402/.497, 35 R, 16 XBH, 39 SB, 30 K/18 BB (37 G)

Averaging nearly a run scored and stolen base per game.

Xander Bogaerts, Boston Red Sox

128 AB, .273/.359/.422, 12 XBH, 25 K/15 BB (34 G)

The power will come, but it’s a good sign he’s drawing walks.

Outfield

Jackie Bradley, Boston Red Sox

128 AB, .367/.485/.563, 17 XBH, 11 SB, 28 K/24 BB (35 G)

An on-base machine that could receive a promotion in the near future.

Brady Shoemaker, Chicago White Sox

140 AB, .343/.410/.579, 19 XBH, 25 RBI, 24 K/8 BB (37 G)

Has struggled to move through the system, but this is promising.

Christian Yelich, Miami Marlins

113 G, .283/.367/.566, 16 XBH, 9 SB, 29 K/15 BB (31 G)

The Marlins’ top prospect has five home runs in last 10 games.

George Springer, Houston Astros

147 AB, .313/.362/.571, 18 XBH (8 HR), 32 RBI, 8 SB, 44 K/11 BB (36 G)

No. 11 overall draft pick in 2011 enjoyed a three-homer game and four overall in a double-header last weekend.

Low-A

Catcher

Will Swanner, Colorado Rockies

88 AB, .318/.381/.580, 16 XBH, 25 K/7 BB (24 G)

Has been a doubles machine so far.

Gary Sanchez, New York Yankees

123 AB, .325/.371/.472, 14 XBH, 8 SB, 35 K/9 BB (31 G)

Eight stolen bases? Interesting.

First Base

Steven Souza, Washington Nationals

56 AB, .357/.410/.875, 14 XBH (7 HR), 25 HR, 13 K/4 BB (13 G)

As many extra-base hits as games played.

Matt Smith, Miami Marlins

87 AB, .345/.408/.632, 12 XBH, 28 RBI, 20 K/7 BB (21 G)

15 hits and 17 RBI in his last 10 games.

Second Base

T.J. Rivera, New York Mets

149 AB, .349/.440/.510, 13 XBH, 21 K/22 BB (38 G)

Consistent hitter with a chance to start moving up.

Alen Hanson, Pittsburgh Pirates

165 AB, .358/.395/.624, 27 XBH, 21 RBI, 12 SB, 37 K/11 BB (39 G)

One of the most impressive hitters in the minor leagues to open the season; will need to tone down the strikeouts.

Cutter Dykstra, Washington Nationals

97 AB, .340/.429/.454, 8 XBH, 9 SB, 22 K/19 BB (23 G)

Nails Dykstra’s kid; a high energy ballplayer like his father.

Eddie Rosario, Minnesota Twins

142 AB, .275/.364/.444, 17 XBH, 21 RBI, 7 SB, 17 K/20 BB (39 G)

Great prospect but scuffling as of late—.162 BA over last 10 games.

Delino DeShields, Jr., Houston Astros

145 AB, .241/.347/.331, 8 XBH, 24 SB, 36 K/23 BB (37 G)

His baseball skills are slowly emerging; tremendous athlete.

Third Base

Colin Walsh, St. Louis Cardinals

138 AB, .312/.429/.630, 23 XBH (9 HR), 26 RBI, 24 K/26 BB (38 G)

Switch-hitting Stanford product is a bat-first ballplayer.

Matt Skole, Washington Nationals

122 AB, .295/.448/.549, 15 XBH (8 HR), 42 RBI, 39 K/38 BB (36 G)

Outstanding production and plate discipline; future looking brighter with each game.

Miguel Sano, Minnesota Twins

144 AB, .278/.393/.597, 22 XBH (11 HR), 35 RBI, 43 K/24 BB (40 G)

His batting average has tapered off, but his power has not.

Garin Cecchini, Boston Red Sox

140 AB, .300/.368/.429, 15 XBH, 15 SB, 34 K/13 BB (35 G)

Finally healthy, this will be Cecchini’s breakout season.

Shortstop

Trevor Story, Colorado Rockies

120 AB, .283/.383/.500, 14 XBH, 28 K/17 BB (33 G)

One of my favorite prospects, Story has huge upside.

Francisco Lindor, Cleveland Indians

153 AB, .327/.372/.490, 14 XBH, 19 RBI, 11 SB, 22 K/11 BB (35 G)

Absolute stud. One of the most promising infield prospects in all of baseball.

Jason Martinson, Washington Nationals

144 AB, .271/.410/.451, 14 XBH, 37 RBI, 15 SB, 51 K/29 BB (37 G)

Outstanding athlete finally crafting baseball skills; great power-speed combo.

Jace Peterson, San Diego Padres

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

Another Low-A shortstop prospect with excellent speed and on-base skills.

Outfield

Brent Keys, Miami Marlins

139 AB, .381/.460/.504, 10 XBH, 10 SB, 11 K/20 BB (36 G)

18 hits in last 40 at-bats, though 16 of them were singles.

Jorge Bonifacio, Kansas City Royals

154 AB, .338/.410/.481, 14 XBH, 32 K/18 BB (39 G)

Not bad for an 18-year-old, right?

Mason Williams, New York Yankees

131 AB, .305/.345/.466, 13 XBH, 12 SB, 7 K/8 BB (32 G)

Tremendous ability to make contact, though I’d like to see him draw more walks and utilize speed.

Tyler Austin, New York Yankees

141 AB, .291/.350/.702, 28 XBH (13 HR), 35 RBI, 35 K/12 BB (36 G)

Has assaulted Low-A pitching, but the strikeouts are starting to catch up.