MLB Prospects: Hottest Hitting Prospects at Every Minor League Level

Throughout the minor leagues, there are tons of prospects who continue to post impressive offensive statistics. Furthermore, we're beginning to see some of the more notable position prospects receive promotions, whether to the big leagues or simply a higher minor-league level, and there are undoubtedly going to be many more to follow.

So, in anticipation of more prospects making their big league debut later this month and surrounding the All-Star break, here is a look at the hottest hitters from every minor league level. 

Prospects Who Have Already Received a Promotion (Within Minors)

Wil Myers, OF, Kansas City Royals

Double-, Triple-A: .325/.405/.682, 48 XBH (25 HR), 65 RBI, 5 SB, 77 K/37 BB (75 G)

He’s nearing a call up. Now, if there was only a place in the outfield for the Royals to play him.

Nick Castellanos, 3B, Detroit Tigers

High-, Double-A: .377/.421/.540, 31 XBH (6 HR), 44 RBI, 54 K/23 BB (73 G)

Since promotion to Double-A, Castellanos has enjoyed a multi-hit effort in five of his last 10 games.

Kaleb Cowart, 3B, Los Angeles Angels

Low-, High-A: .296/.361/.486, 32 XBH (9 HR), 60 RBI, 9 SB, 48 K/28 BB (73 G)

Has been impressive since promotion to High-A, registering more walks (six) than strikeouts (four).

Miles Head, 1B, Oakland Athletics

High-, Double-A: .372/.425/.695, 49 XBH (18 HR), 57 RBI, 58 K/24 BB (72 G)

Has collected a hit in four of five games since promotion to Double-A; will keep getting promoted until his bat slows down.

Tyler Rahmatulla, 2B, St. Louis Cardinals

Low-, High-A: .296/.361/.493, 26 XBH (7 HR), 44 RBI, 43 K/19 BB (57 G)

Struggling since promotion to High-A, including 0-for-19 with six strikeouts over last five games.

Jackie Bradley, OF, Boston Red Sox

High-, Double-A: .360/.476/.527, 35 XBH (29 2B), 35 RBI, 18 SB, 48 K/55 BB (74 G)

Batting .367 (11 for-30) over seven games since promotion to Double-A.

Nick Franklin, SS/2B, Seattle Mariners

Double-, Triple-A: .314/.386/.487, 27 XBH (19 2B), 29 RBI, 9 SB, 47 K/25 BB (62 G)

Struggling to adapt at Triple-A; 11 strikeouts in 25 at-bats with only five hits.

Matt den Dekker, OF, New York Mets

Double-, Triple-A: .315/.369/.546, 42 XBH (11 HR), 36 RBI, 14 SB, 80 K/24 BB (73 G)

Nine extra-base hits and 16 strikeouts over 15 games since promotion to Triple-A; still has reasserted himself as a prospect within the Mets’ system.

Wilmer Flores, SS/3B, New York Mets

High-, Double-A: .294/.341/.472, 26 XBH (11 HR), 49 RBI, 34 K/21 BB (71 G)

Finally received promotion to Double-A after third straight season at High-A.

Adam Eaton, OF, Arizona Diamondbacks

Double-, Triple-A: .371/.455/.520, 31 XBH (25 2B), 28 RBI, 28 SB, 39 K/28 BB (76 G)

Batting .388 with 22 stolen bases in 66 games at Triple-A.

Triple-A

Starling Marte, OF, Pittsburgh Pirates

.272/.332/.466, 31 XBH (10 3B), 41 RBI, 16 SB, 65 K/19 BB (73 G)

Will probably receive a call-up later in the season, though strikeouts remain a serious problem.

Jake Elmore, 2B, Arizona Diamondbacks

.385/.463/.528, 30 XBH (23 2B), 54 RBI, 23 SB, 27 K/42 BB (68 G)

Recently had 31-game hit streak snapped.

Ryan Wheeler, 3B, Arizona Diamondbacks

.366/.403/.569, 33 XBH (11 HR), 72 RBI, 58 K/21 BB (74 G)

Having one of the best seasons among all minor leagues, although he’s only batting .262/.333/.338 against left-handers.

Travis d’Arnaud, C, Toronto Blue Jays

.333/.380/.595, 39 XBH (16 HR), 52 RBI, 59 K/19 BB (67 G)

Will miss the next six-to-eight weeks after tearing a ligament in his knee; was close to a call-up.

Anthony Gose, OF, Toronto Blue Jays

.296/.376/.430, 28 XBH (9 3B), 35 RBI, 29 SB, 78 K/38 BB (76 G)

Has he become trade bait with the resurgence of Colby Rasmus?

Grant Green, UTIL, Oakland Athletics

.292/.340/.458, 25 XBH (8 HR), 40 RBI, 10 SB, 46 K/21 BB (68 G)

Has become a super utility man; played LF, CF, RF, SS, 3B and 2B this season.

Double-A

Eric Campbell, 3B, New York Mets

.325/.433/.503, 22 XBH (5 HR), 31 RBI, 32 K/34 BB (57 G)

After batting .269 in April, Campbell batted .348 in May and is currently batting .342 in June.

Bryce Brentz, OF, Boston Red Sox

.294/.360/.485, 29 XBH (10 HR), 33 RBI, 81 K/25 BB (71 G)

After batting .388/.439/.633 in May, he’s slowed down again in June (.263/.363/.487).

Marc Krauss, OF, Arizona Diamondbacks

.294/.419/.528, 35 XBH (11 HR), 44 RBI, 66 K/49 BB (77 G)

Has hit safely in eight of last 10 games: lots of doubles, runs scored and walks.

Mike Olt, 3B, Texas Rangers

.305/.414/.595, 34 XBH (20 HR), 58 RBI, 76 K/46 BB (69 G)

Regardless of how much he mashes, he’s still blocked by Adrian Beltre; going to miss some time

Oscar Taveras, OF, St. Louis Cardinals

.323/.377/.591, 41 XBH (15 HR), 51 RBI, 6 SB, 39 K/23 BB (72 G)

…and he just turned 20 on June 19.

Jonathan Singleton, 1B, Houston Astros

.265/.388/.466, 26 XBH (11 HR), 42 RBI, 69 K/49 BB (72 G)

Batting only .107 (3-for-28) over his last 10 games.

Jurickson Profar, SS, Texas Rangers

.289/.369/.463, 30 XBH (7 HR), 34 RBI, 9 SB, 47 K/37 BB (73 G)

Spectacular season for the 19-year-old switch-hitter.

Nolan Arenado, 3B, Colorado Rockies

.293/.349/.428, 24 XBH (7 HR), 38 RBI, 37 K/23 BB (75 G)

Given the state of the Rockies, I think we’ll see him in September.

High-A

C.J. Retherford, 3B, Los Angeles Dodgers

.358/.418/.659, 33 XBH (17 HR), 56 RBI, 7 SB, 30 K/19 BB (61 G)

Released by the White Sox after 2010, bounced between two organizations in 2011 and is raking at High-A with the Dodgers.

Brad Miller, SS, Seattle Mariners

.326/.409/.525, 39 XBH (27 2B), 39 RBI, 13 SB, 60 K/43 BB (73 G)

Big-time offensive potential; not so much with the glove.

George Springer, OF, Houston Astros

.299/.380/.548, 33 XBH (15 HR), 52 RBI, 16 SB, 84 K/35 BB (69 G)

His approach is still stuck between too aggressive and too passive, but he’ll likely go 20/20.

Chris Owings, SS, Arizona Diamondbacks

.324/.362/.544, 29 XBH (11 HR), 23 RBI, 8 SB, 63 K/13 BB (59 G)

Is his production a result of the California League, or is it for real?

Billy Hamilton, SS, Cincinnati Reds

.327/.421/.438, 69 R, 23 XBH (8 3B), 27 RBI, 94 SB, 56 K/47 BB (73 G)

WOW. Switch-hitting speedster is averaging roughly 1.3 stolen bases per game.

C.J. Cron, 1B, Los Angeles Angels

.296/.335/.475, 29 XBH (11 HR), 66 RBI, 36 K/10 BB (76 G)

Not hitting for a ton of power, but is proving to be an RBI machine.

Brady Shoemaker, OF, Chicago White Sox

.330/.422/.553, 35 XBH (13 HR), 59 RBI, 51 K/29 BB (75 G)

Having a surprisingly good season and may receive a promotion sometime soon.

Jesus Aguilar, 1B, Cleveland Indians

.309/.391/.510, 29 XBH (9 HR), 37 RBI, 62 K/29 BB (71 G)

Batting .457 with eight extra-base hits over last 10 games.

Xander Bogaerts, SS, Boston Red Sox

.293/.372/.489, 28 XBH (11 HR), 45 RBI, 64 K/29 BB (73 G)

Was the starting shortstop for the Carolina League All Stars.

Christian Yelich, OF, Miami Marlins

.276/.355/.508, 24 XBH (7 HR), 21 RBI, 12 SB, 49 K/22 BB (49 G)

Yelich is 7-for-25 since returning for his second stint on the disabled list.

Low-A

Colin Walsh, DH, St. Louis Cardinals

.313/.419/.583, 34 XBH (16 HR), 61 RBI, 40 K/46 BB (70 G)

Walsh continues to rake at a level he’s too old for; expect a promotion soon.

Eddie Rosario, 2B/OF, Minnesota Twins

.293/.362/.473, 28 XBH (7 HR), 40 RBI, 9 SB, 38 K/27 BB (62 G)

Has stolen nine bases and been caught 10 times.

Miguel Sano, 3B, Minnesota Twins

.236/.354/.476, 32 XBH (15 HR), 51 RBI, 93 K/44 BB (75 G)

A lot of swing-and-miss, but power is beyond impressive.

Jace Peterson, SS, San Diego Padres

.286/.382/.424, 23 XBH (16 2B), 22 RBI, 29 SB, 29 K/32 BB (58 G)

Tremendous speed and plate discipline; leadoff type.

Tyler Austin, OF, New York Yankees

.329/.410/.627, 43 XBH (14 HR), 54 RBI, 16 SB, 65 K/33 BB (65 G)

Austin just continues to rake and shows no sign of slowing down.

Matt Skole, 3B, Washington Nationals

.293/.443/.565, 31 XBH (18 HR), 68 RBI, 82 K/69 BB (73 G)

One of the top run producers in the minors this season.

Alen Hanson, 2B, Pittsburgh Pirates

.325/.391/.578, 42 XBH (11 HR), 40 RBI, 19 SB, 67 K/32 BB (72 G)

Breakout season continues for the second baseman.

Gary Sanchez, C, New York Yankees

.304/.355/.536, 32 XBH (13 HR), 55 RBI, 10 SB, 61 K/19 BB (64 G)

Tailed off a bit, but having a solid bounce-back season.

Mason Williams, OF, New York Yankees

.307/.354/.502, 31 XBH (8 HR), 27 RBI, 18 SB, 30 K/17 BB (64 G)

Batting .349/.364/.744 with eight extra-base hits (4 HR) in last 10 games.

Jason Martinson, SS, Washington Nationals

.272/.391/.449, 24 XBH (10 HR), 63 RBI, 23 SB, 88 K/47 BB (69 G)

Pretty amazing numbers considering he’s fanned 88 times.

Rougned Odor, 2B, Texas Rangers

.288/.349/.488, 25 XBH (8 HR), 32 RBI, 11 SB, 33 K/14 BB (56 G)

A prospect who gets lost in the mix within a highly talented Rangers’ system.

Garin Cecchini, 3B, Boston Red Sox

.298/.377/.426, 25 XBH (19 2B), 37 RBI, 26 SB, 58 K/30 BB (66 G)

Lacking power but stealing lots of bags due to on-base skills.

Class-A Short Season

Deven Marrero, SS, Boston Red Sox

.375, .412/.563, HR, 3 K/1 BB (4 G)

Christopher Taylor, SS, Seattle Mariners

.375/.569/.575, 6 XBH (5 2B), 6 RBI, 5 SB, 5 K/15 BB (13 G)

Tom Murphy, C, Colorado Rockies

.400/538/.600, 2 XBH (HR), 8 RBI, 3 K/4 BB (7 G)

Tyler Naquin, OF, Cleveland Indians

.438/.500/.563, 2 2B, 2 RBI, 5 K/1 BB (4 G)

Marcus Littlewood, C, Seattle Mariners

.273/.455/.576, 4 XBH (3 HR), 5 RBI, 13 K/11 BB (11 G)

Rookie

Stryker Trahan, C, Arizona Diamondbacks

.444/.577/.833, 3 XBH (2 HR), 5 RBI, 4 K/7 BB (6 G)

Matthew Olson, 1B, Oakland Athletics

.421/.421/.842, 4 XBH (2 HR), 7 RBI, 4 K/0 BB (4 G)

Joseph DeCarlo, SS, Seattle Mariners

.471/.526/.882, 4 XBH (HR), 5 RBI, 1 K/1 BB (5 G)

Keon Barnum, 1B, Chicago White Sox

.421/.421/.895, 3 HR, 7 RBI, 3 K/0 BB (5 G)

Joey Gallo, 3B, Texas Rangers

.214/.593/.571, 2 XBH (HR), 4 RBI, 6 K/13 BB (6 G)

Joey DeMichele, 2B, Chicago White Sox

.375/.412/.750, 7 XBH (HR), 5 RBI, 5 K/1 BB (8 G)

Wyatt Mathisen, C, Pittsburgh Pirates

.556/.619/.611 (10-for-18), 5 RBI, 3 SB, 2 K/2 BB (5 G)