1 Impact Bat from Each MLB Franchise You May See Called Up in September

Last week, I wrote an article previewing one electric arm from each MLB team that could be called up in September, with top prospects Taijuan Walker and Archie Bradley fronting that list.

This time around, we focus on the hitters, and like the pitchers, there are a handful of top prospects who could see their first taste of the big leagues over the season's final month.

Last year, Adam Eaton and Jurickson Profar were the top hitters who earned the call, and this time around, the class of September call-up bats could be even better.

So focusing strictly on the offensive side of things, here is a look at one young bat from each MLB organization that could see a call-up this September.

AL East

Baltimore Orioles: 2B Jonathan Schoop, Triple-A Norfolk
(69 G, .279/.336/.472, 25 XBH (13 HR), 49 RBI, 36 R)

One of the top middle infield prospects in baseball heading into last season, Jonathan Schoop scuffled at the plate some with a .710 OPS, but he was among the youngest players in Double-A at 20 years old.

He's dealt with some injuries this year, but with Brian Roberts headed for free agency at season's end, the team will likely want to see if he's an option to step into the starting second base job next season.

Boston Red Sox: CF Jackie Bradley Jr., Triple-A Pawtucket
(69 G, .279/.384/.492, 36 XBH (10 HR), 31 RBI, 50 R)

A surprise addition to the Boston Red Sox's Opening Day roster, Jackie Bradley Jr. hit just .097/.263/.129 over 12 games before being sent down to the minors on April 18. He's been called up on two other occasions to this point, and he has a combined .155/.258/.310 line in 23 games.

He's continued to put up terrific numbers in the minors, though, and looks to be the heir apparent to Jacoby Ellsbury in center field should he depart in free agency.

New York Yankees: 1B Dan Johnson, Triple-A Scranton-Wilkes-Barre
(126 G, .254/.377/.453, 45 XBH (21 HR), 67 RBI, 55 R)

At 34, Dan Johnson is not a prospect like many guys on this list, but he is the New York Yankees minor leaguer most likely to make an impact with the bat down the stretch. Perhaps best remembered for his pinch-hit, game-tying home run as a member of the Rays on the final day of the 2011 season, Johnson will bring left-handed power and solid on-base skills if nothing else.

Tampa Bay Rays: 1B/OF Leslie Anderson, Triple-A Durham
(111 G, .298/.379/.471, 41 XBH (14 HR), 72 RBI, 51 R)

Signed as a 28-year-old after defecting from Cuba prior to the 2010 season, Leslie Anderson is now 31 and in his third full season at the Triple-A level. He posted an .805 OPS with 21 doubles and 14 home runs last season and has been even better offensively so far this season.

He's a left-handed bat with some pop, and he could help off the bench down the stretch for the Tampa Bay Rays.

Toronto Blue Jays: C A.J. Jimenez, Triple-A Buffalo
(62 G, .293/.338/.421, 23 XBH (4 HR), 38 RBI, 33 R)

The catcher of the future now in Toronto with Travis d'Arnaud gone and J.P. Arencibia posting a dismal .248 OBP, A.J. Jimenez was limited to just 27 games last year before undergoing Tommy John surgery. He's back on track now after returning in early June, and the defensive-minded catcher has flashed some above-average offensive skills in his first taste of Triple-A.

AL Central

Chicago White Sox: 2B/SS Marcus Semien, Triple-A Charlotte
(124 G, .286/.406, 487, 51 XBH (19 HR), 57 RBI, 103 R, 21 SB)

The Chicago White Sox farm system is relatively thin, especially in the way of position player talent in the high minors. One player who has emerged as a viable long-term option, however, is Marcus Semien who has boosted his value in this his third pro season.

He's in line for a 20/20 season, and while his long-term future may be as a plus-offensive utility infielder, he could get a shot at being Alexei Ramirez's replacement.

Cleveland Indians: OF Jeremy Hermida, Triple-A Columbus
(121 G, .243/.368/.417, 39 XBH (17 HR), 63 RBI, 58 R)

The No. 4 prospect in all of baseball heading into the 2006, according to Baseball America, Jeremy Hermida never lived up to his hype while playing for the Miami Marlins. He's seen just 304 major league at-bats in 116 games over the past three seasons, appearing in 13 games for the San Diego Padres last year, and he could give the Cleveland Indians a veteran left-handed bat off the bench with some pop and plate discipline.

Detroit Tigers: LF Nick Castellanos, Triple-A Toledo
(124 G, .275/.346/.441, 50 XBH (15 HR), 68 RBI, 76 R)

Ranked as the No. 15 prospect in baseball at midseason by Baseball America, Nick Castellanos hit .320/.365/.451 last season and reached Double-A as a 20-year-old. Now with a full Triple-A season under his belt, he looks poised to play a big part in the Detroit Tigers' stretch run, and he could seize the everyday left field job if he impresses.

Kansas City Royals: 2B/SS Christian Colon, Triple-A Omaha
(118 G, .267/.328/.382, 26 XBH (12 HR), 53 RBI, 65 R, 13 SB)

The No. 4 overall pick in the 2010 draft, taken ahead of Matt Harvey and Chris Sale among others, Christian Colon has not lived up to the lofty expectations he entered pro ball with to this point. That said, he's still only 24 and has shown some solid offensive tools.

The second base position remains a glaring hole in Kansas City, and with a good September showing, Colon could potentially lock down the job for 2014.

Minnesota Twins: 3B Deibinson Romero, Triple-A Rochester
(84 G, .275/.378/.454, 29 XBH (12 HR), 52 RBI, 44 R)

Signed as a 19-year-old out of the Dominican, Deibinson Romero is in his eighth minor league season, but he has reached the Triple-A level for the first time this year. While Miguel Sano looks to be the long-term answer at third base, the now-26-year-old Romero could see some real playing time in the immediate future should Justin Morneau be traded, with Trevor Plouffe sliding over to first.

AL West

Houston Astros: OF George Springer, Triple-A Oklahoma City
(124 G, .302/.410/.611, 65 XBH (36 HR), 102 RBI, 100 R, 39 SB)

Arguably the front-runner for Minor League Player of the Year honors, George Springer is in just his second full minor league season since being taken in the first round out of UConn with the No. 11 pick in the 2011 draft. He posted a .908 OPS with 24 home runs and 32 steals last year, and he's already surpassed the 30/30 mark this year.

He could secure the 2014 center field job with a strong final month.

Los Angeles Angels: 1B C.J. Cron, Double-A Arkansas
(121 G, .274/.321/.415, 45 XBH (10 HR), 69 RBI, 49 R)

After a prodigious offensive career at the University of Utah, the Los Angeles Angels selected C.J. Cron with the No. 17 pick in the 2011 draft. He enjoyed a terrific first full season in the pros last year, posting an .843 OPS with 27 home runs and 123 RBI.

Those numbers have dropped off some with the jump to Double-A, but with Albert Pujols out for the remainder of the year, he could get a look down the stretch.

Oakland Athletics: OF Michael Choice, Triple-A Sacramento
(121 G, .301/.387/.445, 39 XBH (14 HR), 83 RBI, 84 R)

Michael Choice has some of the best raw power in all of minor league baseball, and that was clear during his first full pro season in 2011 when he hit 30 home runs and posted a .918 OPS. That slipped to 10 home runs and a .799 OPS last season, but his numbers are back up this year in his first season in Triple-A, and he could provide a boost similar to what Chris Carter did down the stretch last season.

Seattle Mariners: IF/OF Stefen Romero, Triple-A Tacoma
(90 G, .281/.332/.428, 35 XBH (7 HR), 64 RBI, 45 R)

A handful of top prospects have already made their debuts in Seattle this season, and with Julio Morban breaking his leg earlier this week, the most likely to join them and have a chance to make an impact appears to be Romero.

The 24-year-old was a 12th round pick out of Oregon State back in 2010, and after hitting .352/.391/.599 splitting the season between High-A and Double-A, he's held his own in a full season in the high minors. However, his numbers have dropped off this year, and he'll need to prove he's more than just a utility man moving forward.

Texas Rangers: OF Joey Butler, Triple-A Round Rock
(106 G, .291/.384/.429, 33 XBH (10 HR), 46 RBI, 62 R)

Despite solid offensive numbers through his first five minor league seasons, the 27-year-old Joey Butler has never been ranked among the Rangers' top 20 prospects. He's currently in his third full season of at-bats at the Triple-A level, and while he's not necessarily a prospect anymore given his age, he has decent pop and solid on-base skills.

NL East

Atlanta Braves: C Christian Bethancourt, Double-A Mississippi
(81 G, .289/.318/.463, 32 XBH (12 HR), 44 RBI, 39 R)

Ranked as the No. 5 catching prospect in baseball right now, according to Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com, Christian Bethancourt has the tools to be the Atlanta Braves' long-term answer at the catcher position. If the team opts against re-signing Brian McCann or keeps his deal short term, Bethancourt could take over as the everyday backstop in the very near future.

Miami Marlins: 3B Zack Cox, Double-A Jacksonville
(81 G, .265/.355/.364, 19 XBH (3 HR), 28 RBI, 30 R)

Acquired from the St. Louis Cardinals for reliever Edward Mujica at the deadline last year, Zack Cox was a first-round pick out of Arkansas back in 2010 as one of the most polished college bats in that year's draft. He has not progressed as quickly as expected, but he has some potential and without a long-term solution at the hot corner, Cox could win the job next year with a strong stretch run.

New York Mets: OF Matt den Dekker, Triple-A Las Vegas
(60 G, .289/.349/.455, 19 XBH (6 HR), 40 RBI, 38 R)

After a solid career at the University of Florida, Matt den Dekker was taken in the fifth round of the 2010 draft. He doesn't have the highest ceiling from an offensive standpoint, but his game is relatively polished. In a wide-open outfield situation moving forward, the 26-year-old could position himself for a big league job next year.

Philadelphia Phillies: 3B Maikel Franco, Double-A Reading
(120 G, .311/.349/.551, 61 XBH (16 HR), 91 RBI, 75 R)

The 20-year-old Maikel Franco enjoyed a breakout season last year, hitting .280/.336/.439 with 14 home runs and 84 RBI in full-season A-ball, and he has built off of that in reaching Double-A for the first time this year.

While recently called-up Cody Asche has taken over the everyday third base job for the time being, Franco is the future there and looks like he can be a big part of the team's inevitable rebuild.

Washington Nationals: OF Jeff Kobernus, Triple-A Syracuse
(84 G, .321/.364/.385, 34 XBH (1 HR), 31 RBI, 53 R, 39 SB)

With Anthony Rendon already entrenched in an everyday role at second base, the Washington Nationals are relatively thin on impact, big league-ready prospects in the minor leagues. The 25-year-old Jeff Kobernus already saw the big leagues for a 15-game span in June, and while he doesn't have much in the way of power, he does bring speed and on-base ability.

There may not be much room in the Nationals' outfield for him to get at-bats, but he could be a solid reserve.

NL Central

Chicago Cubs: SS Javier Baez, Double-A Tennessee
(118 G, .280/.344/.565, 68 XBH (31 HR), 95 RBI, 88 R, 19 SB)

With elite bat speed and the potential to develop into a superstar in the middle of the order, Javier Baez appears to be one of the most promising pieces in the Chicago Cubs' rebuilding process and has the tools to be a superstar at the next level. He's continued to crush the ball since being promoted to Double-A on July 6, and that may be enough to earn him a September call-up.

Cincinnati Reds: CF Billy Hamilton, Triple-A Louisville
(114 G, .259/.312/.349, 24 XBH (6 HR), 40 RBI, 70 R, 72 SB)

Last season, Billy Hamilton emerged as one of the game's elite prospects, as he raised his OPS 130 points and stole a minor league-record 155 bases while tallying 38 extra-base hits. He opened this season with his first taste of Triple-A, and while his offensive numbers have dropped across the board, he's still managed to steal 72 bases in 86 chances.

He should get a chance to make an impact as a pinch runner down the stretch if nothing else.

Milwaukee Brewers: 1B Hunter Morris, Triple-A Nashville
(121 G, .231/.294/.437, 45 XBH (22 HR), 63 RBI, 54 R)

With injuries to Corey Hart and Mat Gamel, it seemed as though the first base job was there for the taking for Hunter Morris. He posted a .920 OPS with 28 home runs and 113 RBI in Double-A last year but went just 3-for-26 this spring and opened the year in the minors.

The power is still there, but the rest of his numbers have dropped, and that leaves even a September call-up in doubt at this point.

Pittsburgh Pirates: OF Gregory Polanco, Double-A Altoona
(115, .296/.367/.449, 41 XBH (11 HR), 66 RBI, 63 R, 37 SB)

After spending the first three seasons of his career in short-season ball and hitting just .235, Gregory Polanco broke out in a big way last year with a .910 OPS to go along with 16 home runs and 40 stolen bases in full-season A-ball. He shot up to No. 13 on the midseason top-50 prospect rankings from Baseball America.

While he's a similar prospect to Starling Marte, the team could look to work him into the everyday lineup next year if it doesn't upgrade in right field.

St. Louis Cardinals: OF Mike O'Neill, Triple-A Memphis
(118 G, .325/.431/.383, 19 XBH (2 HR), 38 RBI, 76 R, 19 SB)

The Cardinals look to have hit on another late-round selection when they selected Mike in the 31st round of the 2010 draft. With Oscar Taveras out for the remainder of the season and Kolten Wong already called up, the Cardinals don't have much in the way of an impact offensive prospect, but O'Neill has the on-base skills to earn some at-bats down the stretch.

NL West

Arizona Diamondbacks: SS Chris Owings, Triple-A Reno
(118 G, .331/.359/.481, 46 XBH (12 HR), 73 RBI, 97 R, 16 SB)

The offseason acquisition and subsequent emergence of Didi Gregorius has seemingly left Chris Owings out of the Arizona Diamondbacks' long-term plans, but that doesn't mean he won't get a chance to show what he's capable of at the big league level this September.

With offensive skill at a premium position, he could be a terrific trade chip for the Diamondbacks.

Colorado Rockies: OF Kent Matthes, Triple-A Colorado Springs
(100 G, .277/.336/.488, 47 XBH (15 HR), 49 RBI, 47 R, 16 SB)

Taken out of the University of Alabama in the fourth round of the 2009 draft, Kent Matthes has moved relatively slowly through the Colorado Rockies' system, reaching Triple-A for the first time this season at the age of 26.

He doesn't have much upside, but he's played well enough this season to get a shot in the majors, though the need to add him to the 40-man roster could keep him from getting the call.

Los Angeles Dodgers: OF Joc Pederson, Double-A Chattanooga
(113 G, .279/.379/.490, 45 XBH (19 HR), 55 RBI, 74 R, 29 SB)

The Los Angeles Dodgers' outfield situation will already be crowded once Matt Kemp returns, so the chances of Joc Pederson seeing significant at-bats down the stretch are slim, but he has certainly played well enough to earn a September call-up. The 21-year-old has spent the whole season in Double-A, and he has flashed a nice mix of power and speed for the second straight season.

San Diego Padres: OF Reymond Fuentes, Triple-A Tucson
(104 G, .326/.407/.446, 33 XBH (6 HR), 42 RBI, 70 R, 34 SB)

Acquired as part of the Adrian Gonzalez trade, Reymond Fuentes was progressing nicely through the Padres system before last season, when he hit just .218/.301/.302 in a full season in Double-A. He returned to Double-A this year, and he's seen his OPS rise by a whopping 249 points.

If the team decides to give up on Cameron Maybin at some point soon, Fuentes could be his center field replacement.

San Francisco Giants: OF Francisco Peguero, Triple-A Fresno
(71 G, .312/.347/.413, 17 XBH (4 HR), 32 RBI, 39 R)

Francisco Peguero has seen brief action at the big league level over the past two seasons, going 6-for-32 in 23 games, and he'll likely get another chance come September. The 25-year-old has moved very slowly through the system, but he's enjoyed solid success in his second go-around in Triple-A.

With Angel Pagan returning soon he may not see a ton of action, but he's earned another chance.