Welcome to the second installment of our Weekly Hot Prospects Report ranking the top minor-league performances from the week of March 31-April 6. We’re back with this week’s top performers making waves across the minors!
From dominant arms to scorching-hot bats, here are the Top 10 Prospects below who turned heads and boosted their stock. CLICK HERE to check out the full list of 50 players, with ETAs and updated statistics (subscription required).
The Top 10 standouts from Week 2
1. Nick Kurtz (1B, AAA – Athletics)
🔥Stat line: 1.287 OPS, 3 HR, 9 RBIs
Kurtz is locked in, launching 3 bombs and driving in 9 with a monster OPS. The bat is loud and the ETA is getting closer—watch for a midseason call-up.
2. Brandon Young (SP/RP, AAA – Orioles)
🔥Stat line: 5.1 IP, 0 H, 0.00 ERA, 8 K
Absolutely electric. Young (pictured above) was untouchable last week, striking out 8 over 5.1 no-hit innings. A legit bullpen weapon in the making.
3. Derlin Figueroa (OF, Low-A – Royals)
🔥Stat line: 1.600 OPS, 2 HR, 7 RBIs
Figueroa is mashing in Low-A with power and patience. Still a few years out, but this 21-year-old is making serious noise.
4. Chase Meidroth (SS, AAA – White Sox)
🔥Stat line: 1.452 OPS, 2 HR, 1 SB
A breakout week from the middle infielder. Meidroth showed pop and speed—don’t be surprised if he’s in Chicago this summer.
5. Travis Bazzana (2B, AA – Guardians)
🔥Stat line: 1.446 OPS, 2 SB, 7-for-13
Pure hitter. Bazzana is proving why he’s one of the best hit tools in the minors, adding speed to a strong all-around week.
6. Lazaro Montes (OF, High-A – Mariners)
🔥Stat line: 1.835 OPS, 5 BB, 3-for-7
Don’t let the small sample size fool you—Montes was locked in. The 20-year-old flashed his elite plate discipline with 5 walks and a big-time OPS.
7. Rafael Flores (C/1B, AA – Yankees)
🔥Stat line: 1.231 OPS, 2 HR, 5 RBIs
Power from behind the plate? Yes please. Flores launched 2 homers and drove in 5, continuing a strong campaign in Double-A.
8. Ian Seymour (SP/RP, AAA – Rays)
🔥Stat line: 5 IP, 10 K, 1.80 ERA
Seymour was dealing last week—10 Ks with no walks. Don’t be surprised if Tampa calls on him early this season.
9. J.T. Ginn (SP, AAA – Athletics)
🔥Stat line: 6 IP, 11 K, 0.83 WHIP
A strong outing for Ginn with 11 strikeouts and great control. He’s knocking on the door for a rotation spot in Oakland.
10. Luinder Avila (SP/RP, AAA – Royals)
🔥Stat line: 11.2 IP, 16 K, 2.31 ERA
Avila was a workhorse this week. Over 11.2 innings, he piled up 16 strikeouts with an impressive WHIP under 0.90.
The Top 10 in the Weekly Hot Prospects Report
| Rank | Player | Pos | Team | B/T | Level | Age |
| 1 | Nick Kurtz | 1B | ATH | L/L | AAA | 22 |
| 2 | Brandon Young | SPRP | BAL | R/R | AAA | 26 |
| 3 | Derlin Figueroa | OF | KC | L/R | Low-A | 21 |
| 4 | Chase Meidroth | SS | CHW | R/R | AAA | 23 |
| 5 | Travis Bazzana | 2B | CLE | L/R | AA | 22 |
| 6 | Lazaro Montes | OF | SEA | L/R | High-A | 20 |
| 7 | Rafael Flores | C/1B | NYY | R/R | AA | 25 |
| 8 | Ian Seymour | SPRP | TB | L/L | AAA | 26 |
| 9 | J.T. Ginn | SP | ATH | R/R | AAA | 25 |
| 10 | Luinder Avila | SPRP | KC | R/R | AAA | 23 |
CLICK HERE to check out the full list of 50 players, with ETAs and updated statistics (subscription required).
Who’s Next?
Stay tuned for the next Weekly Hot Prospects Report as we track the rising stars and their paths to the majors!