Welcome to the tenth installment of our Weekly Hot Prospects Report ranking the top minor-league performances from the week of May 26-June 1. 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 15 prospects below who turned heads and boosted their stock. CLICK HERE to check out the full list of 63 players, with ETAs and updated statistics (subscription required).
Shay Whitcomb (2B/3B, HOU – MLB)
At 26 years old, Whitcomb (pictured above) erupted with a ridiculous 1.950 OPS in Triple-A, belting 5 home runs and driving in 8 runs while going 12-for-20. He was called up to the majors and and might force his way into the Astros’ regular lineup.
Josue Briceno (C/1B, DET – High-A)
Briceno continues to impress at just 20 years old. He posted a 1.920 OPS with 5 home runs and 12 RBIs in only 16 at-bats, drawing 6 walks to just 4 strikeouts. He’s quickly becoming one of the Tigers’ most exciting bats in the system.
Ryan Ritter (SS, COL – AAA)
Ritter mashed at Triple-A this week with a 1.666 OPS, 4 homers, and 12 RBIs, going 11-for-23 and drawing 4 walks. With continued success, he could debut in Colorado before season’s end.
Trey Gibson (SP, BAL – High-A)
Gibson was unhittable, striking out 13 without a single walk across 6 innings while allowing just 2 hits. A true breakout performance that could fast-track his rise in Baltimore’s loaded system.
Cedric De Grandpre (SP, ATL – High-A)
De Grandpre tossed 6 no-hit innings, striking out 10 and walking only 2. The 23-year-old is emerging as a legitimate name to watch in the Braves’ pipeline.
Kevin McGonigle (2B/SS, DET – High-A)
McGonigle showcased elite contact and plate discipline: 13-for-22 with 6 walks and no strikeouts. The 20-year-old middle infielder finished with a 1.543 OPS and looks like a future leadoff hitter in the making.
Ryan Ward (OF, LAD – AAA)
Ward continued to rake with a 1.625 OPS, 4 home runs, and 8 RBIs. He went 12-for-26 and added 5 walks, making a strong case for a call-up soon.
Josh Bostick (SP, SF – High-A)
Bostick put up monster strikeout numbers with 19 Ks over 11 scoreless innings. He walked 4 and allowed just 3 hits across two starts, lowering his ERA to zero on the week.
Cade Cavalli (SP, WAS – AAA)
Cavalli made a strong return with 5 shutout innings, 10 strikeouts, and only 1 walk. Healthy again, he’s looking like a rotation option for Washington in the second half.
Jostin Florentino (SP, CHC – Rookie/ACL)
Florentino dominated in his first taste of pro ball, tossing 6 innings with 12 strikeouts and only 2 walks. He allowed just 3 hits and posted a 1.50 ERA.
Ryan Johnson (SP/RP, LAA – High-A)
Johnson matched Florentino’s numbers with a 1.50 ERA, 10 Ks, and just 1 walk over 6 innings. Whether starting or relieving, he’s making a case to move up quickly.
Kumar Rocker (SP, TEX – MLB Rehab)
Rocker made his rehab debut and looked excellent, firing 4 no-hit innings with 5 Ks and just one walk. After injury setbacks, this was a welcome return to form.
Eduardo Quintero (OF, LAD – Single-A)
Quintero went 12-for-25 with a 1.413 OPS, adding a homer, 4 stolen bases, and 7 RBIs. He’s showing impact speed and growing power, putting him on prospect radars.
Sebastian Walcott (SS, TEX – AA)
Walcott continues to hold his own in Double-A at just 19, slashing for a 1.004 OPS with 2 homers and 3 steals. His tools and maturity for his age remain impressive.
Miguel Bleis (OF, BOS – High-A)
Bleis delivered a balanced attack, going 9-for-20 with a 1.250 OPS, 2 homers, and 2 stolen bases. He’s quietly putting together one of the better all-around stretches in the Red Sox system.
The Top 15 in the Weekly Hot Prospects Report
| Rank | Player | Pos | Team | B/T | Level | Age |
| 1 | Shay Whitcomb | 2B/3B | HOU | R/R | MLB | 26 |
| 2 | Josue Briceno | C/1B | DET | L/R | High-A | 20 |
| 3 | Ryan Ritter | SS | COL | R/R | AAA | 23 |
| 4 | Trey Gibson | SP | BAL | R/R | High-A | 23 |
| 5 | Cedric De Grandpre | SP | ATL | R/R | High-A | 23 |
| 6 | Kevin McGonigle | 2B/SS | DET | L/R | High-A | 20 |
| 7 | Ryan Ward | OF | LAD | L/R | AAA | 27 |
| 8 | Josh Bostick | SP | SF | R/R | High-A | 23 |
| 9 | Cade Cavalli | SP | WAS | R/R | AAA | 26 |
| 10 | Jostin Florentino | SP | CHC | R/R | R (ACL) | 20 |
| 11 | Ryan Johnson | SPRP | LAA | S/R | High-A | 22 |
| 12 | Kumar Rocker | SP | TEX | R/R | MLB (rehab) | 25 |
| 13 | Eduardo Quintero | OF | LAD | R/R | Single-A | 19 |
| 14 | Sebastian Walcott | SS | TEX | R/R | AA | 19 |
| 15 | Miguel Bleis | OF | BOS | R/R | High-A | 21 |