Welcome to the #1 installment of our Weekly Hot Prospects Report ranking the top minor-league performances from the week ending April 5. We’re back with this week’s top performers making waves across the minors—and this week’s trio at the top is stacked with thunderous bats and rising stars knocking on the MLB door.
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A quick look at the Top Three
1. James Tibbs III (OF, LA Dodgers)
Tibbs III retains his throne at the top of the list by turning Triple-A pitching into a home run derby. With a 1.523 OPS and a staggering 5 home runs in just 25 at-bats, he is making a loud case for a late-2026 call-up. When a hitter finds the seats every five at-bats, big-league scouts start booking flights.
2. Blaze Jordan (1B, St. Louis Cardinals)
Living up to his name, Jordan scorched the ball this week to the tune of a 1.500 OPS. He drove in 7 runs and launched 3 homers, showing the kind of middle-of-the-order potential the Cardinals have been dreaming of. His discipline was equally impressive, keeping the strikeouts low while maximizing damage.
3. George Lombard Jr. (SS, NY Yankees)
Lombard Jr. posted the highest OPS among our top hitters at a massive 1.922. Though he only had 9 at-bats, he made every single one count, racking up 6 hits and a home run. He’s showing elite bat-to-ball skills and a refined eye that suggests he’s far beyond his 21 years of age.
‘Don’t Blink’ Pitching Performances
The arms were just as dominant as the bats this week. We saw several “unhittable” outings that deserve a spotlight:
- Joseph Dzierwa (BAL): 6 innings, 1 hit, 0 runs, and 9 strikeouts. A 0.33 WHIP is essentially a brick wall.
- Ethan Bagwell (ATL): The 19-year-old threw a 6-inning masterpiece without allowing a single hit (0.17 WHIP).
- Santiago Suarez (TB): Matching Dzierwa, Suarez turned in 6 innings of 1-hit ball with 7 strikeouts, proving the Rays’ pitching factory is still in high gear.
Other Notable Risers
- The Speedsters: Henry Bolte (ATH) and Isaiah Drake (ATL) both swiped 3 bases this week. Bolte, in particular, paired his speed with two home runs, flashing that coveted 20/20 potential.
- The High-A Powerhouse: Rodney Green Jr. (ATH) put up a comical 2.375 OPS in limited action. While the sample size is small, you don’t stumble into a slugging percentage that high without elite talent.
- Double-A Precision: Jurrangelo Cijntje (STL) and Patrick Copen (LAD) both maintained a 0.00 ERA in their starts, showing that the jump to Double-A hasn’t slowed their momentum.
The Top 10 in the Weekly Hot Prospects Report
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, with ETAs and updated statistics (subscription required).
| Rank | Player | Pos | Team | B/T | Level | Age |
| 1 | James Tibbs III | OF | LAD | L/L | AAA | 22 |
| 2 | Blaze Jordan | 1B | STL | R/R | AAA | 23 |
| 3 | George Lombard Jr. | SS | NYY | R/R | AA | 21 |
| 4 | Brett Callahan | OF | DET | L/R | AA | 23 |
| 5 | Jimmy Crooks | C | STL | L/R | AAA | 24 |
| 6 | Rodney Green Jr. | OF | ATH | L/L | High-A | 21 |
| 7 | Brendan Tunink | OF | LAD | L/L | Single-A | 20 |
| 8 | Henry Bolte | OF | ATH | R/R | AAA | 22 |
| 9 | Isaiah Drake | OF | ATL | L/R | High-A | 20 |
| 10 | James Triantos | 2B | CHC | R/R | AAA | 23 |