Welcome to the #5 installment of our Weekly Hot Prospects Report ranking the top minor-league performances from the week ending April 26. 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. Ricardo Olivar (C/OF, Minnesota Twins)
The Verdict: Offensive evolution in real-time.
Olivar was a human highlight reel this week, posting a jaw-dropping 2.009 OPS that included 5 home runs. His most impressive feat, however, might be the plate discipline: he drew 5 walks while striking out only once. The 24-year-old is quickly outgrowing Double-A and has cemented himself as a premier power-hitting catcher/outfielder hybrid on the fast track to Minneapolis.
2. Eric Hartman (OF, Atlanta Braves)
The Verdict: The Canadian breakout is here.
Hartman entered “God Mode” this week, highlighted by a three-homer barrage on Tuesday that announced his High-A arrival to the world. He finished the week with 5 homers, 10 RBIs, and a 1.701 OPS. At just 20 years old, the 2024 draftee is showing the kind of light-tower power that should have Braves fans—and dynasty owners—dreaming of a massive 2026.
3. Braylon Payne (OF, Milwaukee Brewers)
The Verdict: First-round pedigree on display.
The Brewers’ decision to aggressively assign the 19-year-old Payne to High-A Wisconsin is looking like a stroke of genius. He took home Midwest League Player of the Week honors after slashing his way to a 1.692 OPS with 4 home runs and 2 stolen bases. He is currently on a seven-game hitting streak, proving that his elite speed is now being backed by legitimate, consistent power.
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 | Ricardo Olivar | C/OF | MIN | R/R | AA | 24 |
| 2 | Eric Hartman | OF | ATL | L/R | High-A | 20 |
| 3 | Braylon Payne | OF | MIL | L/L | High-A | 19 |
| 4 | Ryan Wideman | OF | SD | R/R | Single-A | 22 |
| 5 | Franklin Arias | SS | BOS | R/R | AA | 20 |
| 6 | Andry Lara | SPRP | WAS | R/R | AAA | 23 |
| 7 | Kade Anderson | SP | SEA | L/L | AA | 22 |
| 8 | Anthony Eyanson | SP | BOS | R/R | High-A | 21 |
| 9 | Tate Southisene | SS | ATL | R/R | Single-A | 19 |
| 10 | Xavier Isaac | 1B | TB | L/L | AA | 22 |