Under the Radar Hitters of the Day – August 5, 2018

National League – Top Hitter of the Day 

  • Jhon Torres, RF – GCL Cardinals (STL) – Gulf Coast League
    • 4-6, HR (1/5), 2 2B, 4R, 5RBi 
    • The 18-year-old Torres was part of the return St. Louis got when they dealt outfield prospect Oscar Mercado at the MLB Trade Deadline last Tuesday. The Cardinals also received 21-year-old Conner Capel, a 2016-5th round draft choice out of Seven Lakes HS (TX). I’m a little perplexed over the deal, why they would deal Mercado,  but Torres comes with immense size (6’4″- 185 lbs.) and solid improvement from last year where he batted .255 with 5 home runs and 35 runs batted in with the DSL Indians. If Torres continues to trend upward like he has this season, losing Mercado may not sting as much as initial reports state. 

American League – Top Hitter of the Day 

  • Tristan Gray, DH – HiA Charlotte Stone Crabs (TB) – Florida State League
    • 3-4, 2 HR (11,12), 2R, 7RBi 

National League: 

  • Jordan Rodgers, 3B – HiA Florida FireFrogs (ATL) – Florida State League
    • 3-5, HR (2), 2B, 2R, RBi 
  • Matt Winaker, LF – LoA Columbia Fireflies (NYM) – Sally League
    • 3-5, 2 HR (7,8), 2R, 4RBi 
  • Chase Chambers, 1B – SS Brooklyn Cyclones (NYM) – New York-Penn League
    • 3-4, HR (3), 2B, 2R, 2RBi
  • Mark Vientos, 3B – Rookie Kingsport (NYM) – Appy League
    • 2-4, HR (9), R, 2RBi, BB
  • Aldrem Corredor, 1B – HiA Potomac Nationals (WAS) – Carolina League
    • 4-5, 2 2B, 4RBi 
  • Christopher Morel, SS – AZL Cubs1 (CHC) – Arizona League
    • 2-4, HR (1/2), 2R, 3RBi 
  • Alexander Guerra, C – AZL Cubs1 (CHC) – Arizona League
    • 2-5, HR (3), 2B, R, 4RBi, 2K 
  • Pabel Manzanero, C – Rookie Billings Mustangs (CIN) – Pioneer League
    • 3-5, HR (6), 2B, R, 2RBi 
  • Demi Orimoloye, DH – HiA Carolina Mudcats (MIL) – Carolina League
    • 2-5, HR (3/8), R, 4RBi, K 
  • Jonah Davis, CF – Rookie Bristol Pirates (PIT) – Appy League
    • 1-5, HR (7), 2R, 4RBi, BB, K
  • Elehuris Montero, 3B – LoA Peoria Chiefs (STL) – Midwest League
    • 2-4, HR (15), 2R, 2RBi 
  • Luken Baker, DH – LoA Peoria Chiefs (STL) – Midwest League
    • 2-3, HR (1/2), R, 3RBi, BB
  • Brandon Montgomery, 3B – HiA Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (LAD) – Cal League
    • 3-4, HR (1/10), 2R, 3RBi, K, SB (1/12) 
  • Eric Peterson, 3B – Rookie Ogden Raptors (LAD) – Pioneer League
    • 1-3, HR (1/4), 3R, 4RBi, BB, SB (2/11) 
  • Jon Littell, DH – Rookie Ogden Raptors (LAD) – Pioneer League
    • 3-4, HR (1/2), 3R, 4RBi 
  • Jack Suwinski, RF – LoA Fort Wayne TinCaps (SD) – Midwest League
    • 3-4, HR (7), 2 2B, R, 2RBi 
  • Xavier Edwards, SS – AZL Padres1 (SD) – Arizona League
    • 3-4, 2B, 4R, RBi, 2BB, SB (12) 
  • Nick Gatewood, DH – AZL Padres1 (SD) – Arizona League
    • 2-5, 3B, 2B, 2R, 5RBi, K 
  • Logan Baldwin, RF – LoA Augusta Greenjackets (SF) – Sally League
    • 3-3, HR (5), R, 3RBi, BB
  • Joey Bart, C – SS Salem-Keizer Volcanoes (SF) – Northwest League
    • 2-5, 2 3B, 2R, RBi, SB (2/2) 

American League: 

  • Tanner Nishioka, 3B – LoA Greenville Drive (BOS) – Sally League
    • 3-4, 2 HR (6,7/7), 2R, 3RBi, BB
  • Brendan McKay, 1B – HiA Charlotte Stone Crabs (TB) – Florida State League
    • 3-5, HR (4/5), 2B, 3R, RBi
  • Joshua Palacios, CF – HiA Dunedin Blue Jays (TOR) – Florida State League
    • 3-5, 2B, 2R, 3RBi, BB, K 
  • Alberto Mineo, C – HiA Dunedin Blue Jays (TOR) – Florida State League
    • 4-5, 2 2B, 2R, 4RBi, BB
  • Cal Stevenson, LF – Rookie Bluefield Blue Jays (TOR) – Appy League3-3, 3B, 2B, R, 2RBi, 2BB
  • Bryan Lavastida, C – AZL Indians1 (CLE) – Arizona League
    • 3-4, 2B, 4R, RBi, BB, SB (3) 
  • Michael Cooper, 1B – AZL Indians1 (CLE) – Arizona League
    • 3-5, HR (2), 2B, R, 3RBi, K 
  • Miguel Jerez, DH – AZL Indians1 (CLE) – Arizona League
    • 2-5, HR (8), R, 5RBi, K 
  • J.J. Matijevic, DH – HiA Buies Creek Astros (HOU) – Carolina League
    • 1-4, HR (12/15), 3R, 4RBi, 2BB, K
  • Chuckie Robinson, C – HiA Buies Creek Astros (HOU) – Carolina League
    • 4-5, 3B, 2B, 2R, RBi, SB (3) 
  • David MacKinnon, 1B – HiA Inland Empire 66ers (LAA) – Cal League
    • 3-4, HR (3/4), 2 2B, 3R, 3RBi, BB, K 
  • Tim Millard, 3B – LoA Burlington Bees (LAA) – Midwest League
    • 5-5, HR (1/8), 3R, 2RBi
  • Kiki Menendez, 1B – LoA Burlington Bees (LAA) – Midwest League
    • 1-4, HR (1/9), 2R, 3RBi, BB, K 

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