Prospect Radar: Week 3 Roundup
Games through Saturday, April 19, 2025 – data current to that date
The third week of the MiLB season served up equal parts box‑score fireworks and face‑plants. We kept the same filters as last week (Total PA; BA, SLG, wOBA & K%) and sprinkled in fresh call‑up news, because some Top‑100 names just reached the show.
🔥 Red‑Hot Bats 🔥
| Player | Org./Lvl. | BA | SLG | wOBA | PA | K% | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Anthony | BOS AAA | .400 | 1.000 | .613* | 24 | 20.8% | 3 |
| Josh Kross | STL A | .438 | 1.167 | .652* | 16 | 9.1% | 1 |
single‑week wOBA, calculated from daily lines.
Roman Anthony (BOS) — MLB #2, BOS #1
Boston’s top prospect homered twice—including a grand slam—and ran his season slash to .292/.433/.585. A Fenway debut before the All‑Star break is very much in play, and his 2023 Bowman’s Best autos are already up 15–20%.
Josh Kross (STL) — Unranked
The 22‑year‑old catcher hit for the cycle on Tuesday and sports a 1.100 OPS in his first full week at Palm Beach. His first Bowman autos arrive this summer—mark your “sleeper” list.
Watchlist: Jesús Made (MIL) — the 17‑year‑old is slashing .292/.433/.583 with more walks than Ks at Low‑A Carolina.
🥶 Players Needing a Jump‑Start 🥶
| Player | Org./Lvl. | BA | SLG | wOBA | PA | K% | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colson Montgomery | CWS AAA | .269 | .385 | .301† | 26 | 37.0% | 1 |
| Orelvis Martinez | TOR AAA | .000 | .000 | .039† | 20 | 45.0% | 0 |
†weekly Baseball Savant line (Apr 14‑20)
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Colson Montgomery – Chicago White Sox
- MLB Pipeline Rank: #37 overall, CWS #4
- Montgomery showed a pulse (7‑for‑26) but the whiff monster remains: a 37% K‑rate this week and 48% for the season (.122/.204/.245 overall). Walks still trail strikeouts 26‑to‑3, and his 2022 Bowman Draft autos hover at $35–$45—rich for the risk profile.
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Orelvis Martinez – Toronto Blue Jays
- MLB Pipeline Rank: Outside Top 100, TOR #3
- Martinez just suffered an 0‑for‑20, 9‑K week for Buffalo. The power is real (73 career MiLB HR), but he’s chasing velocity up and away. Bowman Inception autos are back under $10—strictly watch‑list territory until contact quality rebounds.
✨ Season Update — New Faces & On‑Deck ✨
| Prospect | Org | Rank | Status | Why He’s Buzzing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler Simpson (OF) | TB | — / Rays #7 | Debuted Apr 19 | 80‑grade wheels, .358 BA & 16 SB at Durham; instant bench weapon. |
| Jordan Lawlar (SS) | ARI | MLB #11, ARI #1 | Triple‑A | .435 BA /.957 SLG week; D‑backs hinted he could be next infield call‑up. |
| Coby Mayo (3B) | BAL | MLB #13, BAL #2 | Triple‑A | Three HR in Norfolk, 1.050 OPS over 10 G; Orioles need RH power. |
| Nick Kurtz (1B) | OAK | MLB #37, OAK #1 | Triple‑A | Weekly slump (.208 BA /.375 SLG) after torrid start—just context, not concern. |
| Luke Keaschall (2B/OF/1B) | MIN | MLB #57, MIN #3 | Debuted Apr 18 | Went 2‑for‑4 with an RBI single in his first at‑bat and a double + run. |
🔥 Pitching Spotlight — Chase Dollander (RHP, COL)
- Call‑up: Apr 6 vs. OAK – 5 ⅔ IP, 6 K, 2 ER
- Rank: MLB #24, COL #1
- AAA Tune‑up: 0.69 ERA, 13 K / 1 BB in 13 IP
- Arsenal: 95‑99 sinker • 87‑89 slide‑cutter (+16 IVB) • new gyro‑curve
- Hobby Note: 2023 Bowman Draft autos jumped from $40 → $80; Sapphire parallels > $150. Beware Coors & rookie‑pitcher volatility.
📈 Top‑100 Prospect Call‑Up Tracker (through Apr 19)
| Prospect | Org | Rank | Debut | Week‑1 Highlight |
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| Roki Sasaki | LAD | #1 | Opening Day | 5 IP, 8 K vs. CHC in Tokyo |
| Jackson Jobe | DET | #5 | Opening Day | 4 IP, 3 K; rotation spot secure |
| Kristian Campbell | BOS | #7 | Opening Day | 6‑for‑17 (.353) + HR, 4 SB |
| Chase Dollander | COL | #24 | Apr 6 | See spotlight above |
| Cam Smith | HOU | #59 | Opening Day | Multi‑HR game Apr 18 vs. SD |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | #62 | Apr 17 | Reached base twice in debut |
| Chandler Simpson | TB | — | Apr 19 | 1‑for‑2, SB in first game |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | #57 | Apr 18 | 2‑for‑4 with RBI single and a double + run |
Quick Hits & Hobby Notes
- Roman Anthony’s grand‑slam ball reportedly landed in the berm; Worcester’s social team is teasing an auction.
- Nick Kurtz cooled (1 HR, .208 BA / .375 SLG this week) but still carries a .789 SLG on the season.
- MiLB Players of the Week (Apr 14–20) announce Monday — early hitter favorites: Roman Anthony, Kodey Shojinaga (PHI Single‑A 10‑for‑16, .625 BA), and Moisés Ballesteros (CHC AA; 12‑for‑25, .480 BA, .800 SLG).
Final Thoughts
Roman Anthony continues to look like the breakout bat of April, while Colson Montgomery’s strikeout woes keep hobby buyers cautious. Chandler Simpson’s 80‑grade speed and Chase Dollander’s electric arsenal add fresh rookie intrigue, and Jordan Lawlar plus Coby Mayo are banging loudly on MLB’s door. Luke Keaschall’s smooth debut (2‑for‑4, 1 RBI, 2B) gives Twins fans another reason to watch St. Paul’s next call‑ups. With Travis Bazzana (CLE) and Carson Williams (TB) torching Double‑A, expect the debut tracker to stay busy. Prospect season is already in overdrive—buckle up.