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FanSided 15 MLB Prospects June Update: Happy Graduation

By Roger Castillo

Feb 28, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz against the Los Angeles Dodgers during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 28, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz against the Los Angeles Dodgers during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Akron RubberDucks pitcher Gavin Williams throws a third-inning pitch against Erie, Thursday, April 6, 2023.Rubberducks Opener 3 /

This section of the Top 15 has witnessed a single promotion to the majors and some upward movement. Right-hander Eury Perez, who was ranked 9th in our first list, has lived up to expectations for Miami, achieving a 2.25 ERA in five starts. So who are some new faces, ranked 10 through 7?

10. OF Evan Carter: Texas Rangers

Baseball America:10 | MLB Pipeline: 9

Carter is new to the list, but for those who have been following his steady rise through the Rangers system, this should come to no surprise. He shows a good hit tool as MLB Pipeline graded him with a “60” with a good command of the strike zone and speed on the basepaths.

This second round surprise continues to impress scouts for his advance skills at Double-A Frisco, where he is currently hitting .276.

9: RHP Andrew Painter: Phillies

Baseball America: 8 | MLB Pipeline: 10

Painter, as discussed before, is still out as he continues to rehab a sprained UCL.

8:Noelvi Marte: Cincinnati Reds

Baseball America: 78 | MLB Pipeline: 21

Consider Marte for a moment. He was recently named the Southern League Double-A Player of the Month, during which he put forth a remarkable performance. Marte hit .343, posted an on-base percentage of .409 and a slugging percentage of .626, striking out only 15 times over 110 plate appearances.

Although the Southern League favors hitters, Marte’s future may lie at third base, with Elly De La Cruz potentially filling the shortstop role. Standing at 6-foot-4, Marte has a commanding presence and can hit to all fields. Originally drafted by Seattle, he has delivered at every level and continues to excel in his first full season in Double-A. The Reds have a deep system and with the call-up of De La Cruz, Marte is the next name to watch.

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7: RHP Gavin Williams: Cleveland Guardians

Baseball America:13 | MLB Pipeline: 17

Watching Williams carve up Double-A Erie, the Detroit Tigers affiliate, in the first game of the season, quickly proved he had no business being in Akron. Cleveland agreed and continues to dominate since his promotion to Columbus, posting a K per 9 of 12.41 in 37 innings of work. Plus fastball to pair up with a slider and curve.  He should be in Cleveland sometime soon.

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