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Top prospect Nimmala named AFL Hitter of the Week

The Arizona Fall League is entering its third full week and players have found their groove. Last week, several pitchers twirled not only scoreless but hitless outings, batters while combined for 18 homers -- including two grand slams -- and…

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 4:01 PM
Top prospect Nimmala named AFL Hitter of the Week
Key Things to Know
  • Arjun Nimmala and Patrick Reilly were named Arizona Fall League Hitter and Pitcher of the Week for Week 2.
  • Angels prospect Nimmala posted an AFL-best 1.091 slugging percentage and a 1.758 OPS over three games.
  • Orioles right-hander Reilly struck out seven batters over four scoreless innings for Peoria.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Arjun Nimmala of the Los Angeles Angels and Patrick Reilly of the Baltimore Orioles were named the Arizona Fall League's Hitter and Pitcher of the Week for Week 2. Nimmala led the league with a 1.091 slugging percentage and a 1.758 OPS over three games for Mesa, highlighted by a four-hit performance that featured two triples.

Reilly earned Pitcher of the Week honors after tossing four scoreless innings with seven strikeouts and two baserunners allowed for Peoria. The outing improved the right-hander's Fall League record to 2-0 with a 1.29 ERA and an AFL-leading 13 strikeouts across two starts following his return from Tommy John surgery.

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