The Minor League season may be over, but that doesn't mean the prospect action has stopped. The Arizona Fall League began its 34th iteration on Oct. 3, giving many of the game's future stars a platform to put their skills…
Washington Nationals prospect Jarlin Susana headlined the top performers from Week 1 of the Arizona Fall League, throwing a record-breaking 103.8 mph fastball. Through his first two outings for the Salt River Rafters, the 22-year-old right-hander recorded eight strikeouts while allowing only one earned run across 5 2/3 innings.
Several other standout prospects shone during the opening week of play. Cleveland Guardians infielder Welbyn Francisca opened with a five-hit game to post a circuit-leading 1.548 OPS. Boston Red Sox prospect Antonio Anderson hit two home runs, including a 115.2 mph go-ahead grand slam, while St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Tekoah Roby struck out six batters across three hitless innings.
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