Prospect Report: Robby Snelling Tosses Five Hitless Innings — College Baseball, Mlb Draft, Prospects

Robby Snelling, LHP, Padres: The 2023 campaign has been a storybook season for Snelling as he’s climbed from Low-A up to Double-A. The 19-year-old lefty may have delivered his best start as a professional on Wednesday as he tossed five hitless innings against Wichita, striking out a career-high nine. Snelling’s combination of above-average stuff and advanced command of his repertoire has the lefty skyrocketing up the Top 100. 

Ben Rice, C, Yankees: Over the last three weeks Rice has been among the hottest hitters in baseball. He made the Hot Sheet last week and is doing his best to get back on again this week. On Wednesday Rice went 4-for-6 with two home runs, a double and five RBIs. Rice is hitting .349/.402/.717 with 10 home runs and seven doubles in the month of August with one game left to play. 

Jackson Jobe, RHP, Tigers: The disappointment of 2022 seems to be far in the rear view for Jobe as he continues to dazzle in 2023. On Wednesday night Jobe went six innings, allowing a run on six hits, no walks and nine strikeouts. Across 30 innings with High-A West Michigan, Jobe has 41 strikeouts to just three walks. While his ability to find his swing-and-miss stuff has gotten the headlines, the improved command of his entire arsenal has led Jobe back on the path to success. Jobe has one of the best combinations of stuff and strike-throwing ability in the lower minors. 

Chase DeLauter, OF, Guardians: After an injury plagued beginning to his career DeLauter has found his footing with High-A Lake County. On Wednesday DeLauter recorded another four-hit game, his third four-hit game with the Captains. DeLauter is now hitting .376/.411/.571 with 17 doubles and three home runs in his first taste of High-A. The former Cape Cod League star looks ready for the challenge of Double-A. 

Spencer Jones, OF, Yankees: Very few players can match the upside that Jones possesses in his 6-foot-7 frame. While his hit tool has been put to the test in 2023, the long-levered slugger is slowly adjusting and growing into a well-rounded hitter. On Wednesday Jones hit his first Double-A home run, a grand slam, on his way to a big day at the plate. Jones went 1-for-4 but reached base three times, with a pair of runs to go along with the grand slam. 

Druw Jones, OF, D-Backs: It’s been a forgettable year for Jones, who’s been limited by injuries and ineffective play. On Wednesday, Jones connected for his second home run over his last five games. A hot finish to the season can go a long way toward changing the discussion around the 2022 No. 2 overall pick heading into the offseason. 

Justin Crawford, OF, Phillies: It’s been a strong full-season debut for Crawford, who hit .344/.399/.478 over 69 games with Low-A Clearwater. On Wednesday Crawford went 4-for-4 with two doubles as he recorded his first four-hit game in High-A. While Crawford’s extreme groundball-heavy batted-ball profile leads to questions around his power upside, he’s a projectable, twitchy athlete with plenty of growth remaining as a hitter. 

Jasson Dominguez, OF, Yankees: It was a big night for callups in New York City, with Dominguez receiving the call to the big leagues. Dominguez, who signed for $5.1 million during the 2019 international signing period, is among the most famous international signees of all-time, and faced Hall of Fame-level expectations prior to making his pro debut. Dominguez has done well to develop into a slugging switch-hitter with on-base ability and a center field defensive profile. 

Ronny Mauricio, SS, Mets: On the other side of the city, the Mets called up their own highly touted former international signee in Mauricio. Mauricio is an aggressive hitter with natural bat-to-ball skills and power. He’s an impressive athlete who could develop into a valuable defender at peak value.