Cleveland Guardians prospects
262 tracked players across 7 affiliates (ACL Guardians, Akron RubberDucks, Columbus Clippers, DSL CLE Goryl, DSL CLE Mendoza, Hill City Howlers, Lake County Captains). 181 have a real stat line or market evidence behind them. Everything below is measured; a module with nothing measured says so.
Trajectory changes from two seasons of official stat lines, ranked by size and credibility, then by quality. Not a hot week.
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Welbyn Franciscapromoted Low-A → High-A · Hitting better than last season even though the pitching got harder — .622 to .931 after moving up to High-A. That is the shape of a breakout. · 2.3 yrs young for High-A
Up stronglyMarket unread2.3 yrs young for High-ABreakoutstrong prospect · 85/100 overall
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Angel Genaopromoted Double-A → Triple-A · Hitting better than last season even though the pitching got harder — .682 to .889 after moving up to Triple-A. That is the shape of a breakout. · 3+ yrs young for AAA
Up stronglyMarket unread3+ yrs young for AAABreakoutstrong prospect · 84/100 overall
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Ralphy Velazquezpromoted High-A → Triple-A · Hitting better than last season even though the pitching got harder — .792 to .919 after moving up to Triple-A. That is the shape of a breakout. · 3+ yrs young for AAA
Up stronglyMarket unread3+ yrs young for AAABreakoutstrong prospect · 83/100 overall
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matches his benchmark series · no valuation · best offer
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José Pirelapromoted Low-A → High-A · Hitting better than last season even though the pitching got harder — .618 to 1.091 after moving up to High-A. That is the shape of a breakout. · 2.3 yrs young for High-A
Up stronglyMarket unread2.3 yrs young for High-ABreakoutstrong prospect · 83/100 overall
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Robert Ariaspromoted Rookie → Low-A · Hitting better than last season even though the pitching got harder — .791 to .859 after moving up to Low-A. That is the shape of a breakout. · 2.0 yrs young for Low-A
Up stronglyMarket unread2.0 yrs young for Low-ABreakoutstrong prospect · 79/100 overall
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Kahlil Watsonpromoted Double-A → Triple-A · About the same as last season — .798 to .809 OPS. · 2.5 yrs young for AAA
Up stronglyMarket unread2.5 yrs young for AAABreakoutstrong prospect · 76/100 overall
Measured improvement while young for the level or freshly promoted, on a rated player.
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Welbyn Franciscapromoted Low-A → High-A · Hitting better than last season even though the pitching got harder — .622 to .931 after moving up to High-A. That is the shape of a breakout. · 2.3 yrs young for High-A85overallElite
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Angel GenaoKnocking on the door · promoted Double-A → Triple-A · Hitting better than last season even though the pitching got harder — .682 to .889 after moving up to Triple-A. That is the shape of a breakout. · 3+ yrs young for AAA84overallStrong
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Ralphy VelazquezKnocking on the door · promoted High-A → Triple-A · Hitting better than last season even though the pitching got harder — .792 to .919 after moving up to Triple-A. That is the shape of a breakout. · 3+ yrs young for AAA83overallStrong
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José Pirelapromoted Low-A → High-A · Hitting better than last season even though the pitching got harder — .618 to 1.091 after moving up to High-A. That is the shape of a breakout. · 2.3 yrs young for High-A83overallStrong
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Robert Ariaspromoted Rookie → Low-A · Hitting better than last season even though the pitching got harder — .791 to .859 after moving up to Low-A. That is the shape of a breakout. · 2.0 yrs young for Low-A79overallStrong
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Kahlil WatsonKnocking on the door · promoted Double-A → Triple-A · About the same as last season — .798 to .809 OPS. · 2.5 yrs young for AAA76overallStrong
Two or more years younger than the typical player at the level. Context, not a quality claim.
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Dauri Fernándezpromoted Rookie → High-A · Down from .956 to .874 OPS, but he moved up to High-A — a step back at a harder level is normal. · 3+ yrs young for High-A81overallStrong
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Juneiker Cacerespromoted Rookie → High-A · Down from .888 to .775 OPS, but he moved up to High-A — a step back at a harder level is normal. · 3+ yrs young for High-A66overallSolid
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Luis De La Cruzpromoted Rookie → High-A · Hitting better than last season even though the pitching got harder — .711 to .750 after moving up to High-A. That is the shape of a breakout. · 3+ yrs young for High-A64overallSolid
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Braylon Doughtypromoted Low-A → Double-A · Down from 20.9% to 16.0% K-BB, but that came with a move up to Double-A — a step back at a harder level is normal. · 3+ yrs young for AA62overallSolid
At a higher level this season than last, from the two official stat lines. Dates live in the catalyst tracker.
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Logan McGuireKnocking on the door · promoted Low-A → Triple-A · Down from 22.9% to 0.0% K-BB, but that came with a move up to Triple-A — a step back at a harder level is normal. · 2.5 yrs young for AAA43overallFringe
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Jhorvic Abreuspromoted Rookie → Double-A · Hitting better than last season even though the pitching got harder — .480 to .650 after moving up to Double-A. That is the shape of a breakout — but last season was a small sample, so go easy on it. (prior season only 97 PA — a soft read) · 3+ yrs young for AA47overallFringe
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Sean MatsonKnocking on the door · promoted Low-A → Triple-A · Down from 23.4% to 10.0% K-BB, but that came with a move up to Triple-A — a step back at a harder level is normal.37overallFringe
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Cam WaltyKnocking on the door · promoted Low-A → Triple-A · Down from 12.9% to -22.2% K-BB, but that came with a move up to Triple-A — a step back at a harder level is normal.25overallLong shot
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Jay DriverKnocking on the door · promoted High-A → Triple-A · Missing more bats and walking fewer batters than last season, against better hitters — 10.7% to 25.0% K-BB after moving up to Triple-A. That is the shape of a breakout.76overallStrong
Our all-round read on the player. Nothing in this list is a card price.
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Svert Reinosomomentum 44/100 — steady rather than moving · 2.5 yrs young for Rookie84overallStrong
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The development has moved further than the price of the benchmark card. Needs sold evidence on the card side, which most prospects do not have.
No measured lag on this club. 6 players are up strongly with no readable card market yet — waiting for market evidence, not lagging it.
Waiting: Welbyn Francisca, Angel Genao, Ralphy Velazquez, José Pirela, Robert Arias, Kahlil Watson.
Promotions, step changes and logged events on this club, each with its evidence grade.
- DERIVEDPromoted Rookie → High-Adate not recordedJuneiker Caceres
Level changed between his 2025 and 2026 stat lines (MLB Stats API, official). The date of the move is not recorded here.
Why it matters
- What happened
- Promoted Rookie → High-A. Level changed between his 2025 and 2026 stat lines (MLB Stats API, official). The date of the move is not recorded here.
- Why it matters
- A promotion is the club's own read of the player, and the level a card was made at is the level the hobby prices it against. Each rung up is a re-rating event.
- What changed in the thesis
- Thesis intact — baseball momentum 41/100 — tracking the thesis.
- Has the card market responded?
- Cannot say: card-price momentum is unmeasured — no earlier observation of the same benchmark series to difference against. No sold evidence means no market response to read, and a listing's asking price is not one.
- What to watch next
- Whether the strikeout and walk rates hold at the new level over a real sample — the first 100 plate appearances say little.
- DERIVEDPromoted Low-A → High-Adate not recordedGarrett Howe
Level changed between his 2025 and 2026 stat lines (MLB Stats API, official). The date of the move is not recorded here.
Why it matters
- What happened
- Promoted Low-A → High-A. Level changed between his 2025 and 2026 stat lines (MLB Stats API, official). The date of the move is not recorded here.
- Why it matters
- A promotion is the club's own read of the player, and the level a card was made at is the level the hobby prices it against. Each rung up is a re-rating event.
- What changed in the thesis
- Thesis intact — baseball momentum 41/100 — tracking the thesis.
- Has the card market responded?
- Cannot say: card-price momentum is unmeasured — no earlier observation of the same benchmark series to difference against. No sold evidence means no market response to read, and a listing's asking price is not one.
- What to watch next
- Whether the strikeout and walk rates hold at the new level over a real sample — the first 100 plate appearances say little.
- DERIVEDPromoted Low-A → Double-Adate not recordedLuke Hill
Level changed between his 2025 and 2026 stat lines (MLB Stats API, official). The date of the move is not recorded here.
Why it matters
- What happened
- Promoted Low-A → Double-A. Level changed between his 2025 and 2026 stat lines (MLB Stats API, official). The date of the move is not recorded here.
- Why it matters
- A promotion is the club's own read of the player, and the level a card was made at is the level the hobby prices it against. Each rung up is a re-rating event.
- What changed in the thesis
- Thesis intact — baseball momentum 41/100 — tracking the thesis.
- Has the card market responded?
- Cannot say: card-price momentum is unmeasured — no earlier observation of the same benchmark series to difference against. No sold evidence means no market response to read, and a listing's asking price is not one.
- What to watch next
- Whether the strikeout and walk rates hold at the new level over a real sample — the first 100 plate appearances say little.
- DERIVEDPromoted High-A → Triple-Adate not recordedAlfonsin Rosario
Level changed between his 2025 and 2026 stat lines (MLB Stats API, official). The date of the move is not recorded here.
Why it matters
- What happened
- Promoted High-A → Triple-A. Level changed between his 2025 and 2026 stat lines (MLB Stats API, official). The date of the move is not recorded here.
- Why it matters
- A promotion is the club's own read of the player, and the level a card was made at is the level the hobby prices it against. Each rung up is a re-rating event.
- What changed in the thesis
- Thesis intact — baseball momentum 41/100 — tracking the thesis.
- Has the card market responded?
- Cannot say: card-price momentum is unmeasured — no earlier observation of the same benchmark series to difference against. No sold evidence means no market response to read, and a listing's asking price is not one.
- What to watch next
- Whether the strikeout and walk rates hold at the new level over a real sample — the first 100 plate appearances say little.
- DERIVEDPromoted Low-A → Double-Adate not recordedAaron Walton
Level changed between his 2025 and 2026 stat lines (MLB Stats API, official). The date of the move is not recorded here.
Why it matters
- What happened
- Promoted Low-A → Double-A. Level changed between his 2025 and 2026 stat lines (MLB Stats API, official). The date of the move is not recorded here.
- Why it matters
- A promotion is the club's own read of the player, and the level a card was made at is the level the hobby prices it against. Each rung up is a re-rating event.
- What changed in the thesis
- Thesis intact — baseball momentum 41/100 — tracking the thesis.
- Has the card market responded?
- Cannot say: card-price momentum is unmeasured — no earlier observation of the same benchmark series to difference against. No sold evidence means no market response to read, and a listing's asking price is not one.
- What to watch next
- Whether the strikeout and walk rates hold at the new level over a real sample — the first 100 plate appearances say little.
- DERIVEDPromoted Low-A → Double-Adate not recordedDean Curley
Level changed between his 2025 and 2026 stat lines (MLB Stats API, official). The date of the move is not recorded here.
Why it matters
- What happened
- Promoted Low-A → Double-A. Level changed between his 2025 and 2026 stat lines (MLB Stats API, official). The date of the move is not recorded here.
- Why it matters
- A promotion is the club's own read of the player, and the level a card was made at is the level the hobby prices it against. Each rung up is a re-rating event.
- What changed in the thesis
- Thesis intact — baseball momentum 41/100 — tracking the thesis.
- Has the card market responded?
- Cannot say: card-price momentum is unmeasured — no earlier observation of the same benchmark series to difference against. No sold evidence means no market response to read, and a listing's asking price is not one.
- What to watch next
- Whether the strikeout and walk rates hold at the new level over a real sample — the first 100 plate appearances say little.
- DERIVEDPromoted Low-A → Double-Adate not recordedFranklin Gómez
Level changed between his 2025 and 2026 stat lines (MLB Stats API, official). The date of the move is not recorded here.
Why it matters
- What happened
- Promoted Low-A → Double-A. Level changed between his 2025 and 2026 stat lines (MLB Stats API, official). The date of the move is not recorded here.
- Why it matters
- A promotion is the club's own read of the player, and the level a card was made at is the level the hobby prices it against. Each rung up is a re-rating event.
- What changed in the thesis
- Thesis intact — baseball momentum 41/100 — tracking the thesis.
- Has the card market responded?
- Cannot say: card-price momentum is unmeasured — no earlier observation of the same benchmark series to difference against. No sold evidence means no market response to read, and a listing's asking price is not one.
- What to watch next
- Whether the strikeout and walk rates hold at the new level over a real sample — the first 100 plate appearances say little.
- DERIVEDPromoted Low-A → Double-Adate not recordedBennett Thompson
Level changed between his 2025 and 2026 stat lines (MLB Stats API, official). The date of the move is not recorded here.
Why it matters
- What happened
- Promoted Low-A → Double-A. Level changed between his 2025 and 2026 stat lines (MLB Stats API, official). The date of the move is not recorded here.
- Why it matters
- A promotion is the club's own read of the player, and the level a card was made at is the level the hobby prices it against. Each rung up is a re-rating event.
- What changed in the thesis
- Thesis intact — baseball momentum 41/100 — tracking the thesis.
- Has the card market responded?
- Cannot say: card-price momentum is unmeasured — no earlier observation of the same benchmark series to difference against. No sold evidence means no market response to read, and a listing's asking price is not one.
- What to watch next
- Whether the strikeout and walk rates hold at the new level over a real sample — the first 100 plate appearances say little.
- DERIVEDPromoted High-A → Double-Adate not recordedMichael Kennedy
Level changed between his 2025 and 2026 stat lines (MLB Stats API, official). The date of the move is not recorded here.
Why it matters
- What happened
- Promoted High-A → Double-A. Level changed between his 2025 and 2026 stat lines (MLB Stats API, official). The date of the move is not recorded here.
- Why it matters
- A promotion is the club's own read of the player, and the level a card was made at is the level the hobby prices it against. Each rung up is a re-rating event.
- What changed in the thesis
- Thesis intact — baseball momentum 41/100 — tracking the thesis.
- Has the card market responded?
- Cannot say: card-price momentum is unmeasured — no earlier observation of the same benchmark series to difference against. No sold evidence means no market response to read, and a listing's asking price is not one.
- What to watch next
- Whether the strikeout and walk rates hold at the new level over a real sample — the first 100 plate appearances say little.
- DERIVEDPromoted Double-A → Triple-Adate not recordedAngel Genao
Level changed between his 2025 and 2026 stat lines (MLB Stats API, official). The date of the move is not recorded here.
Why it matters
- What happened
- Promoted Double-A → Triple-A. Level changed between his 2025 and 2026 stat lines (MLB Stats API, official). The date of the move is not recorded here.
- Why it matters
- A promotion is the club's own read of the player, and the level a card was made at is the level the hobby prices it against. Each rung up is a re-rating event.
- What changed in the thesis
- Thesis improving — baseball momentum 83/100 — ahead of the thesis.
- Has the card market responded?
- Cannot say: card-price momentum is unmeasured — no earlier observation of the same benchmark series to difference against. No sold evidence means no market response to read, and a listing's asking price is not one.
- What to watch next
- Whether the strikeout and walk rates hold at the new level over a real sample — the first 100 plate appearances say little.
- DERIVEDPromoted Rookie → Low-Adate not recordedReiner Herrera
Level changed between his 2025 and 2026 stat lines (MLB Stats API, official). The date of the move is not recorded here.
Why it matters
- What happened
- Promoted Rookie → Low-A. Level changed between his 2025 and 2026 stat lines (MLB Stats API, official). The date of the move is not recorded here.
- Why it matters
- A promotion is the club's own read of the player, and the level a card was made at is the level the hobby prices it against. Each rung up is a re-rating event.
- What changed in the thesis
- Thesis intact — baseball momentum 64/100 — tracking the thesis.
- Has the card market responded?
- Cannot say: card-price momentum is unmeasured — no earlier observation of the same benchmark series to difference against. No sold evidence means no market response to read, and a listing's asking price is not one.
- What to watch next
- Whether the strikeout and walk rates hold at the new level over a real sample — the first 100 plate appearances say little.
- DERIVEDPromoted Low-A → High-Adate not recordedWelbyn Francisca
Level changed between his 2025 and 2026 stat lines (MLB Stats API, official). The date of the move is not recorded here.
Why it matters
- What happened
- Promoted Low-A → High-A. Level changed between his 2025 and 2026 stat lines (MLB Stats API, official). The date of the move is not recorded here.
- Why it matters
- A promotion is the club's own read of the player, and the level a card was made at is the level the hobby prices it against. Each rung up is a re-rating event.
- What changed in the thesis
- Thesis improving — baseball momentum 69/100 — ahead of the thesis.
- Has the card market responded?
- Cannot say: card-price momentum is unmeasured — no earlier observation of the same benchmark series to difference against. No sold evidence means no market response to read, and a listing's asking price is not one.
- What to watch next
- Whether the strikeout and walk rates hold at the new level over a real sample — the first 100 plate appearances say little.
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6Each player's benchmark card — the one standardized card we track his market on — with how firmly we know it is his.
Buyable right now
6Players on this club with a best-fit live listing in the store — fit first, never cheapest first.
- 1Up stronglyMarket unread2.3 yrs young for High-ABreakout
strong prospect · 85/100 overall
- 2Up stronglyMarket unread3+ yrs young for AAABreakout
strong prospect · 84/100 overall
- 3Up stronglyMarket unread3+ yrs young for AAABreakout
strong prospect · 83/100 overall
Core 1st auto · $155.85 delivered
matches his benchmark series · no valuation · best offer
See listing - 4Up stronglyMarket unread2.3 yrs young for High-ABreakout
strong prospect · 83/100 overall
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Dauri Fernándezpromoted Rookie → High-A · Down from .956 to .874 OPS, but he moved up to High-A — a step back at a harder level is normal. · 3+ yrs young for High-A
DownMarket unread3+ yrs young for High-Astrong prospect · 81/100 overall
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Hiverson LópezHitting better than last season — .551 up to 1.059 OPS.
UpMarket unread1.5 yrs young for Rookiestrong prospect · 80/100 overall
Every Cleveland Guardians prospect we track
Best-rated first. Players with a page of their own link to it; the rest are followed and appear as data lands.
- Welbyn Francisca
- Svert Reinoso
- Angel Genao
- Ralphy Velazquez
- José Pirela
- Dauri Fernández
- Rafeliz Lara
- Yhon Guerrero
- Hiverson López
- Robert Arias
- Kahlil Watson
- Jay Driver
- Karel Naranjo
- Cooper Ingle
- Luis Garcia
- Reiner Herrera
- Diego Fernandez
- Nolan Schubart
- Justin Campbell
- Kody Huff
- Sebastian Puche
- Maick Collado
- Jaison Chourio
- Aaron Walton
- Oswaldo Bracho
- Travis Bazzana
- Franco Aleman
- Ryan Cesarini
- Milan Tolentino
- Jacob Zibin
- Magnus Ellerts
- Cannon Peebles
- Angel Martínez
- Carson Lane
- Will Dion
- Israel Alvarez
- Jhoseph Leta
- Juneiker Caceres
- Anthony Martinez
- Dean Curley
- Luis De La Cruz
- Freilyn Rodriguez
- Tyler Howard
- Wuinder Torres
- Gustavo Baptista
- Braylon Doughty
- Gabriel Arias
- Jonah Advincula
- Jace LaViolette
- Franklin Gómez
- Luke Hill
- Luis Galan
- Tim Herrin
- Ricardo Romero
- Jeffrey Mercedes
- Petey Halpin
- Raynel Quezada
- Jose Riera
- Sebastian Cadiz
- Johander Rivero
- Wilber Reinoso
- Alejandro Blasco
- Osmar Torrealba
- Johan Rodriguez
- Renil Ramos
- Kyle Manzardo
- Alfonsin Rosario
- Jonathan Martinez
- Jackson Humphries
- Sebastian Espinoza
- Daniel Espino
- Jake Fox
- Juan Benjamin
- Pablo Arosemena
- George Valera
- Yeiferth Castillo
- Gabriel Rodriguez
- Andrew Walters
- Carlos Martinez
- Deiten Lachance
- Lucas Moore
- Angel Abreu
- Daniel Schneemann
- Bennett Thompson
- Carlos Garces
- Dayan Frias
- Alejandro Garza
- Jostin Melo
- Daniel Gentile
- Heins Brito
- Keegan Zinn
- Conner Whittaker
- Carlos Hernández
- Alex Mooney
- Erik Sabrowski
- Sebastian Rolon
- Austin Peterson
- David Fry
- Jefferson Vargas
- Esteban González
- Joey Oakie
- Jhorvic Abreus
- Ryan Degges
- Caden Favors
- Joe Lampe
- Donovan Zsak
- Robert Alvarez
- Zane Petty
- Cesar Nivar
- CJ Kayfus
- Jose Devers
- Manuel Osorio
- Yorman Gómez
- Ryan Prager
- Carter Rustad
- Tommy Hawke
- Colin Holderman
- Erigaldi Perez
- Logan McGuire
- Ben Cleary
- Trenton Denholm
- Michael Kennedy
- Carlos Caripa
- Nelson Keljo
- Rodny Rosario
- Khal Stephen
- Edelvis Perez
- Randy Martinez
- Logan Allen
- Amilcar Teran
- Santiago Ustariz
- Miguel Flores
- Derek Munoz
- Pedro Dalmagro
- Rorik Maltrud
- Yorwhuyn Toledo
- Izaak Martinez
- Riley Nelson
- Randy Baron
- Sean Matson
- Steven Cruz
- Yoshtner Farfan
- Christian Knapczyk
- Melkis Hernández
- Rafe Schlesinger
- Pablo Figueroa
- Savion Sims
- Estivel Morillo
- Yerlin Luis
- Blake Perkins
- Erich Tovar
- Jonaikel Meza
- Harrison Ruiz
- Tre Broussard
- Guy Lipscomb
- Victor Izturis
- Steven Pérez
- Erick Dessens
- Enderson Amaya
- Yaikel Mijares
- Garrett Howe
- Kevin Rivas
- Parker Dillhoff
- Ryan DeSanto
- Tyresse Turner
- Will McCausland
- Raudy Rivera
- Harrison Bodendorf
- Slade Cecconi
- Raul Trujillo
- Antony Carela
- Julio M Rossi
- Carlos Sanchez
- Jogly García
- Logun Clark
- Jose Cruz
- Hunter Stanley
- Jhordari Jimenez
- Jose Marcano
- Victor Marin
- Juan Yan
- Jose Cedeño
- Joelvis Perez
- Chase Mobley
- Eudry Alcantara
- Jesus Rojas
- Cam Walty
- Edwing Fernandez
- Anthony Silva
- Andres Perez
- Cristofer Brujan
- Juan Poche
- Deiker Rojas
- Luis Flores
- Luis Merejo
- Tyler Albanese
- Xavier Martinez
- Angel Perez
- Javi Torres
- Antwan Montana
- Will Hynes
- Josh Perez
- Javier Pedreanez
- Kade Lewis
- Ronny Arias
- Jack Jasiak
- Luke Fernandez
- Matt Jachec
- Antonio Gonzalez
- Christopher Peralta
- Jesus Colmenarez
- Victor De Jesus
- Wilfi Rodriguez
- Yatner Crisostomo
- Jake Miller
- Jervis Alfaro
- Julio J Rossi
- Wilinyer Ardiles
- Aaron Savary
- Cam Schuelke
- Evan Chrest
- Luis Rodriguez
- Dylan DeLucia
- Daiher Hernandez
- Aidan Major
- Alaska Abney
- Jack Carey
- Hector Castillo
- Handrychson Colina
- Jhonaiker Castillo
- Luis Dorante
- Rey Feliz
- Kyle Dernedde
- Tanner Burns
- Ettore Giulianelli
- Ryan Bilka
- Hunter Gaddis
- Zach Jacobs
- Adam Tulloch
- Jake Bean
- Liam Peterson
- Santiago Peraza
- Wes Burton
- Tommy Mace
- Evelio Hernandez
- Ryan Webb
- Oscar Melgarejo
- Reid Johnston
- Zane Morehouse
- Jack Leftwich
- Parker Coil
- Austin Testerman
- Pedro Avila
- Trevor Stephan
- Diovel Mariano
- Heath Andrews
- Josh Harlow
- Kellan Montgomery
- Mario Pesca
- Matt Scott
- Travis Lutz
- Zac Cowan
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