Justin Crawford, the third-ranked prospect in the Philadelphia Phillies organization and No. 68 on MLB’s overall prospect list, delivered a standout performance for Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Crawford collected three hits during the game, including a two-run home run in the first inning. This season, he has amassed 138 hits in 106 games, ranking him fifth among all Minor League players. His .331 batting average is also third highest among players who have spent time at Triple-A this year.
Crawford, who is more than five years younger than the average International League player, is recognized for his speed but showed increasing power with his latest home run. He is the son of former four-time All-Star Carl Crawford.
Other notable performances from around Minor League Baseball included Carter Jensen of Omaha (Kansas City Royals), who recorded his second multi-homer game since moving to Triple-A and now leads Royals farmhands in home runs alongside Jac Caglianone. Kevin McGonigle of Erie (Detroit Tigers) hit a go-ahead two-run homer and reached base three times for the 18th time this season despite missing over a month due to injury.
Bryce Eldridge of Sacramento (San Francisco Giants) hit his eighth home run of August, while Angel Genao of Akron (Cleveland Guardians) hit his first professional grand slam after returning from injury earlier in the year.
Other prospects making headlines included Cam Collier (Chattanooga Lookouts), Dax Kilby (Tampa Tarpons), Rafael Flores (Indianapolis Indians), Mitch Bratt (Amarillo Sod Poodles), Charles Davalan (Rancho Cucamonga Quakes), and Mitch Farris (Rocket City Trash Pandas). Each delivered notable offensive or pitching performances across various levels of Minor League Baseball.
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