Goodyear Ballpark in Goodyear, Arizona, will host a triple-header of Arizona Fall League games on October 14. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
The Arizona Fall League will play its 31st season this year, starting Oct. 2, 2023, and will conclude the play-in semifinal on November 10 and the championship game will be held on November 11.
The AFL season will feature a tripleheader on October 14 at Goodyear Ballpark, the spring training home of the Cleveland Guardians and the Cincinnati Reds. There will be a doubleheader at Hohokam Stadium, the spring training home of the Oakland Athletics, on October 28.
The AFL’s Home Run Derby will be scheduled for November 4, followed by the Fall Stars Game on November 5, with both events at Sloan Park.
The participating teams in the Arizona Fall League this year will be the Glendale Desert Dogs, Mesa Solar Sox, Peoria Javelinas, Salt River Rafters, Scottsdale Scorpions, and Surprise Saguaros.
Five Major League Baseball organizations to the rosters of each of the six teams in the Arizona Fall League for the 2023 season.
This year, the Glendale Desert Dogs will feature players from the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets, Boston Red Sox, Minnesota Twins, and Chicago White Sox. Iggy Suarez of the Boston Red Sox organization will manage the Glendale Desert Dogs.
The Mesa Solar Sox, piloted by James Cooper of the New York Yankees, will have a roster of prospects from the Houston Astros, Oakland Athletics, Chicago Cubs, Baltimore Orioles, and New York Yankees.
The Peoria Javelinas will draw players from the Cleveland Guardians, Seattle Mariners, Miami Marlins, San Diego Padres, and Tampa Bay Rays. Former Major Leaguer Morgan Ensberg of the Tampa Bay Rays organization will skipper the Peoria Javelinas.
The Salt River Rafters, with Javier Colina of the Arizona Diamondbacks steering the boat, will be stocked with talent from the Atlanta Braves, Arizona Diamondbacks, Pittsburgh Pirates, Colorado Rockies, and Detroit Tigers.
The Scottsdale Scorpions, managed by Marty Malloy of the Philadelphia Phillies, will receive players from the Los Angeles Angels, St. Louis Cardinals, San Francisco Giants, Philadelphia Phillies, and Washington Nationals.
The Surprise Saguaros, managed by Carlos Cardoza of the Texas Rangers, will get players from the Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, Milwaukee Brewers, Cincinnati Reds, and Kansas City Royals.
Below is a breakdown of the prospects ranked among the Top 30 prospects in each organization by MLB Pipeline, sorted by Arizona Fall League team and MLB organization.
Glendale Desert Dogs
Top 30 Prospects from the Boston Red Sox
Brainer Bonaci – SS-2B – In 2023 at High-A Greenville – Double-A Portland- .297 AVG, 94 hits, 18 doubles, one triple, 11 home runs, 45 RBI, seven stolen bases, 30 walks, 80 strikeouts, .818 OPS
Nathan Hickey – C – In 2023 at High-A Greenville – Double-A Portland- .265 AVG, 95 hits, 24 doubles, one triple, 19 home runs, 65 RBI, 52 walks, 111 strikeouts, .858 OPS
Bryan Mata – RHP – In 2023 at Triple-A Worcester- 0-3 record, 6.33 ERA, seven starts, nine appearances, 27 IP, 29 hits allowed, 19 earned runs, one home run allowed, 30 walks, 28 strikeouts, 2.185 WHIP
Top 30 Prospects from the Chicago White Sox
Colson Montgomery – SS – In 2023 at Rookie Complex Level/High-A Winston-Salem/ Double-A Birmingham: .287 AVG, 64 hits, 14 doubles, three triples, eight home runs, 37 RBI, 56 walks, 56 strikeouts, .940 OPS
Jake Eder – LHP – In 2023 at Low-A Jupiter (Miami Marlins)/Double-A Pensacola (Miami Marlins)/Double-A Birmingham: 2-6 record, 6.35 ERA, 14 starts, one complete game, 56.2 IP, 59 hits allowed, 40 earned runs, seven home runs allowed, 36 walks, 70 strikeouts, 1.676 WHIP
Bryan Ramos – 3B – In 2023 at Low-A Kannapolis/Double-A Birmingham: .264 AVG, 81 hits, 10 doubles, one triple, 15 home runs, 50 RBI, 38 walks, 79 strikeouts, .807 OPS
Jordan Leasure – RHP – In 2023 at Double-A Tulsa /Triple-A Charlotte: 2-4 record, 3.91 ERA, 44 appearances, 11 saves, 48.1 IP, 37 hits allowed, 21 earned runs, nine home runs, 24 walks, 79 strikeouts, 1.262 WHIP
Jacob Burke – OF – In 2023 at Low-A Kannapolis/High-A Winston-Salem: .294 AVG, 97 hits, 24 doubles, three triples, six home runs, 40 RBI, 19 stolen bases, 36 walks, 85 strikeouts, .832 OPS
Top 30 Prospects from the Los Angeles Dodgers
Ronan Kopp – LHP – In 2023 at High-A Great Lakes: 0-4 record, 2.99 ERA, 21 starts, 30 appearances, one save, 72.1 IP, 45 hits allowed, 24 earned runs, six home runs allowed, 50 walks, 107 strikeouts, 1.313 WHIP
Yeiner Fernandez – C-2B – In 2023 at High-A Great Lakes: .274 AVG, 102 hits, 14 doubles, three triples, six home runs, 50 RBI, 47 walks, 56 strikeouts, .736 OPS
Top 30 Prospect From the Minnesota Twins
Kala’i Rosario – OF – In 2023 at High-A Cedar Rapids: .252 AVG, 112 hits, 27 doubles, three triples, 21 home runs, 94 RBI, 75 walks, 157 strikeouts, .832 OPS
Top 30 Prospect From the New York Mets
Kevin Parada – C – In 2023 Low-A Port St. Lucie/High-A Brooklyn/Double-A Binghamton: .248 AVG, 101 hits, 23 doubles, four triples, 14 home runs, 54 RBI, 36 walks, 126 strikeouts, .751 OPS
Mesa Solar Sox
Top 30 Prospects From the Baltimore Orioles
John Rhodes – OF – In 2023 with Double-A Bowie: .228 AVG, 93 Hits, 22 doubles, three triples, 17 home runs, 69 RBI, 53 walks, 123 strikeouts, .745 OPS
Carter Baumler – RHP – In 2023 at Rookie Complex Level/Low-A Frederick: 1-0 record, 3.18 ERA, five starts, seven appearances, 17 IP, 10 hits allowed, six earned runs, nine walks, 21 strikeouts, 1.12 WHIP
Billy Cook – 2B-OF – In 2023 with Double-A Bowie: .251 AVG, 112 hits, 16 doubles, two triples, 24 home runs, 81 RBI, 42 walks, 125 strikeouts, 30 stolen bases, .776 OPS
Top 30 Prospects From the Chicago Cubs
Kevin Alcantara – OF – In 2023 at Rookie Complex Level – High-A South Bend/Double-A Tennessee: .284 AVG, 111 hits, 26 doubles, three triples, 13 home runs, 71 RBI, 15 stolen bases, 36 walks, 105 strikeouts, .810 OPS
James Triantos – 2B – In 2023 at High-A South Bend/Double-A Tennessee: .287 AVG, 91 hits, 15 doubles, three triples, four home runs, 48 RBI, 16 stolen bases, 35 walks, 39 strikeouts, .755 OPS
Alexander Canario – OF – In 2023 at Rookie Complex Level/High-A South Bend/Triple-A Iowa: .273 AVG, 56 hits, 15 doubles, one triple, nine home runs, 47 RBI, 25 walks, 64 strikeouts, .844 OPS
Top 30 Prospects From the Houston Astros
Zach Dezenzo – 2B-3B – In 2023 at High-A Asheville/Double-A Corpus Christi: .305 AVG, 109 hits, 23 doubles, two triples, 18 home runs, 61 RBI, 22 stolen bases, 42 walks, 106 strikeouts, .914 OPS
Kenedy Corona – OF – In 2023 at High-A Asheville/Double-A Corpus Christi: .251 AVG, 115 hits, 21 doubles, four triples, 22 home runs, 65 RBI, 32 stolen bases, 52 walks, 136 strikeouts, .789 OPS
Miguel Ullola – RHP – In 2023 at High-A Asheville: 3-9 record, 5.86 ERA, 13 starts, 25 appearances, 90.2 IP, 87 hits allowed, 12 home runs allowed, 59 earned runs, 36 walks, 116 strikeouts, 1.654 WHIP
Top 30 Prospects From the New York Yankees: None.
Top 30 Prospects From the Oakland Athletics
Max Muncy – SS – In 2023 at High-A Lansing/Double-A Midland: .275 AVG, 131 hits, 35 doubles, 10 home runs, 62 RBI, 13 stolen bases, 52 walks, 146 strikeouts, .763 OPS
Brett Harris – 3B – In 2023 at Double-A Midland/Triple-A Las Vegas: .279 AVG, 108 hits, 23 doubles, three triples, nine home runs, 62 RBI, 10 stolen bases, 50 walks, 69 strikeouts, .807 OPS
Jack Perkins – RHP – In 2023 at High-A Lansing/Double-A Midland: 4-3 record, 4.10 ERA, 20 starts, 22 appearances, 107.2 IP, 104 hits allowed, 49 earned runs, five home runs allowed, 47 walks, 93 strikeouts, 1.402 WHIP
Royber Salinas – RHP – In 2023 at Rookie Complex Level/Double-A Midland: 1-5 record, 5.40 ERA, 18 starts, 20 appearances, 71.2 IP, 65 hits allowed, 43 earned runs, nine home runs allowed, 31 walks, 93 strikeouts, 1.340 WHIP
Peoria Javelinas
Top 30 Prospects From the Cleveland Guardians
Kyle Manzardo – 1B – In 2023 at the Rookie Complex Level/Triple-A Durham (Tampa Bay Rays)/Triple-A Columbus: .237 AVG, 83 hits, 27 doubles, one triple, 17 home runs, 55 RBI, 55 walks, 80 strikeouts, .802 OPS
Chase DeLauter – OF – In 2023 at the Rookie Complex Level/High-A Lake County/Double-A Akron: .355 AVG, 76 hits, 22 doubles, five home runs, 39 RBI, six stolen bases, 23 walks, 30 strikeouts, .945 OPS
Top 30 Prospects From the Miami Marlins
Jacob Berry – 3B-1B – In 2023 at High-A Beloit/Double-A Pensacola: .233 AVG, 100 hits, 24 doubles, eight triples, nine home runs, 59 RBI, 10 stolen bases, 25 walks, 96 strikeouts, .673 OPS
Nasim Nunez – SS-3B – In 2023 at Double-A Pensacola: .225 AVG, 110 hits, 11 doubles, two triples, five home runs, 43 RBI, 52 stolen bases, 87 walks, 107 strikeouts, .627 OPS
Top 30 Prospects From the San Diego Padres
Nathan Martorella – 1B – In 2023 at High-A Fort Wayne/Double-A San Antonio: .255 AVG, 124 hits, 30 doubles, one triple, 19 home runs, 88 RBI, five stolen bases, 82 walks, 101 strikeouts, .798 .OPS
Graham Pauley – 1B-2B – In 2023 at Low-A Lake Elsinore/High-A Fort Wayne/Double-A San Antonio: .308 AVG, 148 hits, 32 doubles, five triples, 23 home runs, 94 RBI, 60 walks, 93 strikeouts, .931 OPS
Jakob Marsee – OF – In 2023 at High-A Fort Wayne/Double-A San Antonio: .274 AVG, 125 hits, 16 doubles, three triples, 16 home runs, 46 RBI, 46 stolen bases, 98 walks, 97 strikeouts, .840 OPS
Jagger Haynes – LHP – In 2023 at Low-A Lake Elsinore: 0-3 record, 3.91 ERA, 11 starts, 25.1 IP, 22 hits allowed, 11 earned runs, two home runs allowed, 12 walks, 19 strikeouts, 1.342 WHIP
Top 30 Prospects From the Seattle Mariners
Harry Ford – C – In 2023 at High-A Everett: .257 AVG, 114 hits, 24 doubles, 4 triples, 15 home runs, 67 RBI, 24 stolen bases, 103 walks, 109 strikeouts, .841 OPS
Tyler Locklear – 3B-1B – In 2023 at Rookie Complex Level/High-A Everett/Double-A Arkansas: .288 AVG, 89 hits, 25 doubles, one triple, 13 home runs, 52 RBI, 12 stolen bases, 47 walks, 76 strikeouts, .907 OPS
Ryan Bliss – SS-2B – In 2023 at Double-A Amarillo (Arizona Diamondbacks)/Triple-A Reno/(Arizona Diamondbacks)/Triple-A Tacoma- .304 AVG, 164 hits, 34 doubles, eight triples, 23 home runs, 86 RBI, 55 stolen bases, 58 walks, 119 strikeouts, .902 OPS
Jimmy Joyce – RHP – In 2023 at High-A Everett/Double-A Arkansas: 2-3 record, 2.57 ERA, 16 starts, 70 IP, 57 hits allowed, 20 earned runs, five home runs allowed, 20 walks, 83 strikeouts, 1.100 WHIP
Top 30 Prospects From the Tampa Bay Rays
Carson Williams – SS – In 2023 at High-A Bowling Green/Double-A Montgomery/Triple-A Durham: .258 AVG, 112 hits, 21 doubles, seven triples, 23 home runs, 81 RBI, 20 stolen bases, 59 walks, 158 strikeouts, .853 OPS
Dominic Keegan – C – In 2023 at Low-A Charleston/High-A Bowling Green: .287 AVG, 107 hits, 20 doubles, four triples, 13 home runs, 65 RBI, 59 walks, 90 strikeouts, .853 OPS
Salt River Rafters
Top 30 Prospects From the Arizona Diamondbacks
