Slade Cecconi shines in Triple-A Reno with a strong pitching performance, holding the Salt Lake Bees to one run on six innings. His fastball ranged from 91-98 MPH, showcasing consistent mid-90s velocity. Cecconi's slider, a key secondary pitch, averaged 84.8 MPH. Adrian Del Castillo and Deyvison De Los Santos deliver standout offensive performances in their respective games as well.

By the Numbers
  • Slade Cecconi threw 89 pitches.
  • Adrian Del Castillo registered exit velocities of 99.9 and 107.7 MPH.
State of Play
  • Slade Cecconi continues to impress as the Diamondbacks' top pitching prospect in Triple-A Reno.
  • Deyvison De Los Santos and A.J. Vukovich contribute significantly to the Amarillo Sod Poodles' win in Double-A.
  • Druw Jones struggles at the plate for Low-A Visalia Rawhide, hitting .129 with 21 strikeouts in 35 plate appearances.
Bottom Line

Top prospects like Slade Cecconi show promise in the minors, but challenges like Druw Jones' early-season struggles highlight the volatile nature of player development in baseball.