The Los Angeles named prospect Dalton Speeding the Department Rickey Minor League Participant of the Yr for the 2024 season, by way of Cary Osborne. The award, named in honor of the previous normal supervisor who signed Jackie Robinson and got here up with the trendy farm system, is given yearly to a minor league Participant.
Speeding wins the award enjoying for each Double-A Tulsa and Triple-A Oklahoma Metropolis in the course of the 2024 season. Speeding was promoted to Triple-A Oklahoma Metropolis for the primary time this season, and slashed .269/.392/.477 for 35 hits, 22 runs, seven dwelling runs, and 23 RBIs over 35 video games. General on the season, Speeding slashed .270/.383/.501 with 111 hits, 66 runs, 24 dwelling runs, and 82 RBIs over 112 whole video games in Double-A and Triple-A.
Speeding’s breakout season noticed him propel up MLB.com’s high 100 prospects listing. He ranked No. 46 on the listing in the midst of the season and has now risen to No. 36 on the listing. He’s the ’ top-ranked prospect, and one among their 5 gamers on the top-100 listing which additionally options Josue De Paula, River Ryan, Alex Freeland, and Jackson Ferris.
The have but to name up Speeding for his MLB debut, however the 23-year-old instructed Nation’s Doug McKain he can be prepared for the chance if he does get introduced as much as the majors this season.
“If there’s a possibility that arises, whether or not is Week 1 via the postseason or no matter it’s, I’m going to be prepared,” Speeding instructed Nation’s Doug McKain earlier this month. “That’s one thing I simply need to ensure that they know from day one. They will name my title every time it comes and know that I’ll go up there and get the job executed. That’s my greatest aim is how can I press the envelope and drive my very own hand. That’s type of what I’ve taken to the plate lately.”
Together with Speeding, the named left-handed pitcher Jackson Ferris the Department Rickey Minor League Pitcher of the Yr. Ferris has pitched for each Excessive-A and Double-A this season, going 5-7 with a 3.20 ERA and 145 strikeouts.
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