The Diamondbacks had an uneven minor league season. Several of their high-end prospects underperformed, and some of their underrated players exceeded expectations. Jordan Lawlar disappointed the team as he spent most of the season on the IL. I thought he would have spent at least half the year in Arizona. While Jackson Holliday struggled to establish himself in the Major Leagues, his draft mate, Druw Jones, is struggling in Low-A. Tommy Troy had a solid season but spent a lot of time on the IL.
Yilber Diaz blew up this season and got a chance to pitch in the Major Leagues, and he did not look lost. Gino Groover also spent a lot of time on the IL but looked great when he returned. Finally, Adrian Del Castillo was a hot pickup for a couple of weeks, hitting .300 with four home runs.
I’m a fan of the Diamondbacks’ continued efforts to create an excellent talent funnel for their Major League team. According to the GM handbook, that’s how it’s supposed to work.
Prospect Snapshot
- Top Prospect: Jordan Lawlar
- Biggest Mover: Gavin Conticello
- Biggest Disappointment: Druw Jones
- Emerging Prospect: Belfi Rivera
