Minor League Baseball Weekend Recap (Week 10)

This report, each Monday, will feature the top 15-20 standouts beyond just the box score. I will dive into non-public pitch data and hitters’ statcast data as well. The goal is to help you find prospects that are breaking out early that you should be getting in on in your dynasty leagues.

Cam Caminiti, LHP, Atlanta Braves, 18, A

After missing time with a forearm injury this spring, Caminiti, the Braves’ 2024 first-rounder, returned to Single-A this weekend and was dominant. It was plenty of ones across the board as Caminiti allowed just one hit, one walk, and one run across five innings of work. The only column without a one was strikeouts, as he punched out eight batters.

Caminiti generated 13 whiffs on the start, good for a 33 percent whiff rate and had a 37 percent CSW. He was highly efficient, landing 70 percent of his pitches for strikes and when Caminiti was not missing bats, he kept the ball on the ground at a 56 percent clip.

Last season, when I sat on Caminiti’s pro debut, he touched 96 but was routinely sitting in the 93-95 range early. Toward the end of the start, Caminiti was sitting closer to 93. On Saturday, his velocity held 95-96 the entire start, with only a couple of 94s sprinkled in. The pitch shows around average IVB from a 5’8” release height and has good horizontal movement.

Caminiti throws two slider variations, a sweeper with long horizontal movement, registering 15 inches of sweep consistently. It sits around 83 mph, and Caminiti also throws an upper-80s slider with a more traditional slider shape

The changeup looked sharp as well, sitting 87-88 mph with late dive and fading action. The arsenal looks improved, and there were no signs of Caminiti’s forearm bothering him in the start. He looks ready to take a big step forward this season.

It is also worth noting that Caminiti is younger than some prep players in this summer’s draft. He was originally in the 2025 draft class before reclassifying.

Carson Williams, SS, Tampa Bay Rays, 21, AAA

Williams is a glove-first shortstop who oozes athleticism and tools across the board. The former first-round pick in 2021 took steps forward with the bat, but this year has been rough, to put it nicely. Even after a big game on Sunday, Williams is still slashing .197/.296/.394 on the season.

On Sunday, Williams broke out in a big way, collecting four hits, two home runs, and seven RBI. The home runs left the bat at 104.6 and 107.7 mph, and Williams added another single at 105 mph that was a scorched line drive.

The power has been there as Williams’ 90th percentile exit velocity has jumped from 105 mph to 107.6 mph this season. The barrel and hard-hit rates look good as well, but the contact rates look abysmal. An overall contact rate hovering just north of 60 percent, with an in-zone contact rate of 75 percent, is a major concern. In his last six games, Williams has struck out just four total times, which is a positive development.

Wyatt Sanford, SS, Pittsburgh Pirates, 19, A

Sanford is a smooth, left-handed hitting shortstop who has a great glove in the field. While the glove might currently be his best tool, we should not discount his bat. Sanford has a wide stance but keeps his weight balanced and generates easy power. A simple toe tap is all it takes, and Sanford drives the barrel through the zone.

Since his promotion from the complex to Single-A last week, Sanford has blasted three home runs in six games, including a two-homer game on Saturday. In 104 plate appearances at both levels, Sanford is slashing .289/.476/.487 with four home runs and 16 stolen bases.

While it is not the flashiest skillset, Sanford shows strong contact skills and good pitch selection. He does not chase often out of the zone, leading to higher OBPs. While the exit velocities have not been off the charts, Sanford is a hitter who lets the power come to him. He never tries to do too much in the box and there is natural bat speed. He controls the barrel exceptionally well through the zone.

A good athlete with a good feel to hit and an impressive glove? Given his age, I will bet on Sanford further developing the one tool that lags a tad, being the power.

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