The Dynasty Digest: June 26, 2024

Chris breaks down live looks plus the top performers across the minors.

Live Looks

Hayden Mullins, LHP, BOS, 23, A+

Mullins is an arm I have seen quite a few times this year, and he is pretty interesting. The lefty out of Auburn had his pro debut delayed until late last season after being drafted in 2022 due to Tommy John, but he has come back and looked the part this year.

Continuing a dominant stretch, Mullins struck out nine batters over four innings of work and allowed just two and one run. One of the hits was a solo home run to Sebastian Walcott, but otherwise, Mullins was pretty flawless. I think we will let that home run slide. Mullins did generate 12 whiffs at the start.

Since the start of June, Mullins has made five starts, posting a 2.45 ERA across 22 innings with 33 strikeouts and just four walks. He has dominated High-A hitters, and with the injuries to his arms in Portland, I won’t be surprised if he is there soon.

Mullins throws a fastball in the 91-94 mph range, but has been what some have described as an invisiball due to its deception. The sweepy slider sits in the 77-82 mph range with long horizontal movement. He will also throw a changeup in the 80-84 mph range.

Sebastian Walcott, SS, TEX, 18, A+

I have tried to caution people against being low on Walcott all year despite the early season struggles. Seeing him for the seventh game this year was no different than what I have seen all year, other than the fact he left the yard. Considering he turned 18 years old in March, Walcott has been holding his own just fine and has actually been rather dominant over his last month of games.

On Tuesday, Walcott homered and tripled and continues his torrid pace. While a .237/.337/.406 slash line with a 27.6 percent strikeout rate does not jump off the page, over his last 22 games, Walcott is slashing .330/.365/.580 with three home runs and 13 extra base hits.

Despite what you may think looking at the surface numbers, Walcott makes strong swing decisions and actually makes good contact on pitches in the zone. That doesn't mean he has not been eaten up on good breaking balls, but Walcott has all the traits you want to see in a top prospect. A 6’4” frame, elite bat speed and power, and solid speed as well. If your league mates are down on him, buy. This looks like a top 25 prospect to me.

Mikey Romero, SS, BOS, 20, A+

A 2022 first-rounder, Romero has shown his share of struggles with injuries that have never really let him get into a groove. But when you sign for a $2.3 million bonus, there are expectations. Upon returning to Greenville from injury, it has been a mixed bag of results for Romero, but Tuesday was one of those days where you can really see his upside.

Having two triples and a single, Romero showed off his wheels and feel to hit. Since his return to Greenville, Romero has played 24 games, hitting .243 with an average of a strikeout per game. He does have 11 extra-base hits which is a positive to take away here. Romero has reached base in 14 of his 16 games since the start of June.

Maybe he is turning a corner and things are looking up. Health will be the biggest thing for Romero.

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