Season 59 Minor League All-Pros
- Sam "No Spell Check" Willie
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With the minor-league regular season concluded in Yount, we wanted to recognize the All-Pro Team, a choice that is bound to stir up controversy.
Catcher - Yohan "Tower of Power" Martinez - Brewers Low A
Awards: All-Star Team
Signed as an international free agent in Season 58 for $20M, Yohan looked like he belonged in the NBA at 6’6”, 195 lbs—but instead, he decided to terrorize pitchers. After a warm-up act in Season 58 (.348 AVG, 8 HR in Low A), he went full cheat code in Season 59: 41 home runs, 84 RBIs, and a slugging percentage (.842) that should come with a parental advisory label. OPS? A casual 1.197. If you’re a pitcher facing Yohan, just walk him and save yourself the therapy bills. The Brewers might want to rename him “Tower of Power” because he’s launching baseballs into orbit like it’s his side hustle.
First Base - Willie "Big Dog" Caballero - Angels Double A
Awards: Silver Slugger
Originally signed as an international free agent by the Dodgers in Season 50, Willie has spent his career as the ultimate minor league grinder—and the undisputed glue guy in every clubhouse he’s entered. After signing with the Angels as a minor league free agent in Season 56, Big Dog has done nothing but mash and make friends. Hailing from Chihuahua, MX, he brings big bark and even bigger bite: career totals of 300 HR and 900 RBI, including a ridiculous 94 bombs over the last two seasons. At 6’5”, 217 lbs, he’s basically a vending machine for extra-base hits. If leadership and power were currency, Willie would own the league.
Second Base - Charlie "Flash" Goodwin - Brewers Double A
Awards: All-Star Team
The Brewers made Charlie their first-round pick in Season 56 out of Riverheads High School in Virginia, where he was a two-sport phenom. He had offers to sling touchdowns at Notre Dame, Virginia, and Virginia Tech—but instead, he chose to turn double plays and steal bases. Known for his elite speed and lockdown defense, Flash has been a nightmare for pitchers and catchers alike: career 126 stolen bases and counting. His bat isn’t just along for the ride either—he’s posted a .326 average in Season 59 while swiping 44 bags. If you blink, Charlie’s already standing on third.
Third Base - Benji "El Dinero" Sanchez - Rays Double A
Awards: All-Star Team; Silver Slugger
Toronto backed up the Brinks truck for Benji in Season 56, signing him as an international free agent for a cool $7 million. Two seasons later, he was the centerpiece in the Tike DeJean trade, landing in Tampa Bay where he’s been flashing leather and launching bombs ever since. Ranked #37 in the Yount 100, El Dinero is on the fast track to the big leagues—likely debuting in Season 60 or 61. His bat speaks fluent power: 34 HR and 113 RBI in Season 58, plus a career OPS north of .900. If you’re a Rays fan, start clearing space in your jersey collection now.
Short Stop - Chuck "The Blueprint" Tracy
Awards: All-Star Team; Silver Slugger
Some players make you rethink the scouting scale. Chuck Tracy is one of them. Drafted #2 overall in Season 57 after a decorated career at Cal—where he collected All-American honors and a Gold Glove like they were participation trophies—Tracy has done nothing but dominate since turning pro. A Georgetown, Texas native, he’s now the #2 prospect in the Yount League and a repeat Minor League All-Pro. His numbers scream future star: .356 AVG and 1.191 OPS as a rookie, followed by 35 HR and 108 RBI in Season 58. Scouts say he could stick at short, slide to third, or even second—but wherever he plays, the bat plays. If you’re wondering what a franchise cornerstone looks like, Chuck’s the blueprint.
Outfield - Jordan "Legend" Barbosa - Diamondbacks Rookie
Awards: All-Star Team; Silver Slugger
Drafted 30th overall in the first round of Season 59 by Arizona, Jordan Barbosa brings more than just a big bat—he brings loyalty. After rewriting the record books at Youngstown State, Barbosa had offers to transfer for serious NIL money, but he stayed put, cementing his status as a program icon. Now he’s doing the same thing to rookie-league pitching: .382 AVG, 44 home runs, and a 1.333 OPS in his debut season. At 6’3”, 199 lbs, he looks like he was built in a lab for corner outfield power. If you’re the Diamondbacks, you’re already dreaming about him patrolling right field in the big leagues—and probably still turning down NIL deals just for fun.
Outfield - Kirk "Broadway" Blake - Rays High A
Awards: None
The Rays grabbed Kirk in the second round of the Season 57 draft out of East NY Technical High School in Brooklyn—a place where grit is a graduation requirement. He’s got baseball in his bloodline too: his uncle is former NFL quarterback Jeff Blake, so big-time athleticism runs in the family. At 5’11”, 215 lbs, Kirk brings left-handed thunder to the lineup, posting 51 extra-base hits and 103 RBI in Season 59 while climbing the organizational ladder. His career OPS sits at .979, and evaluators love his versatility at LF/1B/DH. If you’re looking for a player who can mash and still flash some New York swagger, Broadway Blake is your guy.
Outfield - Vincente "Machine" Henriquez - Orioles Low A
Awards: All-Star Team; Silver Slugger
Talk about value shopping—the Orioles landed Vincente as an international free agent in Season 57 for just $177K, and he’s been paying dividends ever since. At 5’10”, 176 lbs, Henriquez doesn’t just hit—he drives in runs like it’s his personal mission. His career RBI total already sits at 281, including a jaw-dropping 169 RBIs in just 489 ABs in Season 59. Add in a .324 career average and an OPS over 1.000, and you’ve got a bargain who plays like a luxury item. If there’s a runner on base, odds are Vincente’s sending him home.
Designated Hitter - Saul "River King" Rodriguez - Braves Low A
Awards: All-Star Team; Silver Slugger; MVP
Saul’s journey is all about perseverance and power. Drafted in the 4th round of Season 52 by Montreal out of Three Rivers Community College, he spent years grinding through the minors before signing as a free agent with Atlanta in Season 58. At 6’1”, 211 lbs, Rodriguez has turned into a professional run producer, piling up 486 career RBIs and showing no signs of slowing down. His Season 59 line was epic for Saul: .397 AVG, 69 HR, and 194 RBI—numbers that scream middle-of-the-order thunder. From New Madrid, Missouri, to the heart of the Braves’ system, the River King keeps proving that patience pays off… and pitchers pay dearly.
Starting Pitcher - Pat "Fair Game" Hauser - Orioles Double A
Awards: All-Star Team; Cy Young
The Orioles struck gold in the second round of the Season 55 draft, landing Pat Hauser out of State Fair Community College—a perfect fit for a kid born in Sedalia, Missouri, home of the state fair. At 6’1”, 207 lbs, Hauser has been a workhorse and a strikeout artist rolled into one. His career numbers are elite: 600.2 innings, 487 strikeouts, and a 2.50 ERA. Season 59 was his masterpiece—18-3 record, 2.10 ERA, and a WHIP of 0.86. Armed with a deep arsenal (changeup, sinker, curveball, slider), Hauser doesn’t just pitch—he dominates. If you’re looking for a future big-league ace with small-town grit, Pat is fair game.
Relief Pitcher - Willson "Locksmith" Jones - Dodgers Low A
Awards: Fireman of the Year; All-Star Team
The Dodgers used a supplemental first-round pick in Season 58 to snag Willson Jones out of Garrison High School in Texas—a town where Friday nights are for football and Saturdays are for unlocking potential. At 6’2”, 215 lbs, Jones brings late-inning heat with a heavy sinker and a nasty changeup. His numbers in Season 59 scream closer material: 2.75 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, and 46 saves in Low A. But here’s the twist—when he’s not slamming the door on hitters, Willson is literally picking locks. His unique hobby? Collecting antique padlocks and figuring out how to crack them. Turns out, whether it’s a ninth-inning jam or a 19th-century lock, Jones knows how to shut things down.
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