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Jo Adell, outfielder for the Salt Lake Bees, hit a 514-foot home run, the longest in both MiLB and MLB this season, in a game against the Sugar Land Space Cowboys. The former Top 100 prospect has hit 20 home runs this season and credits his success to being in the right headspace, listening to R&B singer Keyshia Cole before games. Despite the impressive homer, the Bees lost the game 12-11.
Aaron Judge's hot streak continued as he hammered four home runs in four games against the Blue Jays and hit another home run in Cincinnati. Ryan Weber was a standout in the Yankees' win over the Jays, pitching himself in and out of trouble. Cuban shortstop Alexander Vargas has impressed the Yankees' brass with his speed and defensive skills. Former NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo's comments on success differ from the "World Series or bust" ethos of the Yankees. The Yankees re-acquired outfielder Greg Allen from the Red Sox in a depth deal.
Nine of the top 10 most talented Minor League Baseball teams on Opening Day 2023 are Double-A or Triple-A teams, with the Norfolk Tides and Durham Bulls leading the pack with five Top 100 prospects each. The Brooklyn Cyclones are the only lower-level team with multiple Top 100 prospects. The list also includes the Frisco RoughRiders, Hartford Yard Goats, Memphis Redbirds, Oklahoma City Dodgers, Somerset Patriots, and Akron RubberDucks. The Cleveland Guardians are the only system with two teams in the top 10.