The MLB Draft League completed its first full week of the second half as each team now has 10+ games under their belt. With 18 games on tap this week, including a pair of day games, the Weekly Preview takes you through everything you need to know about the week ahead. Highlighted by some of the hottest hitters and pitchers around the league to keep an eye on, see what the end of July and beginning of August is bringing.
Standings
(Team, W/L, PCT, GB, STRK)
West Virginia, 8-3, .727, -, W7, 1-0
State College, 6-5, .545, 2.0, L2, 1-0
Trenton, 6-6, .500, 2.5, L2, 0-1
Williamsport, 6-6, .500, 2.5, W2, 0-1
Mahoning Valley, 5-7, .417, 3.5, W1, 0-0
Frederick, 4-8, .333, 4.5, L3, 0-0
Who’s Hot
Last Week: July 21-27
Hitter of the Week: OF Alex Ungar, West Virginia - 7 G, 11-for-28, .393/.452/.821 (1.273 OPS), 3 HR, 3 2B, 5 RBI, 6 R, 2 BB, 8 K, 5 SB
Pitcher of the Week: RHP Jason Bollman, West Virginia - 1 GS, 1-0, CG, 9 IP, 9 K, 4 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 HBP
OF Jackson Mayo, Williamsport - 7 G, 11-for-28, .393/.452/.821 (1.273 OPS), 3 HR, 3 2B, 5 RBI, 6 R, 2 BB, 8 K, 5 SB
LHP Colton Cosper, Williamsport - 2 GS, 2-0, 12 IP, 12 K, 9 H, 0 R, BB
SS Connor Maryniak, Trenton - 7 G, 10-for-24, .417/.481/.667 (1.148 OPS), 2 HR, 5 RBI, 6 R, 2 BB, 7 K, SB, HBP
3B Cole Caruso, State College - 7 G, 10-for-24, .417/.548/.625 (1.173 OPS), HR, 2 2B, 4 RBI, 7 R, 6 BB, K, 4 SB
Latest News
Prospect Report: The second half is now well underway as a new crop of talent has rolled in. Pitchers have been working deeper into games and bullpen roles have become clear. Our prospect expert, David Seifert, breaks down five arms who have stood out early in the second half. More>>
Weekly Roundup: The first full week of the second half provided seven nights of baseball as teams have begun to separate themselves heading into the final month of the season. The Weekly Roundup breaks down every game last week and provides roster additions, recent news and weekly highlights. More>>
Date Darlings: With 10+ games under each team’s belt in the second half, our data coordinators and player evaluation team have honed in on three pitchers and four positional players whose data and metrics have stood out about the rest over the past seven days. More>>
Home Games & Promotions
Frederick: TUE (7 p.m.), WED (7 p.m. Dog Car Magnet Giveaway), THU (12 p.m. Super Splash Day) vs. State College. FRI (7 p.m. Fanny Pack Giveaway), SAT (6 p.m. Cancer Awareness Night), SUN (3 p.m. Meet the Team Poster) vs. Williamsport.
Mahoning Valley: None.
State College: None.
Trenton: TUE (7 p.m. Throwback Night), WED (12 p.m. Businessperson’s Special), THU (7 p.m. Irish Heritage Night) vs. West Virginia. FRI (7 p.m. Breast Cancer Awareness Night), SAT (6 p.m. Women in Sports Night), SUN (5 p.m. Bark at the Park) vs. Mahoning Valley.
West Virginia: FRI (7 p.m. Friday Night Fireworks), SAT (7 p.m. Military Appreciation Night), SUN (6 p.m. Pittsburgh Pirates Day) vs. State College.
Williamsport: TUE (6:35 p.m. Topps Tuesday), WED (6:35 p.m. Wing Wednesday), THU (6:35 p.m. Thirsty Thursday) vs. Mahoning Valley.
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