#20 Christian Roa, RH pitcher, was drafted in the second round of the 2020 draft but didn’t see the field till 2021 because of Covid.
In 2021 Roa played 2 games in the Arizona Complex League, starting one game, 6.1 IP, and didn’t allow any runs.
Roa pitched in 5 games at Daytona, all starts, before being promoted to Dayton. 17.2 IP, 3.57 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, 9 BB, 21 SO
After his promotion to Dayton, Roa pitched in 8 games, 7 starts. 34.2 IP, 4.15 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 15 BB, 37 SO.

Roa missed the first month of the season in 2022 before reporting back to Dayton where he would make 17 starts for the Dragons. 74 IP, 4.14 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, 48 BB, 83 SO.
Roa was promoted to Chattanooga to finish the season, making 3 starts. 17 IP, 1.06 ERA, 0.71 WHIP, 7 BB, 19 SO

Roa gave up 17 earned runs in his first 28 innings after coming back from injury. Over the last 63 innings of the season, he only gave up 19 earned runs.



#19 Joe Boyle, RH pitcher, was drafted in 2020. He didn’t make his pro debut till 2021 because of Covid. In 2021, Due to injury, he only had 4 starts in Arizona and 4 starts in Daytona. He combined for 19.2 IP, 14 BB, 41 SO, 2.29 ERA, 1.17 WHIP.

Joe began the 2022 season in A+ Dayton. 17 games. All starts, 74.2 IP. 59 BB, 122 SO, 2.17 ERA, 1.13 WHIP.
Joe was promoted to AA, Chattanooga where he played in 6 more games. 5 of them starts. 26 IP, 25 BB, 31 SO, 4.85 ERA, 1.77 WHIP

Joe has a high 90s fastball, a slider and a curve ball. He has the STUFF to be an ace but has a long way to go with his control.



#18 Michael Siani, LH centerfielder, was drafted in the 4th round of the 2018 draft. He would play 46 games that season, it rookie ball. 205 PA, 288/351/386/737, 16 BB, 35 SO, 2 HR, 6 SB

In 2019 Mike would play 121 games in A-. 531 PA, 253/333/339/672, 46 BB, 109 SO, 6 HR, 45 SB

After missing the 2020 season due to covid, Mike would move to A+ Dayton in 2021. He got a late start and was only allowed to DH for a while when he did come back. It seemed to affect him all season.
97 games, 408 PA, 216/321/327/648, 50 BB, 103 SO, 6 HR, 30 SO

Mike rebounded in 2022 playing 129 games in AA Chattanooga and AAA Louisville hitting 252/345/404/750 at those two levels with 65 BB, 95 SO, 14 HR, 52 SB

Mike has great speed. That l, and a very good arm, helps him to be a great defensive center fielder. He took a big step with his bat last season. Hopefully that continues on into 2023.



#17 Carlos Jorge, 2B, SS, bats L, throws R (I’ve really been looking forward to seeing Carlos in full season ball, one of my favorite prospects)
Signed as an international free agent in 2021 for $495,000. Unfortunately, I was unable to find a picture of Carlos.

Carlos, 17 Y/O, would play the 2021 season with the DSL Reds. 47 games, 188 PA. 346/436/579/1.015, 3 HR, 27 SB, 24 BB, 32 SO

In 2022 Carlos (18 Y/O) would come stateside to join the ACL Reds. 42 games, 154 PA. 261/405/529/935, 7 HR, 27 SB, 25 BB, 42 SO.

This is from Fangraphs. I believe it’s from a fantasy baseball prospective but still interesting.

Without question, my favorite prospect target at this position entering 2023 is Carlos Jorge from the Cincinnati Reds. For starters, Jorge is a plus runner that has run wild in the low minors with 54 steals in 89 games while only being caught nine times. It’s only rookie ball, but Jorge can definitely be a 20+ steal threat at the highest level, maybe approaching 30. As for his bat, that’s where Jorge gets undervalued. The AVG dipped to .261 in 2022, but many evaluators have projected him as an above-average or plus hitter and I’m 100% on board with it. Jorge’s swing is quick from the left side and direct to the ball with sneaky raw power. Jorge posted a .529 SLG and .268 ISO last season and projects to add more bulk to his 5’10 frame as well. Add in Great American Ballpark to all of this and the final product could see Jorge approaching or exceeding 20-homers annually depending on how much strength he adds moving forward. There’s a lot to like here in Jorge’s profile and I have a strong feeling he’s going to hit his way into my Top 25 overall by the end of 2023.



#16 Levi Stoudt, RH pitcher. 25 Y/O. Drafted in the 3rd round by the Seattle Mariners, in the 2019 draft.

Levi wouldn’t make his debut in pro ball till 2021, due to Covid. He would go straight to A+ Everett AquaSox where he started 12 games, 64 IP. 3.52 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 29 BB, 67 SO.
Levi would be promoted to the AA Arkansas Travelers for 3 more starts before the end of the season. 17.2 IP, 2.55 ERA, 1.25 WHIP

Levi would go back to Arkansas to begin 2022 season. 18 games, 87 IP, 5.28 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 22 BB, 82 SO before being traded to the Reds
Levi would make one start in Chattanooga before getting promoted to Louisville where he finished the season. 5 innings of 2 hit ball with 6 SO and 0 walks.
Levi made 6 starts in Louisville to finish the season. 19 IP, 3.32 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, 10 BB, 15 SO