7 Under-The-Radar MLB Prospects Impressing Early In The Arizona Complex League

The Arizona Complex League is nearly two weeks into its season, and just like the weather in the desert, some players are starting to heat up.From young international players making their United States debuts to recently-drafted prep and college prospects getting their feet wet in professional baseball, the ACL is a building ground for under-the-radar players looking to impress their organization.Below is a list of players who have created strong early impressions on the backfields.

Names are listed in alphabetical order.Jose Anderson, OF, BrewersOnce again, the Brewers keep excelling in the international market.

One need look no further than their 2024 class: Jesus Made, Baseball Americas No.

6 prospect and Luis Pena, a darkhorse candidate to be the games top overall prospect in 2026.

But dont forget that Anderson was part of that class, too.

Andersons performance over the first couple of weeks ACL play has been impossible to ignore.

Hes smashed three home runs and driven in 13 runs, which is tied for the league lead.

Hes also posted a .512 OBP, .844 SLG and 1.356 OPSall among the best in the circuit.

The 18-year-old is known for his strike-zone recognition, and his eight walks lead the league.

Hes got 2025 home run potential thanks to a narrow-pathway approach with lift that favors the pull side.

In the field, he moves well with clean routes and average jumps in center.Argenis Cayama, RHP, GiantsThe 18-year-old from Venezuela came in as one of the most intriguing pitching prospects in the ACL, and so far, hes looked the part.

After putting up a 2.59 ERA with 29 strikeouts and nine walks in the Dominican Summer League last year, Cayama hasnt allowed a run in 7.1 innings this season, striking out nine across two starts.

Cayama doesnt have a flashy delivery, but its repeatable and effective.

His fastball sits 9298 mph, and he can manipulate its shape.

Both his changeup and slider have solid depth.

Hes already a polished arm and could move to Class A later this seasonmaybe soonerdepending on how he settles in.

Cayama actually began his career as an outfielder before the Giants signed him for $147,500 in 2024.Ethan Dorchies, RHP, BrewersDorchies was the Brewers 10th-round pick out of Cary-Grove High School in Illinois last year and signed for an underslot $162,500.

Hes been one of the more dominant arms in the ACL so far, striking out 15 batters (tied for the second most) while allowing just one hit and one run over eight innings with only three walks.

The 18-year-old stands 6-foot-5, 215 pounds with a loose, easy delivery.

His fastball sits at 95 mph and has some horizontal life.

He also mixes in a cutter, splitter and curveball with solid shape.

A projectable arm with room to grow, Dorchies fastball is already playing wellits just about refining his control now.Victor Figueroa, 1B, PadresFigueroa went under the radar in last years draft, as the Padres selected him in the 18th round out of Florida SouthWestern State College and signed him for $150,000.

Now, the 21-year-old is one of the hottest hitters in the ACL.In college, Figueroa showed flashes of strong bat-to-ball contact, plate discipline and power, So far, hes already starting to translate those tools at the pro level, as the lefthanded hitter is slashing .576/.632/1.242 and has a league-leading four home runs and 13 RBIs.

Despite standing at 6-foot-5, 240 pounds, Figueroa has impressive speed.

He stole 14 bases while hitting 17 home runs in college.

Baseball runs in the family, too, as his father, Jonathan, pitched in the Dodgers system for six seasons.Tyson Lewis, SS, RedsLewis has entered the buildingor the complex, that isand hes already made some rather loud contact after starting the ACL season on the injured list.

With three hits in his first six at-bats, the 19-year-olds booming bat has already produced exit velocities of 109.9, 119.4 and 114.8 mph, the latest which being a 434-foot homer.

The Reds took a shot at Lewis in the second round of last years draft, making him the highest-ever drafted high school hitter from Nebraska.

Shortly thereafter, he impressed many in the bridge league.

Theres room for more power as he gets acclimated and grows.Joswa Lugo, SS, AngelsLugo was one of the 10 players to watch heading into ACL Opening Day, propelled by his standout performance on the backfields during spring training.

So far, the 18-year-old has lived up to his billing, as Lugos .341 average is among the best in the league, and his 14 hits rank second overall.

The Angels No.

6 prospect has high-end bat speed and barrel control, which help him produce big exit velocities.

Though he can be a little too aggressive at times, his clean bat path with good speed gives him power to his pull side.

His production in the DSL last year and this early stretch are both encouraging, especially considering the Angels gave him $2.3 million in 2024the second-largest international bonus in club history.Stharlin Torres, RHP, RedsThe Reds have a talented crop of young arms in Arizona, and Torres is already standing out.

Between his time in the DSL last year and his two starts so far in the ACL, the 18-year-old has shown an ability to command the zone.

In 2024, he struck out 51 with just 13 walks over 56.1 innings.

On May 12, he struck out nine in four innings, needing only 48 pitches38 of which were strikes.

His fastball has plus ride and natural life, sitting at 94-97 mph.

He used his sinker as a putaway pitch in that last outing and also throws a changeup with late fade and a slider.The post 7 Under-The-Radar MLB Prospects Impressing Early In The Arizona Complex League appeared first on College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America..

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