A couple weeks ago, we checked in from the Arizona Complex League with a rundown of some under-the-radar players. Jose Anderson (Brewers) and Victor Figueroa (Padres) cracked the list after making early noise as two of the league’s top hitters. Just days later, both were promoted to Low-A.
Now, a new wave of hitters is stepping up—most of them unranked, but making strong cases ahead of Baseball America’s upcoming Top 30 updates.
Roldy Brito, 2B, Rockies
Perhaps the most polished hitter on the Rockies’ ACL squad, Brito turned heads during extended spring training, and he’s carried that momentum into the ACL.
Brito is batting .367, good for sixth in the league, and his 22 hits. He does a bit of everything at the plate, showing the ability to spray the ball all across the field. He’s not afraid to make adjustments, especially when he’s behind in the count.
A switch-hitter, Brito flashes line-drive power from the pull side and has room to add more strength as he grows into his 5-11, 183-pound frame. He’s currently playing second base, with experience at shortstop, but as of late has gotten some looks in center field.
Dauri Fernandez, SS, Guardians
If you’re looking for a textbook Guardians infield prospect, Fernandez fits it perfectly. He’s been the top hitter in the ACL, leading the league in batting average (.439), OBP (.522), slugging (.702), and OPS (1.224). He’s got 25 hits—10 of them for extra bases.
At the plate, the switch-hitter starts with a high leg kick, opening his front foot toward the mound before bringing it in to load. You might even catch him throwing in a Soto shuffle between pitches. Most of his power comes from the right side, but his bat-to-ball skills let him spray it around the field from both sides.
Devin Fitz-Gerald, SS, Rangers
Stoneman Douglas High School in South Florida has become a powerhouse for producing professional baseball talent—Jesús Luzardo, Anthony Rizzo and Roman Anthony, to name a few. Head coach Todd Fitz-Gerald leads the program. Now, his son, Devin, is adding his name to that impressive lineage, leading the ACL with five homers among active players.
The Rangers signed Fitz-Gerald for $900,000 after selecting him in the fifth round last July, luring him away from his commitment to NC State. While scouts were already sold on his refined bat-to-ball skills and advanced baseball instincts, there were lingering questions about how much more he could bring to the table. So far, Devin has answered those questions emphatically—displaying a mature approach at the plate, a balanced swing and growing power that indicates his game is evolving just as impressively as his pedigree would suggest.
Ching-Hsien Ko, OF, Dodgers
At 6-3, 215 pounds, Ko brings a physical presence to the batter’s box. Signed out of Taiwan last summer, he debuted in the DSL and is now making noise stateside, hitting .404 and driving in 13 runs.
The 18-year-old shows big power from the left side and has also proven he can hit for contact. His pullside pop stands out, but he can drive the ball the other way, too. He has good strike zone recognition and a balanced swing.
While he’s primarily been used in the outfield corners, Ko has the speed to handle center and a strong enough arm for right. He’s also shown a good feel for the strike zone—he walks almost as much as he strikes out—but he’ll jump on a pitch he likes.
Enyervert Perez, 3B, Diamondbacks
When Perez connects with the ball, the crack of the bat echoes throughout the complex. He hasn’t launched as many homers as other players on this list, but his raw power is some of the best in the ACL, especially for a 19-year-old.
On Wednesday, he recorded a pair of hits with exit velocities of 105 and 103 mph—the kind of pop that has the D-backs organization buzzing. His bat-to-ball skills are solid, though there’s room for refinement in his approach. He’s shown aggression early in counts, particularly on first-pitch fastballs, but is disciplined, walking as often as he strikes out.
Perez plays third now, but if he fills out further, first base could be in the cards. He is a candidate to slide into the D-backs Top 30 sooner rather than later.
