Astros 1B Jon Singleton, Triple-A Oklahoma City: 3-for-5, HR, 2B, 3B, 2 RBI, 2 R, K — Powerful first baseman may be close to a big league call-up. Home run was his fifth this year, and he has a 1.253 OPS through 13 games.

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White Sox OF Courtney Hawkins, Class A Advanced Winston-Salem: 3-for-6, 2B, R, BB, K (in doubleheader) — No signs of slowing for Hawkins, who is batting .354 with three homers, a .646 slugging percentage and a 1.042 OPS.

Rangers RHP Alex Gonzalez, Class A Advanced Myrtle Beach: 6 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 8 K, HR — The 2013 first-rounder dropped to 0–2 on the season, but boasts a 15-to-1 K/BB with a 3.60 ERA through three starts.

Mets MIF Dilson Herrera, Class A Advanced St. Lucie: 3-for-5, 2 R, K, SB — Acquired last summer in the Marlon Byrd trade, Herrera is still mashing for the Mets’ Florida State League affiliate, batting .364 while seeing some time at shortstop after playing mostly second base for St. Lucie.

Brewers RHP Jed Bradley, Class A Advanced Brevard County: 6 IP, 2 H, 5 K — The 2011 first-rounder has had a rough go of it as a pro but does boast a 15-to-2 K/BB through 15 1/3 innings this season.

Tigers RHP Jake Thompson, Class A Advanced Lakeland: 7 IP, 4 H, ER, BB, 5 K — The 6-foot-4 20-year-old has a 0.48 ERA through three starts with a 17-to-5 K/BB through 18 2/3 innings.

Yankees RHP Rafael De Paula, Class A Advanced Tampa: 6 IP, 2 H, ER, 2 BB, 7 K — The 22-year-old Dominican has 19 strikeouts and six walks through 14 1/3 innings, managing a 2.51 ERA and .173 average against.

Rockies 3B Ryan McMahon, Class A Asheville: 3-for-4, HR, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R — The 19-year-old has showcased big power with five homers and a .727 slugging percentage. Asheville is a hitter’s park, yes, but his 1.153 OPS is legit.

Nationals RHP Lucas Giolito, Class A Hagerstown: 5 IP, 2 H, 2 BB, 6 K — The 19-year-old had a rocky first start with the Suns but has posted 10 straight scoreless frames in two starts since with 12 strikeouts, three walks and three hits.

Blue Jays RHP Chase De Jong, Class A Lansing: 4 IP, 2 H, 4 K — Best start of the season for the 20-year-old Long Beach, Calif., native. Still boasts a 5.91 ERA, but his 10-to-1 K/BB ratio is encouraging.

Dodgers CF Jacob Scavuzzo, Class A Great Lakes: 1-for-3, HR, 2 R, RBI, 3 BB, K, 3 SB — Toolsy 20-year-old is showing sharp approach in the Midwest League, slashing .280/.410/.440 with 10 walks in 13 games. He now has five stolen bases, including four over the past three games.

Prospect Roundup: Games of April 16

Written by Sam Dykstra