Ben Hess, the New York Yankees’ 2024 first-round draft pick, delivered a notable performance for Double-A Somerset, striking out nine batters over five innings and allowing two runs. This marks his second consecutive strong outing since being promoted on August 5. In his last two starts, Hess has given up just four hits while recording 14 strikeouts. After dealing with injuries in June, he has posted a 2.40 ERA across his past ten starts and struck out 56 batters in 45 innings.
Hess’s recent form comes amid a busy period for Minor League Baseball, with several top prospects making their way to higher levels or preparing for potential late-season call-ups. The league has also seen the introduction of new playoff formats in the Dominican Summer League and an influx of newly drafted players from the 2025 class.
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Elsewhere in the minors, players such as Jonah Tong (Syracuse), JJ Wetherholt (Memphis), Thomas White (Pensacola), Lazaro Montes (Arkansas), Sal Stewart (Louisville), Gavin Fien (Hickory), George Klassen (Rocket City), Bo Davidson (Richmond), Tommy White (Midland), and Charles Davalan (Rancho Cucamonga) have each recorded standout performances for their respective clubs.
Lazaro Montes currently shares the Minor Leagues’ home run lead with Yankees prospect Spencer Jones after hitting his 32nd homer of the season.
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