Cleveland Indians Minor Leagues Review: May’s best hitters and pitchers

For the second straight month, the pick for the top overall pitcher in the Cleveland Indians farm system was pretty easy. Taking the honors for the month of May is Triston McKenzie of the Lynchburg Hillcats. The young right-hander continues to impress and with Bradley Zimmer in Cleveland and Brady Aiken off to a slow start has a legit claim as the best prospect in the Tribe’s system right now after opening the season as our number 3 prospect.

The pick for the top hitter this month was even easier with Eric Stamets taking the crown for the month of May. Not only was he the best hitter on the Columbus Clippers this month, but he put up great numbers in his short stint with the Akron RubberDucks.

Overall in May, Stamets posted an insane slash line of .414/.474/.843. That’s a 1.317 OPS in 21 games between Columbus and Akron. He hit six home runs, 10 doubles, and even added a triple. The top 50 prospect in the Tribe system, likely won’t continue to see that kind of power output (he had a .429 ISO in May), but he may be putting himself in a spot for a potential call-up at some point as a utility infielder.

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So what do you guys think, agree or disagree with our picks for this month? Let us know in the comments section below.