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MLB Weekly Highlights: 2026-06-12 to 2026-06-18

June 19, 2026 · MLB Daily Recaps · Ross Jensen
Weekly Top 20 Major League Performances (2026-06-12 to 2026-06-18)
1
Jacob Misiorowski
SP • MIL
1 G, 9.0 IP, 15 K, 0 ER, 1 H, 0 BB, 0 W, 0 SV
Jacob Misiorowski delivered a standout performance in his best game, tossing a complete 9.0 IP with 0 ER against the Philadelphia Phillies as the Milwaukee Brewers won 6-0. Across the week the prospect right-hander struck out 15 batters while allowing just one hit and zero walks. His lone outing underscored elite command and swing-and-miss stuff that translated into a 0.00 ERA for the period. Misiorowski’s ability to dominate over nine innings signals rapid development and positions him as a high-upside starter for Milwaukee moving forward.
MLB Rank: #15
Proj: 2.79 ERA, 150 IP, 63 BB, 194 K, 11.6 K/9, 1.17 WHIP
2
Juan Soto
RF • NYM
7 G, 12/25 (.480), 1.514 OPS, 2 2B, 3 HR, 0 SB, 6 R, 7 RBI, 7 BB, 3 K
Juan Soto’s best game came when he went 2-for-4 with two home runs and two RBI versus the Philadelphia Phillies in a 6-4 New York Mets victory. Over seven games the prospect outfielder posted a .480 average and 1.514 OPS while drawing seven walks. Soto’s combination of power and plate discipline produced three homers and seven RBI, helping drive the Mets offense throughout the week.
MLB Rank: #6
Proj: 171.4 wRC+, 0.293/0.414/0.564, 35 HR, 17 SB, 93 Runs, 93 RBI
3
Nick Kurtz
1B • ATH
7 G, 10/28 (.357), 1.188 OPS, 2 2B, 3 HR, 0 SB, 8 R, 8 RBI, 4 BB, 8 K
Nick Kurtz highlighted his week with a 3-for-4, two-homer, five-RBI performance against the Pittsburgh Pirates in an 11-2 Athletics win. Across seven games the prospect first baseman hit .357 with a 1.188 OPS and three home runs while scoring eight runs and driving in eight more. Kurtz’s consistent power and run production anchored the Athletics lineup throughout the span.
MLB Rank: #22
Proj: 161.4 wRC+, 0.282/0.391/0.553, 35 HR, 8 SB, 91 Runs, 94 RBI
4
Pete Crow-Armstrong
CF • CHC
6 G, 12/26 (.462), 1.580 OPS, 3 2B, 4 HR, 1 SB, 5 R, 5 RBI, 1 BB, 7 K
Pete Crow-Armstrong’s best game featured a 4-for-4 effort with one home run and two RBI versus the Colorado Rockies in a 5-4 Chicago Cubs victory. Over six games the prospect center fielder batted .462 with a 1.580 OPS and four home runs while adding one stolen base. Crow-Armstrong’s extra-base power and speed created consistent scoring opportunities for the Cubs.
MLB Rank: #18
Proj: 124.9 wRC+, 0.269/0.329/0.486, 26 HR, 33 SB, 85 Runs, 84 RBI
5
Bo Bichette
SS • NYM
7 G, 14/31 (.452), 1.196 OPS, 3 2B, 2 HR, 0 SB, 8 R, 8 RBI, 1 BB, 4 K
Bo Bichette delivered his best game with a 2-for-3, two-homer, six-RBI outing against the Atlanta Braves in a 7-5 New York Mets win. Across seven games the prospect shortstop hit .452 with a 1.196 OPS and two home runs while scoring eight runs and driving in eight. Bichette’s hot bat provided steady middle-order production for the Mets.
MLB Rank: #200
Proj: 114.5 wRC+, 0.282/0.331/0.443, 18 HR, 7 SB, 72 Runs, 74 RBI
6
Zack Gelof
2B • ATH
7 G, 11/26 (.423), 1.290 OPS, 1 2B, 3 HR, 2 SB, 9 R, 6 RBI, 2 BB, 6 K
Zack Gelof’s best game was a 3-for-3 performance with one home run and two RBI against the Pittsburgh Pirates in a 6-5 Pirates victory. Over seven games the prospect second baseman batted .423 with a 1.290 OPS, three home runs, and two stolen bases while scoring nine runs. Gelof combined power and speed to spark the Athletics offense.
MLB Rank: #240
Proj: 101.4 wRC+, 0.239/0.311/0.416, 22 HR, 22 SB, 69 Runs, 73 RBI
7
Bobby Witt Jr.
SS • KCR
7 G, 12/26 (.462), 1.187 OPS, 2 2B, 1 HR, 4 SB, 7 R, 5 RBI, 4 BB, 1 K
Bobby Witt Jr. posted his best game with a 2-for-2 effort including one home run and two RBI versus the St. Louis Cardinals in a 14-6 Kansas City Royals win. Across seven games the prospect shortstop hit .462 with a 1.187 OPS, four stolen bases, and seven runs scored. Witt’s blend of contact, power, and speed paced the Royals attack.
MLB Rank: #3
Proj: 141.9 wRC+, 0.291/0.356/0.520, 27 HR, 36 SB, 88 Runs, 89 RBI
8
Byron Buxton
CF • MIN
6 G, 10/25 (.400), 1.324 OPS, 3 2B, 3 HR, 1 SB, 8 R, 4 RBI, 2 BB, 7 K
Byron Buxton’s best game included a 3-for-3 night with one home run and one RBI against the St. Louis Cardinals in a 9-8 Minnesota Twins victory. Over six games the prospect center fielder batted .400 with a 1.324 OPS and three home runs while scoring eight runs. Buxton’s extra-base power and speed created consistent threats for Minnesota.
MLB Rank: #47
Proj: 129.6 wRC+, 0.258/0.323/0.514, 35 HR, 18 SB, 85 Runs, 93 RBI
9
Bryan Reynolds
RF • PIT
6 G, 11/24 (.458), 1.477 OPS, 3 2B, 3 HR, 0 SB, 5 R, 7 RBI, 3 BB, 4 K
Bryan Reynolds turned in his best game with a 4-for-5, two-homer, three-RBI performance against the Athletics in a 6-5 Pittsburgh Pirates win. Across six games the prospect outfielder hit .458 with a 1.477 OPS and three home runs while driving in seven runs. Reynolds supplied steady power and run production for Pittsburgh.
MLB Rank: #587
Proj: 114.3 wRC+, 0.254/0.336/0.432, 21 HR, 7 SB, 78 Runs, 71 RBI
10
Carter Jensen
C • KCR
6 G, 11/26 (.423), 1.195 OPS, 5 2B, 1 HR, 1 SB, 6 R, 7 RBI, 2 BB, 3 K
Carter Jensen’s best game was a 4-for-4 outing with one home run and one RBI versus the Washington Nationals in a 6-2 Kansas City Royals victory. Over six games the prospect catcher batted .423 with a 1.195 OPS, five doubles, and seven RBI. Jensen’s extra-base hits and run production bolstered the Royals lineup.
MLB Rank: #127
Proj: 118.1 wRC+, 0.250/0.340/0.442, 22 HR, 5 SB, 79 Runs, 76 RBI
1
Robbie Ray
SP • SFG
2 G, 12.2 IP, 16 K, 0 ER, 4 H, 4 BB, 0 W, 0 SV
Robbie Ray anchored his week with a dominant 6.1 IP, 0 ER outing against the Atlanta Braves in a 7-2 Giants victory. Across two starts he logged 12.2 innings, fanned 16 batters, and surrendered zero earned runs on just four hits. The left-hander’s command and swing-and-miss stuff played up in both outings, giving the Giants a reliable presence atop their rotation. His ability to limit hard contact while piling up strikeouts highlighted why he remains one of the more intriguing pitching prospects in the system heading into the summer months.
MLB Rank: #751
Proj: 4.50 ERA, 167 IP, 71 BB, 165 K, 8.8 K/9, 1.36 WHIP
2
Max Muncy
3B • ATH
11 G, 7/28 (.250), .960 OPS, 1 2B, 3 HR, 0 SB, 5 R, 9 RBI, 4 BB, 5 K
Max Muncy’s highlight came in a 3-for-3, two-homer performance against the Chicago White Sox that helped the Dodgers to a 7-1 win. Over 11 games he posted a .960 OPS with three home runs and nine RBI, showing consistent extra-base power from the left side. The veteran third baseman also drew four walks, keeping his on-base skills sharp while driving in runs at a steady clip. His week underscored the steady production and plate discipline that continue to make him a valuable middle-of-the-order presence.
MLB Rank: #663
Proj: 99.7 wRC+, 0.242/0.310/0.411, 19 HR, 8 SB, 70 Runs, 73 RBI
3
Willi Castro
2B • CHC
6 G, 8/20 (.400), 1.270 OPS, 1 2B, 2 HR, 0 SB, 5 R, 9 RBI, 5 BB, 4 K
Willi Castro’s signature moment was a 4-for-6, two-homer, seven-RBI explosion versus the Athletics in a 23-9 Rockies victory. Across six games he hit .400 with a 1.270 OPS, two home runs, and nine RBI while drawing five walks. Castro’s hot streak combined power and plate discipline, allowing him to drive the ball to all fields and keep rallies alive. The multi-position infielder’s strong week reinforced his value as a versatile, high-energy contributor capable of big offensive outbursts.
MLB Rank: #754
Proj: 94.0 wRC+, 0.240/0.318/0.374, 13 HR, 17 SB, 72 Runs, 59 RBI
4
Jackson Chourio
CF • MIL
6 G, 8/25 (.320), 1.170 OPS, 0 2B, 4 HR, 0 SB, 4 R, 8 RBI, 1 BB, 4 K
Jackson Chourio’s best game was a 4-for-5, two-homer, four-RBI night against the Philadelphia Phillies in a 9-8 Brewers win. In six contests he batted .320 with a 1.170 OPS and four home runs, driving in eight runs while scoring four times. The young outfielder’s power surge was the centerpiece of his week, as he consistently squared up quality pitching and delivered in clutch situations. Chourio’s blend of speed, power, and improving plate discipline continues to mark him as one of the game’s top prospects.
MLB Rank: #16
Proj: 144.6 wRC+, 0.300/0.357/0.529, 28 HR, 22 SB, 85 Runs, 93 RBI
5
Colson Montgomery
SS • CHW
6 G, 6/20 (.300), 1.314 OPS, 1 2B, 4 HR, 0 SB, 5 R, 7 RBI, 2 BB, 4 K
Colson Montgomery turned in his finest effort with a 2-for-4, two-homer, four-RBI game against the New York Yankees in a 10-5 White Sox victory. Over six games he hit .300 with a 1.314 OPS and four home runs, crossing the plate five times and driving in seven runs. The shortstop prospect showed advanced power and a patient approach, working two walks while limiting strikeouts. Montgomery’s week highlighted the offensive upside that has him ranked among the better young infielders in the league.
MLB Rank: #82
Proj: 114.7 wRC+, 0.241/0.327/0.445, 26 HR, 4 SB, 77 Runs, 78 RBI
6
Dustin May
SP • BOS
1 G, 9.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER, 1 H, 1 BB, 0 W, 0 SV
Dustin May’s lone start was a masterpiece, a 9.0 IP, 0 ER complete-game shutout against the San Diego Padres in a 3-0 Cardinals win. He scattered one hit, walked one, and struck out nine over 109 pitches. The right-hander’s command and pitch mix were sharp from the first inning, giving Boston a blueprint for future dominance. That lone outing provided the week’s clearest evidence of May’s ability to dominate lineups when healthy and on rhythm.
MLB Rank: #148
Proj: 3.87 ERA, 179 IP, 62 BB, 171 K, 8.6 K/9, 1.29 WHIP
7
James Wood
LF • WSN
6 G, 8/23 (.348), 1.103 OPS, 2 2B, 2 HR, 1 SB, 6 R, 5 RBI, 3 BB, 6 K
James Wood’s highlight was a 3-for-4, one-homer, two-RBI performance versus the Seattle Mariners in a 10-1 Nationals win. In six games he hit .348 with a 1.103 OPS, two doubles, two home runs, and one stolen base while scoring six runs. The young outfielder’s combination of power and speed was on display all week, and he showed improved plate discipline with three walks. Wood’s well-rounded contributions continue to accelerate his rise through the prospect rankings.
MLB Rank: #41
Proj: 146.6 wRC+, 0.270/0.374/0.513, 30 HR, 17 SB, 86 Runs, 89 RBI
8
Willson Contreras
1B • STL
6 G, 8/24 (.333), 1.199 OPS, 2 2B, 3 HR, 0 SB, 5 R, 5 RBI, 2 BB, 9 K
Willson Contreras delivered his top effort with a 3-for-4, two-homer, two-RBI game against the Texas Rangers in a 6-4 Red Sox win. Across six contests he batted .333 with a 1.199 OPS and three home runs while scoring five runs. The veteran catcher/first baseman mixed power with solid on-base skills, drawing two walks despite a higher strikeout total. Contreras’s ability to deliver extra-base hits in key moments anchored St. Louis’s offense throughout the week.
MLB Rank: #399
Proj: 118.7 wRC+, 0.247/0.338/0.444, 25 HR, 5 SB, 75 Runs, 77 RBI
9
George Springer
DH • TOR
6 G, 7/21 (.333), 1.131 OPS, 1 2B, 2 HR, 3 SB, 4 R, 5 RBI, 5 BB, 3 K
George Springer’s best game featured a 1-for-2, one-homer, two-RBI outing against the New York Yankees in an 8-5 Blue Jays victory. In six games he hit .333 with a 1.131 OPS, two home runs, and three stolen bases while drawing five walks. The veteran outfielder’s blend of power, speed, and plate discipline produced consistent production and kept Toronto’s lineup dynamic. Springer’s all-around week illustrated why he remains a steady, high-impact presence in the middle of the order.
MLB Rank: #573
Proj: 110.4 wRC+, 0.249/0.329/0.425, 22 HR, 16 SB, 73 Runs, 71 RBI
10
Yordan Alvarez
DH • HOU
6 G, 11/27 (.407), 1.111 OPS, 2 2B, 2 HR, 0 SB, 4 R, 7 RBI, 0 BB, 2 K
Yordan Alvarez’s standout effort was a 3-for-5, two-homer, six-RBI performance versus the Kansas City Royals in a 10-8 Astros win. Over six games he hit .407 with a 1.111 OPS, two doubles, and two home runs while driving in seven runs. The slugging DH made consistent hard contact and delivered in high-leverage spots, showcasing the elite bat speed and plate coverage that define his offensive profile. Alvarez’s week further cemented his status as one of the game’s premier power threats.
MLB Rank: #9
Proj: 169.1 wRC+, 0.305/0.395/0.579, 36 HR, 4 SB, 91 Runs, 100 RBI

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