The Single-A Beloit Snappers haven’t come close to a winning record since 2013, but their offense had them off to a 28-26 start this year heading into Sunday. Within the 16-team Midwest League, they rank third in OPS, and fifth in runs per game as well as homers. They’ve been especially hot over the last two weeks, averaging over six runs per game.
One key part of that success has been Edwin Diaz. The infielder was not anywhere on our prospect radar during the offseason, but entering Sunday’s doubleheader he carried a 12-game hitting streak and his 145 wRC+ led the Snappers.