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Miami Marlins Prospect Receives Prestigious Award, Shows Potential

Originally posted on Viral Sports News | By Jake Rogers | Last updated 5/13/24

The Miami Marlins are making waves with a long pipeline of talented pitchers highlighted in the latest MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 prospects list.

Over the recent update, the Marlins have successfully positioned three of their pitchers among the elite, showcasing the depth and potential within their farm system.

In this prestigious roundup, right-handers Noble Meyer and Max Meyer have secured spots at numbers 46 and 84 respectively, while left-hander Thomas White is ranked at number 90. Notably, Max Meyer has made an impressive ascent, climbing fifteen spots from number 99 to 84, marking the seventh-largest rise on the list.

Beyond these top-tier prospects, the Marlins’ farm system brims with emerging talents like right-hander M.D. Johnson. Recently named the Southern League Pitcher of the Week, Johnson has been outstanding for Double-A Pensacola.

5 out of 5 doctors agree: M.D. Johnson is the Southern League Pitcher of the Week. pic.twitter.com/RTmaxHqSUm
— Pensacola Blue Wahoos (@BlueWahoosBBall) May 13, 2024

In a pivotal game against the Birmingham Barons, a Chicago White Sox affiliate, Johnson delivered a quality start by limiting the opposition to a mere three hits and one run over six innings, contributing to a 3-1 Pensacola victory. His performance also included six strikeouts and no walks, exemplifying control and precision.

This victory has improved Johnson’s ERA to 3.41 for the season. The 26-year-old, a 6th-round pick in the 2019 MLB Draft from Dallas Baptist University, has a minor league record of 20-26 with a 3.98 ERA across five seasons, accumulating 379 strikeouts in 378 innings.

Pensacola has shown formidable form, securing five wins in their six-game series against Birmingham, with their momentum only briefly disrupted in the series opener.

Looking ahead, the Blue Wahoos are gearing up for a six-game series against the Montgomery Biscuits, an affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, with the first game slated for Tuesday evening at 6:05 PM CT.

This blend of promising young talent and seasoned players like Johnson is a testament to the Miami Marlins’ strategic focus on developing a strong, versatile pitching roster, positioning them as a formidable force in the baseball world.

This article first appeared on Viral Sports News and was syndicated with permission.

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