1. Joey Wentz, LHP, Braves
Team: Double-A Mississippi (Southern)
Age: 21
Why He’s Here: 0-1, 1.42, 2 GS, 12.2 IP, 8 H, 2 R, 2 R, 5 BB, 19 SO.
The scoop: While his Mississippi rotation mates have soared, Wentz has found Double-A to be a little more difficult. But lately there have been some very positive signs. His velocity has ticked back up to the 91-94 mph he’s shown when he’s rolling, which helps his changeup play as the above-average and even plus pitch it can be at its best. Wentz tied his career high in strikeouts with nine on July 1 and then set a new career high with 10 on July 6. (JJ)
17. Patrick Weigel, RHP, Braves
Team: Triple-A Gwinnett (International)
Age: 25
Why He’s Here: 1-0, 0.96, 9.1 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 13 SO
The scoop: Wiegel had his swing and miss stuff working against Norfolk, whiffing nine batters in just 4 1/3 innings. Weigel’s fastball-slider combo is especially effective because he can work the slider on both sides of the dish. His second outing saw more base runners, but he managed to get through five innings with just one run coming across. (JC)
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