Today we will turn our attention to the best hitters in full season A leagues, which constitutes the Midwest, South Atlantic, California, Carolina, and Florida State Leagues.

First, the history:

2018- Irving Lopez (Staunton 2016)
2017- Michael Brosseau (Waynesboro 2015)
2016- Joseph Bennie (Strasburg 2011)
2015- Ryan McBroom (Haymarket 2011-12)
2014- Rudy Flores (Haymarket 2010)
2013- Mac Williamson (Harrisonburg 2011)
2012- Jonathan Griffin (Luray 2010)
2011- Tyler Bortnick (Front Royal 2006)
2010- Tyler Bortnick (Front Royal 2006)

Brosseau and McBroom made their major league debuts in 2019; Williamson has played in the majors, too.

The 2019 winner is Brendan Donovan, who played in Peoria of the Midwest League. A New Market Rebel back in 2016, Donovan hit .266/.377/.405 in 402 at-bats, with 70 runs scored, 26 doubles, three triples, eight home runs, 53 RBIs, and a 63/91 BB/K ratio.

Others to Consider

  • JC Escarra (Staunton 2014), for Frederick in the Carolina League: .235/.368/.395 in 442 at-bats, with 16 doubles, 13 home runs, and a 52/76 BB/K ratio.
  • Michael Gigliotti (Covington 2015), for Lexington in the South Atlantic League, and Wilmington in the Carolina League: In 323 at-bats, he hit .276/.361/.362, with 21 doubles, two triples, and 35 stolen bases.
  • Ryan Gridley (Waynesboro 2015), for Stockton in the California League and Beloit in the Midwest League: .268/.330/.383 in 426 at-bats, with 29 doubles, six home runs, and 10 stolen bases.
  • Zach Jarrett (Woodstock 2014), for Frederick in the Carolina League: .286/.344/.425 in 353 at-bats, with 14 doubles, 11 home runs, 39 RBIs.
  • Jake Brodt (Aldie 2015), for Lansing in the Midwest League: .238/.330/.407 in 349 at-bats, with 14 doubles, three triples, 13 home runs, and 12 stolen bases.
  • Jacob Rhinesmith (New Market 2017), for Hagerstown in the South Atlantic League: .264/.351/.405 in 489 at-bats, with 33 doubles, three triples, 10 home runs, 60 walks, and 19 stolen bases.
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