Down on the Farm - 8/6/22

James Wood (WSH) impresses in his Nats debut, Luis Campusano (SD) goes 3-3 with a homer, Roansy Contreras (PIT) strikes out 9, Francisco Álvarez hits his 23rd homer of the year

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The Rundown 🌟

Several players from the Nationals’ new crop of prospects made their debuts last night, but James Wood made the best first impression. The 19-year-old went 4 for 6 with a home run and stolen base for Fredericksburg (A). Wood is now slashing .330 / .444 / .581 this season with 11 home runs and 17 steals. Padres prospect Luis Campusano was perfect at the plate yesterday, going 3 for 3 with a home run, double, and two walks for El Paso. The 23-year-old was a 2nd round pick back in 2017 out of Cross Creek, Augusta, GA and has hit .308 / .376 / .488 (115 wRC+) on the year. Sal Frelick (22) - MIL (AAA) had his 4th straight multi-hit game for Nashville. He's 9-for-17 so far at Triple-A and has yet to strikeout. Mets top prospect Francisco Álvarez hit his 23rd homer of the year for Syracuse (AAA). It was his third home run in five games. Gunnar Henderson (21) - BAL (AAA) was 2-4 with a home run, double, and a walk last night and is hitting .345 / .424 / .517 over the last 10 days.