As September call-ups approach, here is a list of players in the Triple-A International League who have yet to make their Major League Debut and are worth keeping an eye on. These players may make an impact in the majors before the season is over or could be in the conversation come 2012 spring training. Stats represent the cumulative totals across all levels for the 2011 season.
International League Hitters To Watch
Jordany Valdespin New York Mets – .299, 25(2B), 15HR, 52RBI
Zach Lutz New York Mets – .292, 10(2B), 6HR, 18RBI
Eduardo Escobar Chicago White Sox – .254, 22(2B), 4(3B), 4HR, 41RBI
Tyler Kuhn Chicago White Sox – .351, 30(2B), 7(3B), 1HR, 53RBI
Jordan Danks Chicago White Sox – .257, 19(2B), 6(3B), 13HR, 53RBI
Beau Mills Cleveland Indians – .294, 18(2B), 14HR, 56RBI
Tim Fedroff Cleveland Indians – .305, 20(2B), 6(3B), 3HR, 54RBI
Jerad Head Cleveland Indians – .283, 24(2B), 21HR, 63RBI
Thomas Neal Cleveland Indians – .291, 14(2B), 3(3B), 2HR, 26RBI
Tim Beckham Tampa Bay Rays – .275, 25(2B), 2(3B), 7HR, 57RBI
Russ Canzler Tampa Bay Rays – .321, 35(2B), 3(3B), 16HR, 72RBI
Stephen Vogt Tampa Bay Rays – .305, 34(2B), 7(3B), 16HR, 104RBI
Tyler Pastornicky Atlanta Braves – .319, 15(2B), 5(3B), 7HR, 45RBI, 27SB
Jordy Mercer Pittsburgh Pirates – .256, 28(2B), 16HR, 63RBI
Gorkys Hernandez Pittsburgh Pirates – .284, 23(2B), 7(3B), 1HR, 32RBI, 18SB
Freddy Galvis Philadelphia Phillies – .272, 23(2B), 5(3B), 8HR, 39RBI, 20SB
Cody Overbeck Philadelphia Phillies – .257, 16(2B), 21HR, 63RBI
Devin Mesoraco Cincinnati Reds – .291, 33(2B), 2(3B), 13HR, 62RBI
Denis Phipps Cincinnati Reds – .334, 28(2B), 5(3B), 11HR, 52RBI, 10SB
Tyler Henson Baltimore Orioles – .275, 16(2B), 3(3B), 3HR, 32RBI
Kyle Hudson Baltimore Orioles – .304, 11(2B), 2(3B), 21RBI, 34SB
Ryan Lavarnway Boston Red Sox – .301, 21(2B), 29HR, 84RBI
Jesus Montero New York Yankees – .283, 17(2B), 13HR, 55RBI
Steve Lombardozzi Washington Nationals – .317, 22(2B), 9(3B), 8HR, 48RBI, 24SB
Chris Marrero Washington Nationals – .307, 28(2B), 14HR, 67RBI
Ryan Strieby Detroit Tigers – .273, 28(2B), 18HR, 69RBI
Ben Guez Detroit Tigers – .293, 23(2B), 7(3B), 7HR, 49RBI
International League Pitchers To Watch
Dylan Axelrod Chicago White Sox – 6-3, 3.05ERA, 124IP, 30BB, 109K
Addison Reed Chicago White Sox – 2-1, 1.49ERA, 66.1IP, 13BB, 99K
Brett Brach Cleveland Indians – 7-9, 3.42ERA, 121IP, 38BB, 76K
Zach Putnam Cleveland Indians – 5-3, 7SV, 3.57ERA, 58IP, 18BB, 58K
Matt Moore Tampa Bay Rays – 11-3, 1.98ERA, 127IP, 33BB, 170K
Jaye Chapman Atlanta Braves – 2-2, 3SV, 1.88ERA, 57.1IP, 21BB, 66K
Phillippe Aumont Philadelphia Phillies – 1-5, 7SV, 2.58ERA, 41.1IP, 20BB, 65K
Justin De Fratus Philadelphia Phillies – 6-2, 10SV, 3.13ERA, 63.1IP, 25BB, 80K
Michael Schwimer Philadelphia Phillies – 8-1, 10SV, 1.80ERA, 65IP, 20BB, 83K
Brad Boxberger Cincinnati Reds – 2-4, 5SV, 2.38ERA, 53IP, 20BB, 80K
Nick Christiani Cincinnati Reds – 3-0, 10SV, 3.40ERA, 50.1IP, 16BB, 35K
Jason Rice Boston Red Sox – 4-4, 4SV, 3.59ERA, 72.2IP, 35BB, 75K
Liam Hendriks Minnesota Twins – 10-4, 3.70ERA, 116.2IP, 21BB, 94K
Manny Banuelos New York Yankees – 4-6, 3.54ERA, 112IP, 59BB, 110K
D J Mitchell New York Yankees – 9-9, 3.54ERA, 134.2IP, 56BB, 91K
Adam Warren New York Yankees – 6-5, 3.39ERA, 132.2IP, 46BB, 85K
Tom Milone Washington Nationals – 9-6, 3.52ERA, 122.2IP, 13BB, 125K
Brad Peacock Washington Nationals – 13-3, 2.57ERA, 129.2IP, 39BB, 161K