Here's who opened strong down on the farm

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ATLANTA -- The Marlins’ Minor League affiliates -- outside of Triple-A Jacksonville, which began its season on March 28 -- got their seasons underway this weekend.

Here are a few standout performances among Miami’s MLB Pipeline Top 30 prospects list:

LHP Thomas White (Marlins No. 1 prospect, No. 39 overall)
The 20-year-old struck out seven batters, allowed one hit and walked three across four scoreless innings in High-A Beloit’s opening win. White, who again impressed at Spring Breakout, ended his 2024 campaign with the Sky Carp.

INF Andrew Salas (Marlins No. 5)
In his official professional debut, the 17-year-old collected his first hit, walk and steal in Single-A Jupiter’s opening victory.

LHP Robby Snelling (Marlins No. 8)
Snelling, 21, permitted two hits and fanned five over five scoreless innings in Double-A Pensacola’s opening win. Though Snelling finished his 2024 with a start at Triple-A Jacksonville and participated at big league camp, Miami has him beginning ’25 with the Blue Wahoos.

INF Carter Johnson (Marlins No. 10)
Jupiter’s roster is stacked with talented young infielders like Johnson, Starlyn Caba (Miami’s No. 2, No. 78 overall) and Salas. The 19-year-old Johnson went 1-for-3 with two RBIs while playing second base and shortstop in the Hammerheads’ opening win.

OF Kemp Alderman (Marlins No. 11)
After missing significant time in 2024 with a hamate injury, the 22-year-old put together a strong showing at the Arizona Fall League and a nice running catch at Spring Breakout. Alderman picked up where he left off -- a three-hit, two-run game in Pensacola’s opener.

OF Andres Valor (Marlins No. 19)
The 19-year-old Venezuelan finished 1-for-2 with two walks, two runs and a stolen base in Jupiter’s opener.

SS Maximo Acosta (Marlins No. 20)
Entering Saturday, the 22-year-old Acosta was batting .333 with one double, one home run, four runs and six RBIs in seven games for Jacksonville.