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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.