One of the Arizona Diamondbacks' outfield prospects had an excellent game in the Arizona Fall League on Thursday.
On Thursday, one of the Arizona Diamondbacks' outfield prospects put forward an incredible performance in the Arizona Fall League.Jul 28, 2023; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; Diamondbacks prospect Jack Hurley practices at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale on Friday, July 28, 2023.
/ Olivia Gyapong / USA TODAY NETWORK Hurley came into Thursday's contest hitting just .105 thus far in the Fall League. He'd been struggling, to say the least. That changed quite quickly Thursday afternoon. Batting seventh in the order as the DH, Hurley got his day started with an RBI double in the second inning, as the Rafters faced a 4-1 deficit. His first knock of the day was a 104 MPH line drive. The Rafters would bat around, allowing Hurley to come up to the plate with bases loaded and two outs. In his second plate appearance of the inning, Hurley laced a 107.6 MPH ball to right center, narrowly missing a homer — instead, he earned a bases-clearing triple. As the offensive onslaught continued, Hurley would get three more plate appearances. He struck out in the fifth, but crushed a two-run homer in the seventh. This one went 435 feet, 106.6 MPH off the bat.With two outs and a runner on, he did come away with a hit — but it went over the fence, for his second two-run homer of the game. It went 397 feet, and was his only ball in play that did not eclipse 100 MPH, at 99.3 off the bat. Hurley accounted for 13 total bases. He recorded eight of Salt River's 16 runs. His Fall League average is suddenly .250, and his OPS is 1.046. The left-handed-hitting outfielder spent the first portion of the 2025 season on the development list in the Arizona Complex League, but eventually found his way back to Double-A Amarillo. There, he hit .218/.273/.370 with seven homers. He still has a way to go, but appears to be finding his power, at least, in the Fall League.Not to be forgotten, D-backs' No. 12 prospect and infielder Jansel Luis had a successful day for the Rafters, as well. Luis went 2-for-4 at the plate with a walk, an RBI and a run scored. He also stole three bases on the day, scoring on a throwing error just following his third successful swipe.Born and raised in the desert, Alex D'Agostino is a lifelong follower of Arizona sports. Alex writes for Arizona Diamondbacks ON SI and also Arizona Cardinals ON SI. He previously covered the Diamondbacks for FanSided's VenomStrikes. Follow Alex on Twitter @AlexDagAZ
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Tigers Star Prospect Kevin McGonigle Continues to Rake in Arizona Fall LeagueThe Detroit Tigers will be looking to add some extra pieces to their roster next year, and Kevin McGonigle is making a strong case for it to be him.
Read more »
Cubs Catching Prospect Shows Off Arm In Arizona Fall LeagueThis Cubs catcher showed off some impressive skills in the AFL.
Read more »
Athletics Face Tough Call on Pitching Prospect Gustavo RodriguezThe Oakland Athletics must decide whether to protect pitcher Gustavo Rodriguez from the Rule 5 Draft after a successful 2025 season in the minors. His impressive performance, but mixed data, has left the team with a difficult decision regarding his future with the club.
Read more »
Cincinnati Reds Prospect Carlos Jorge Homers in Dominican Winter League GameCincinnati Reds Prospect Carlos Jorge Homers in Dominican Winter League Game
Read more »
Phillies 2026 infield outlook: Free-agent options, prospect forecast, and moreThere will be change coming to the Phillies' roster this offseason, but Dave Dombrowski says the infield is “pretty well solidified.” That doesn’t mean there aren’t questions going into 2026.
Read more »
Arizona State Extends Offer to 2027 Three-Star QuarterbackArizona State extends an offer to a three-star 2027 quarterback prospect from Kentucky.
Read more »