The Arizona Fall League (AFL) is utilizing Statcast technology across most of its stadiums for the first time, providing deeper insights into player performances. This development has allowed a detailed examination of standout players in the league's initial weeks.
Among notable achievements, Alderman hit a 119.5 mph, 443-foot home run on October 18. This marked the hardest-hit ball by any Minor League player this season and set a new record for the AFL.
In terms of average exit velocities with at least 15 tracked batted balls, Kemp and Emerson are leading. Emerson started his season strong with 19 hits over his first 12 games, while Kemp posted impressive statistics with four home runs in ten games.
On the pitching side, Mey is distinguishing himself as Glendale's closer. He owns not only the five hardest-tracked fastballs but also the top sixteen fastest pitches recorded this fall.
Painter’s return to competitive pitching after Tommy John surgery is promising. The young pitcher was previously dominant in the Minors and is showing signs of regaining his high-level performance.
Maier entered the AFL relatively unknown but has shown potential with his curveball. Avila and Adler are also noteworthy pitchers contributing significantly to their teams.
Statcast data also reveals individual sprint speeds surpassing Major League benchmarks, highlighting exceptional athleticism among players like Bobby Witt Jr., who led MLB sprint speeds this season.
Gomez stands out for his quick pop times to second base within the Yankees system, while Squires shows remarkable arm strength from various field positions in the Royals organization.
MLB.com analysts David Adler and Jason Bernard contributed insights to this report.
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