AFL stars set for Bowman Hitting Challenge

MESA, AZ -- Get ready for some big swings and some long-distance scoring.

The Arizona Fall League will stage its third annual Bowman Hitting Challenge on Saturday night, and several of the league's top prospects will have a chance to claim the crown. The competition rewards players for hitting batting-practice rounds out of the ballpark, and for hitting targets within the field of play.

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Last year, the competition was won by Royals' prospect Hunter Dozier, who went on to hit 12 home runs for Double-A Northwest Arkansas during the 2015 season. The '13 contest was won by catching prospect Peter O'Brien, who made his big league debut for the D-backs this season.

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Several players will have a chance to win Saturday night, but Houston prospect A.J. Reed will surely be one of the favorites. Reed, a second-round selection in the 2014 MLB Draft, combined for 34 home runs between the Class A California League and the Double-A Texas League last season.

Here's the rest of the field for the competition, which will take place at Salt River Fields:

Mesa Solar Sox
Willson Contreras (Cubs)
Eric Aguilera (Angels)
Austin Dean (Marlins)
Renato Nuñez (Athletics)
Casey Gillaspie (Rays)

Peoria Javelinas
Connor Lien (Braves)
Mike Yastrzemski (Orioles)
Alex Blandino (Reds)
Fernando Perez (Padres)
Tyler O'Neill (Mariners)

Scottsdale Scorpions
Sam Travis (Red Sox)
Clint Frazier (Indians)
JaCoby Jones (Tigers)
Adam Brett-Walker II (Twins)
Christian Arroyo (Giants)

Surprise Saguaros
Ramon Torres (Royals)
Brett Phillips (Brewers)
Gary Sanchez (Yankees)
Patrick Wisdom (Cardinals)
Lewis Brinson (Rangers)

Glendale Desert Dogs
Nicky Delmonico (White Sox)
A.J. Reed (Astros)
Jacob Scavuzzo (Dodgders)
Andrew Knapp (Phillies)
Austin Meadows (Pirates)

Salt River Rafters
Daniel Palka (D-backs)
Jordan Patterson (Rockies)
Dominic Smith (Mets)
Rowdy Tellez (Blue Jays)
Chris Bostic (Nationals)