Here's a look at Thursday's top Minor League performers from each team's Top 30 Prospects list:

AMERICAN LEAGUE EAST

Blue Jays: Gabriel Moreno, C/DH (No. 16) -- 2-for-4, 2B, HR, 3 RBI (Class A Lansing)
Moreno's eighth homer of the season fueled an easy win for Lansing, which took down West Michigan 8-0. Batting third and serving as the designated hitter, Moreno connected on an RBI double in the first and then a two-run homer in the fifth, bringing him to 31 RBIs this year in 49 games. Moreno receives high marks for his ability as a hitter, batting .359 across two levels and raking at a .311 clip this season against full-season opposition for the first time. He also has a good eye at the plate, walking 12 times compared to 19 strikeouts. Blue Jays prospects stats »

Orioles: Ryan Mountcastle, 1B (No. 2, No. 53 in MLB) -- 2-for-5, 2 HR, 4 RBI (Triple-A Norfolk)
Mountcastle extended his hitting streak to nine with his second multi-homer game of the year. The 22-year-old, a first-round pick from the 2015 Draft, went deep in the first and ninth innings to bring his season total to 19, a career high. Mountcastle has hit ever since the Orioles drafted him and is a career .292 hitter. While the power has increased this year, so has his average. If the season ended today, Mountcastle's .306 average and .519 slugging percentage would both be career highs. Orioles prospects stats »

Rays: Brendan McKay, LHP/DH (No. 2, No. 21 in MLB) -- 4 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 6 K (Triple-A Durham)
McKay lowered his Durham ERA to 0.93 and has now held the opposition without an earned run in four of his six Triple-A appearances. After throwing 78 1/3 innings last year, McKay is already up to 90 innings this season. The 23-year-old hasn't thrown more than six innings in any start this year, and as he continues to throw more than he ever has, it's likely the Rays will keep monitoring his innings and use him in short bursts. McKay has made four starts in the Majors so far this year, and with the Rays in the Wild Card race, it will be intriguing to see how his workload is managed. Rays prospects stats »

Red Sox: Brayan Bello, RHP (No. 23) -- 6 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 6 K (Class A Greenville)
A solo homer was the only run Bello allowed Thursday, his second straight start with exactly one earned run allowed on a home run. Those homers are his only blemishes on what has been an amazing three-start stretch, a span during which he's tossed 18 innings, allowed only 15 hits and one walk, striking out 25 and allowing only those two earned runs on solo shots. It's a massive turnaround for the 20-year-old, who entered his July 13 outing with an ERA of 7.49. Following Thursday's start, that number is down to 6.06. Bello struggled in May and June, allowing seven or more runs five times, but he's allowed only four in four July starts. Red Sox prospects stats »

Yankees: Roansy Contreras, RHP (No. 10) -- 6 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 3 BB, 7 K (Class A Charleston)
Contreras improved his record to 7-5 on the season with his quality start Thursday, lowering his season ERA to 4.25 in the process. It's been an up-and-down season for the 19-year-old signed out of the Dominican Republic in 2016, who had a 3.33 ERA in five April starts, a 6.14 ERA in four May starts, a 4.50 ERA in five June starts, and now has a 3.13 ERA in four July starts. It's normal for there to be an adjustment period for a younger player, as Contreras only logged 12 games last season for Class A Short-Season Staten Island and Charleston. He's through 18 starts now and holding up well, with a strong July a promising indicator of his ability to handle a full season on the mound. Yankees prospects stats »

AMERICAN LEAGUE CENTRAL

Indians: George Valera, OF (No. 5) -- 2-for-4, HR, RBI (Class A Short-Season Mahoning Valley)
The 18-year-old Valera, signed by the Indians in July 2017 out of the Dominican Republic, is making what is essentially his pro debut in 2019. He made a six-game cameo appearance last year, but an injury cut his official pro debut short. However, the lack of experience and injury layoff don't seem to have impacted his game at all, as the youngster is swinging well to start his first trip through the Class A Short-Season level. His RBI is his 26th of the campaign, a total that ranks third in the New York-Penn league. Indians prospects stats »

Royals: Daniel Tillo, LHP (No. 24) -- 7 IP, 6 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 5 K (Class A Advanced Wilmington)
Tillo extended his scoreless streak to 17 innings with his second straight scoreless start. The 23-year-old lefty threw 49 of his 87 pitches for strikes and has really thrown well over the last two months. After giving up 11 earned runs over his first two June starts, the 2017 third-rounder has yielded two earned runs or fewer in eight straight starts. Tillo, who has pitched to a 3.77 ERA this season, has been hampered by his command at points in his career, but when everything is working, there are no doubts about his stuff. Royals prospects stats »

Tigers: Anthony Castro (No. 21) -- 5 2/3 IP, 7 H, 1 R, 4 BB, 8 K (Double-A Erie)
Castro picked his team up after a loss, earning a victory in the second half a twin bill against Trenton. The Venezuelan has been deployed out of the bullpen at times this year, but also has 13 starts, and he's fared much better when he gets the ball to begin the contest. So far this season, Castro has pitched to a 3.05 ERA in 59 innings as a starter, but has a less appealing 8.62 ERA in 15 2/3 innings as a reliever. Control has been an issue for Castro of late, as this is his sixth straight appearance with three or more free passes issued. Tigers prospects stats »

Twins: Nick Gordon, SS/2B (No. 11) -- 3-for-4, HR, RBI (Triple-A Rochester)
The 2018 season was a rough one for Gordon, but the 23-year-old has seemingly grown from the struggles, put them in the past and moved on. Gordon is having a resurgent campaign in 2019, hitting .299 through 63 games after hitting just .248 a season ago. While not known for his power, the homer was just Gordon's fourth of the year, but it's the rest of his offensive game that's worth digging into. Not only has Gordon put together back-to-back three-hit games, he also has hits in 12 of his past 13 contests and is hitting .344 in July. Twins prospects stats »

White Sox: Steele Walker, (No. 10) -- 2-for-4, 2 R, HR, 2 RBI (Class A Advanced Winston-Salem)
Walker earned one of the more obvious in-season promotions this year, as the White Sox bumped him up a level after he hit .365 with a 1.018 OPS in 20 games for Class A Kannapolis. The 2018 Draftee is being challenged a bit more at the Class A Advanced level, but is still seeing Carolina League pitchers fairly well, batting .260 with 22 extra-base hits in 67 games. July hasn't been Walker's best month, as he's batting only .215 (after posting a .330 mark in June). That's why the Chicago front office will be pleased to see him persevere and connect on a homer, his seventh with the Dash this year. White Sox prospects stats »

AMERICAN LEAGUE WEST

A’s: Jorge Mateo, SS (No. 8) -- 2-for-5, 2B, HR, 2 RBI (Triple-A Las Vegas)
After going 0-for-4 on Wednesday, Mateo bounced back with a multihit performance. The 24-year-old, acquired in a 2017 trade with the Yankees, is putting together a strong year with the Aviators, hitting .293 through 92 games. Mateo, who also has a career-high 14 homers, hit just .230 last year, so the Oakland organization has to be pleased with the progress he's made. A's prospects stats »

Angels: Jahmai Jones, 2B (No. 3) -- Game 1: 1-for-3, Game 2: 3-for-4, RBI (Double-A Mobile)
Jones has had his fair share of struggles this year, but after picking up hits across both ends of a doubleheader, his average is back up over .200 (.205). The 21-year-old, a 2015 second-round pick, has sneaky power and is able to drive the ball because of his excellent bat speed, but a move from the outfield to second base -- where he played in high school -- clearly impacted his offense as he struggled in 2018. Although he's gaining confidence on the infield, he hasn't been able to get back on track in the batter's box. Angels prospects stats »

Astros: Cristian Javier (No. 27) -- 4 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 9 K (Double-A Corpus Christi)
Pitching alongside Bryan Abreu as "piggyback" starters, it was Javier who stole the show, picking up the game with an 8-2 lead and allowing the Naturals nothing as he cruised to an unconventional but well-deserved save. Javier and the rest of the Hooks' staff get assignments like these regularly, as they're asked to split games into halves with other starters with one ideally pitching five innings and the other four. Javier has "piggybacked" in each of his past three outings, and he's fared much better when he's the reliever rather than the starter. Combined with Thursday's effort, Javier has seven one-hit innings of relief with 15 strikeouts and two walks when backing up his fellow prospect on the mound for the Hooks. Astros prospects stats »

Mariners: Justin Dunn, RHP (No. 2, No. 65 in MLB) -- 7 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 2 BB, 6 K (Double-A Arkansas)
Dunn is feeling it on the mound lately, as this effort was his third straight quality start for the Travelers. He's collected exactly six strikeouts in all three outings, allowing four, four and five hits, respectively, and giving up only three earned runs over the 20 innings pitched. Those gems have lowered his ERA to 3.30, fifth-best in the Texas League. Acquired from the Mets in the offseason, Dunn is back at the Double-A level -- albeit in a different league -- after posting a 4.22 ERA in 15 games for Double-A Binghamton last year following an in-season promotion. Mariners prospects stats »

Rangers: Hans Crouse, RHP (No. 1, No. 61 in MLB) -- 6 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 0 BB, 5 K (Class A Hickory); Nick Solak, 2B (No. 10) -- 1-for-4, HR, RBI (Triple-A Nashville)
Crouse has electric stuff, with a fastball that approaches 100 mph and a wipeout slider, but he doesn't always deliver the strikeout totals you'd expect for a pitcher with that sort of arsenal. Thursday's five punchouts in six innings were a step in the right direction for the 2017 Draftee out of the California prep ranks, only his second appearance with more than three strikeouts since the end of May. Still, Crouse has pitched to a 3.77 ERA with 58 strikeouts in 62 innings in his first full season at the Class A level, although he has seen his innings managed a bit by a couple of assignments to Extended Spring Training in May and June. Solak seems to be enjoying his change of scenery, swatting his fourth Sounds homer in just 10 games since being traded to Texas from Tampa Bay and assigned to the Triple-A affiliate. A versatile defender during his time in the Rays' organization, Solak has been deployed exclusively at the keystone for Nashville so far, and it remains to be seen whether the Rangers wish to rely upon Solak as a utility player or focus him at second base. Rangers prospects stats »

NATIONAL LEAGUE EAST

Braves: Ian Anderson, RHP (No. 3, No. 24 in MLB) -- 5 1/3 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 9 K (Double-A Mississippi)
Anderson has now yielded one earned run or fewer in seven of his past nine starts and has pitched to a 2.66 ERA over 20 starts with Mississippi. The 21-year-old, a first-round pick from 2016, can sometimes get overshadowed because of the Braves' wealth of pitching prospects, but has a solid three-pitch mix and has shown improved command over the past couple seasons. Anderson finished third in the Braves' farm system in strikeouts in 2018 and has already fanned 138 over 105 innings this season. Braves prospects stats »

Marlins: Connor Scott, OF (No. 5) -- 1-for-4, RBI (Class A Clinton)
Don't look now, but Scott is on an absolute tear at the plate. The 2018 first-round pick extended his hitting streak to 15 games and is hitting .349 in July. Scott got off to a slow start this season, but has bumped his average from .229 all the way up to .257 so far this month. Scott has the potential to be a true five-tool player, but needs to make more contact to truly reach his ceiling. Marlins prospects stats »

Mets: Ali Sanchez, C (No. 26) -- 3-for-4, R, RBI, BB (Double-A Binghamton)
While his celebration for his RBI might have been a bit awkward -- he was thrown out at second on the play, trying to extend a single -- Sanchez can still feel like he did his part in a narrow Rumble Ponies victory over Bowie, 3-2. Sanchez hit from the No. 3 spot in the order and did his job, driving in a run while also scoring one among his four times on base. The outing raises his batting average to an impressive .290, a number that exceeds expectations from a 40-grade hitter. He's known first and foremost for his arm and his glove, and he showed that off by preventing a successful stolen base attempt from the Baysox's Ryan McKenna, who has 18 steals on the season. Mets prospects stats »

Phillies: Daniel Brito, 2B (No. 19) -- 2-for-4, 2 R, 2 2B (Class A Advanced Clearwater)
Brito collected his first double since July 3 in his first at-bat of the game for the Threshers, then added another in his second trip to the plate. That's an encouraging sign for the 21-year-old, who struggled out of the gate this season but has picked things up since. He posted a .311 average in May and is hitting .269 so far this month, with a .231 June sandwiched between. Brito, signed in 2014 for $650,000 out of Venezuela, started off slow last season, as well, batting .171 in April (.170 this season), so slow starts might just be a thing for him. His hit tool and glove are his best attributes, so he'll want to continue to improve his consistency at the plate to move up the ranks in the Phillies' system. Phillies prospects stats »

Nationals: Reid Schaller, RHP (No. 15) -- 5 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 4 K (Class A Hagerstown)
Schaller threw 40 of his 57 pitches for strikes and was lights out as he retired seven of the first eight batters he faced and cruised through five innings. The 22-year-old, a third-round pick (2018) out of Vanderbilt, didn't begin his season until late June and has had mixed results over six starts. Schaller has an average breaking ball, but a fastball that works in the mid-to-upper 90s. Most evaluators feel he'll eventually land in the bullpen. Nationals prospects stats »

NATIONAL LEAGUE CENTRAL

Brewers: Mauricio Dubon, SS/2B (No. 4) -- 1-for-4, HR, RBI (Triple-A San Antonio)
That's back-to-back games with a homer for Dubon, and his season total now sits at 16. The 25-year-old, whom the Brewers acquired from the Red Sox in December 2016, missed most of 2018 after tearing his ACL in May, but has bounced back strong in 2019 and made his Major League debut earlier this month. With the Missions, Dubon is hitting .297 with 46 RBIs over 94 games. Brewers prospects stats »

Cubs: Brailyn Marquez, LHP (No. 3) -- 6 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 14 K (Class A South Bend)
Few pitchers in the Minors have put together performances as dominant as Marquez's. The 20-year-old easily set his career high for strikeouts as he threw 53 of his 71 pitches for strikes in his first scoreless outing since the middle of May. Any 14-strikeout game is going to feature a number of ridiculous stats and Marquez's gem is no different. The lefty retired the first 10 batters he faced and struck out the side in four of his six innings. What's more, Marquez, whom the Cubs signed out of the Dominican Republic in 2015, struck out the first six batters he faced and also capped his evening with eight straight strikeouts. Cubs prospects stats »

Cardinals: Dylan Carlson, OF (No. 2, No. 86 in MLB) -- 1-for-3, HR, BB (Double-A Springfield)
Carlson now leads the Texas League in home runs after hitting his 17th of the season. He finds himself among the top 10 in batting average, RBIs, OBP, SLG, OPS, hits, doubles, triples, runs and walks this season, as well. In other words, this 20-year-old, competing against players who are four years older than him on average, is arguably the biggest offensive threat in his league. It has truly been a breakout campaign for the 2016 first-round Draft pick, as he's set career highs in several offensive categories and is trending toward a clean sweep of professional bests in 2019. Cardinals prospects stats »

Pirates: Oneil Cruz, SS (No. 4, No. 76 in MLB) -- 2-for-4, 2B, HR, 2 RBI (Class A Advanced Bradenton)
Cruz now has three extra-base hits in his past two games and six since Sunday after his impressive outing. He is up to seven homers this season in only 32 games for the Marauders after a foot injury kept him out of the lineup for roughly two months. The 6-foot-6 shortstop is batting .310 for Bradenton in his first trip through the Class A Advanced level. Last season for Class A West Virginia, Cruz hit .286 with 14 homers in 103 games. Pirates prospects stats »

Reds: Tony Santillan, RHP (No. 4) -- 5 2/3 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 8 K (Double-A Chattanooga)
Santillan took what has to be described as a hard-luck loss Thursday, allowing only one earned run yet picking up the "L" as the Lookouts fell to Birmingham 2-1. Still, it was a solid outing for the 22-year-old, whom the Reds drafted out of the Texas prep ranks in the second round in 2015. It's been a bit of a rough season for the righty, who pitched to a 3.61 ERA in 11 appearances at Double-A last season, but has followed that up with a 4.81 mark this year. However, most of that can be chalked up to a stretch of games in June and July during which he allowed three or more runs in six consecutive appearances. That ballooned his ERA from 3.24 entering the month of June to 5.16 at the end of the stretch, a number he's brought down to 4.81 with a trio of better trips to the mound since. Reds prospects stats »

NATIONAL LEAGUE WEST

D-backs: Josh Green, RHP (No. 25) -- 7 IP, 6 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 4 K (Double-A Jackson)
Green turned in his fourth scoreless outing in five trips to the mound this month as Jackson fell in a pitchers' duel against Ian Anderson and the M-Braves. Green deserves plenty of recognition for his recent performances, especially this most recent one, which came at the Double-A level. It was only his second start for Jackson after logging a 1.73 ERA over 78 innings for Class A Advanced Visalia. His first start for the General was rough, allowing four earned runs and 11 hits over six innings, but he put it all together on Thursday. He's not an overpowering pitcher, but he does manage the strike zone well, as he demonstrated with his lack of walks and his 73 strikes on 93 pitches. D-backs prospects stats »

Dodgers: Edwin Uceta, RHP (No. 20) -- 5 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 4 K (Double-A Tulsa)
Uceta has been incredibly tough to hit lately and the trend continued as he extended his scoreless streak to 16 innings after his second straight scoreless start. The 21-year-old, whom the Dodgers signed in 2016, began the year with Class A Advanced Rancho Cucamonga, but after pitching to a 2.15 ERA over 10 starts, he was promptly promoted to Tulsa. With the Drillers, Uceta has a 3.83 ERA and has racked up 49 strikeouts in 47 innings. The Dominican doesn't have overpowering stuff, but has a solid three-pitch mix and has improved his command throughout his time in the Dodgers' system. Dodgers prospects stats »

Giants: Joey Bart, C (No. 1, No. 17 in MLB) -- 2-for-4, HR, RBI (Class A Advanced San Jose)
Bart his hit 11th homer of the year, his second in as many nights, as he extended his hitting streak to five games. The 2018 first-rounder is hitting .268 with 11 homers and has been impressive so far in his full-season debut. The Georgia Tech product was one of the best college hitters in his Draft class, so it's not surprise that he's been able to hit thus far. However, there were questions about whether he'd be able to stick behind that plate and so far Bart has shown that he'll certainly be able to remain at catcher. Giants prospects stats »

Padres: Ty France, 3B/DH (No. 27) -- 5-for-6, 5 R, 2 HR, 4 RBI (Triple-A El Paso)
France had a week's worth of stats in one game for the Chihuahuas, continuing what has been a season-long hot streak for the 25-year-old. He spent 34 games with the Padres, where he hit only .235, but when he's been with El Paso, he's been arguably the best hitter in the Minor Leagues. He has a .391 batting average, 24 homers and 70 RBIs in just 59 games. To put into perspective: The Chihuahuas have won more games than France has played in for them this season, yet he ranks just outside the top 10 in the Pacific Coast League in homers and RBIs (compared to players with many more games played), and would rank first in batting average if he qualified for the leaderboard. Padres prospects stats »

Rockies: Brian Mundell, 1B (No. 29) -- 2-for-4, HR, 2 RBI (Triple-A Albuquerque)
Mundell just keeps hitting. The 25-year-old extended his hitting streak to five games and is now hitting .335 through his first 79 games at the Triple-A level. Mundell, a seventh-round pick from the 2015 Draft, has an advanced approach at the plate, but fell into a rut last year and hit .263 in Double-A. While it's important to note that he's playing in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League this season, the increased average is still a good sign for a hitter looking to get back on track. Rockies prospects stats »