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Will Slade Caldwell Take Another Step Forward in 2026?
Arizona Diamondbacks outfield prospect Slade Caldwell was the 29th overall pick in the 2024 Draft and performed admirably in his first taste of professional baseball in 2025. The left-handed slugger hit .294 at Single-A with an almost unfathomable 20.4 percent walk rate in 48 games there, leading to a superb .460 on-base percentage (OBP). While the batting average unsurprisingly took a dip at High-A, falling to .238, the pitch recognition remained, resulting in a 15.7 percent walk rate and .370 OBP. Getting on base allowed him to use his trademark tool, his speed, which allowed for 25 stolen bases in a total of 114 games. The former first-rounder could see more time at High-A to begin the 2026 campaign, but a good showing should get him to Double-A quickly. The 19-year-old is probably still a couple of years away from the majors, but he's a name dynasty managers should be familiar with.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
