Arizona Diamondbacks Call Up MLB's 10th Overall Prospect

The Arizona Diamondbacks are eagerly promoting their highly-touted infield prospect, Jordan Lawlar, ahead of Thursday's crucial series opener against the Chicago Cubs.

At just 21 years old, Lawlar, the sixth overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft, is poised to take the big leagues by storm, transitioning to the hot corner for the Diamondbacks in a bid to secure a National League wild-card spot.

Lawlar's ascent has been marked by an extraordinary display of skills, boasting an .874 OPS, 20 home runs, and 36 stolen bases in 105 games split between Triple-A Reno and Double-A Amarillo this season.

He’s coming up. 👀

Jordan Lawlar is set to join the team tomorrow in Chicago, per Torey Lovullo. pic.twitter.com/OjV3Gcsj46

— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) September 6, 2023

His recent Triple-A performance has been particularly outstanding, with a .358 batting average, five home runs, 19 RBI, and three stolen bases in just 16 games at Reno.

As Lawlar prepares to make his major league debut, all eyes are on him to see if he can live up to the immense hype and contribute to the Diamondbacks' quest for a postseason berth, adding an exciting dimension to the team's future.

Jordan Lawlar only played 16 games in Reno. In those games:

.358/.438/.612
149 wRC+
15.0 K% | 11.3 BB%
5 HR
45.6 Pull%
21.8 O-Swing % | 68.2 Z-Swing%
37.1 SweetSpot%

It’s a small sample size in a hitter friendly environment, but he absolutely hit.

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— JD (@StromsLab) September 6, 2023

With Lawlar's call-up, the Diamondbacks are making a bold move to solidify their position in the playoff race.

His well-rounded skills and remarkable minor league numbers have undoubtedly earned him this opportunity, and fans are eagerly anticipating his performance at the highest level of the sport. Photo Credit: Alex Gould/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK