JERSEY SHORE, NJ – Jersey Shore BlueClaws OF Dylan Campbell was named South Atlantic League Player of the Week after a week in Greensboro in which he went 9-24 with three home runs and 11 RBIs.
Campbell had two 5-RBI games last week in Greensboro (Tuesday & Friday). He is the second BlueClaw to have two, 5-RBI games in the same series (Chris Duffy on 7/14 and 7/16/12 vs Savannah). He is only the seventh BlueClaw with two 5-RBI games in the same season (Rixon Wingrove in 2023, Jhailyn Ortiz in 2021, Duffy in 2012, Maikel Franco in 2012, Jim Murphy in 2011 [also one in 2009], Jonathan Singleton in 2010).
He was acquired by the Phillies from the Dodgers in January. Last year, Campbell played for Great Lakes and had 10 home runs and stole 42 bases. He was originally drafted by the Dodgers in the fourth round of the 2023 draft out of the University of Texas.
Campbell is the first BlueClaw to win South Atlantic League Player of the Week since Jhailyn Ortiz in 2021, though several have been named Pitcher of the Week.
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — In conjunction with Minor League Baseball and the South Atlantic League, the Hub City Spartanburgers are proud to announce right-handed pitcher David Davalillo has been named South Atlantic League Pitcher of the Week for the week of April 15–20. The Rangers’ no. 30 prospect per MLB Pipeline was masterful Friday, April 18, holding the Bowling Green Hot Rods hitless and scoreless through five innings.
“David is a microcosm of talent, work ethic, intelligence, and leadership characteristics,” said Spartanburgers pitching coach Thomas St. Clair. “It’s a privilege working with him over these past three years, and we are excited for his future and impact he brings for our organization.”
Davalillo delivered a dominant performance on the mound Friday, tossing five scoreless, hitless innings while striking out nine Bowling Green batters. Only one Hot Rod reached on a dropped third strike. Davalillo’s nine Ks set a new Spartanburgers season-high for strikeouts in a single game.
The 22-year-old Venezuelan has turned heads with his five-pitch mix and sharp command; preseason, Davalillo was named one of Baseball America’s breakout prospects in the Rangers system. His performance this past week is the continuation of a stellar 2024 season; the right-hander was named a Carolina League Post-Season All-Star after posting a 1.79 ERA in 16 starts with then-Single-A Down East.
The Spartanburgers return to action Tuesday, April 22 against the Greenville Drive, High-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m ET. Davalillo’s next appearance is slated for Friday evening at 7:05 p.m. ET, with postgame Fifth Third Fireworks.