Angels prospect Arjun Nimmala named Fall League hitter of week

1.758 OPS led league for Oct. 12-18 week

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

What happened: MLB announced the honor Monday, Oct. 19, covering Oct. 12-18 with Mesa. Nimmala went 4-for-5 with two triples, a double and three RBIs on Oct. 15, finishing a homer shy of the cycle. It was the third four-hit game of his professional career.

Why it matters: Nimmala is the Angels' No. 1 prospect and No. 34 overall per MLB Pipeline. He arrived as the centerpiece of the August trade-deadline prospect haul and hit eight homers with a .966 OPS in 27 Double-A games after reporting to Rocket City. He projects for plus power with MLB readiness pegged for 2028.

By the numbers: Week of Oct. 12-18: 1.758 OPS, 1.091 slugging, 2 doubles, 2 triples, 4 extra-base hits, 12 total bases, all league bests. Post-trade at Double-A: 8 homers, 9 doubles, 17 RBIs, .966 OPS in 27 games. Drafted 20th overall in 2023 at age 17.

What to watch: The Fall Stars Game is Nov. 8, followed by the league championship Nov. 14. Continued at-bats with Mesa will shape his path toward 2028.

Sources

Yahoo MLB 2026-10-20T01:50:21.489075+00:00

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