D-backs' Top Prospect Ryan Waldschmidt Delivers Breakout Triple-A Performance

The 23-year-old outfielder hit his first Triple-A home run and fell just a double shy of the cycle in a 10-5 win for the Reno Aces.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 6:11pm

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The Arizona Diamondbacks' top prospect, outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt, had a breakout game at the plate in Triple-A on Thursday, going 4-for-5 with a home run and falling just a double shy of the cycle. The 23-year-old is now batting .298 with a .431 on-base percentage and .963 OPS in 12 games this season for the Reno Aces, the Diamondbacks' Triple-A affiliate.

Why it matters

Waldschmidt's performance comes at a crucial time for the Diamondbacks, who are dealing with injuries to several key outfielders, including Corbin Carroll and Jordan Lawlar. If Waldschmidt can continue to produce at the plate, he could force the Diamondbacks to consider promoting him to the big league roster sooner than expected.

The details

Waldschmidt, who was the Diamondbacks' first-round draft pick in 2024, has been tearing it up at the plate in Triple-A. After going 3-for-16 in his first four games, he has now hit .298 with a .431 on-base percentage and .963 OPS in 12 games this season. His breakout performance on Thursday, which included a home run, four hits, and a near-cycle, has put him firmly on the Diamondbacks' radar as they look to bolster their outfield.

  • On Thursday, Waldschmidt went 4-for-5 with a home run and fell just a double shy of the cycle.
  • Waldschmidt began the season 3-for-16 in his first four games at Triple-A.

The players

Ryan Waldschmidt

The Arizona Diamondbacks' top prospect, a 23-year-old outfielder who is currently playing for the Reno Aces, the team's Triple-A affiliate.

Corbin Carroll

The Diamondbacks' star outfielder who missed the team's game against the New York Mets on Thursday due to hip tightness.

Lourdes Gurriel Jr.

The Diamondbacks outfielder who is still recovering from tearing his ACL last fall.

Jordan Lawlar

The Diamondbacks outfielder who was recently placed on the 60-day injured list after fracturing his wrist.

Torey Lovullo

The manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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What they’re saying

“When Arizona decided to have its top prospect start the year in the minors earlier this spring, general manager Mike Hazen pointed out that Waldschmidt had only 300 Double-A plate appearances and added that 'he's still got some things to kind of fine-tune.'”

— Mike Hazen, General Manager, Arizona Diamondbacks

What’s next

If Waldschmidt continues to perform well at the plate in Triple-A, the Diamondbacks will likely have to consider promoting him to the major league roster, especially given the injuries to their outfield.

The takeaway

Waldschmidt's breakout performance in Triple-A has put him firmly on the Diamondbacks' radar as they look to bolster their outfield. If he can sustain this level of production, he could force the team's hand and earn a promotion to the big leagues sooner than expected.