Guardians Prospect Velazquez Hits Two-Run Homer

Ralphy Velazquez, the Guardians' No. 4 prospect, hit his second home run of the season for Double-A Akron.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 11:04pm

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Ralphy Velazquez, a top prospect in the Cleveland Guardians' minor league system, hit a two-run home run for the Akron RubberDucks, the Guardians' Double-A affiliate. This was Velazquez's second homer of the 2026 season as he continues to develop at the Double-A level.

Why it matters

Velazquez is considered one of the Guardians' top hitting prospects, and his continued power production at the Double-A level is an encouraging sign for the organization as they look to bolster their major league lineup in the coming years.

The details

Velazquez's two-run shot came in the 6th inning of the RubberDucks' game against an unknown opponent. The home run helped Akron extend their lead in the contest.

  • The game took place on April 11, 2026.

The players

Ralphy Velazquez

The Cleveland Guardians' No. 4 ranked prospect, currently playing for their Double-A affiliate, the Akron RubberDucks.

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What’s next

Velazquez will look to continue his strong start to the 2026 season as he aims to earn a promotion to the Guardians' Triple-A affiliate and eventually make his MLB debut.

The takeaway

Velazquez's power display is a positive sign for the Guardians' future, as they look to develop their next wave of impact hitters to complement their strong pitching staff.