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Angels prospect Arjun Nimmala named Arizona Fall League hitter of the week

The Los Angeles Angels' top prospect, shortstop Arjun Nimmala, dominated the Arizona Fall League this week, earning hitter of the week honors after a standout performance with the Mesa Solar Sox. The 21-year-old led the league in six key offensive categories, including on-base plus slugging (1.758), slugging percentage (1.091), and total bases (12), while also delivering two doubles, two triples, and four extra-base hits.

His most impressive game came on October 15, when he went 4-for-5 with two triples, a double, and three RBIs, falling just one home run short of hitting for the cycle—a rare achievement for a prospect at any level. Nimmala, the Angels’ No.

1 prospect and MLB’s No. 34 overall, was acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays in a high-profile trade at the 2026 deadline, where he became the highest first-generation Indian-American ever selected in a major league draft at just 17 years old.

Since joining the Angels, he has shown power potential with eight home runs and nine doubles in 27 games at Double-A Rocket City, though his defensive development remains a work in progress. With expectations of reaching MLB by 2028, Nimmala’s recent surge underscores his growing impact as the face of the Angels’ future.

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