Amarillo Sod Poodles pitcher Ryne Nelson

Thomas, Nelson Named D-Backs 2021 Organization Player and Pitcher of the Year

PHOENIX, Ariz. - The Arizona Diamondbacks named OF Alek Thomas and RHP Ryne Nelson the organization's Minor League Player and Pitcher of the Year respectively. Thomas, 21, is the D-backs No. 3 prospect by both Baseball America (25th overall) and MLB.com (40th overall). Currently, he has combined to hit .313 (136-for-435) with 29 doubles, 12 triples, 18 home runs, 59 RBI and 13 stolen bases in 106 games with Double-A Amarill... Full Story