Diamondbacks Minor League Year in Review

This season was much better for fans of the Arizona Diamondbacks than last season. The team was in contention well into July and even made a little noise in August. In fact, they are still technically in the playoff hunt, but with their elimination number standing at one, they would need nothing short of a statistical miracle to get a wild card spot. It was also a strong year for the Diamondbacks’ minor league system. The was even a minor league championship celebrated.

All of the Diamondbacks’ affiliate teams above rookie ball are done playing for the season. The class-A short season Hillsboro Hops won their second straight Northwest League Championship. The team had solid performances down…