The High-A Stockton Ports dominated the first half of the 2018 season, but they’ve seen most of their top stars move up to Double-A at this point in the summer. Nearly an entire rotation worth of starters (Luzardo, Shore, Dunshee, Howard), one of their best relievers (Romero), and half their lineup (Bolt, Heim, Mondou, Barrera) played so well they earned midseason promotions up to Midland (click here for more on those names).
Fortunately, a whole new wave of standouts is emerging in their place. Leading the charge is starting pitcher Matt Milburn, who has spent the last month dominating the league.