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Chiquillo Shines: Unranked Ranger Prospect Dominates AFL
8 Oct
Summary
- Unranked pitcher Alejandro Chiquillo impressed in his AFL debut.
- Chiquillo pitched three scoreless innings, striking out four.
- He has pitched more innings than any other Surprise pitcher.
Alejandro Chiquillo, an unranked 23-year-old Venezuelan pitcher, has begun making a name for himself in the Arizona Fall League (AFL). In his AFL debut for the Surprise Saguaros, Chiquillo entered in the third inning and delivered an exceptional performance, pitching three hitless and scoreless innings. He struck out four batters, showcasing a promising future with the Texas Rangers organization.
Chiquillo's AFL debut comes after a 2026 season where he began in the ACL and earned a promotion to Class-A Hickory. Despite time on the injured and developmental lists, he posted a 4.79 ERA with 56 strikeouts in 56.1 innings, holding opponents to a .217 batting average. His professional journey started in 2024 with the Dominican Summer League, where he excelled with a 0.67 ERA and 30 strikeouts in 27 innings.
His progress in the AFL is a positive sign after a challenging 2025 season in the Arizona Complex League. There, he struggled with contact, allowing a .317 batting average. However, his AFL performance suggests a resurgence, as he has already pitched more innings than any other Surprise pitcher this season.
Other notable Texas Rangers prospects participating in the AFL include outfielder Paxton Cling, catcher Julian Brock, infielder Casey Cook, shortstop Sebastian Walcott, and pitchers J'Briell Easley, Jesus Gamez, Jacob Johnson, and Mason McConnaughey.
