This week’s minor league roundup will solely function the numbers accrued previous to the beginning of play on Monday.
We are actually 23 weeks into the 2024 minor league marketing campaign marketing campaign and several other prospects have actually continued their ascent up the organizational ladder whereas others have seen their inventory proceed to drop.
In accordance with FanGraphs (which components in age and proximity to the large leagues), the general high hitter within the Rays farm system continues to be outfielder Chandler Simpson. The 23-year previous is in a decent race with fellow Biscuit and high prospect Tre’ Morgan for the minor league batting title.
In the meantime, the highest pitcher remains to be 25-year previous southpaw, Ian Seymour, who has been wonderful since a promotion to Triple-A Durham. Over 17 begins in Double-A, Seymour had a 2.36 ERA | 2.74 FIP with a 28.3 Ok% and 6.3 BB% over 91 1⁄3 innings pitched. To date in Durham, Seymour has made seven begins and has a 2.37 ERA | 3.96 FIP with a 29.0 Ok% & 8.0 BB% over 38 innings pitched.
Earlier than we get to the statistical breakdowns. Right here is a few information from across the Rays system.
One thing to look at over the ultimate weeks of the minor league season within the race for the minor league batting title between Chandler Simpson and Tre’ Morgan. Coming into play on Tuesday, Simpson regained the lead as Morgan slumped a bit. Simpson is at present hitting .356 whereas Morgan is at .349; If Simpson wins, he’ll be the primary participant in 40 years to have been each a NCAA D-I batting champ and MiLB batting champ.
One other milestone to look at for with Chandler Simpson is what number of stolen bases he’ll end the season with. Coming into the yr, Simpson had a aim to achieve 100 stolen bases; he’s at present at 95 with 12 common season video games remaining in Double-A.
26-year previous C Logan Driscoll has reached the large leagues. The backstop was the 73rd general choice within the 2019 draft and joined the Rays within the commerce that despatched Emilio Pagan to the San Diego Padres for Manuel Margot. Driscoll has been among the best offensive performers for the Bulls this season, hitting .292/.367/.473 with 7 HR and 1 SB over 70 video games, registering a 118 wRC+.
18-year previous OF Theo Gillen, the Rays first choice within the 2024 draft, made his organizational debut. To date he’s hitting .091/.375/.182 over 16 plate appearances in Single-A Charleston.
Since his most up-to-date promotion to Triple-A, Heriberto Hernandez is hitting .303/.425/.788 with 4 HR over 40 PA.
Let’s break it down by workforce; the offensive gamers should nonetheless be at that stage and have at the least 200 plate appearances; the pitchers should have at the least 200 batters confronted. The DSL & FCL seasons are over.
Tampa Bay Rays
Prime 10 Prospects
Junior CamineroCPX: .235/.409/.824 | 9.1 Ok% | 22.7 BB% | 3 HR | 0 SB | 199 wRC+ | 22 PA.AAA: .276/.331/.498 | 21.2 Ok% | 6.8 BB% | 13 HR | 1 SB | 111 wRC+ | 236 PAMLB: .275/.359/.478 | 23.1 Ok% | 10.3 BB% | 3 HR | 2 SB | 136 wRC+ | 78 PA
Durham Bulls
Group Offensive Leaders:AVG: .317, Jake MangumOBP: .363, Austin ShentonSLG: .498, Austin ShentonHR: 20, Austin ShentonwRC+: 122, Austin ShentonSB: 28, Kameron Misner
Group Pitching Leaders:ERA: 4.46, Jacob LopezFIP: 3.61, Michael GomezK%: 28.6%, Michael GomezBB%: 5.8%, Joe RockWHIP: 1.31, Jacob LopezAVG: .222, Jacob LopezWHIFF%: 14.5%, Mason Montgomery
Montgomery Biscuits
Group Offensive Leaders:AVG: .352, Chandler SimpsonOBP: .399, Chandler SimpsonSLG: .455, Carson WilliamsHR: 17, Carson WilliamswRC+: 142, Chandler SimpsonSB: 64, Chandler Simpson
Group Pitching Leaders:ERA: 1.52, Keyshawn AskewFIP: 3.21, Austin VernonK%: 29.6%, Antonio MenedezBB%: 4.1%, Sean HunleyWHIP: 0.87, Sean HunleyAVG: .195, Sean Hunley & Keyshawn AskewWHIFF%: 19.6%, Austin Vernon
Prime 10 Prospects
Carson Williams:AA: .253/.350/.455 | 28.5 Ok% | 11.6 BB% | 17 HR | 31 SB | 138 wRC+ | 466 PA
Chandler SimpsonA+: .364/.431/.372 | 10.9 Ok% | 10.2 BB% | 0 HR | 31 SB | 138 wRC+ | 147 PAAA: .352/.399/.414 | 7.1 Ok% | 7.8 BB% | 1 HR | 64 SB | 142 wRC+ | 322 PA
Xavier Isaac:A+: .287/.381/.535 | 30.1 Ok% | 12.3 BB% | 15 HR | 14 SB | 156 wRC+ | 302 PAAA: .200/.317/.318 | 41.6 Ok% | 13.9 BB% | 2 HR | 0 SB | 95 wRC+ | 101 PA
Brayden Taylor:A+: .269/.389/.513 | 24.8 Ok% | 15.9 BB% | 14 HR | 26 SB | 154 wRC+ | 383 PAAA: .198/.286/.395 | 38.0 Ok% | 10.9 BB% | 3 HR | 2 SB | 102 wRC+ | 92 PA
Tre’ MorganA: .320/.398/.440 | 11.3 Ok% | 8.7 BB% | 2 HR | 9 SB | 149 wRC+ | 115 PAA+: .371/.447/.558 | 7.8 Ok% | 11.3 BB% | 6 HR | 10 SB | 184 wRC+ | 231 PAAA: .314/.405/.486 | 14.0 Ok% | 14.0 BB% | 1 HR | 0 SB | 161 wRC+ | 43 PA
Bowling Inexperienced Sizzling Rods
Group Offensive Leaders:AVG: .289, Cooper KinneyOBP: .352, Cooper KinneySLG: .494, Cooper KinneyHR: 17, Brock JoneswRC+: 137, Cooper KinneySB: 34, Colton Ledbetter
Group Pitching Leaders:ERA: 2.63, Owen WildFIP: 2.96, Drew SommersK%: 31.2%, Owen WildBB%: 5.7%, T.J FondtainWHIP: 0.94, T.J FondtainAVG: .199, T.J FondtainWHIFF%: 17.8%, Owen Wild
Prime 10 Prospects
Dylan LeskoA+: 6.80 ERA | 6.19 FIP | 25.5 Ok% | 18.0 BB% | .210 AVG | 13.8 WHIFF% | 82 IP
Charleston River Canine
Group Offensive Leaders:AVG: .267, Enderson DelgadoOBP: .390, Enderson DelgadoSLG: .411, Enderson DelgadoHR: 10, Jhon DiazwRC+: 141, Enderson DelgadoSB: 51, Adrian Santana
Group Pitching Leaders:ERA: 2.75, Gary Gill HillFIP: 3.24, Gary Gill HillK%: 26.9%, Samuel MejiaBB%: 4.5%, Santiago SaurezWHIP: 1.05, Gary Gill HillAVG: .225, Gary Gill HillWHIFF%: 15.8%, Samuel Mejia
Prime 10 Prospects
Gary Gill HillA: 2.75 ERA | 3.24 FIP | 25.4 Ok% | 5.9 BB% | .225 AVG | 12.7 WHIFF% | 104 2⁄3 IP
Santiago SuarezA: 4.23 ERA | 3.60 FIP | 25.6 Ok% | 4.5 BB% | .244 AVG | 14.6 WHIFF% | 104 1⁄3 IP
FCL Rays
Group Offensive Leaders (min. 100 PA):AVG: .330, Brailer Guerrero (out since 6/22)OBP: .452, Brailer Guerrero (out since 6/22)SLG: .466, Brailer Guerrero (out since 6/22)HR: 2, Brailer Guerrero, Jose Perez, & Jose ContreraswRC+: 155, Brailer Guerrero (out since 6/22)SB: 14, Miguel Tamares
Group Pitching Leaders (min. 100 TBF):ERA: 1.48, Maikel HernandezFIP: 3.01, Michael SaturriaK%: 30.7%, Jeremy PilonBB%: 6.7%, Maikel HernandezWHIP: 0.89, Maikel HernandezAVG: .174, Maikel HernandezWHIFF%: 19.6%, Michael Saturria
DSL Rays
Group Offensive Leaders (min. 100 PA):AVG: .302, Alfonzo MartinezOBP: .434, Domingo BatistaSLG: .482, Alfonzo MartinezHR: 5, Alfonzo MartinezwRC+: 143, Xavier GuillenSB: 39, Israfell Bautista
Group Pitching Leaders (min. 100 TBF):ERA: 2.50, Yereny TeusFIP: 3.12, Yereny TeusK%: 34.3%, Yereny TeusBB%: 3.6%, Alexander CamposWHIP: 0.96, Yereny TeusAVG: .186, Yereny TeusWHIFF%: 44.4%, Yereny Teus