This was the 3rd week of full minor league play (stats are entering play on Sunday, April 26th).
According to FanGraphs (which factors in age and proximity to the big leagues), 22-year old backstop Caden Bodine continues to be the top hitter in the Rays system; the Rays acquired the former 1st round pick in the Shane Baz deal. Bodine is currently hitting .408/.457/.662 with 3 HR over 83 PA; notably, he has only struck out twice (2.4%).
Meanwhile, Aidan Cremarosa is still the team’s top minor league pitcher. The 22-year old was taken by the Rays in the 8th round of the 2025 draft out of Fresno State. Thus far over four starts, Cremarosa has a 3.60 ERA | 1.76 FIP with a 39.5 K% & 3.7 BB% over 20 IP.
RUMBLINGS
• SO MANY INJURIES Jacob Melton looked awkward rounding third base and had to be assisted off the field. The injury would be disclosed as a sprained ankle and he is expected to miss 4-6 weeks.Daniel Pierce was placed on the 7-day Injured ListBrendan Summerhill was placed the 7-day Injured List.Other players placed on the IL (Some of these were last week): RHP Jacob Kisting, RHP Nate Knowles, C Brady Donay, OF James Quinn-Irons, RHP Luke Jackson, & LHP Drew Dowd.
• Jacob Melton looked awkward rounding third base and had to be assisted off the field. The injury would be disclosed as a sprained ankle and he is expected to miss 4-6 weeks.
• Daniel Pierce was placed on the 7-day Injured List
• Brendan Summerhill was placed the 7-day Injured List.
• Other players placed on the IL (Some of these were last week): RHP Jacob Kisting, RHP Nate Knowles, C Brady Donay, OF James Quinn-Irons, RHP Luke Jackson, & LHP Drew Dowd.
• RHP Jacob Kisting, RHP Nate Knowles, C Brady Donay, OF James Quinn-Irons, RHP Luke Jackson, & LHP Drew Dowd.
• Baseball America highlighted Taitn Gray as a player that might be rising within the Rays system. The 3rd round 2025 draft pick is having a stellar start to his professional career and launched his 3rd homerun of the season on Sunday.
TEAM LEADERS
• Must currently be assigned to that team
• Baseball America’s top ten prospects are featured below each team they’re currently assigned to.
• (minimum of 30 TBF for pitchers)
Tampa Bay Rays
Top 10 Prospects
• None currently on active roster
Durham Bulls
Team Offensive Leaders:AVG: .323, Victor Mesa JrOBP: .417, Victor Mesa JrSLG: .565, Victor Mesa JrHR: 4,Justyn-Henry Malloy and Dom KeeganwRC+: 157, Victor Mesa JrSB: 17, Jacob Melton
Team Pitching Leaders:ERA: 0.00, Trevor MartinFIP: 2.93, Andrew WantzK%: 35.3%, Logan WorkmanBB%: 9.0%, Chase SoleskyWHIP: 1.12, Kodi WhitleyAVG: .171, Trevor MartinWHIFF%: 16.0%, Alex Cook
Top 10 Prospects
• #1 Brody Hopkins AAA: 2.96 ERA | 5.03 FIP | 25.0 K% | 19.2 BB% | .195 AVG | 14.0 WHIFF% | 24.1 IP
• AAA: 2.96 ERA | 5.03 FIP | 25.0 K% | 19.2 BB% | .195 AVG | 14.0 WHIFF% | 24.1 IP
• #3 Jacob Melton AAA: .231/.346/.431 | 40.2 K% | 15.9 BB% | 1 HR | 17 SB | 101 wRC+ | 82 PA 4/23: Suffered sprained ankle. Expected to miss 4-6 weeks.
• AAA: .231/.346/.431 | 40.2 K% | 15.9 BB% | 1 HR | 17 SB | 101 wRC+ | 82 PA 4/23: Suffered sprained ankle. Expected to miss 4-6 weeks.
• 4/23: Suffered sprained ankle. Expected to miss 4-6 weeks.
Montgomery Biscuits
Team Offensive Leaders:AVG: .306, Cooper KinneyOBP: .431, Xavier IsaacSLG: .571, Xavier IsaacHR: 4, Will Simpson & Xavier IsaacwRC+: 159, Xavier IsaacSB: 18, Austin Overn
Team Pitching Leaders:ERA: 1.80, Michael ForretFIP: 2.79, Derrick EdingtonK%: 29.7%, Santiago SuarezBB%: 2.4%, Tommy McCollumWHIP 0.73, Garrett EdwardsAVG: .130, Garrett EdwardsWHIFF%: 14.2%, Santiago Suarez
Top 10 Prospects
• #4 T.J. Nichols AA: 1.80 ERA | 1.79 FIP | 25.0 K% | 0.0 BB% | .300 AVG | 12.3 WHIFF% | 5 IP 4/7: Placed on Injured List
• AA: 1.80 ERA | 1.79 FIP | 25.0 K% | 0.0 BB% | .300 AVG | 12.3 WHIFF% | 5 IP 4/7: Placed on Injured List
• 4/7: Placed on Injured List
• #6 Santiago Suarez AA: 5.94 ERA | 5.53 FIP | 29.7 K% | 8.1 BB% | .239 AVG | 14.2 WHIFF% | 16.2 IP
• AA: 5.94 ERA | 5.53 FIP | 29.7 K% | 8.1 BB% | .239 AVG | 14.2 WHIFF% | 16.2 IP
• #8 Michael Forret AA: 1.80 ERA | 6.52 FIP | 24.1 K% | 17.2 BB% | .146 AVG | 12.3 WHIFF% | 15 IP
• AA: 1.80 ERA | 6.52 FIP | 24.1 K% | 17.2 BB% | .146 AVG | 12.3 WHIFF% | 15 IP
Bowling Green Hot Rods
Team Offensive Leaders:AVG: .364, Nathan FlewellingOBP: .464, Tony Santa MariaSLG: .867, Theo GillenHR: 6, Theo Gillen & Connor HujsakwRC+: 213, Theo GillenSB: 9, Tony Santa Maria
Team Pitching Leaders:ERA: 0.93, Andres GalanFIP: 2.05, Anderson BritoK%: 32.8%, Anderson BritoBB%: 6.3%, Anderson BritoWHIP: 1.2, Andres GalanAVG: .216, Trevor Harrison & Andres GalanWHIFF%: 14.7%, Anderson Brito
Top 10 Prospects
• #2 Theo Gillen A+: .333/.412/.867 | 23.5 K% | 7.8 BB% | 6 HR | 3 SB | 213 wRC+ | 51 PA
• A+: .333/.412/.867 | 23.5 K% | 7.8 BB% | 6 HR | 3 SB | 213 wRC+ | 51 PA
• #5 Anderson Brito A+: 3.68 ERA | 2.05 FIP | 32.8 K% | 6.3 BB% | .259 AVG | 14.7 WHIFF% | 14.2 IP
• A+: 3.68 ERA | 2.05 FIP | 32.8 K% | 6.3 BB% | .259 AVG | 14.7 WHIFF% | 14.2 IP
• #10 Aidan Smith A+: Hasn’t played in 20264/2: Placed on the Injured List
• A+: Hasn’t played in 20264/2: Placed on the Injured List
• 4/2: Placed on the Injured List
Charleston River Dogs
Team Offensive Leaders:AVG: .408, Caden BodineOBP: .457, Caden BodineSLG: .662, Caden BodineHR: 3, Caden Bodine, Cooper Flemming, Brendan Summerhill and Daniel PiercewRC+: 190, Caden BodineSB: 6, Derek Datil
Team Pitching Leaders:ERA: 1.80, Trey PooserFIP: 1.76, Aidan CremarosaK%: 39.5%, Aidan CremarosaBB%: 2.3%, Trey PooserWHIP: 0.80, Alex Wallace & Trey PooserAVG: .156, Jacob KuhnWHIFF%: 18.5%, Aidan Cremarosa
Top 10 Prospects
• #7 Daniel Pierce A: .286/.364/.510 | 34.5 K% | 7.3 BB% | 3 HR | 4 SB | 132 wRC+ | 55 PA 4/22: Placed on the 7-day IL
• A: .286/.364/.510 | 34.5 K% | 7.3 BB% | 3 HR | 4 SB | 132 wRC+ | 55 PA 4/22: Placed on the 7-day IL
• 4/22: Placed on the 7-day IL
• #9 Brendan Summerhill A: .188/.235/.375 | 23.5 K% | 3.9 BB% | 3 HR | 0 SB | 60 wRC+ | 51 PA 4/22: Placed on the 7-day IL
• A: .188/.235/.375 | 23.5 K% | 3.9 BB% | 3 HR | 0 SB | 60 wRC+ | 51 PA 4/22: Placed on the 7-day IL
• 4/22: Placed on the 7-day IL
