This week’s minor league roundup will only feature the numbers accumulated prior to the start of play on Monday.
This was the 21st week of minor league play.
According to FanGraphs (which factors in age and proximity to the big leagues), newcomer Jadher Areinamo remains the top hitter in the Rays system; the Rays acquired the 21-year old infielder from Milwaukee for Danny Jansen in late July.
Meanwhile, Ty Johnson continues to be the team’s top minor league pitcher. The 23-year old came to the Rays as part of the return for Isaac Paredes and is having a fantastic season in Double-A.
Theo Gillen broke his finger sliding into second base on a stolen base attempt. He has been placed on the Injured ListMarc Topkin wrote about several of the Rays top prospects and the struggles the system has endured this year. In the article, Topkin notes how Brayden Taylor worked with the coaching staff to retool his swing during a hiatus from games in July. Since making his return on July 19th, Taylor is hitting .200/.307/.333 with 2 HR over 88 PA, registering a 94 wRC+; Taylor had a 64 wRC+ prior to his three week break from game action.Mason Auer made his season debut, offiically converting to a pitcher. He recorded an inning of work, facing five hitters, allowing a walk and a basehit.Kiley McDaniel updated his top ten Rays prospects with newcomer Jadher Areinamo being ranked 10th.Brailer Guerrero injury update: per Eric Longenhagen of FanGraphs, Guerrero is dealing with patella tendinitisAdrian Santana has been placed on the Injured ListBaseball America’s weekly statcast standouts features two Rays in Triple-A: Brian Van Belle and Yoniel Curet
Must currently be assigned to that teamBaseball America’s top twenty prospects are featured below each team they’re currently assigned to.(minimum of 170 PA for hitters and 170 TBF for pitchers)
#11 Ian SeymourMLB: 1.77 ERA | 1.99 FIP | 27.2 K% | 7.4 BB% | .176 AVG | 14.0 WHIFF% | 20 1/3 IPAAA: 2.62 ERA | 3.45 FIP | 29.2 K% | 5.6 BB% | .236 AVG | 14.9 WHIFF% | 86 IPMade big league debut on 6/9Optioned to Triple-A on 6/10Promoted to the MLB on 7/8
Team Offensive Leaders:AVG: .278, Tristan PetersOBP: .400, Tre’ MorganSLG: .444, Tristan PetersHR: 22, Carson WilliamswRC+: 114, Tristan PetersSB: 21, Carson Williams
Team Pitching Leaders:ERA: 3.06, Garrett ActonFIP: 3.83, Garrett ActonK%: 30.6%, Garrett ActonBB%: 6.9%, Logan WorkmanWHIP: 1.02, Garrett ActonAVG: .183, Garrett ActonWHIFF%: 13.2%, Logan Workman
#1 Carson WilliamsAAA: .214/.317/.444 | 34.1 K% | 12.2 BB% | 22 HR | 21 SB | 97 wRC+ | 4443 PA#8 Yoniel CuretAAA: 5.68 ERA | 5.01 FIP | 21.4 K% | 16.1 BB% | .283 AVG | 9.7 WHIFF% | 12 2/3 IPAA: 1.45 ERA | 2.43 FIP | 26.0 K% | 6.8 BB% | .185 AVG | 12.4 WHIFF% | 18 2/3 IPCPX: 0.00 ERA | 2.26 FIP | 38.1 K% | 0.0 BB% | .111 AVG | 16.5 WHIFF% | 5 1/3 IPBegan rehab assignment on 6/17Assigned to Double-A on 7/3Promoted to Triple-A on 8/6#12 Tre’ MorganAAA: .268/.400/.381 | 20.0 K% | 16.8 BB% | 5 HR | 6 SB | 113 wRC+ | 285 PAOn Injured List from 5/29 thru 6/17#15 Dominic KeeganAAA: .247/.323/.397 | 29.7 K% | 9.7 BB% | 5 HR | 0 SB | 89 wRC+ | 195 PACPX: .292/.469/.625 | 18.8 K% | 25.0 BB% | 2 HR | 0 SB | 183 wRC+ | 32 PAActivated from IL on 5/26
Team Offensive Leaders:AVG: .295, Hunter Bush JrOBP: .416, Tatem LevinsSLG: .446, Xavier IsaacHR: 13, Cooper KinneywRC+: 147, Taten LevinsSB: 47, Homer Bush Jr
Team Pitching Leaders:ERA: 2.38, Trevor MartinFIP: 2.47, Ty JohnsonK%: 33.4%, Ty JohnsonBB%: 7.6%, Ty CummingsWHIP: 0.96, Ty JohnsonAVG: .171, Ty JohnsonWHIFF%: 17.6%, Ty Johnson
#3 Xavier Isaac:AA: .201/.366/.446 | 29.7 K% | 19.4 BB% | 9 HR | 1 SB | 145 wRC+ | 175 PAPlaced on the Injured List on 7/5#5 Brody HopkinsAA: 3.06 ERA | 3.46 FIP | 28.2 K% | 12.0 BB% | .219 AVG | 12.2 WHIFF% | 97 IP#6 T.J. NicholsAA: 0.00 ERA | 2.27 FIP | 26.1 K% | 8.7 BB% | .190 AVG | 9.4 WHIFF% | 13 IPA+: 3.63 ERA | 4.55 FIP | 30.4 K% | 5.4 BB% | .231 AVG | 14.2 WHIFF% | 96 2⁄3 IPPromoted to Double-A on 8/7#10 Colton LedbetterAA: .268/.346/.387 | 24.3 K% | 10.1 BB% | 5 HR | 29 SB | 118 wRC+ | 436 PA#16 Jadher AreinamoAA: .250/.279/.304 | 9.8 K% | 3.3 BB% | 0 HR | 1 SB | 71 wRC+ | 61 PAA+: .297/.355/.463 | 11.6 K% | 8.2 BB% | 11 HR | 15 SB | 125 wRC+ | 415Acquired from the Brewers on 7/28 and assigned to Double-A#19 Brayden TaylorAA: .170/.279/.280 | 27.3 K% | 13.1 BB% | 6 HR | 13 SB | 72 wRC+ | 352 PA#20 Ty JohnsonAA: 2.83 ERA | 2.47 FIP | 33.4 K% | 9.4 BB% | .171 AVG | 17.6 WHIFF% | 92 1⁄3
Team Offensive Leaders:AVG: .271, Emilien PitreOBP: .358, Bryan Broecker & Raudelis MartinezSLG: .431, Ryan SpikesHR: 14, Mac HorvathwRC+: 118, Mac Horvath & Emilien PitreSB: 46, Adrian Santana
Team Pitching Leaders:ERA: 2.57, Gerlin RosarioFIP: 2.72, Drew DowdK%: 31.0%, Drew DowdBB%: 2.4%, Marcus JohnsonWHIP: 0.93, Hayden SnelsireAVG: .194, Gerlin RosarioWHIFF%: 15.4%, Hayden Snelsire
#4 Santiago SuarezA+: 1.91 ERA | 2.55 FIP | 29.5 K% | 4.5 BB% | .187 AVG | 15.0 WHIFF% | 28 1⁄3 IPPlaced on the Injured List on 5/9Activated from Injured List on 8/17#7 Trevor HarrisonA+: 0.93 ERA | 3.33 FIP | 21.6 K% | 13.5 BB% | .188 AVG | 12.0 WHIFF% | 9 2⁄3 IPA: 2.61 ERA | 3.21 FIP | 22.4 K% | 10.7 BB% | .211 AVG | 12.2 WHIFF% | 82 2⁄3 IP#14 Gary Gill HillA+: 3.94 ERA | 4.48 FIP | 18.5 K% | 5.4 BB% | .251 AVG | 9.6 WHIFF% | 118 2⁄3 IP#17 Aidan SmithA+: .222/.321/.364 | 32.3 K% | 11.7 BB% | 11 HR | 33 SB | 104 wRC+ | 393 PA#20 Emilien PitreA+: .271/.348/.399 | 21.5 K% | 10.2 BB% | 9 HR | 12 SB | 118 wRC+ | 452 PA
Team Offensive Leaders:AVG: .267, Theo GillenOBP: .433, Theo GillenSLG: .387, Theo GillenHR: 6, Connor HujsakwRC+: 150, Theo GillenSB: 36, Theo Gillen
Team Pitching Leaders:ERA: 1.94, Jose UrbinaFIP: 2.97, Andy RodriguezK%: 25.0%, Jose UrbinaBB%: 2.5%, Andy RodriguezWHIP: 1.05, Jose UrbinaAVG: .204, Jose UrbinaWHIFF%: 12.9%, Andres Galan
#2 Theo GillenA: .267/.433/.387 | 23.1 K% | 19.8 BB% | 5 HR | 36 SB | 150 wRC+ | 324 PA#13 Brendan SummerhillA: .267/.313/.333 | 18.8 K% |6.3 BB% | 0 HR | 3 SB | 92 wRC+ | 16 PA#18 Brailer GuerreroA: .230/.342/.378 | 29.1 K% | 13.3 BB% | 4 HR | 6 SB | 114 wRC+ | 158 PACPX: .000/.000/.000 | 50.0 K% | 0.0 BB% | 0 HR | 0 SB | -100 wRC+ | 2 PAPlaced on the IL on 6/24Began rehab assignment on 7/22 but only played in 1 game
THE COMPLEX LEAGUE SEASON IS OVER
Team Offensive Leaders:AVG: .323, Nicandro AybarOBP: .462, Alberth PalmaSLG: .388, Alberth PalmaHR: 1, Alfonzo Martinez & Derek DatilwRC+: 148, Alberth PalmaSB: 15, Alberth Palma
Team Pitching Leaders:ERA: 2.52, Danny HilarioFIP: 2.77, Danny HilarioK%: 32.7%, Danny HilarioBB%: 4.7%, Alexander CamposWHIP: 0.84, Danny HilarioAVG: .163, Danny HilarioWHIFF%: 19.0%, Danny Hilario
None currently on active roster
Team Offensive Leaders:AVG: .379, Andreimi AntunezOBP: .486, Kleiver ChauranSLG: .533, Andreimi AntunezHR: 5, John Santana & Deinys GonzalezwRC+: 161, Andreimi AntunezSB: 45, Israfell Bautista
Team Pitching Leaders:ERA: 2.12, Ralph SierraFIP: 3.33, Efrailin RamosK%: 28.9%, Starlin Savinon & Yolvin MesaBB%: 7.5%, Efrailin RamosWHIP: 0.83, Xavier LopezAVG: .154, Xavier LopezWHIFF%: 19.1%. Xavier Lopez
None currently on active roster
