Lance Ray

First baseman Lance Ray had offseason wrist surgery that initially limited his effectiveness after transferring from Western Nevada CC to Kentucky. He was hitting just .182 before delivering a game-winning pinch-single against Alabama on April, and he finished the season on a .424 tear with nine homers in his final 26 games. Six-foot-1 and 200 pounds, he's a pure lefthanded hitter with some pull-side power. He's a good athlete for a first baseman and a smart baserunner.