Hitting Comes Naturally To Rays’ Tre’ Morgan
Tre’ Morgan defies the first base prototype with his elite bat-to-ball skills and commitment to never giving away an at-bat.
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Tre’ Morgan defies the first base prototype with his elite bat-to-ball skills and commitment to never giving away an at-bat.
Rays speedster Chandler Simpson has played to his strengths while learning a new position and adding good weight in pro ball.
The Rays appreciate Carson Williams devotion to learning and perfecting his craft almost as much as they do his raw tools.
The Rays’ first-round selection of Xavier Isaac in 2022 was met with some skepticism. His detractors have largely faded after a productive 2023 season.
Carson Williams has power. He is a top shortstop defender in the minor leagues. Making quality contact at a greater frequency is the next step.
A powerful season in the minor leagues resulted in a surprise big league callup for Junior Caminero.
The emergence of 25-year-old Austin Shenton in the upper minors made it easier for the Rays to part with Kyle Manzardo.
When the Rays drafted 6-foot-5, 240-pound first baseman Xavier Isaac last year, they faced questions about a player who was viewed as a non-consensus talent…
The 25-year-old reliever knows about beating the odds as a low-round draft pick who had to walk on to his college team. Now he is a big leaguer.
The Rays love Basabe’s feel to hit and versatility.
With a strong showing in big league camp, Taj Bradley impressed the right Rays coaches—and also notable opponents.
In his full-season debut last season, Montgomery cruised to Double-A on the strength of a unique arm angle. Now, rounding out his repertoire is key.
The 22-year-old infielder has emerged as the best position prospect in the Rays’ system and is primed to make an impact in the big leagues in 2023.
The athletic infielder makes contact against all pitch types, and the Rays are optimistic about his future.
The Rays have brought consistency and winning ways to Charleston, the ‘best minor league market.’
The toolsy shortstop had a down year, but Tampa Bay saw enough upside to shield him from the Rule 5 draft.
Acquired from the Guardians after one season as a pro, Junior Caminero quickly showed impressive impact with the Rays as he climbed to Low-A as a 19-year-old.
The Rays recognized Mason Auer for his speed and baserunning skill following a big year at two Class A stops. They helped make him a better hitter, too.
Kyle Manzardo hit his way from the second round of the 2021 draft to Double-A in his first full season, but the Rays believe the best may be yet to come.
The Rays’ noteworthy shortstop depth fosters a friendly competition among prospects, but Willy Vasquez is more focused on competing against himself to continually improve.
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