Tampa Bay Rays 2024 Top MLB Prospects
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The top of the Rays system is headlined by Junior Caminero, who has the potential to quickly become one of the most prolific home run hitters in team history.
Today, we’re unveiling the 10 best prospects in the Rays system entering 2024. J.J. Cooper is hosting a chat at 2 p.m. ET to discuss the state of Tampa Bay’s farm system.
Rays Top 10 Prospects
See the 10 best prospects in the Rays system, including brand new scouting reports for every player.
Below, you can also find a projected lineup in 2027 and the prospects with the best scouting tools in the system.
Projected 2027 Lineup
Catcher: Rene Pinto (30)
First Base: Xavier Isaac (23)
Second Base: Curtis Mead (26)
Third Base: Brayden Taylor (25)
Shortstop: Carson Williams (24)
Left Field: Josh Lowe (29)
Center Field: Jose Siri (31)
Right Field: Junior Caminero (23)
Designated Hitter: Jonathan Aranda (29)
No. 1 Starter: Shane McClanahan (30)
No. 2 Starter: Shane Baz (28)
No. 3 Starter: Jeffrey Springs (34)
No. 4 Starter: Drew Rasmussen (31)
No. 5 Starter: Taj Bradley (26)
Closer: Yoniel Curet (24)
Listed below are the prospects with the best tools within the organization. To go directly to Tampa Bay’s Top 10, click here.
Best Tools
Best Hitter for Average: Xavier Isaac
Best Power Hitter: Junior Caminero
Best Strike-Zone Discipline: Chandler Simpson
Fastest Baserunner: Chandler Simpson
Best Athlete: Brock Jones
Best Fastball: Yoniel Curet
Best Curveball: Santiago Suarez
Best Slider: Shane Baz
Best Changeup: JJ Goss
Best Control: Marcus Johnson
Best Defensive Catcher: Logan Driscoll
Best Defensive Infielder: Carson Williams
Best Infield Arm: Carson Williams
Best Defensive Outfielder: Mason Auer
Best Outfield Arm: Mason Auer
