2022 Tampa Bay Rays Top 15 prospects
Jan 1 2022
Organization Grades
Hitting: A ... Pitching: B ... Top-end Talent: A- ... Depth: A- ... Overall: A-
Minor League Affiliates
Triple-A: Durham (AAA East)
Double-A: Montgomery (AA South)
High-A: Bowling Green (A+ East)
Low-A: Charleston (A East)
Rookie: FCL Rays (Florida Complex League)
Rookie: DSL Rays (Dominican Summer League)
1. Shane Baz (RHP) ... 6-3, 190 ... 22 ... 2017 (1) HS (TX)
Comments: Electric power pitcher emerged as a strike-throwing ace post pandemic. Athletic, 3/4s upright delivery, double-plus arm speed and solid extension. High-90s FB has elite carry and explodes on hitters. A tight SL has solid 2-plane break with command. 11-to-5 CB is a steal-me-a-strike pitch. CU with arm-side run completes arsenal.
Development Path: Baz...
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