2016 Tampa Bay Rays Top 15 prospects

Organization Grades

Hitting: A- ... Pitching: B- ... Top-end Talent: B+ ... Depth: B ... Overall: B+

 



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. Blake Snell (LHP) ... 6-4, 180 ... 23 ... 2011 (1) HS (WA) ... #14, 2016 HQ100

Comments: Tall, lean SP who did not allow ER in first 8 starts and was dominant all season. Fulfilling projection with electric FB that features late sinking action. Has velocity and sequencing ability to pitch up while mixing in plus SL and CU. Can cut FB effectively and repeat arm speed and slot on all pitches. Could use better...

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