The Boston Red Sox drew consideration through the offseason for his or her acquisitions in free company and by way of commerce. Nonetheless, a trio of prospects are exhibiting that the Pink Sox have a vibrant future forward.
Every of the Pink Sox prime three prospects — outfielder Roman Anthony, infielder/outfielder Kristian Campbell and shortstop Marcelo Mayer — noticed motion within the Red Sox’s 6-5 victory in opposition to the Tigers on Thursday.
That trio had a formidable day, going a mixed 4-for-8 with a double, a triple and a homer whereas driving in 4 runs.
Every prospect has made their marks amongst the highest prospects within the recreation, comprising three of the top 12 prospects in baseball. All three are anticipated to make their main league debut someday this season, including to a wonderful core in third basemen Alex Bregman and Rafael Devers and outfielder Jarren Duran.
Anthony, the second-best prospect in baseball per MLB.com, posted a .291/.396/.498 batting line in his 540 plate appearances between Double-A and Triple-A, hitting 18 homers and 32 doubles whereas stealing 21 bases. He’s lauded for his superior strategy on the plate and plus hit device, with MLB.com projecting him as a possible .300 hitter with 30+ residence runs in his prime.
Campbell, the seventh-best prospect, skyrocketed by means of the Pink Sox farm system and up the prospect lists. He produced a formidable .330/.439/.558 batting line in his 517 plate appearances throughout three ranges, hitting 20 homers and 32 doubles whereas stealing 24 bases. Whereas Campbell has primarily frolicked at second and brief as knowledgeable, he’s anticipated to finally transfer to heart. No matter the place he finally ends up, Campbell is predicted to be an all-around contributor with the bat.
Mayer, MLB.com’s 12th-ranked prospect, has impressed when he has been on the diamond. His sturdiness is the one concern, nonetheless, as he has missed time in every of the previous two seasons. A stable, all-around participant whose instincts permit him to take advantage of his instruments, Mayer posted a .307/.370/.480 batting line in his 335 plate appearances, hitting eight homers and 28 doubles whereas stealing 13 bases.
Anthony, Campbell and Mayer offered a glimpse as to what lies forward for the Pink Sox’s future on Thursday.
