Rays’ Hitters Surge to Top Prospects | Tampa Bay Rays News

The Tampa Bay Rays’ farm system was once in free fall, with top picks like Xavier Isaac and Brayden Taylor failing to deliver. But in one minor league season, they’ve surged to second in the league—thanks to four drafted hitters who’ve exploded onto the scene. Theo Gillen, a 2024 draft steal, is crushing homers and playing center field, now ranked eighth on Baseball America’s Top 100. Catchers Nathan Flewelling and Taitn Gray are rewriting their profiles—Flewelling with power and defense, Gray with insane exit velocity at just 19. Cooper Flemming, a second-rounder, has bulked up and added serious pop. With Grady Emerson on the way, the Rays’ offense is poised for a bright future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ff3f81cbba7b95ca