Rays Minor League Update: Top Performers, Team Leaders

This marks the 13th week of full minor league action, with stats set to roll in on Tuesday, July 6th. Across the system, Caden Bodine remains the elite performer according to FanGraphs, which weighs age and proximity to the majors. Aidan Cremarosa continues to anchor the pitching staff with a solid 2.68 ERA and a 2.68 FIP while striking out more than walking.

Top Performers Across the System

Ryan McCoy has turned heads in High‑A, hitting .290/.436/.645 with a 169 wRC+ and five home runs over his last five games. Jackson Baumeister has been durable since returning from the IL, posting a 2.92 ERA and a five‑inning no‑hit display that featured ten strikeouts and two walks. These players illustrate the depth and rapidly improving talent within the Rays organization.

• Ryan McCoy (High‑A): .290/.436/.645, 169 wRC+, 5 HR in last 5 games
• Jackson Baumeister (AA): 2.92 ERA, 3.71 FIP, 33.1 K%, 12.7 BB% over 37 IP; threw five no‑hit innings with 10 K, 2 BB

Injury Updates and Timeline

Several key prospects are sidelined. Daniel Pierce will miss the season after shoulder surgery, while Anderson Brito’s minor right forearm strain is expected to heal soon. Adrian Santana’s hamstring issue and Taitn Gray’s bone‑chip removal will keep them out at least through the next month, but both are slated to return later this month. These injuries could affect the teams’ immediate depth but are not deemed catastrophic for long‑term plans.

Durham Bulls Rankings

Durham’s offense is led by Blake Sabol, who posts a .265 average and a .448 slugging percentage, complemented by Carson Williams with ten home runs. On the mound, Evan Reifert anchors a staff that boasts Ty Johnson’s 33.0% strikeout rate and a 0.99 WHIP. Brody Hopkins sits at #2 overall in the system, posting a 4.52 ERA and 5.07 FIP across 67.2 innings.

• Offensive leaders: AVG .265 (Blake Sabol), OBP .332 (Logan Davidson), SLG .448 (Blake Sabol), HR 10 (Carson Williams & Blake Sabol), wRC+ 99 (Blake Sabol), SB 16 (Homer Bush Jr.)
• Pitching leaders: ERA 1.96 (Evan Reifert), FIP 3.84 (Ty Johnson), K% 33.0% (Ty Johnson), BB% 7.9% (Chase Solesky), WHIP 0.99 (Ty Johnson), WHIFF% 15.2% (Ty Johnson)
• Top prospect: #2 Brody Hopkins – 4.52 ERA | 5.07 FIP | 26.4 K% | 20.8 BB% | .195 AVG | 12.2 WHIFF% | 67.2 IP

Montgomery Biscuits Rankings

Montgomery’s bats are driven by Austin Overn, who combines a .322 average with a .593 slugging mark and 32 steals. Pitching depth leans on Chris Clark’s 2.96 ERA and Jackson Baumeister’s 27.9% strikeout rate. Theo Gillen tops the prospect list at #1, showing consistent performance from AA through A+.

• Offensive leaders: AVG .322 (Austin Overn), OBP .393 (Austin Overn), SLG .591 (Austin Overn), HR 15 (Will Simpson), wRC+ 155 (Austin Overn), SB 32 (Austin Overn)
• Pitching leaders: ERA 2.96 (Chris Clark), FIP 3.92 (Chris Clark), K% 27.9% (Jackson Baumeister), BB% 3.6% (Santiago Suarez), WHIP 1.04 (Chris Clark), WHIFF% 15.6% (Jackson Baumeister)
• Top prospects:
• #1 Theo Gillen – AA .178/.275/.244 | 21.6 K% | 11.8 BB% | 0 HR | CPX .342/.449/.589 | 23.8 K% | 14.3 BB% | 12 HR
• #4 Caden Bodine – AA .250/.348/.350 | 13.0 K% | 8.7 BB% | A .341/.411/.477 | 6.6 K% | 7.3 BB% | 4 HR
• #9 T.J. Nichols – AA 6.49 ERA | 4.96 FIP | 20.8 K% | 9.4 BB% ; CPX 1.80 ERA | 2.55 FIP | 20.0 K% | 0.0 BB%
• #10 Santiago Suarez – AA 5.85 ERA | 5.29 FIP | 23.7 K% | 3.6 BB%

Bowling Green Hot Rods Rankings

Bowling Green’s offense is spearheaded by Connor Hujsak, who boasts a .314 average, .603 slugging and 18 home runs, while Ryan McCoy contributes a 145 wRC+. On the hill, Jacob Kisting posts a 1.97 ERA and a 2.68 FIP, with Anderson Brito delivering a 28.8% strikeout clip. Nathan Flewelling rounds out the prospect list at #3, showing a solid A+ batting line.

• Offensive leaders: AVG .314 (Connor Hujsak), OBP .435 (Tony Santa Maria), SLG .603 (Connor Hujsak), HR 18 (Connor Hujsak), wRC+ 145 (Ryan McCoy), SB 31 (Tony Santa Maria)
• Pitching leaders: ERA 1.97 (Jacob Kisting), FIP 2.68 (Jacob Kisting), K% 28.8% (Anderson Brito), BB% 4.7% (Dominic Niman), WHIP 0.94 (Jacob Kisting), WHIFF% 16.9% (Noah Beal)
• Top prospects:
• #3 Nathan Flewelling – A+ .261/.394/.502 | 25.6 K% | 16.3 BB% | 16 HR
• #6 Anderson Brito – A+ 3.34 ERA | 4.50 FIP | 28.8 K% | 14.4 BB% (placed on IL 5/23)

Charleston River Dogs Rankings

Charleston’s hitting is anchored by Taitn Gray, who posts a .406 on‑base percentage and a .474 slugging mark, while Cooper Flemming adds seven home runs. Aidan Cremarosa continues to dominate the bullpen with a 2.68 FIP and a 16.7% whiff rate. The system’s top prospects here include Cooper Flemming at #5 and Daniel Pierce at #7, both showing solid stats despite recent injuries.

• Offensive leaders: AVG .290 (Cooper Flemming), OBP .406 (Taitn Gray), SLG .474 (Taitn Gray), HR 7 (Cooper Flemming), wRC+ 141 (Taitn Gray), SB 24 (Alberth Palma)
• Pitching leaders: ERA 2.66 (Jacob Kuhn), FIP 2.68 (Aidan Cremarosa), K% 32.1% (Aidan Cremarosa), BB% 4.6% (Aidan Haugh & Aidan Cremarosa), WHIP .79 (Aidan Cremarosa), WHIFF% 16.7% (Aidan Cremarosa)
• Top prospects:
• #5 Cooper Flemming – A .290/.377/.442 | 15.6 K% | 10.3 BB% | 7 HR
• #7 Daniel Pierce – A .252/.336/.390 | 28.6 K% | 7.9 BB% | 4 HR (7‑day IL, activated 5/2, out since 5/30)
• #8 Taitn Gray – A .286/.406/.474 | 21.9 K% | 16.1 BB% | 6 HR (7‑day IL, placed 6/1)

These updates highlight a balanced Rays system, with strong contributions from veteran minor leaguers and promising newcomers. As the month progresses, the return of injured arms and the continued development of top prospects should boost each affiliate’s playoff positioning. Expect the competition for roster spots to intensify as these players prepare for potential call‑ups later in the season.