Is Homer Bush Jr. the most underrated prospect in the Rays system?

TL;DR

Homer Bush Jr. hit his second Triple-A homerun, showcasing his potential as an underrated prospect in the Rays system. His recent performance includes a notable defensive play that highlights his skills.

Key points

Homer Bush Jr. hit his second Triple-A homerun
He had zero homeruns in Double-A last season
The latest homerun had an exit velocity of 102.4 mph
Bush Jr. made a key defensive play by robbing a homerun
He is viewed as an underrated prospect in the Rays system

Homer Bush Jr.Montgomery BiscuitsTampa Bay Rays

MONTGOMERY, AL - SEPTEMBER 11: Homer Bush Jr. #35 of the Montgomery Biscuits looks on during the game between the Knoxville Smokies and the Montgomery Biscuits at Montgomery Riverwalk Stadium on Thursday, September 11, 2025 in Montgomery, Alabama. (Photo by Natalie Buchanan/Minor League Baseball via Getty Images)

On Thursday afternoon, Homer Bush Jr laced a line drive that just kept carrying. It quickly soared over the starting pitcher, Owen Murphy. The middle infields jogged lazily into shallow center field as they began to line up for a potential relay throw, but quickly realized it was not going to happen. Then center fielder DaShawn Keirsey Jr. watched helplessly as the ball cleared the center field wall for a two-run homerun.

There was nothing dazzling about the homerun. It had an exit velocity of 102.4mph and only traveled 379 feet. But it was already the second homerun in Triple-A for Homer Bush Jr. after hitting zero all of last season in Double-A.

A few days prior, Bush Jr. did not look on helplessly as a batter sent a towering flyball to deep right field. Bush Jr. tracked the ball, taking calculated steps as the right field wall quickly approached. The ball soared just beyond the right field wall, but Bush Jr. perfectly timed a jump and leapt up to snag the ball and take a homerun away from the opposing hitter.

The highlight reel play continued an impressive start to the season for perhaps the most underrated prospect in the Rays system.

The Rays originally acquired Bush Jr. during the firesale that was the 2024 trade deadline, where he was part of the return for reliever Jason Adam. Dylan Lesko and JD Gonzalez were also involved but both are struggling in the lowest levels of the Rays system. Bush Jr. is looking like he might turn into something for .