The Tampa Bay Rays' minor league roundup highlights Austin Overn as the top hitter in the system after being acquired from Baltimore for Shane Baz. The report covers performance statistics from the first week of full minor league play.
PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA - MARCH 19, 2026: Theo Gillen #24 of the Tampa Bay Rays looks on during the first inning of a spring training Spring Breakout game against the New York Mets at Clover Park on March 19, 2026 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images) | Diamond Images/Getty Images
PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA - MARCH 19, 2026: Theo Gillen #24 of the Tampa Bay Rays looks on during the first inning of a spring training Spring Breakout game against the New York Mets at Clover Park on March 19, 2026 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images) | Diamond Images/Getty Images
This week’s minor league roundup will only feature the numbers accumulated prior to the start of play on Monday.
This was the 1st a week of full minor league play.
According to FanGraphs (which factors in age and proximity to the big leagues), newcomer Austin Overn the top hitter in the Rays system; the Rays acquired the 22-year old outfielder from Baltimore for Shane Baz this past offseason.
Meanwhile, Santiago Suarez is the team’s top minor league pitcher.
RUMBLINGS
Tre’ Morgan has been placed on the Injured List. Watching video of his last game, it appears he may have injured his ankle while after hitting a double.
T.J. Nichols has also been placed on the Injured List for a thus far non-disclosed reason
Ty Johnson is dealing with a lower back strain
Minor league signing Edward Olivares has been granted his release.
Baseball America’s top ten prospects are featured below each team they’re currently assigned to.
(minimum of 20 TBF for pitchers)
Tampa Bay Rays
Top 10 Prospects
None currently on active roster
Durham Bulls
Team Offensive Leaders: AVG: .340, Victor Mesa Jr OBP: .435, Victor Mesa Jr SLG: .585, Victor Mesa Jr HR: 2, four tied wRC+: 173, Victor Mesa Jr SB: 10, Jacob Melton
Team Pitching Leaders:
**ERA:**0.00, Evan Reifert
**FIP:**1.23, Andrew Wantz
**K%:**30.0%, Cam Booser
**BB%:**3.4%, Andrew Wantz
**WHIP:**1.17, Kodi Whitley and Evan Reifert AVG:.105, Evan Reifert
**WHIFF%:**19.8%, Kodi Whitley
Team Offensive Leaders: AVG: .379, Austin Overn OBP: .471, Austin Over SLG: .563, Kenny Piper HR: 1, six tied wRC+: 165, Austin Overn SB: 12, Austin Overn
Team Pitching Leaders:
**ERA:**1.80, TJ Nichols
**FIP:**2.12, TJ Nichols
**K%:**32.6%, Santiago Suarez
**BB%:**0.0%, TJ Nichols
**WHIP:**1.00, Santiago Suarez AVG:.205, Santiago Suarez
**WHIFF%:**16.7%, Santiago Suarez
Team Offensive Leaders: AVG: .333, Theo Gillen OBP: .419, Theo Gillen SLG: .889, Theo Gillen HR: 4, Theo Gillen wRC+: 251, Theo Gillen SB: 3, Theo Gillen
Team Pitching Leaders:
**ERA:**0.00, Andres Galan
**FIP:**1.44, Jacob Kisting
**K%:**36.4%, Jacob Kisting
**BB%:**4.5%, Jacob Kisting
**WHIP:**0.67, Jacob Kisting AVG:.105, Andres Galan
**WHIFF%:**14.1%, Jacob Kisting
Who is the top hitter in the Tampa Bay Rays minor league system?
Austin Overn is the top hitter in the Rays minor league system, according to FanGraphs.
What trade brought Austin Overn to the Tampa Bay Rays?
Austin Overn was acquired from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for Shane Baz during the offseason.
When did the full minor league play begin for the Tampa Bay Rays?
The full minor league play for the Tampa Bay Rays began on March 19, 2026.
What factors does FanGraphs consider in ranking minor league players?
FanGraphs factors in age and proximity to the big leagues when ranking minor league players.
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