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MONTGOMERY, AL – MARCH 31: Kamren James #3 of the Montgomery Biscuits poses for a photo during the Montgomery Biscuits photo day at Montgomery Riverwalk Stadium on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 in Montgomery, Alabama. (Photo by Ethan Lowe/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images
This was the 11th week of full minor league play (stats are entering play on Sunday, June 21st).
According to FanGraphs (which factors in age and proximity to the big leagues), the Rays top overall prospect Theo Gillen has taken over at the top performer in the system. His full season stat line is further below.
Meanwhile, Aidan Cremarods is back as the top performing pitcher system. The 22-year old Cremarosa is having a solid debut season within the Rays system. The 2025 8th round pick is currently in Single-A and holds a 2.56 ERA | 2.52 FIP with a 32.0 K% & 4.9 BB% over 52.2 IP.
RUMBLINGS

Kamren James, the Rays 16th round pick in 2022, had a career day on Sunday as he launched three homeruns in a single game. The 26-year old was hitting .209/.294/.341 with 2 HR over 103 PA entering play on Sunday.
Luke Jackson, the Rays 11th round pick from 2025, made his organization debut. Jackson was among Baseball America’s top 500 prospects entering the draft and signed a $497,500 deal with Tampa Bay. The 22-year old is currently in Single-A.
Leonardo Pineda, one of the Rays top international signings from 2024, has been placed on the 60-day Injured List
Daniel Pierce, the Rays top draft pick in 2025, hasn’t played since May 3oth.
Carson Williams since being optioned at the end of May is hitting .288/.358/.507 with a 24.7 K% and 9.9 BB% over 81 PA
FanGraphs should be releasing their list of the Rays top prospects at some point this week.

TEAM LEADERS

Must currently be assigned to that team
Baseball America’s top ten prospects are featured below each team they’re currently assigned to.
(minimum of 120 TBF & PA)

Tampa Bay Rays
Top 10 Prospects

None currently on active roster

Durham Bulls
Team Offensive Leaders:AVG: .256, Carson WilliamsOBP: .342, Carson WilliamsSLG: .451, Carson WilliamsHR: 9, Tatem LevinswRC+: 104, Carson WilliamsSB: 24, Raynel Delgado (Traded to the Astros on 6/10)
Team Pitching Leaders:ERA: 2.27, Evan ReifertFIP: 4.03, Ty JohnsonK%: 29.6% Ty JohnsonBB%: 8.7%, Chase SoleskyWHIP: 1.04, Ty JohnsonAVG: .182, Evan ReifertWHIFF%: 14.4%, Ty Johnson
Top 10 Prospects

#2 Brody Hopkins

AAA: 4.91 ERA | 5.25 FIP | 25.6 K% | 20.7 BB% | .202 AVG | 12.5 WHIFF% | 58.2 IP

Montgomery Biscuits
Team Offensive Leaders:AVG: .309, Austin Overn (placed on the IL on 5/27)OBP: .379, Xavier IsaacSLG: .533, Austin Overn (placed on the IL on 5/27)HR: 13, Will SimpsonwRC+: 141, Austin Overn (Placed on IL on 5/27)SB: 28, Austin Overn (placed on the IL on 5/27)
Team Pitching Leaders:ERA: 1.94, Chris ClarkFIP: 3.14, Chris ClarkK%: 26.5%, Michael Forret (Promoted to Triple-A)BB%:  4.3%, Gary Gill Hill & Santiago SuarezWHIP 0.97, Chris ClarkAVG: .186, Michael ForretWHIFF%: 15.4%, Jackson Baumeister
Top 10 Prospects

#9 T.J. Nichols

AA: 7.11 ERA | 4.03 FIP | 17.2 K% | 9.2 BB% | .329 AVG | 10.1 WHIFF% | 19 IP
CPX: 1.80 ERA | 2.53 FIP | 20.0 K% | 0.0 BB% | .300 AVG | 9.2 WHIFF% | 5 IP

4/7: Placed on Injured List
5/9: Began rehab assignment in Complex League
5/19: Activated from Injured List

#10 Santiago Suarez

AA: 5.93 ERA | 5.28 FIP | 23.4 K% | 4.3 BB% | .249 AVG | 13.0 WHIFF% | 50 IP

4/25: Placed on Injured List
5/5: Activated from Injured List

Bowling Green Hot Rods
Team Offensive Leaders:AVG: .340, Theo GillenOBP: .449, Tony Santa MariaSLG: .591, Theo GillenHR: 15, Connor Hujsak (Promoted to Triple-A)wRC+: 165, Theo GillenSB: 28, Theo Gillen
Team Pitching Leaders:ERA: 1.90, Jacob KistingFIP: 2.47, Jacob KistingK%: 30.4%, Jacob KistingBB%: 5.2%, Jacob KistingWHIP: 0.95, Jacob KistingAVG: .196, Jacob KistingWHIFF%: 15.0%, Jacob Kisting
Top 10 Prospects

#1 Theo Gillen

A+: .340/.446/.591 | 24.2 K% | 14.2 BB% | 12 HR | 28 SB | 165 wRC+ | 260 PA

#3 Nathan Flewelling

A+: .255/.387/.477 | 25.3 K% | 15.6 BB% | 12 HR | 3 SB | 125 wRC+ | 269 PA

#4 Caden Bodine

A+: .330/.411/.472 | 7.3 K% | 8.1 BB% | 4 HR | 2 SB | 132 wRC+ | 124 PA
A: .379/.433/.614 | 3.9 K% | 9.2 BB% | 5 HR | 1 SB | 181 wRC+ | 152 PA

#6 Anderson Brito

A+: 3.34 ERA | 4.53 FIP | 28.8 K% | 14.4 BB% | .240 AVG | 13.4 WHIFF% | 32.1 IP

5/23: Placed on 7-day Injured List

Charleston River Dogs
Team Offensive Leaders:AVG: .379, Caden Bodine (Promoted to A+ on 5/19)OBP: .433, Caden Bodine (Promoted to A+ on 5/19)SLG: .614, Caden Bodine (Promoted to A+ on 5/19)HR: 6, Taitn Gray & Cooper FlemmingwRC+: 177, Caden Bodine (Promoted to A+ on 5/19)SB: 19, Alberth Palma
Team Pitching Leaders:ERA: 1.97, Trey PooserFIP: 2.68, Aidan CremarosaK%: 31.7%, Mason NicholsBB%: 3.6%, Aidan HaughWHIP: 0.84, Aidan CremarosaAVG: .175, Aidan CremarosaWHIFF%: 16.3%, Aidan Cremarosa
Top 10 Prospects

#5 Cooper Flemming

A: .281/.369/.433 | 15.7 K% | 10.4 BB% | 6 HR | 8 SB | 121 wRC+ | 268 PA

#7 Daniel Pierce

A: .252/.336/.390 | 28.6 K% | 7.9 BB% | 4 HR | 6 SB | 103 wRC+ | 140 PA

4/22: Placed on the 7-day IL
5/2: Activated from the IL
Hasn’t played since May 30th

#8 Taitn Gray

A: .286/.406/.474 | 21.9 K% | 16.1 BB% | 6 HR | 4 SB | 144 wRC+ | 192 PA

6/1: Placed on the 7-day IL

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