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2018 Red Reporter Community Prospect Rankings: Chris Okey is #19!

Chris Okey makes his second appearance on the CPR, coming in at #19 in 2018. He looks to bounce back from a terrible season where he was hampered by a wrist injury. Another hitter gets added to the ballot today to round out the top 20.

Tanner Rainey, RHP, 25

Highest 2017 Level: AA (Pensacola)

Eye-Poppingest Fact: 40% K%, 15.1 K/9

Most Worrisome Fact: Control: 4.8 BB/9

Alias(es): Have You Ever Seen the Rainey, Tanner “Mount” Rainey, Purple Rainey

2017 saw the West Alabama prospect move to the bullpen full time since being drafted during the Competitive Balance Round B portion of the 2015 Draft, where it was hoped his plus-plus fastball would play up in shorter stints.