The big names playing with the Lakeland Flying Tigers in 2024 were Max Clark, Kevin McGonigle, and Josue Briceño, but quite a lot of other talented players started to make a name for themselves as well. Two of our favorite young rising pitching prospects were on hand, and while we’ve covered Rayner Castillo already, southpaw Gabriel Reyes is a personal favorite of mine.
The 21-year-old’s quick arm and plus slider stood out in his first look at the Low-A level and he continued to improve throughout the season. In 2025, he’s on track to tackle West Michigan and could well be ready for the leap to Erie by year’s end.