Welcome back to the annual DRaysBay Community Prospect List, a treasured tradition at the site where our community diligently votes for the top prospects in the Rays system.
Several players graduated from the list last season in 3B Junior Caminero (1), RHP Shane Baz (3), INF Curtis Mead (7), CF Jonny DeLuca (8)
1. Carson Williams, SS
22 | R/R | 6’2” | 180
AA | .256/.352/.469 (142 wRC+) 505 PA, 20 HR, 33 SB, 11.5% BB, 28.5% K
Currently in the conversation for the best prospect in baseball, he’s a power hitting, plus defending short stop that Baseball America describes a “big league ready” with the glove and 500 PA away from the polish needed to not be overwhelmed at the top level.