The Gulf Coast League drives us crazy trying to evaluate position player prospects because it is the most pitcher-friendly league in professional baseball. Even outstanding talents can go into the league and struggle because the pitchers tend to be older and more advanced. That being said, when a player does find a way to stand out, that becomes all the more special. Garrett Whitley isn’t tearing up the Gulf Coast League on the surface, but in the context of such a crazy league, he is meeting the Tampa Bay Rays’ expectations in his pro debut and just maybe exceeding them.
Tampa Bay Rays MiLB Recap: Garrett Whitley Takes Over
