Continuing our look at each of the Texas Rangers’ minor league affiliates, today we examine the hitters for the high-A Down East Wood Ducks.
It was a disappointing year for the Ducks, who were 63-77 on the season in the Carolina League. Leody Taveras, at 19, was one of the youngest players in high-A last season, and as he did last year with Hickory, he showed strong defense and good plate discipline while also not hitting a ton. Taveras is still a top prospect, but he is going to have to start hitting a little more at some point.