MLB.com Ranks Owens, Swihart Among Positions' Best
Some of Boston's oft-overlooked future gets prospect love from MLB.com at their respective positions
Some of Boston's oft-overlooked future gets prospect love from MLB.com at their respective positions
Jose Vinicio's season is better than it looks, Mickey Pena is struggling since his return from injury, and Blake Swihart's April is the stain that won't get washed out of his season.
Blake Swihart's April has been too tough to overcome statistically, Garin Cecchini has settled in nicely, and Keury De La Cruz looks like he's ready for a promotion.
Some of the system's first basemen shuffle around after promotions, while a promising catcher has his season interrupted by injury.
Blake Swihart has been better than his season line suggests, Keury De La Cruz needs to make some adjustments, and Henry Owens has control problems for the first time in months.
The Red Sox farm system is starting to look loaded with more than just depth, and Minor League Ball recognizes this.
Garin Cecchini is scuffling once more, Henry Owens is punching out everyone, and Blake Swihart is finally hitting.
Micky Pena is pitching like he needs a promotion, Henry Owens is pitching like he's figuring out what that is, and Blake Swihart's bat is starting to heat up.
Vinicio is showing promise as a teenager, Blake Swihart's got a lot to deal with, and Keury De La Cruz might be breaking out.
Clay Buchholz is lost in time, Kevin Youkilis is starting to walk again, and Blake Swihart has the first scars of a catcher on his hands.