Homer Bush Jr., OF
24 | R/R | 6’3” | 215
AA | .301/.375/.360 (122 wRC+) 546 PA, 0 HR, 57 SB, 8.8% BB, 17.9% K
Acquired in 2024 through the Jason Adam trade, Bush has demonstrated competence against advanced pitching at Double-A, though not convincingly. His swing’s lack of lower body utilization limits his in-game power, leading to excessive strikeouts which are detrimental for a low-power hitter. His strengths lie in his defensive skills, reflecting Rays-level talent, and exceptional speed, as evidenced by stealing 57 bases in consecutive seasons.
Rank |
Player |
Position |
Votes |
Total |
Percentage |
Last Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carson Williams | SS | 14 | 25 | 56% | 1 |
| 2 | Brody Hopkins | RHP | 19 | 25 | 76% | 8 |
| 3 | Jacob Melton | OF | 14 | 28 | 50% | N/A |
| 4 | Theo Gillen | OF | 14 | 26 | 54% | 13 |
| 5 | Ty Johnson | RHP | 12 | 25 | 48% | 15 |
| 6 | Daniel Pierce | SS | 13 | 23 | 57% | N/A |
| 7 | Jadher Areinamo | INF | 15 | 28 | 54% | N/A |
| 8 | TJ Nichols | RHP | 13 | 28 | 46% | N/R |
| 9 | Michael Forret | RHP | 8 | 33 | 24% | N/A |
| 10 | Santiago Suarez | RHP | 11 | 30 | 37% | 16 |
| 11 | Anderson Brito | RHP | 7 | 28 | 25% | N/A |
| 12 | Xavier Isaac | 1B | 9 | 28 | 32% | 3 |
| 13 | Caden Bodine | C | 10 | 25 | 40% | N/A |
| 14 | Brendan Summerhill | OF | 11 | 27 | 41% | N/A |
| 15 | Slater de Brun | OF | 10 | 25 | 40% | N/A |
| 16 | Nathan Flewelling | C | 8 | 26 | 31% | N/A |
| 17 | Trevor Harrison | RHP | 9 | 26 | 35% | 10 |
| 18 | Jose Urbina | RHP | 13 | 26 | 50% | 25 |
| 19 | Tre’ Morgan | 1B/LF | 15 | 25 | 60% | 4 |
| 20 | Jackson Baumeister | RHP | 12 | 27 | 44% | 12 |
| 21 | Aidan Smith | OF | 17 | 29 | 59% | 6 |
| 22 | Homer Bush Jr. | OF | 10 | 25 | 40% | 21 |
In the latest voting round, Dom Keegan received his first votes and almost surpassed Bush, a notable achievement since he had no previous votes. Keegan may see MLB action this season, so his ranking is justified. We also included sleeper prospect Adrian Santana following an “other” vote.
Fabricio Blanco, SS
17 | S/R | 5’11” | 161
Blanco, primarily a bat-first infielder, is considered a standout prospect in the international signing process, with some touting him as the best Rays signee this offseason, despite a $1 million signing bonus. He demonstrates proficient barrel control from both sides of the plate, but may gravitate toward right-handed hitting long-term, possessing quick hands and the ability to remain at shortstop due to his instincts and intelligence.
Cooper Flemming, SS
19 | L/R | 6’3” | 190
Flemming, regarded as one of the top high school bats in the 2025 draft, unexpectedly fell to the Rays in the second round. While his swing lacks the necessary load for power, he has compensated with a high contact rate. He was drafted by Baltimore in the third round (97th overall) in 2024, and the Rays persuaded him to skip college at Vanderbilt, offering above slot money ($2.3 million, comp-A funds).
