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Franco, Ryan top Rays' deep prospect pool

Talent on MiLB.com's top farm system bodes well for the future
December 13, 2019

Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each system and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization. Click here to locate your favorite club.Plain and simple, all Tampa Bay's system did in 2019 was win, win, win.So much so

Bulls' Lowe homers in four-hit outburst

Rays No. 8 prospect drives in four runs, scores three times
August 18, 2019

Nate Lowe put an exclamation point on a week's worth of work. Now he's ready to bring on tomorrow.The eighth-ranked Rays prospect pounded out a season-high four hits, including his 15th homer, drove in four runs and scored three times as Triple-A Durham outlasted Buffalo, 10-7, on Sunday at Sahlen

Bulls' Lowe cranks three dingers

No. 9 Rays prospect posts sixth three-homer game in IL this year
July 2, 2019

Earlier this year, Nate Lowe wanted to purchase the same watch sported by Triple-A Durham first base coach Quinton McCracken. But there was a bit of a bargain involved. The ninth-ranked Rays prospect wouldn't lay out the money for the U-Boat accessory unless he hit three home runs in a

Lowes drill a couple of jacks for Rays

Unrelated Tampa Bay prospects combine for four hits, seven RBIs
March 21, 2019

With Spring Training coming to a close soon, the Rays are leaving Florida on a Lowe note or two.Top prospects Brandon Lowe and Nate Lowe blasted three-run homers in the first inning of Tampa Bay's 8-1 split-squad win over Atlanta on Thursday at Charlotte Sports Park. Each long ball came

Toolshed: Rays' Lowe powering up

First baseman crushing baseballs, expectations to climb ranks
March 15, 2019

PORT CHARLOTTE, Florida -- Back on Feb. 27, Nate Lowe did what nobody expects hitters to do on an 0-2 pitch. The left-handed Rays slugger took an offering from Red Sox right-hander Erasmo Ramírez way out to right-center field at Charlotte Sports Park. It bounced off the roof of an

Franco, McKay shine brightly for Rays

Top prospects lead a powerful group of Tampa Bay youngsters
December 12, 2018

Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each system and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization. Click here to locate your favorite club.Finishing third in the American League East did nothing to diminish what Tampa Bay

Rays take home Best Farm System MiLBY

Braves organization, still loaded with prospects, wins fan vote
October 31, 2018

Taking stock of what made the farm system a grand success in 2018, Tampa Bay Rays director of Minor League operations Mitch Lukevics couldn't pinpoint just one reason. To him, this was a true team effort that extended to every, player, coach, manager and scout across every level.They all bought

Toolshed: Prospects pushing for playoffs

Late-season additions could tip scales as division races heat up
August 10, 2018

Most fans know the impact that players like Manny Machado, Chris Archer and Kevin Gausman -- all dealt before last month's Trade Deadline -- could have on the Major League postseason picture. The hope in all three cases (and many others) is that these additions will provide that extra push

Bulls' Lowe dazzles in Triple-A debut

Rays No. 12 prospect reaches four times, scores four runs
August 9, 2018

Nathaniel Lowe has rocketed through the Rays organization this season. On Wednesday night, he showcased his talents at yet another level.Tampa Bay's No. 12 prospect knocked three hits and scored a career-high four runs in his International League debut as Triple-A Durham rolled over Columbus, 17-2, at Durham Bulls Athletic

Gorman leads Player of the Week honorees

No. 3 Cardinals prospect batted .522/.560/1.043 for Johnson City
August 6, 2018

Barely old enough to vote, Nolan Gorman is making himself a household name in Minor League circles. Just six weeks into his professional career, the 19th overall pick has been selected as the Appalachian League Offensive Player of the Week for July 30 through Aug. 5 after going 12-for-23 with

SL Weekly Award Winners: July 30 - August 5

August 6, 2018

MARIETTA, GA - The Southern League of Professional Baseball Clubs are proud to announce that Montgomery Biscuits infielder Nathaniel Lowe has been named Player of the Week and Mississippi Braves starter Enderson Franco has been named Pitcher of the Week. Both awards recognize these players' performances for games during the

Craig powers his way to Player of the Week

No. 17 Pirates prospect batted .522 with five homers in six games
June 18, 2018

Will Craig displayed a solid power stroke in his college days at Wake Forest, so he had a feeling it was only a matter of time before it showed up at the professional level. Last week the No. 17 Pirates prospect put that power potential front and center. Craig smashed

SL Weekly Award Winners: June 11-17

June 18, 2018

BIRMINGHAM, AL - The Southern League of Professional Baseball Clubs are proud to announce that Montgomery Biscuits infielder Nathaniel Lowe has been named Player of the Week and Biloxi Shuckers starter Zack Brown has been named Pitcher of the Week. Both awards recognize these players' performances for games during the

MiLB announces May Players of the Month

Each winner will receive an award from Minor League Baseball
June 5, 2018

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Minor League Baseball today announced the Player of the Month Award winners for each of the 10 full season leagues for the month of May. Each winner will receive an award from Minor League Baseball in recognition of the honor.Toledo Mud Hens (Tigers) third baseman Ronny

Trammell, Sanchez among FSL All-Stars

Loaded North outfield, league leader Lowe highlight rosters
June 1, 2018

All-Star season has come to the Sunshine State. Top-100 prospectsTaylor Trammell and Jesús Sánchez highlight the Florida State League All-Star rosters, announced Friday morning. The 2018 FSL All-Star Game, which is divided between the North and South Division, will be held at Tampa's George M. Steinbrenner Field on Saturday, June 16

Lowe brothers making waves in Charlotte

Rays prospects' competitive boyhood grows to unbreakable bond
May 30, 2018

Long before they were the everyday first baseman and center fielder for Class A Advanced Charlotte, Nathanieland Josh Lowe were opponents competing for passes from their father, David Lowe, during a family vacation on the beach in Pensacola, Florida.Landing safely on sand was just about all the football their mother,

Stone Crabs win rain-shortened shutout 2-0

Bivens earns 5-inning shutout
May 26, 2018

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (May 26, 2018) - Stone Crabs right-hander Blake Bivens earned his first career shutout Saturday, working five scoreless innings as Charlotte beat Fort Myers 2-0 in a rain-shortened game at Charlotte Sports Park. Bivens (1-0) allowed just three hits over five scoreless, striking out four while walking

McKay pitches Stone Crabs to 1-0 win

Charlotte combines on 5-hit shutout
May 24, 2018

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (May 24, 2018) - Brendan McKay turned in six scoreless innings Thursday night, pitching the Charlotte Stone Crabs to a 1-0 win over the Fort Myers Miracle at Charlotte Sports Park. McKay (2-0) allowed just three hits while striking out five and not walking a batter, retiring

Long ball powers Stone Crabs to 12-9 win

Four home runs sets season high in victory
May 21, 2018

TAMPA, Fla. (May 21, 2018) - The Charlotte Stone Crabs used four home runs Monday night to power past the Tampa Tarpons 10-6 at Steinbrenner Field.All four dingers came in the first four innings, as the Stone Crabs scored double digits for the eighth time this season. Tampa (23-19) starter

Stone Crabs comeback falls short in 7-6 loss

Nate Lowe and Tenerowicz pick up three hits each
May 9, 2018

FORT MYERS, Fla. (May 9, 2018) - The Charlotte Stone Crabs scored four runs in the eighth, but came up short to the Fort Myers Miracle 7-6 Wednesday night at Hammond Stadium.With Charlotte (16-17) trailing 7-2 in the top of the eighth, Robbie Tenerowicz singled before advancing to second on

Lowe, Sanchez slug Stone Crabs to 10-3 win

Charlotte scores double digits for seventh time
May 6, 2018

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (May 6, 2018) - Nate Lowe and Jesús Sánchez both notched four hits Sunday as the Charlotte Stone Crabs reached double digits for the seventh time this season, beating the Bradenton Marauders 10-3 at Charlotte Sports Park. The win brings the Stone Crabs (15-15) back to five-hundred

Nate Lowe named FSL Player of the Month

Charlotte first baseman claims second league honor this week
May 3, 2018

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (May 3, 2018) - Stone Crabs first baseman Nathaniel Lowe has been named the Florida State League Player of the Month, Minor League Baseball announced Thursday.Two days after being named the FSL Player of the Week, Lowe has captured the league's monthly honor for April."It's an honor

MiLB announces April Players of the Month

Each winner will receive an award from Minor League Baseball
May 3, 2018

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Minor League Baseball today announced the Player of the Month Award winners for each of the 10 full season leagues for the month of April. Each winner will receive an award from Minor League Baseball in recognition of the honor.Indianapolis Indians (Pirates) third baseman/outfielder José Osuna

Stone Crabs mash past Mets 13-3

All nine Charlotte players notch hits in win
May 2, 2018

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (May 2, 2018) - All nine Charlotte Stone Crabs hitters picked up hits Wednesday in their 13-3 win over the St. Lucie Mets at Charlotte Sports Park.The Stone Crabs (12-14) broke double digits for the sixth time this season, collecting 15 hits to even the series with

Nate Lowe wins FSL Player of the Week

Charlotte first baseman clubs three homers to claim award
May 1, 2018

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (May 1, 2018) - Charlotte Stone Crabs first baseman Nathaniel Lowe has been named the Florida State League Player of the Week, the league office announced Monday.Lowe hit .417 (10-for-24) over six games from April 24-29, connecting on three home runs while driving in nine runs, all