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Red Sox Prospect Watch: Bobby Dalbec crushing once again

By Hunter Noll

OMAHA, NE - JUNE 28: Third basemen Bobby Dalbec #3 of the Arizona Wildcats hits an RBI single against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers in the first inning during game two of the College World Series Championship Series on June 28, 2016 at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images)
OMAHA, NE - JUNE 28: Third basemen Bobby Dalbec #3 of the Arizona Wildcats hits an RBI single against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers in the first inning during game two of the College World Series Championship Series on June 28, 2016 at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images) /
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CLEVELAND, OH – SEPTEMBER 21: Sam Travis #59 of the Boston Red Sox hits an RBI double during the seventh inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field on September 21, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH – SEPTEMBER 21: Sam Travis #59 of the Boston Red Sox hits an RBI double during the seventh inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field on September 21, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /

Triple-A (Pawtucket Red Sox)

Jantzen Witte is a curious case. I covered him in a few Prospect Watch articles last season, and I believe this is his first appearance this year. He’s currently hitting .329 in Triple-A and .290 overall in the minors this season. The 29-year-old has never played a game in the Majors – but he’s proven to be solid in the minors.

Sam Travis has caught fire. The first baseman has an eight-game hitting streak at the moment – six of which are multi-hit games. That’s caused his average to rise from .211 to .273. He’s not just slapping singles either. The right-handed batter has six doubles and one triple, to go along with two home runs. He’s driven in 13 runs and scored 15 more while going 3-for-3 on steal opportunities. Travis is once again looking like that offensive juggernaut the Red Sox have hoped he could become.

The 25-year-old isn’t the only player for Pawtucket on a hitting streak. Josh Tobias is on a 10-game streak at the moment, raising his average from .167 to .264 in the process. The 26-year-old switch-hitter can play multiple positions around the field and has decent speed. He was struggling in Double-A but the fact that he’s found his swing a little bit in Triple-A is extremely encouraging.

Josh Ockimey probably won’t be a .300-hitter any time soon. However, he’s got plenty of power and he’s shown that off this season. The left-handed hitter already has six doubles and eight home runs in 2019, despite a .214 average. That’s led to a pretty solid 17 RBI and 17 runs scored. He’s currently on pace to shatter his old career-high in home runs (20).

Mike Shawaryn had another strong outing this week, giving up just two earned runs on three hits (no walks) in 5 2/3 innings. The right-hander has a 2.79 ERA in 42 innings this season. He boasts a .224 BAA and 1.07 WHIP and has yet to go less than five innings in a start.

Teddy Stankiewicz had a fantastic week. The right-hander made two starts, giving up just two earned runs in 10 innings. He has a .250 BAA, which is drastically improved from last season. The 25-year-old also has a 3.00 ERA in 21 innings – but the 13 walks are a little worrying. Despite that, it’s hard not to be excited about this wonderful start for Stankiewicz.

Bobby Poyner‘s 5.54 ERA might be a little troublesome at the moment. However, the lefty has looked great in his last two appearances – giving up just one hit over two innings while striking out four.

Trevor Kelley is having no such problems this year. The 25-year-old righty has a 1.76 ERA over 15 1/3 innings pitched. Piggybacking off a fantastic 2018 – this should be the year he makes his MLB debut.

Josh Taylor has a 3.07 ERA and two saves in 13 appearances. The lefty has struck out 20 batters over 14 2/3 innings and has yet to give up a home run.

Travis Lakins has a 4.15 ERA in 11 appearances. The righty has been used sparingly recently though – which could throw off a rhythm. His one appearances in the Majors was solid – and that’s what should be focused on.

Matthew Kent is in Triple-A! The lefty had a 1.69 ERA in Double-A and now has a 3.60 ERA in Triple-A after giving up two runs in five innings in his only outing so far.

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