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Boston Red Sox Prospect Watch: Big week for power hitters

By Hunter Noll

BOSTON, MA - MAY 11: Jarren Duran #24 of the Worcester Red Sox hits a solo home run during the seventh inning of the inaugural game at Polar Park against the Syracuse Mets on May 11, 2021 in Worcester, Massachusetts. It was the first game ever played at Polar Park. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - MAY 11: Jarren Duran #24 of the Worcester Red Sox hits a solo home run during the seventh inning of the inaugural game at Polar Park against the Syracuse Mets on May 11, 2021 in Worcester, Massachusetts. It was the first game ever played at Polar Park. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) /
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Red sox INF Bobby Dalbec
PHILADELPHIA, PA – MAY 23: Bobby Dalbec #29 of the Boston Red Sox bats against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on May 23, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Red Sox 6-2. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /

Power led the way this week in the Boston Red Sox Prospect Watch

The Boston Red Sox saw plenty of power out of their prospects this week, and that’s always a ton of fun.

In the Majors, Bobby Dalbec hit his 10th home run of the year. He’s now slashing .216/.265/.419 with nine doubles, three triples and 10 homers. Dalbec has 34 RBI and 22 runs scored, as well as one steal. It continues to be a season of hot-and-cold streaks for the first baseman. An extended hot streak could do wonders for his overall numbers.

Connor Wong has been very solid for the Red Sox in his limited chances. The catcher has been praised for his game-calling and is 2-for-8 (.250) with a run scored so far. He’ll be back down in Triple-A soon, where he can get regular playing time. This short stint definitely left a good impression though.

Michael Chavis is slashing just .207/.230/.328 with four doubles and one home run in the Majors. He’s driven in four runs and scored 11 more, stealing one base but striking out 22 times in 58 at-bats compared to just one walk. It’s easy to argue though that this is due to playing time. With regular time in Triple-A the infielder was really starting to get his swing back. In the Majors he’s back to a random schedule.

Garrett Whitlock has now thrown 41 innings on the season. He has 43 strikeouts compared to 11 walks in that time. The right-hander also has a 1.54 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, and .230 BAA. Whitlock is 3-1 and even has a save. It really doesn’t make much sense that he isn’t in the All-Star game honestly, but whatever.

Quick note, sorry if things feel a little hasty this week. My first ever niece was born, so I’ve been a little preoccupied. Congratulations to my brother Tyler and sister-in-law Stef on a beautiful baby daughter. I love you Chloe!

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