Boston Red Sox pitching prospect Victor Santos
The starting pitchers in Triple-A have Boston Red Sox fans excited. A trio of Bryan Mata, Chris Murphy, and Brandon Walter is understandably creating buzz. But they aren't the only intriguing starting pitchers on the Worcester Red Sox roster.
Victor Santos joined the Red Sox organization midway through the 2021 season. He immediately made an impact in Double-A. In 2022, the right-handed pitcher made 25 starts (28 total appearances) between Double-A and Triple-A.
Santos posted a 4.97 ERA, .265 BAA, and 1.27 WHIP over 145 innings. He struck out 126 batters compared to 34 walks in that time. The numbers weren't great overall. But there is something to remember, Santos is only 22. He doesn't turn 23 until July 12.
That's extremely young for someone with Triple-A experience. It's understandable for someone that young to struggle a bit in Triple-A. And before 2022, Santos consistently put up great numbers in the minor leagues.
2023 will see Santos enter it with 43 2/3 innings of experience in Triple-A. Still young but no longer inexperienced. A low-90s fastball might not excite fans much, but he limits the walks and has a solid pairing of a changeup and slider to go with it. If he can limit the home runs (allowed 23 in 2022), Santos will turn heads.
The Boston Red Sox starting trio of pitching prospects in Triple-A is taking most of the attention this spring. That doesn't mean there aren't other pitchers to watch out for, and Victor Santos is right near the top of that list.