Red Sox Triple-A (Worcester)
Ceddanne Rafaela is giving Triple-A pitchers nightmares. The right-handed hitting centerfielder is slashing .317/.360/.606 with eight doubles, two triples, and six home runs with Worcester. Rafaela has driven in 20 runs, scored 17 more, and stolen two bases in 25 games. There's no point in bringing up the low walks because he's dominating everywhere else.
Stephen Scott is slashing .284/.384/.531 with five doubles and five home runs in Triple-A. The left-handed hitting catcher has driven in 23 runs, scored 16 more, and stolen two bases in 27 games. He's drawn 15 walks compared to only 13 strikeouts.
Nick Sogard is slashing .291/.391/.408 with 15 doubles, two triples, and five home runs. The switch-hitting utility has driven in 39 runs, scored 57 more, and stolen 14 more. It's a mark of his consistency that I feel like his numbers are eerily similar every week.
Ronaldo Hernandez continues to put together a fantastic season and hit another home run this week. The right-handed hitting catcher is slashing .257/.356/.472 with 10 doubles and 12 home runs. He's driven in 47 runs, scored 32 more, and stolen one base.
Brian Van Belle made his best start in Triple-A this week. The right-handed pitcher allowed one run on six hits over five innings of work. He didn't walk anyone and struck out six batters. BVB has a 3.67 ERA, .257 BAA, and 1.24 WHIP between Double-A and Triple-A. He's struck out 89 batters compared to 28 walks in 100 2/3 innings.
Brandon Walter is back in Triple-A after a successful stint in the Majors. The left-handed pitcher seems to be embracing his new role as a reliever. Walter allowed one run on three hits over two innings. He struck out three batters and walked two. It wasn't perfect, but it was fine. Walter gave the Red Sox some good bullpen innings and could factor into the plans later in the year.