March 13, 2022

Wise Move

David Laurila profiles Rays under the radar prospect Brett Wisely. Wisely, despite a good year at the plate in 2022 does not make the list of top ranked prospects in the Rays system. It strikes me that the under the radar designation comes from his age playing A ball, 22, and that at 5′ 10″ he is a bit on the small side. His teammates seem him as a tenacious player, however:

“He’s a grinder, that kid,” said Ian Seymour, who ranks among Tampa Bay’s top pitching prospects. “He’s a really competitive guy. That’s a difference-maker in certain players. Brett is one of those under-the-radar guys that works his butt off. He’s very much a chip-on-your-shoulder kind of player.”

FanGraphs.com

I think Wisely also represents how good the Rays are at acquiring talent. Wisely may never be a star, but he gives the organization depth. The Rays will determine his talents, and put his strengths to good use.

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