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RE: Seahawks in the Pros
Greg Jones was spotted this week working out with the Rays in Port Charlotte. Minor League Spring Training doesn't begin until March, so Jones is getting a look from the big club until then, much like Jeffers.
https://www.prospects1500.com/al-east/ra...prospects/
Tampa Bay Rays 2020 Top 50 Prospects
6. Greg Jones, SS
Age: 21 (3/7/1998)
2019 Highest Level: A-
.335/.413/.461, 1 HR, 19 SB, 10.1 BB%, 25.7 K%
Jones enjoyed a very productive season in the New York-Penn League after being selected No. 22 overall in last year’s MLB draft. He predictably showcased his plus-plus speed tool by stealing 19 bases in only 48 games played, and also displayed a quick swing that translated to immediate success at the plate. Jones finished the year with the second highest OPS (.874) in the league, demonstrating his ability to hit the baseball often, and with authority from both sides of the dish. He may not have the most power potential, but his speed should allow him to rack up plenty of extra base hits with room for more as he adds loft to his swing and continues to grow into an athletic 6’2” frame. Jones should be a candidate to ascend quickly throughout the system, as his advanced skill sets and defensive versatility (has experience in the OF from college) should play well in a system ripe with young middle infield talent. He put himself on the map in his junior season at UNC Wilmington (.341/.491/.543, 5 HR, 42 SB, 18.9 BB%, 15.1 K%) right before being drafted less than a year ago, so perhaps he’s only beginning to scratch the surface of his massive potential.
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