Chick Mercedes Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 (edited) 3 hours ago, Timmy U said: Boston has found their sucker. Ronny has a lot of potential. 26. Ronny Hernandez, C Ronny Hernandez put himself on the map in 2022 while playing in the Dominican Summer League, posting a 136 wRC+ with six home runs and a 15% walk rate, with his strikeout rate being only slightly higher at 17.5%. While his numbers haven’t quite been that gaudy, he has still solidified himself as the second-best catching prospect in the system, behind only Edgar Quero. Hernandez has gotten his first taste of full-season ball, spending the entire season with the Low-A Kannapolis Cannonballers. During that time, he has held a respectable batting average while showing elite plate discipline, holding a walk rate that is higher than his strikeout rate. While he has some raw power in his bat, he hasn’t been able to tap into it much since he came stateside. If he can start to put the ball over the fence a bit more, he could skyrocket up rankings Ronny Hernandez, C Strong showings in both of the White Sox complex leagues allowed Ronny Hernandez to receive some credibility as a legitimate catching prospect for the White Sox, earning a promotion to Low-A Kannapolis for the 2024 season. He continued to show off a similar skillset of making solid contact and good decisions at the plate, although there was very little power production to speak of. Behind the plate, he works well with the pitching staff but still has some room to grow with his actions. Hernandez was in our top 30 last season and would have remained in prior to the Garrett Crochet. If he can develop a bit more power while showing off the same advanced approach at the plate in High-A Winston Salem this year, he could very well earn a spot back on the list by midseason. Edited November 19 by Chick Mercedes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 "For Boston, they clear out a roster spot and add some non-roster catching depth. Hernandez, 21, was an international signing out of Venezuela. He hasn’t yet climbed higher than the Single-A level. In his 1,060 minor league plate appearances, he has a 13.9% walk rate, 17.9% strikeout rate, .275/.379/.379 line and 115 wRC+. FanGraphs gave him an honorable mention on their list of top White Sox prospects back in April. He’s a long-term flier for Boston." MLB trade rumors.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Mercedes Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 6 minutes ago, caulfield12 said: "For Boston, they clear out a roster spot and add some non-roster catching depth. Hernandez, 21, was an international signing out of Venezuela. He hasn’t yet climbed higher than the Single-A level. In his 1,060 minor league plate appearances, he has a 13.9% walk rate, 17.9% strikeout rate, .275/.379/.379 line and 115 wRC+. FanGraphs gave him an honorable mention on their list of top White Sox prospects back in April. He’s a long-term flier for Boston." MLB trade rumors.com “The transaction underscores where each franchise stands — the White Sox aim to find upside through cost-controlled arms while the Red Sox continue positioning for immediate contention. Both clubs addressed key needs in a quiet yet notable November exchange“ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 (edited) "It's nice to hear that the Red Sox will get some catching depth in return for Murphy, but the real reward was the 40-man spot opened up by the day's many roster moves. Boston has added pitching prospects David Sandlin, Shane Drohan (that name should sound familiar) and Tyler Uberstine to the 40-man roster to protect them from the Rule 5 Draft, according to Chris Cotillo of MassLive." Basically they were going to lose Murphy anyway...so now received at least something back in return. https://bosoxinjection.com/red-sox-trade-reliever-to-white-sox-to-clear-40-man-roster-space-for-these-prospects Edited November 19 by caulfield12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capn12 Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 Welcome, Chris, and apologies in advance for the roster you're going to be pitching for. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestEddy Posted 14 hours ago Share Posted 14 hours ago Also, the Red Sox seem to be collecting minor league catchers Red Sox Acquire Johan Oviedo In Five-Player Trade - MLB Trade Rumors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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