Several Red Sox prospects have made their way to the majors the last couple of seasons, in turn becoming household names. Meanwhile, other players have been making waves in the lower levels of the Red Sox organization despite far less recognition. The Drive, in particular, housed potential big leaguers in 2014. <\/p>\n
Greenvilles 2014 Season 60-79 (34-35 in first half, 26-44 in second half) Offense: .261 average (sixth), .341 on-base percentage (third), 80 home runs (seventh), 660 runs scored (fifth) Pitching: 4.63 ERA (11th), 1.45 WHIP (11th), 999 strikeouts (eighth) <\/p>\n
Most Valuable Player: Manuel Margot, OF (99 games, .286\/.355\/.449, 10 homers, 45 RBIs, 49 stolen bases) <\/p>\n
Margot is beginning to turn heads. The 19-year-old jumped to High-A Salem in August and was named the Red Soxs Minor League Baserunner of the Year. SoxProspects.com currently has Margot listed as the third-best prospect in the organization, behind left-handed pitcher Henry Owens and catcher Blake Swihart. <\/p>\n
Margot earned his promotion to Salem by flashing exciting tools at Greenville. The outfielder said recently he models his game after Baltimore Orioles All-Star center fielder Adam Jones. <\/p>\n
Most Valuable Pitcher: Teddy Stankiewicz, RHP (25 starts, 140 1\/3 innings, 11-8, 3.72 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 102 strikeouts) <\/p>\n
Stankiewicz, a second-round pick in 2013, had a very encouraging first full season in the organization. The 20-year-old only issued 29 walks (1.9 walks per nine innings). He didnt wow in the sense he only struck out 6.5 hitters per nine innings. But staying in control is half the battle. <\/p>\n
Stankiewicz finished the year with eight straight starts of at least six innings. He allowed one or zero runs in five of those starts, showing his workload didnt have a negative impact. <\/p>\n
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