Sunday Notes: Matthew Lugo Has Been Boston’s Top Performing Prospect
The Portland Sea Dogs roster consists of three Top 100 prospects, however neither Roman Anthony (15), Marcelo Mayer (42), nor Kyle Teel (83) has been the Double-A affiliate’s greatest participant thus far this season. That distinction belongs to a 23-year-old, shortstop-turned-left-fielder whom the Boston Red Sox drafted 69th total in 2019 out of the Carlos Beltran Baseball Academy. Along with taking part in stellar protection at a brand new place, Matthew Lugo is slashing .306/.404/.653 with 10 residence runs and an Eastern League-best 191 wRC+.
Markedly-improved plate self-discipline has performed a giant function in his breakout. Last 12 months, Lugo logged a 5.9% stroll fee and a 27.6% strikeout fee. This 12 months these numbers are 13.4% and 22.5%.
The key to his newfound capabil...