5 HRs in 6 G. Leading MiLB with a .450 AVG. 20-year-old Arias is a must-see

Scouting Red Sox Top Prospect Franklin Arias

Throughout the past two seasons, I’ve been doing a series of stories breaking down the top players and most interesting prospects I saw come face the Altoona Curve, my hometown minor league affiliate. In these stories, there have been several fascinating takeaways from top prospects around the league, and so far, this year has been no different. Last week, I was lucky enough to watch Just Baseball’s No. 39 prospect, Franklin Arias, up close with…

5 HRs in 6 G. Leading MiLB with a .450 AVG. 20-year-old Arias is a must-see

Franklin Arias, the Red Sox's No. 2 prospect, is making headlines with his explosive performance in Double-A Portland. At just 20 years old, he has hit five home runs in six games and boasts an incredible .450 batting average, leading all Minor Leaguers. His recent success includes a notable game where he hit his fifth homer despite chilly conditions, demonstrating his ability to adapt and excel. Recent adjustments to his training have improved …