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Boston Red Sox April Farm Report: Six Stars of the Future

By James Carson

Mar 21, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Boston Red Sox first baseman Sam Travis (59) is tagged out by New York Yankees third baseman Ronald Torreyes (74) as he tries to steal second base in the third inning of a baseball game during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 21, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Boston Red Sox first baseman Sam Travis (59) is tagged out by New York Yankees third baseman Ronald Torreyes (74) as he tries to steal second base in the third inning of a baseball game during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sam Travis, 1B

Mar 21, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Boston Red Sox first baseman Sam Travis (59) fields a ground ball hit by New York Yankees center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury (22) in the first inning of a baseball game during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 21, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Boston Red Sox first baseman Sam Travis (59) fields a ground ball hit by New York Yankees center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury (22) in the first inning of a baseball game during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports /

Thanks to his Spring Training presence, Sam Travis is likely the most high-profile Red Sox prospects, though he ranks third on most lists. He is likely the closest to a major league promotion, though Travis has struggled in Pawtucket so far this season.

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Injuries have played a role in the slow start, as a collision with catcher Blake Swihart left both bloodied and kept Travis on the bench for a few games. He is only hitting .232 with one home run, one RBI, and three doubles so far while he has struck out eighteen times already.

This past week has seen a hotter stretch from the 23-year-old, one in which he has hit .375 and scored three runs.

The PawSox rank fourth worst in the International League in batting average and second to last in runs, so Travis’ lack of production partly has to do with his teammates struggling as much as he has.

Still, his power potential is massive and he could see time in the big leagues at some point this season if Hanley Ramirez or Mitch Moreland get hurt. For now, Travis simply needs to settle in at the plate and carry this hot stretch into May.

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