Jeter Downs Stats

Boston Red Sox shortstop prospect Jeter Downs showcased his massive potential in his spring debut on Sunday against the Twins, going 2-for-2 with a home run and three RBI. Downs is MLB.com's 49th-best prospect, and he grades out at least average in all of the five major tools. Given that Downs has only 13 career game above Single-A ball, he will almost certainly start the year in the minors, but if second baseman/utility manKike Hernandez struggles in his first ever starting opportunity, look for Downs to get called up around midseason. Only those in dynasty/keeper leagues should be drafting the 22-year-old prospect this spring.

3 months ago

Boston Red Sox prospect Jeter Downs has been added to the team's player pool and will report to the alternate training site in Pawtucket, which will open this weekend. The 21-year-old was a key piece of the blockbuster trade which sent outfielder Mookie Betts and starting pitcher David Price to the Los Angeles Dodgers in February. Joining Downs as the recent additions to the player pool are center fielder Jarren Duranand pitchers Bryan Mata, Jay Groome and Tanner Houck. Other prospects that have been added include first baseman Josh Ockimey, catcher Jhonny Peredaand pitchers R.J. Alvarez and Bobby Poyner. MLB.com has ranked Downs as the top prospect in the Red Sox system, making the middle infielder a must-own in dynasty formats. Downs will continue his development at the alternate training site in 2020, while he is on track to join the big league club in the coming years.

over 9 months ago

The Boston Red Sox acquired outfielder Alex Verdugo, shortstop prospect Jeter Downs, and catching prospect Connor Wong from the Los Angeles Dodgers for outfielder Mookie Betts and starter David Price. Verdugo will slide into an everyday role in the Red Sox outfield. The 23-year-old left-hander slashed .294/.342/.475 last season with 12 homers and 44 RBI in 343 at-bats. The move drastically increases Verdugo's fantasy value due to regular playing time, but it also increases his price in fantasy drafts. As for Downs, the 21-year-old was considered the fifth-best prospect in the Dodgers system, according to MLB.com. He hit .276 with 24 HRs and 86 RBI in the minor leagues last season.

over a year ago