Red Sox Prospect Watch: C. Marrero, Ramos raking

Triple-A Pawtucket

Chris Marrero continues to hammer the ball at Pawtucket, but it hasn’t resulted in a call up to the big leagues for him. In seven July games, the former Washington Nationals first rounder has gone 15 for 32, with three doubles, a triple and four homers, good for eight RBI and a video game-like .469/.500/1.000 slash line. His yearly numbers are ..298/.354/.518 with 16 homers in 309 at-bats.

If Rusney Castillo had Marrero’s numbers he would be back in the majors. While Bryce Brentz has done well in his recent stint (.925 OPS in 33 plate appearances), he wouldn’t have gotten a chance if Castillo was living up to his potential. Castillo is four for his last 25 with seven…