Corey Ray is currently considered the #2 prospect in the Brewers’ system according to most prospect ranking sources that don’t include Corbin Burnes as still prospect eligible. Yet his performance as a professional has been volatile to say the least. The once highly-touted prospect is off to a nice spring, illustrated by a monstrous home run shown below. One swing should not be considered a reason to be high on a prospect, of course, but at the same time, this swing demonstrates excellent bat speed, ability to barrel, outstanding explosion through the hips, and dynamic in-game power.
Coming out of the University of Louisville, Ray was considered the best collegiate positional player available.