Boston Red Sox Prospect is Running Wild AGAIN!

One day after stealing seven bases at Double-A Portland, Boston Red Sox prospect Ceddanne Rafaela has already stolen three bases in three innings on Sunday.

At the major league level, the Boston Red Sox have needed to get more athletic for years. That athleticism is certainly brewing in the minors and will be in Boston soon in the form of Ceddanne Rafaela.

The Red Sox No. 2 overall prospect stole an incredible seven bases on Saturday at Double-A Portland, and is right back at it again on Sunday.

He's already stolen three bases through three innings for the Sea Dogs.

Ceddanne Rafaela who stole a franchise record 6 bases yesterday, already has 3 today through three innings.

The man cannot be stopped! pic.twitter.com/f0oCDYfLYV

— Portland Sea Dogs (@PortlandSeaDogs) May 14, 2023

That's now 20 stolen bases on the season for Rafaela, who is also the No. 75 ranked prospect in all of baseball. From his MLB.com profile:

He has developed into one of the best defenders in the Minors -- and likely the most versatile -- and his offensive game has taken off since he made adjustments to allow him to drive the ball better in mid-2021. He set career highs across the board last season, hitting .299/.342/.538 with 63 extra-base hits and 28 steals between High-A and Double-A at age 21.

Boston's Minor League defensive player of the year in 2021 and 2022, Rafaela can provide quality glovework with advanced instincts almost anywhere on the diamond. He saw most of his action last year in center field, where he's a Gold Glover waiting to happen with outstanding range along with plus arm strength. He's also a plus defender at shortstop and has spent time at second base, third base and both outfield corners in the past.

Despite his lack of physicality, Rafaela produces average power thanks to a combination of a quick right-handed swing, deceptive strength and an extremely aggressive approach. He has good bat-to-ball skills, though he chases a lot of pitches out of the strike zone and will have to make better swing decisions to thrive against more advanced pitching. He's a plus runner who uses his quickness well on the bases and in the field.