May 7, 2014 at 1:19 AM
Players of the Week, 4/28-5/4: Reed Gragnani & Anthony Ranaudo
Reed Gragnani, 2B, Salem Red Sox - 5 G, 15 AB, 21 PA, 8 H, 1 2B, 2 3B, 7 R, 4 RBI, 5 BB/1 K, .533/.650/.867
This week's SoxProspects.com Player of the Week honoree reached base prolifically, arriving safely in 13 times in 21 plate appearances, recording a hit in each game and taking a base-on-balls in all but one, and even flashed a little extra-base power with a double and two triples. Gragnani currently leads Salem in batting average (.400), on-base percentage (.490) and slugging (.538).
Season Line: 22 G, .400/.490/.538 (32 for 80), 3 2B, 4 3B, 19 R, 20 RBI, 15 BB/8 K
Anthony Ranaudo, SP, Pawtucket Red Sox - 1 G, 5.0 IP, 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 2 H, 0 R, 2 BB/7 K, 0.80 WHIP, 12.60 K/9, 1.00 G/F, .118 BAA, .328 OSPA
In a tight poll that went down to the wire, Ranaudo bested Greenville's Joe Gunkel by a single vote to earn Pitcher of the Week honors. He worked a five inning complete game shutout at Lehigh Valley (PHI) April 29, allowing two hits, two walks, and striking out seven. Ranaudo is currently the seventh-ranked prospect in the organization by SoxProspects.com.
Season Line: 7 G, 3-2, 4.01 ERA, 33 2/3 IP, 32 H, 20 BB/ 34K, .250 BAA
Honorable Mentions, Batting:
Mookie Betts (POR)
Kevin Heller (SAL)
Jonathan Roof (SAL)
Travis Shaw (POR)
Honorable Mentions, Pitchers:
Jonathan Aro (GRE)
Joe Gunkel (GRE)
Brian Johnson (POR)
Mike McCarthy (POR)