2024 In-Season MiLB Awards

5. Blaze Jordan, 1B, Red Sox
Team: Double-A Portland (Eastern)
Age: 21

Why He’s Here: .444/.429/.815 (12-for-27), 5 R, 4 2B, 0 3B, 2 HR, 8 RBIs, 0 BB, 2 SO, 0-for-0 SB

The Scoop: Being a famous player at a young age doesn’t always equate to success as a professional. Jordan was one of the most famous 14-year-old players ever, but he has taken some time to get his footing as a professional. His combination of above-average bat-to-ball skills and power were on display last week in Hartford. Jordan had five multi-hit games across the six-game series and hit his first two home runs of the season. In a matchup of two of the most talented teams in the minor leagues, Jordan was the MVP. He will likely move to first base long term where there will be added pressure on his bat to produce. He has above-average contact and power, but an extremely overzealous approach that leads Jordan to attack pitches out of the zone he shouldn’t swing at. (GP)

1. Kristian Campbell, 2B/OF, Red Sox
Team: High-A Greenville (South Atlantic)
Age: 21

Why He’s Here: .500/.545/1.050 (10-for-20), 5 R, 2 2B, 0 3B, 3 HR, 7 RBIs, 2 BB, 6 SO, 0-for-0 SB

The Scoop: Campbell was the talk of Red Sox minor league camp this spring. The former Georgia Tech star had transformed his profile from a hit over power second baseman to a power hitter with a chance to play center field. Campbell was added to the Red Sox Top 30 list in the latest update, and is coming off the best week of his career. Campbell homered in the first three games of the series at Asheville, and collected at least one hit in all five games he played in. His highlight game of the week came on Thursday when Campbell went 4-for-4 with a home run, a double, 3 RBIs and a walk. If Campbell continues to produce while limiting some of the added whiff that’s come with his added power he could blossom into an everyday regular. (GP)