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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Ceddanne Rafaela, 25-year-old Red Sox outfielder/second baseman, is dealing with mild hamstring soreness but remains a key building block for Boston. Through 44 games in 2026, he's hitting .284 with 4 HRs and 19 RBIs. Recent performance shows improvement with a .286 BA in May (10-for-35) and a strong 4-RBI game on 5/5. Signed to an 8-year, $50M team-friendly contract, Rafaela has significantly improved his plate discipline (6.1% walk rate, career-high) while maintaining elite defense. Despite being in the 29th percentile in hard-hit rate and 15th percentile in walk rate, his overall trajectory is positive with potential for a 20-20 season if healthy.
Strengths
- + Elite defensive skills (second to none in MLB)
- + Improved plate discipline with career-high 6.1% walk rate
- + Strong May performance (.286 BA with 2 HRs in 9 games)
- + Team-friendly contract ($6.25M AAV through 2031)
- + Elevated exit velocity on key hits (98-99.5 EV)
- + Potential for 20-20 season if stays healthy
- + Considered foundational building block for Red Sox
- + Improved contact rates and reduced chase percentage
Weaknesses
- - Currently dealing with hamstring soreness
- - 29th percentile in hard-hit rate
- - 15th percentile in walk rate overall
- - 22% strikeout rate
- - Only 2 stolen bases through 38 games (down from historical pace)
- - Inconsistent offensive production early season
- - Needs to improve plate approach for OBP
Injury Status: day-to-day
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