The Boston Red Sox are advancing their standout pitching talent, Luis Perales, from High-A Greenville to Double-A Portland, according to Andrew Parker’s report on Beyond the Monster.
At just 21 years old, Perales showcased his potential in a stellar performance against the Greensboro Grasshoppers, where he allowed only one hit and two walks while striking out an impressive 12 batters over five scoreless innings. His recent form has been outstanding, marked by a season ERA of 3.42 and an impressive 1.98 FIP across seven starts for Greenville.
Notably, Perales leads the South Atlantic League in crucial pitching metrics, including strikeouts per nine innings, strikeout rate, and swinging-strike rate, underscoring his dominance on the mound. Despite his success, he’s faced challenges, notably with a high batting average on balls in play, indicating some defensive struggles behind him.
However, Perales has demonstrated growth, reducing his walk rate while increasing groundball rates. With a diverse pitching arsenal highlighted by a blazing fastball, a sharp cutter, a deceptive changeup, and a reliable slider, he’s poised to make waves in Portland.
Signed as an international free agent from Venezuela in 2019, Perales has rapidly ascended through the Red Sox ranks. Now a key prospect in Boston’s farm system, he joins a promising rotation in Portland, where he’ll further hone his skills alongside top talents like Wikelman Gonzalez and Richard Fitts.
