Ryan Clifford

Clifford is a better prospect in on-base percentage leagues than batting average leagues, and a better overall prospect than his 2024 numbers might indicate. He slashed .231/.359/.456 with 18 home runs, a 15.6 percent walk rate and a 28.9 percent strikeout rate in 98 games for Double-A Binghamton. Power and patience are Clifford's top traits, but his lefty power was largely suppressed by the pitcher-friendly dimensions of the High-A Brooklyn park, as he managed just seven homers in 63 games with the Cyclones dating back to 2023. His pop was on full display at Double-A however, as his .225 ISO was the third-highest mark among all qualified Double-A hitters. Clifford was the fifth-youngest qualified hitter at Double-A, and he projects to do enough damage to at least occupy the strong side of a first base or designated-hitter platoon for the big club in a couple years. Read Past Outlooks