Will Simpson#10

Montgomery Biscuits·BBRef

RSFree agentFLBTampa Bay Rays

Pos: First Base

B/T: R / R

Born: Aug 28, 2001 (25)

Height: 6' 3"

Weight: 225 lbs

From: Alexandria, VA

Drafted: 2023

Will Simpson

#10

Montgomery Biscuits BBRef

RSFree agentFLBTampa Bay Rays

Position: First Base

Bats/Throws: R / R

Born: Aug 28, 2001 (25)

Height: 6' 3"

Weight: 225 lbs

From: Alexandria, VA

Drafted: 2023

The Athletics traded Simpson to the Rays on Saturday alongside Joe Boyle and Jacob Watters and a compensatory draft pick in exchange for Jeffrey Springs and Jacob Lopez, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

12/14/24Rotowire

Simpson slashed .281/.377/.480 with 18 homers and 89 RBI over 552 plate appearances between High-A and Double-A last season, continuing his trend of offensive success at every level he's played in during his professional career. The 23-year-old first baseman will most likely report to Double-A Montgomery to begin the 2025 campaign, though his quick ascent through the minors may continue if he keeps swinging a hot bat.

Simpson is hitting .455 with one home run, 10 strikeouts and five walks in 12 games since getting promoted from High-A Lansing to Double-A Midland on Aug. 25.

9/10/24Rotowire

Simpson hit .270 with 16 home runs in 109 games for the Lugnuts and has been on a heater since getting the bump to the Texas League. Simpson's 34.9 percent hard-hit rate and 13.1 percent soft-hit rate are in line with the impact needed to profile as a legitimate first-base prospect. However, he is behind Nick Kurtz and Tyler Soderstrom on the organizational depth chart.

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Will Simpson#10

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The Athletics traded Simpson to the Rays on Saturday alongside Joe Boyle and Jacob Watters and a compensatory draft pick in exchange for Jeffrey Springs and Jacob Lopez, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Simpson is hitting .455 with one home run, 10 strikeouts and five walks in 12 games since getting promoted from High-A Lansing to Double-A Midland on Aug. 25.