Rafe Perich Wins Tom Grieve Minor League Player Of The Year

The Texas Rangers announced Rafe Perich as the winner of the Tom Grieve Minor League Player of the Year award. The 24-year-old switch-hitting corner infielder enjoyed a breakout campaign after being selected in the 7th round of the 2024 draft out of Lehigh. Playing primarily at third base between Hub City and Frisco, Perich slashed .315/.401/.586 with 27 home runs, 59 walks, and 104 strikeouts across 551 plate appearances, positioning himself for a potential late-season promotion to Round Rock.