RiverDogs Add Rays First-Round Pick to Roster

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RiverDogs Add Rays First-Round Pick to Roster

August 27, 2024 - Carolina League (CarL)
Charleston RiverDogs News Release


Charleston, SC - The Charleston RiverDogs, in conjunction with the Tampa Bay Rays, announced that 2024 first-round draft pick Theo Gillen has been added to the Single-A club's roster on Tuesday. The outfielder from Texas was selected with the 18th overall pick in this year's MLB Draft. He becomes the first high school selection by the Rays to make his full-season debut in the same year he was drafted since the start of the 2021 season.

Along with the addition of Gillen, pitcher T.J. Nichols was activated from the 7-day injured list. Pitcher Seth Chavez was promoted to High-A Bowling Green and outfielder Enzo Paulino was placed on the development list.

The 18-year-old Gillen is widely regarded as one of the top high school hitters in the 2024 draft class. During his senior season at Westlake High he posted a .415 batting average, seven home runs and 30 runs batted in. Gillen also stole 29 bases during his final prep campaign.

MLB Pipeline ranks Gillen as the Rays #6 overall prospect. He played shortstop in high school but is transitioning to the outfield at the professional level. He is in the lineup for Tuesday night's series opener against the Fayetteville Woodpeckers.

The RiverDogs continue their hunt for a fourth-consecutive Carolina League championship in 2024. The full schedule of games is available here. Season tickets, Dog-E Coin plans, and group tickets, including options to the Segra Club at Riley Park, are available at riverdogs.com/tickets. For the lowest ticket prices, go directly to RiverDogs.com. The Segra Club is also open for events year-round. Visit segraclub.com for more information. The brand new RiverDogs Food Truck is available for your next event! Contact the RiverDogs front office at 843-577-3647 (DOGS) for more information.

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