It’s not going to be too long,” said WooSox hitting coach Doug Clark. “I think we’re talking moments away from really on the cusp of getting to the big leagues, and that’s exciting for all of us.”

The Boston Red Sox have two of the top 10 prospects in the sport hanging out in Triple-A. Outfielder Roman Anthony is the consensus number-one farmhand in the game, but shortstop Marcelo Mayer is nipping at his heels.

Both the way 22-year-old shortstop prospect Marcelo Mayer swings the bat and plays defense looks almost effortless to Red Sox first baseman Abraham Toro. “It kind of looks nonchalant,” said Toro, who played with Mayer in Triple-A Worcester before his call-up May 3.