Red Sox Minor League Player of the Week (May 15-21)

The Minor League Player of the Week for the week of May 15-21 is Wilmington Blue Rocks centerfielder Jacoby Ellsbury. Ellsbury, a first round pick of the Red Sox in the 2005 draft, is hitting .304 with 1 HR, 11 RBI, 7 stolen bases, and a .368 OBP in 17 games. Ellsbury is considered the future centerfielder for the Red Sox. The Oregon State product has been compared to another former Sox centerfielder -- Johnny Damon.