Rays Prospect Caden Bodine Hits First Pro Home Run

Bodine's solo blast powers Single-A Charleston to victory

Apr. 11, 2026 at 3:44am

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Caden Bodine, the Tampa Bay Rays' No. 12 overall prospect, hit his first professional home run while playing for the Single-A Charleston RiverDogs. Bodine's solo shot in the game against an undisclosed opponent helped lead his team to victory.

Why it matters

Bodine is considered one of the Rays' top young talents, so his first professional home run is an exciting milestone in his development as a player. The Rays have a strong track record of developing prospects, so Bodine's performance will be closely watched as he aims to climb the minor league ranks.

The details

In the game, Bodine stepped up to the plate in the 5th inning and launched a solo home run to give the RiverDogs the lead. The hit was Bodine's first professional home run since being drafted by the Rays in 2024 out of a high school in West Virginia.

  • Bodine hit the home run in the 5th inning of the game on April 11, 2026.

The players

Caden Bodine

The Tampa Bay Rays' No. 12 overall prospect, playing for their Single-A affiliate Charleston RiverDogs.

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What’s next

Bodine will look to build on this performance as he continues his climb through the Rays' minor league system, with the goal of eventually making it to the major league roster.

The takeaway

Caden Bodine's first professional home run is an exciting milestone for the young Rays prospect, showcasing his potential as he works to develop into a key part of the team's future.