![]() He said in an interview last off season that he pressed too much to try to impress Brewers and from looking at numbers that makes sense. ![]() Moreover, he dropped his k rate down to a respectable 22% from the 30 he had in year one. 1st you look at his percentages, he was able to drive up his walk total to nearly 10% which is the highest it has been since first entering rookie ball. 209 batting average and only 9 homers for a "power bat." However after analyzing his numbers, he appears to be a big bust out candidate after his numbers really are better than they look. Will turn 23 this season but after two let down seasons, many have labeled him in the bust category already. Wisconsin has been tough on young hitters but think he has the right makeup and natural hit tool to excel in first full season. I fully expect him to continue to hit this season and make himself known as a major emerging prospect. A major key to his success imo is that he keeps ball down and on a line. His walks dropped to 6% while K's shot up to 27% in Helena. He had 9 bombs, 5 doubles, 4 triples in only 160 ABs. ![]() 266 with 4 doubles, 3 triples, and 3 homers. He got a little to aggressive at the plate in Helena where he say his ISO increase to. I hold those numbers at a high value for prospects and that is one of the first things I check when looking at them. 11% BB and 19% K is outstanding! Traditionally the best hitters in baseball walk 10% of the time while K'ing under 20%. His Arizona stats were a thing of beauty for a kid just jumping from high school to pro ball. Unless something goes wrong, hard to see him not open up in Midwest league. I love his profile and advanced bat for his age. Sleeper: A guy no one talks about much at all who could start to earn discussion and find way in top 25-30 (Example Burns, Gatewood, Stokes, and Harrison.)īounce Back: A guy who is coming off a bad season or two or injury plagued season that you think think will regain prospect status.īust: A guy who drops way down on the prospect after this season, days numbered as real prospect here The way I view the three categories is:īreakout: A guy who has been under the radar, had never really "arrived" yet, or due to injuries has never been able to really perform. Hopefully, we get some lesser talked about people mentioned and explained. He could easily fit into all three depending on your feeling. Ray so I am interested where people will place him. I want to know who you think will be our top breakout candidates and ones you think will bounce back the most. Season is still far away but figured I'd get this started.
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