Ke'Bryan Hayes is one of several young bats whose underlying results in August point to a big finish and some real breakout potential heading into 2024.

Former first-round pick Cole Ragans was the game's most skilled starter in August, showing a combination of control and durability that has eluded him for most of his career.

Tyler O'Neill's up-and-down season has been due to a lack of production against RHers. His potency against southpaws gives hope that he hasn't reached his ceiling yet.

Emerging Brayan Bello has shown rotation-anchor upside when facing same-sided batters.

Matt Wallner has flashed his high power ceiling at home, where both his batted ball quality and production turn elite.

Julio Urías owns some of the widest home/road splits in the game, making him a must-start at home and a match play on the road.

Few players have made more gains in their batted ball quality in the second half than Nolan Jones.

No starting pitcher has shown more growth so far in the second half than Tanner Bibee.

Several young batters took a big step forward in July. One was Yainer Diaz, whose monthly gains suggest his bat could perform at a frontline level down the stretch.

Tyler Glasnow turned back the clock in July by resurrecting his combination of whiffs and groundballs.

Triston Casas has turned into one of the game's best hitters so far in the second half.