BATTERS: Young targets, 2019 updated
Jul 29 2019
Let's continue our look at the most skilled young players in the game by moving on to hitters.
There's a clear benefit of using skills when speculating on future breakouts. Last year in this space, both Max Kepler (RF, MIN) and Ketel Marte (2B/CF/SS, ARI) were young bats with marginal results:
Max Kepler (RF, MIN) is another young bat who is firmly on a growth curve. Beneath Kepler's marginal stat line (.228 BA, .733 OPS) are some solid reasons for intrigue. For one, his plate discipline is strong (11% bb%, 82% ct%, 0.70 Eye). And he possesses underlying power skills that are well above average levels (123 xPX). His 90-mph exit velocity is significantly above the norm too. (7/30/2018)
Ketel Marte (2B/SS, ARI) is another pre-peak bat who...
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