Post by chinmusic on Mar 11, 2022 20:46:13 GMT -8
2018 comes alive again!
Steven Kwan, OF, Guardians
Added to the 40-man roster in November, Kwan is arguably the best bat-to-ball hitter in the minors with a contact rate above 90% in 2021. He had a breakout 2021 campaign and is the owner of the best contact rate and chase rate on this list. His innate barrel control came to the surface in 2021 as he showed increased home run power despite below-average raw power metrics. Kwan has a knack for identifying pitches and taking optimized attack angles to generate his best contact quality. An above-average runner with the ability to play all three outfield positions, Kwan could be a factor in Cleveland as soon as 2022.
Adley Rutschman, C, Orioles
It was a little surprising that Rutschman didn’t qualify for our OBP and power prospects list, as he just missed a few thresholds by percentage points. That said, Rutschman’s inclusion here speaks volumes about his well-rounded skill set as a hitter—though I hear his defensive abilities are not too shabby—as he pairs an advanced approach and pitch recognition with plus bat-to-ball skills and switch-hitting power. Reading that back it sounds like a fictional player from a video game. Outside of the power and defensive chops, Rutschman is one of the minors' best pure hitters, rarely chasing and doing damage on pitches in the zone at a high rate. He’s the No. 1 prospect on our 2022 Top 100 Prospects list for several reasons, including his standout hit tool.
Steven Kwan, OF, Guardians
Added to the 40-man roster in November, Kwan is arguably the best bat-to-ball hitter in the minors with a contact rate above 90% in 2021. He had a breakout 2021 campaign and is the owner of the best contact rate and chase rate on this list. His innate barrel control came to the surface in 2021 as he showed increased home run power despite below-average raw power metrics. Kwan has a knack for identifying pitches and taking optimized attack angles to generate his best contact quality. An above-average runner with the ability to play all three outfield positions, Kwan could be a factor in Cleveland as soon as 2022.
Adley Rutschman, C, Orioles
It was a little surprising that Rutschman didn’t qualify for our OBP and power prospects list, as he just missed a few thresholds by percentage points. That said, Rutschman’s inclusion here speaks volumes about his well-rounded skill set as a hitter—though I hear his defensive abilities are not too shabby—as he pairs an advanced approach and pitch recognition with plus bat-to-ball skills and switch-hitting power. Reading that back it sounds like a fictional player from a video game. Outside of the power and defensive chops, Rutschman is one of the minors' best pure hitters, rarely chasing and doing damage on pitches in the zone at a high rate. He’s the No. 1 prospect on our 2022 Top 100 Prospects list for several reasons, including his standout hit tool.