Last year, Keller posted an ugly 7.13 ERA in 11 big-league starts, but he pitched better as the season went on (4.32 ERA with 24/4 in 16.2 September innings) and he’ll compete for a rotation spot in spring training. Lynch was a solid prospect in college, but he blossomed once freed from the straight jacket of the University of Virginia pitching philosophies. Baltimore’s John Means was an All-Star and won 12 games (22 percent of the team’s season total). He lacks elite power upside, but has more than enough power and an average floor to be an everyday option for fantasy players seeking a corner infielder late in drafts. Waters was named MVP in the Double-A Southern League and has an emerging power-speed skillset that could make him an above-average big leaguer. 40. Arizona’s Zac Gallen (2.81 ERA and 96 K in 80 IP), Cleveland’s Zach Plesac (3.81 ERA in 21 starts), and the Angels’ Griffin Canning (1.22 WHIP, 96 K in 90.1 IP) all performed well in limited action. Even the geriatric Nats had a rookie sensation in their lineup, as Victor Robles hit 17 home runs, stole 28 bases and played plus defense in center field for the 2019 champs. Evaluating MLB Rookie Performances for Fantasy Baseball - Week 10 The Cubs’ 2018 first-round draft pick, Hoerner moved quickly through the system, mostly out of necessity, but he also had a reputation for being a strong hitter. He was very reliant on balls in play in 2019 and had a BABIP of more than .430. Let’s review a couple of those pieces of advice, and whether they panned out, shall we? He’s been slowed by should stiffness in spring training, but he’s on track to make his Cactus League debut in the next few weeks. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below... Read More, Bubba (@bdentrek) is joined by Mike Kurland (@Mike_Kurland) on episode 314. 2 starter. Who? Below is our updated list of injured MLB players for October 10th, 2020. The diminutive second baseman played at three levels in 2019. He didn't throw for... Read More, With five weeks of play in the books and things starting to settle a bit, it's time to get back to studying some of the rushers around the league and see how they have performed through (almost) the first third of the season. When he’s locked in, Kieboom shows above-average bat speed, a direct bat path, and good plate discipline. 5. He’ll no doubt return to the starting rotation in 2020 and has top-of-the-rotation potential. The young infielder is at his best when he’s patient, uses the whole field and just looks to hit the ball hard. He’ll probably start the year back in the minors but he could be pushing for a big-league promotion at some point. Whitley looked great in spring training last season but then had a horrible 2019 campaign during which he battled shoulder inflammation and took his lumps on the mound. Adell is a poised, mature player who has worked hard to develop baseball skills to go with his raw tools. He’ll need to improve his pitch recognition to hit for average in the bigs but he’s shown the ability to make adjustments and his bat speed should eventually allow him to develop above-average power. 23. He might contend to get semi-regular playing time in 2020. 25. He’s got a long development path ahead of him, but his electric bat speed and extraordinary raw power give him as much upside as any hitter in the minors. Rookie pitchers weren’t quite as successful as their position player brethren, but 11 first-year hurlers made 20-plus starts. He’ll need to show he can succeed against advanced hitters, but he has the stuff of a mid-rotation starter. Detroit doesn’t get the same media attention that a team like the Yankees or Cubs does and, even then, it was Casey Mize that got most of the prospect attention in 2019. 36. He also hit .328 and played solid defense in center field. 32. With excellent command, a repeatable delivery, and an ability to mix pitches, Mize has the potential to be a frontline starter. The lanky righthander has an electric mid-90s fastball, a plus curve, and a developing change. He was outstanding in the second half of the year and has the stuff to be a No. 14. He’ll likely open 2020 in Triple-A while transitioning back to a starting role but should be up quickly. Right now, he looks like a guy who could hit .260 and belt 20 home runs over a full season. With solid pitch recognition and a compact swing path, Lux has the ability to hit 25-plus home runs while posting an average around .280 in a full season. Brujan’s best tool is his game-changing speed. Luis Campusano, C, San Diego. 2 starter. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below... Read More, Bubba (@bdentrek) is joined by Bat Flip Crazy (@BatFlipCrazy) to take a deeper look at the 2 Early Mocks ADP. In just his first full pro season, this 2018 first-round draft pick played at three minor league levels. Luciano hasn’t played above rookie ball and he’s just 18, but he’s already shown prodigious power and solid defense at shortstop. He has some speed, too, but he’s not an overly good base runner at this point. Had he stayed healthy in 2019, he might have even pitched some big league innings in the second half of the year. The 20-year-old outfielder’s strikeout rate rocketed up to 33% in Triple-A after sitting at just 22.5% in Double-A. Gavin Lux, 2B/SS, Los Angeles Dodgers. 26. With plus bat speed and good plate discipline, he projects to hit for both power and average in the bigs. Madrigal is one of the best pure hitters in the minors, and he also won a minor league Gold Glove last year. Expect a huge outburst in Triple-A and then excellent MLB production for the Twins as the club makes another playoff push with its talented young players. Adell reached Triple-A in his age-20 season last year, and he has tremendous power-speed potential. A mature hitter with good pitch recognition, Rodgers should be able to alter his approach in his next major league opportunity. 17. 34. We warned you that... Read More, Crack that piggybank and recruit some reinforcements! Catchers like Ruiz who have above-average raw power and walk more than they strike out don’t grow on trees. With a smooth delivery and solid composure, Sanchez performed well at Double-A (2.53 ERA and 97/19 K/BB with just 87 hits allowed in 103 innings). He pitched 10 games in the Majors during the regular season but allowed hits in just five of those. Pache is an elite defensive center fielder whose glove should keep him in the lineup. Daniel Lynch, LHP, Kansas City.