SPECULATOR: Checking in on the 2019 rookie class
Jul 2 2019
They're letting the kids play—after some early service time manipulation, of course.
As we pass the halfway point of the season, it’s a good time to step back and review the performances of this year’s rookie class. There's plenty to take in too, as we've already seen each of the top four prospects on our 2019 HQ100 list make their MLB debuts, as well as half of the top 10 and nearly half (17) of the top 40.
As with other years, we’ll use the HQ100 as the starting point for this exercise, limiting our observations to those who have had a regular MLB role so far. Given the influx of talent, this list only covers the top 40 names in the 2019 HQ100. Our method is to give a quick skills synopsis of what we’ve seen so far, but then to...
Almost!
You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!
Already a subscriber? Sign in here
More From Speculator
Two-plus months into the season, we'll use QBaB to see who's making the best quality of contact, and speculate on their outlook going forward.
Jun 4 2025 3:09am
Jun 4 2025 3:09am
After last week's in-season "UP"side column, it's time to strike a more pessimistic tune.
May 28 2025 3:07am
May 28 2025 3:07am
We'll take a page from the Baseball Forecaster with a new batch of "UP"side projections based on 2025's early returns.
May 21 2025 3:06am
May 21 2025 3:06am
Starters who have had one (just one!) bad start, and what things would look like if we give them a mulligan
May 14 2025 3:10am
May 14 2025 3:10am
An early look at which starting pitchers have switched up their pitch mix the most, and whether or not it's working.
May 7 2025 3:07am
May 7 2025 3:07am
