Will Smith's skills claim he's a top-five catcher, Taijuan Walker sees his Ball% increase, Kyle Schwarber's power comes with a below-average BA, Paul Sewald has the skills for a mid-teens R$, and Alec Bohm offers batting average and counting stats.
While many believe Royce Lewis will eventually become a 30-30 guy with a .300+ BA, the skills suggest he's not there yet. Plus, early analysis of Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Zack Thompson, Michael Toglia, and Ryan Walker.
Michael Harris II was hampered by injuries in the first couple months, but he has been on an absolute tear since the calendar turned to June. Can he keep it going? Plus, Mitch Keller, Wilmer Flores, Graham Ashcraft, and Carlos Santana.
Is Zack Littell a reliable option down the stretch? What do his skills indicate? We also cover Aaron Judge, Carlos Rodón, Elvis Andrus, and Danny Coulombe in this week's Facts/Flukes column.
Freddie Freeman has the skills to be an early-round pick in 2024, Merrill Kelly has 2023 success, Xander Bogaerts loses some power, Seth Lugo has provided above-average skills, and Andrew McCutchen is a deep-league OF.
Is Kyle Tucker's career year backed up by skills growth? What kind of a pitcher did the Rays get when they traded for Aaron Civale? Has Jhoan Duran joined the elite rank of closers? Plus updates on Salvador Perez and Isiah Kiner-Falefa.
Bo Naylor's rookie debut has been mostly disappointing, but there have been small signs of growth in his second half skills. Plus, early analysis of Brandon Pfaadt, Cole Ragans, Ken Waldichuk, and Andruw Monasterio.
Paul Goldschmidt hit 31-36 HR in each full season from 2017-22, but he has just 19 HR in 2023. Where has the power gone? Plus, Freddy Peralta, Christopher Morel, Kyle Finnegan, and Bryan De La Cruz.
Will Smith's skills claim he's a top-five catcher, Taijuan Walker sees his Ball% increase, Kyle Schwarber's power comes with a below-average BA, Paul Sewald has the skills for a mid-teens R$, and Alec Bohm offers batting average and counting stats.
While many believe Royce Lewis will eventually become a 30-30 guy with a .300+ BA, the skills suggest he's not there yet. Plus, early analysis of Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Zack Thompson, Michael Toglia, and Ryan Walker.
Michael Harris II was hampered by injuries in the first couple months, but he has been on an absolute tear since the calendar turned to June. Can he keep it going? Plus, Mitch Keller, Wilmer Flores, Graham Ashcraft, and Carlos Santana.
Is Zack Littell a reliable option down the stretch? What do his skills indicate? We also cover Aaron Judge, Carlos Rodón, Elvis Andrus, and Danny Coulombe in this week's Facts/Flukes column.
Freddie Freeman has the skills to be an early-round pick in 2024, Merrill Kelly has 2023 success, Xander Bogaerts loses some power, Seth Lugo has provided above-average skills, and Andrew McCutchen is a deep-league OF.
Is Kyle Tucker's career year backed up by skills growth? What kind of a pitcher did the Rays get when they traded for Aaron Civale? Has Jhoan Duran joined the elite rank of closers? Plus updates on Salvador Perez and Isiah Kiner-Falefa.
Bo Naylor's rookie debut has been mostly disappointing, but there have been small signs of growth in his second half skills. Plus, early analysis of Brandon Pfaadt, Cole Ragans, Ken Waldichuk, and Andruw Monasterio.
Paul Goldschmidt hit 31-36 HR in each full season from 2017-22, but he has just 19 HR in 2023. Where has the power gone? Plus, Freddy Peralta, Christopher Morel, Kyle Finnegan, and Bryan De La Cruz.