New career highs in IP and strikeouts and a dominant postseason performance had Pablo López (RHP, MIN) looking like a frontline SP in 2023; do the skills agree? Plus, Spencer Torkelson, Vaughn Grissom, Logan O'Hoppe, and Davis Schneider.
We take a second look at a dozen young players we covered earlier in 2023, with updates on changes in skills and/or performance for Shea Langeliers, Masataka Yoshida, Grayson Rodriguez, and Jordan Walker, among others.
There's a lot to like in Sal Frelick's skills and he could wind up being undervalued in drafts next spring. Plus, early analysis of Endy Rodríguez, Javier Assad, Gabriel Arias, and Liover Peguero.
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.
Yusei Kikuchi has been on a roll in the second half (2.42 ERA), and draws a home start against a Cleveland lineup that has struggled in August and against LHP.
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.
Zack Gelof has jumped off to a great start in his MLB debut, though there are some numbers that are likely due for regression. Plus, early analysis of Matt Wallner, Jordan Westburg, Luis Matos, and Tyler Holton.
Freddy Peralta brings a 2.69 xERA and 39% K% over his last six starts into a promising matchup against the White Sox, owners of the AL's worst OPS since the All-Star break.
Henry Davis has been off to a slow start, but his power and plate discipline skills suggest better days ahead. Plus, early analysis of Freddy Fermin, Matthew Liberatore, Jordan Diaz, and Xzavion Curry.
Gavin Williams has a low ERA through his first eight MLB starts, but we haven't yet seen his outstanding skills from the minors. Plus, early analysis of Oscar Colás, Bryan Woo, Scott McGough, and Stone Garrett.
New career highs in IP and strikeouts and a dominant postseason performance had Pablo López (RHP, MIN) looking like a frontline SP in 2023; do the skills agree? Plus, Spencer Torkelson, Vaughn Grissom, Logan O'Hoppe, and Davis Schneider.
We take a second look at a dozen young players we covered earlier in 2023, with updates on changes in skills and/or performance for Shea Langeliers, Masataka Yoshida, Grayson Rodriguez, and Jordan Walker, among others.
There's a lot to like in Sal Frelick's skills and he could wind up being undervalued in drafts next spring. Plus, early analysis of Endy Rodríguez, Javier Assad, Gabriel Arias, and Liover Peguero.
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.
Yusei Kikuchi has been on a roll in the second half (2.42 ERA), and draws a home start against a Cleveland lineup that has struggled in August and against LHP.
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.
Zack Gelof has jumped off to a great start in his MLB debut, though there are some numbers that are likely due for regression. Plus, early analysis of Matt Wallner, Jordan Westburg, Luis Matos, and Tyler Holton.
Freddy Peralta brings a 2.69 xERA and 39% K% over his last six starts into a promising matchup against the White Sox, owners of the AL's worst OPS since the All-Star break.
Henry Davis has been off to a slow start, but his power and plate discipline skills suggest better days ahead. Plus, early analysis of Freddy Fermin, Matthew Liberatore, Jordan Diaz, and Xzavion Curry.
Gavin Williams has a low ERA through his first eight MLB starts, but we haven't yet seen his outstanding skills from the minors. Plus, early analysis of Oscar Colás, Bryan Woo, Scott McGough, and Stone Garrett.