PT TOMORROW: AL Central—Middle infield musings
Apr 3 2018
Tim Anderson (SS, CHW) started the season with a bang, clubbing two HR, stealing a base, and most importantly, working a base--onballs into the mix. The 25-year-old has an intriguing speed/power combination, but he posted a league-worst 0.10 Eye rate in 2017 and struggles vR. A career .290 OBA and 72% ct% mean that he'll have to shore up his approach if he hopes to take the next step forward in his development. It also remains to be seen if his career 52% GB% will cap his long ball output. Despite reaching 17 HR and 15 SB in 583 AB last season, the verdict is out on if he can keep up the pace.
Leury García (LF, CHW) continues to make his presence felt in this PT Tomorrow space, as the converted SS could conceivably...
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