BATTERS: Hitters to track in the spring, 2023
Feb 20 2023
Let's continue our look at the most intriguing players to keep on your radar for spring training.
Here are several guys in each league that showed intriguing flashes in 2022.
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Will Brennan (LF, CLE) made tons of contact during his MLB debut last season (90% ct% in 42 AB). Sure, that's a small sample size, but his plate skills were really good in the minors prior to his recall. Those skills give him .300 BA, 20 SB potential if everything clicks.
Sam Huff (C, TEX) could be overlooked as a second catcher target in 2023 drafts. Before you dismiss him completely, tuck away what he did in September (.852 OPS, 77 BPV in 38 AB). He's a former 8D prospect whose power potential and age (25) make him worthy of your end-game...
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