BATTERS: Young building blocks, 2016 updated

As you prepare your roster for the stretch-run or are planning for next year, it's a good idea to identify young bats with a strong skill foundation to build on, as their growth can be crucial to your success.

Here are the most skilled bats age 27 or under so far in 2016, with three MIN hitters among the top 11:

50+ BPV, Age 27 or Under*

Name                League  Position     Age  bb%  ct%  Eye   PX   HctX  xPX  Spd  BPV
==================  ======  ===========  ===  ===  ===  ====  ===  ====  ===  ===  ===
Polanco, Jorge          AL        3B/2B   22   8%  91%  1.00  134   109   63   97  118
Vargas, Kennys          AL        DH/1B   25  18%  66%  0.65  240   114  157   69  116
Arenado, Nolan          NL           3B   25  10%  85% ...

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