F/F SPOTLIGHT: Kole Calhoun

The Angels’ Kole Calhoun (OF, LAA) is an intriguing player for fantasy owners. He seems to be a quality offensive producer with a decent future ahead, but his indicators, build and age profile suggest there might be more downside than upside.

 

College/Minors

Calhoun is an Arizona kid who played two years in juco and two more for Arizona State in the Pac-12. As a senior at ASU, he raked pretty impressively, rolling up a 1.094 OPS that was fourth-best in the league and 251 points above league average. He blasted 17 HR and drove in 59 in 224 AB, and showed excellent plate discipline, with a 22% walk rate.

Despite that solid performance, Calhoun was not considered a premium talent. Unlike several of his ASU teammates, he wasn’t drafted...

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