How good can this guy be...? Topic

Young player on my team, getting his first extended time in the big leagues, completely based on his power and eye.

He's dominated the minors and at age 23 and year 5 as a professional player, don't see any more real improvements coming. So he's basically a corner outfielder: 61 range, 61 glove, 71 arm strength, 66 accuracy. But he's getting a shot because of his power. His offensive ratings: 18 contact, 99 power, 76 eye with a L/R split of 60/55. Oh - and he's a switch hitter.

He's been a game changer with his power - and I like having a guy who can change a game with one swing (and can draw some walks). Yeah he'll strike out a ton. In current season, he's now playing everyday. Started in AAA and in 184 AB was slashing .321/.402./.750 (23 homers in 42 games).

Promoted him and current ML numbers are: 38 games, 138 AB, 15 homers, 42 RBI, 10 BB, 36K and slashing .312/.368/.688

I don't anticipate him being that good, of course, over a long haul. But what we are we thinking here? Big HR potential, .500+SLG, .330 OBP? His power and eye intrigue me. I'm wondering if he would comp to a real life Adam Dunn type of player.
10/13/2025 6:05 PM
.500+ SLG yes, .320 OBP at best and very streaky
10/13/2025 7:15 PM
With 99 power and a 76 eye he'll be pretty successful but don't expect him to win any MVPs. If he plays every day he'll be the type of player who hits like .220 with 50 home runs every year. You'll want to build your lineup with other players who can get on base so this guy can knock them in. I agree with keithjs that you can expect a lot of streakiness too.
10/14/2025 8:20 AM
Yeah that's kinda what I was thinking....a guy who can bop it but hit maybe like .230 and draw some walks. Which isn't the worst thing in the world. I've played a lot of seasons, but never really tried to make it work with a guy like this before...it's usually the type of dude I'll throw into a trade. He's been fun so far, but waiting for a stretch of like 3 for 30.
10/14/2025 10:03 AM
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