What’s up party people? One of the breakout hitters of the season, Masyn Winn it seems to still be flying under the radar. He doesn’t really stand out in one area, but he seems to be a better player than what we saw last season. Batting average has been his strong suit and you can’t be mad at a guy who hits over .300. The secret sauce may be some untapped potential waiting to be unleashed. I don’t suddenly expect him to drop 50 for us, but he swat 18 in 445 at bats his last time in AAA so the 3 he has this season feels a little low. Even if he turns into a 20-25 home run hitter and can keep his average close to .300 he’s still a very interesting hitter. There’s a little to like here even if the power doesn’t appear this season.
Heliot Ramos – Giving him regular playing time looks like one of the best decisions the Giants have made all season. Heliot is hotter than the face of the sun and even better than his batting average, has been his ability to walk. Come hell or high water, he’s starting over. He was a .267 hitter in his minor league career although his batting average exploded. More importantly, his OBP was over .340 and never went under .305 so he should be able to give you something even if he doesn’t record hits. He looks like a completely different player than the guy who briefly struggled in MLB action a few seasons ago. You may have been burned Luis Matos after his hot start the goals quickly evaporated but I’d rather have Heliot in my lineup to see if he saw that than watch him leave another team.
Lane Thomas – He’s on a two-week rehab but even looking at his last 7 days shows how volatile he can be. Thomas has his moments but a speedy starter hitting under .220 doesn’t really play in most scoring formats.
Wilmer Flores – If he is locked in he can put up points quickly. Right now, he looks locked into the everyday closer spot on the roster, so that’s a plus. Unfortunately, he also only hit .224 on the season. He has been useful in the past despite his weak batting average but with the potential for a team role if his teammates are healthy, you will have to be smart about when you choose to include him in the starting lineup.
Riley Greene – Not exactly the name I expected to see at the top of the leaderboard but here we are. Obviously, his performance has attracted a lot of attention because he is almost universally included in CBS leagues but is still available in about 40% of ESPN leagues, so it never hurts to check your waiver wire. As for Greene himself, it’s more than time to buy what he’s doing. He doesn’t have great range but he has pop, and enough speed to score in double figures.
Giancarlo Stanton – Glad to see him in the top 10 home runs so far this season. Sadly those bombs came with a .230 batting average and a K rate approaching 34%. The strikeout isn’t quite as long as his average but the batting average is still about as he’s been regressing in that department over the past few seasons. There is also the possibility of an injury bug that could lower his draft day cost. If you’re hooked you’ve got to love the results so far. I’m not completely for him, but if an opportunity for improvement presents itself, I think you should check it out.
Nick Gonzales – All he has done this season is beat, beat, beat no matter what. He’s hitting over .300 and has my curiosity, but Gonzo has my attention. I refuse to call him Ni-Go but I will direct your attention to Grey’s fantasy about him. I won’t argue with his thoughts, and I think he should be a priority if he’s still available.
Corbin Carroll – I don’t usually write about first round picks here because where’s the fun in that? However, as you all know, Corbin was not the prince he was promised. I refuse to believe that he just forgot to play baseball but I do get concerned about his shoulder health. However, you have shown that you are alive and it won’t be long until everyone knows it.
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