He dominated High A (.328 with 16 HRs and 41 RBI over 262 at-bats) and AA (.330 with 16 HRs and 54 RBI over 261 at-bats). Hays underperformed over his 240 at-bats at AAA (.254 with 10 HRs, 27 RBI, and six SBs over 240 at-bats) before finding his stride in September with the Orioles (.309 with four HRs and 13 RBI over 63 at-bats). His spring training will be the key to his draft value. Every season, fantasy owners look for undervalued sleepers and potential breakouts, and it's now more common to see top prospects and other rookies get fast tracked to the majors and produce almost immediately. Means did have a high HR/9 rate (1.3). In 2013 and 2014, when Cobb had an ERA under 3.00 in both seasons, he struck out 8.2 batters per nine innings. Keep an open mind as he could come quickly if he repeats his command at AA.

SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. Mancini improved his swing path, which led to a drop in his ground ball rate (45.9) and growth in his fly ball rate (31.9). Hays looks destined to make the major league roster out of spring training with visions of a great 2017 season in the minors in the back mirror (.329 with 32 HRs, 95 RBI, and five SBs over 523 at-bats). Eight rookies who saw significant playing time posted batting averages above .300, led by Luis Arraez (.334), Tatis Jr. (.317), Bryan Reynolds (.314), Alvarez (.313), Bo Bichette (.311), Kevin Newman (.308), Tommy Edman (.304), and Keston Hiura (.303). Last year, Stewart showed an above-the-league-average approach (strikeout rate – 18.3 and walk rate – 9.9) with the Orioles.


He relies on a hard-sinking fastball, but his command in the strike zone needs improvement. He offers a low-90s fastball (91.8) while adding in a slider and curveball. SS Jonathan Villar was shipped to the Marlins for P Easton Lucas. Mancini hit between five and seven HRs in each month with his best value coming in September (.365 with six HRs and 23 RBI over 104 at-bats). Stewart was quickly shipped to the Orioles’ minor league camp in early March last spring, which removed him from being a viable starting option in their major league outfield. What to expect from Trey Mancini, John Means and more.© 2020 ABG-SI LLC. His ERA (3.60) and WHIP (1.135) will draw attraction from fantasy owners in 2020, but I sense regression. He also missed some time in June with a hamstring issue. John Means Projections | Streamonator (Subscribe for all pitcher projections. His arm played well vs. lefties (.184 with two HRs over 141 at-bats). Two seasons into his $57 million contract, the Orioles received too many bad innings (5-17 with a 5.36 ERA and 110 Ks over 164.2 innings). There has been a brutal regression to the pitching staff. Even if you're not in a keeper or dynasty league, having our Top 50 MLB Prospects rankings tucked inside your draft cheat sheet is a must. John Means daily MLB projections and fantasy value for probable starts in next 7-10 days.

The Orioles gave up 89 more runs than they did in 2018 (892), which was somewhat offset by growth in offensive production (729 runs – ninth). A rebound in success may lead to an in-season trade to a contender.Despite some struggles at High A (3.83 ERA) in 2019, Baumann dominated over 13 games at AA (2.31 ERA and 65 Ks over 70 innings) as a result of a career-low walk rate (2.7).
Over 115 starts for Tampa, Cobb had a 3.50 ERA and 570 Ks over 700 innings. Only an innings eater for me. His approach at the plate was the best of his young major league career (strikeout rate – 21.1) and walk rate (9.3). Again, just look back to last season. Worth a follow in spring training. Over three seasons in the minors, Baumann went 24-13 with a 2.82 ERA and 291 Ks over 297 innings. Position: Pitcher Bats: Left • Throws: Left 6-3, 230lb (190cm, 104kg) .

The only player signed to the major league roster via free agency in early January was SP Kohl Stewart. His HR/FB rate (23.6) is trending upward. Also, many of this year’s Top 50 have already seen some big-league action, and there could be a significant number of rookies on opening day rosters.We all know this season will be different than any other, so it's tough to know what to expect with top prospects. Franco won’t turn 20 until March, but he’s already the best hitting … Coming into 2019, he did show growth in his game over 20 games at … The Orioles ranked 23rd in HRs (213).Over the past 22 seasons, Baltimore has made the playoffs three times (2012, 2014, and 2016). His season started in 2019 with a left thumb injury, which led to almost seven weeks on the injured list at AAA.