BATTERS: Early bench targets, 2023
Apr 3 2023
As is the case with starting pitchers, owners often overvalue Opening Day starting lineups, so hitters who start the season on the bench often can be rostered at a nice discount. Especially those with hidden or emerging skills, since they are likely to carve out a full-time role once an opportunity arises.
Here are a bunch of MLB bench bats and overlooked hitters in the high-minors whose value could increase as the 2023 season moves along.
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Will Brennan (LF, CLE) became a prospect in 2022 after showing some power in his bat, which added to his high-contact approach. Brennan made contact at an elite level with CLE (90% ct% in 45 PA). That gives him .300 BA potential if he can take his batted ball quality to another...
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