I’m all about antonacci too. I think he’s one of those guys who has the preternatural ability to maximize his tools. Kinda like meidroth, his ability to hit for decent power, get on base and swipe bags exceeds his natural gifts. Excited to see how he progresses.
I like your list but think I’m probably higher on McDougal who has been lights out this year as well as Antonacci who in my mind is knocking on top 10 atatus although not there yet.
He has shown A LOT of tools this year so far. I have no idea what he looks like in the field but he’s shown good power, base running, plate discipline, and hitting ability. He has exceeded any expectations I had of him coming into the season.
I love watching teams made up of young scrappy players who will literally do anything to get a hit or make a catch. The players just scraping to stick in the bigs, I feel like their passion comes through in a different way than the Jack Parkmans of the world. Its extra fun to see one of those players break out and make it.
Anytime you have a surgery you are in danger of altering the mechanics/geometry of the joint and thus the ligaments holding it together. It’s likely the surgery and subsequent inflammation etc… changed the way his elbow worked causing additional stress on the UCL. Just my thoughts on the matter. Doesn’t really surprise me.