January 2, 20197 yr https://www.mlb.com/news/10-prospects-who-drove-the-ball-best-in-2018/c-302274922?tid=151437456 Not sure about their analysis here, but hey it's the offseason, and both Rivera and Jimenez showed up in the top 20 of all minor leaguers in percentage of hits via line drive or fly out. Quote The next 10 on the list Josh Fuentes, 3B/1B, Rockies' No. 17 -- 26.8% Eloy Jimenez, OF, White Sox No. 1 (No. 3 overall) -- 26.4% Laz Rivera, SS, White Sox No. 28 -- 26.4% Kevin Smith, SS/3B, Blue Jays' No. 6 -- 26.4% Tyler Ramirez, OF, Athletics' No. 17 -- 26.2% Christin Stewart, OF, Tigers' No. 6 -- 26.0% Matt Thaiss, 1B, Angels' No. 5 -- 25.1% Gavin Lux, SS/2B, Dodgers' No. 4 (No. 82 overall) -- 24.9% Lane Thomas, OF, Cardinals' No. 21 -- 24.9% C.J. Chatham, SS, Red Sox's No. 8 -- 24.9%
January 2, 20197 yr I said it when I scouted him in April, and later looks by others only echo it. Laz has a lightning-quick bat. He's also got a little speed, though he's not elite or anything in that regard. If he can learn to be a little more selective at the plate (which he did start to show a little in the AFL), he could be a dude.
January 2, 20197 yr Author 1 hour ago, NorthSideSox72 said: I said it when I scouted him in April, and later looks by others only echo it. Laz has a lightning-quick bat. He's also got a little speed, though he's not elite or anything in that regard. If he can learn to be a little more selective at the plate (which he did start to show a little in the AFL), he could be a dude. He at least seems to be a guy that can be traded for bullpen help if you need it.
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