Grant Desme

1.44 Hitting
Potential

Desme is interesting story. Looked really good, dropped out to become a priest, and now he’s back? It’s a shame, I don’t think he’s got it anymore.

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Luis Robert

0.97 Hitting
Potential

Started playing in Cuba at age 15, and then it became too easy for him. Eye looks great, remains to be seen if the power will come. Still only 20 years old.

July 9, 2019
Not sure he's disciplined enough to be a force. Worth watching.
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Eloy Jiménez

1.72 Hitting
Potential

MLB’s #3 2018 prospect. He’s hitting light tower homers in the minors, and his exit velocities are impressive, but so far the numbers indicate that his power is still developing and his eye is suspect. He’s super young, so maybe he still has lots of room for improvement.

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Rylan Bannon

1.69 Hitting
Potential

The only gem acquired in the Manny Machado trade. Looks great so far.

September 23, 2018
Finished the season strong.
July 14, 2019
Slipping a bit with the promotion to AA, but worth keeping an eye on.
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Carter Kieboom

1.44 Hitting
Potential

Looks not bad, especially as a shortstop. What do the Nats do with him with Trea Turner in the majors? Convert him to 2B, or he’s good trade bait.

July 9, 2019
Getting better and better.
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