The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 1087 – 10 Potential Call-Up Hitters

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August 18, 2022

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Dan D
3 years ago

Quick edit: Jung hurt his left, non-throwing / front when batting, shoulder this spring. Foot fracture was spring 2021. I think MLB cup of coffee would be good for his development and Ranger fans, but a shoulder tempers my fantasy expectations more than a foot.

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Paul SporerFanGraphs Staff
3 years ago
Reply to  Dan D

Ah son of a gun, my bad on that! Ty for the heads up!

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CasonJolette
3 years ago

Thoughts on what the Rangers front office said today? That Jung is not an imminent call up. Stashing in a 14 team keeper and hoping he gets called up soon.

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dte421
3 years ago

Some context around Rosario that is missing here – yes, his wRC+ is 122. However, he’s 9th in the PCL in OPS, and all 8 of the players above him are 25 or older, and only one of them is also in his first year in AAA. Rosario has been the most impressive “rookie” in the PCL by a comfortable stretch, and has outperformed more notable prospects like Heliot Ramos, Shea Langeliers, and Miguel Vargas. This builds on a solid track record of a 103 wRC+ in A+ as a 19 year old, and a 118 wRC+ in AA as a 21 year old.

I dare say he’d be much more highly regarded by the prospecting community were it not for his size.

Last edited 3 years ago by dte421
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AnonMember since 2025
3 years ago

Let me preface this by saying I didn’t listen to the entire pod and I apologize if there was some sort of qualifier that eliminates him, but no Corbin Carroll? 21 bombs and 30 SB with something like a ~155 wRC+ across AA and AAA while still only 21. He is simply outmatching the competition at every level and has to at least get a cup of coffee, right?

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dte421
3 years ago
Reply to  Anon

It’s a small sample so tough to say for sure, but Carroll’s “struggles” against lefties could be what is making Arizona hesitant and something they want him to have a full offseason to work on? A 35.7% K-rate on the same hand side and a .766 OPS are not huge flags, but definitely room for improvement.

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Paul SporerFanGraphs Staff
3 years ago
Reply to  Anon

I should’ve had him. I was trying to focus on guys who aren’t as well known, but obviously still had high profile guys on the list and at the very least I should’ve mentioned him. He’s awesome and someone I’d pick ANYWHERE upon arrival

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