2016 Rookie breakouts

[death2redemptions]

What prospects or players who have not exceeded 130 at-bats or 50 IP do you think are primed to have a monster rookie season?

I'm assuming the following players will have a breakout rookie season:
Corey Seager
Brandon Drury
A.J. Reed
Lucas Giolito
Nomar Mazara
Tyler Glasnow
Steven Matz
Mallex Smith
Socrates Brito

 

[hive17]

I know he's over the "rookie" status, but watch for Domingo Santana to break out. Plus, he's not over by much, and only ever played consistently with Milwaukee a little bit last year.

 

[scotty216brs]

Matz, Snell, Reed. Yes, I admit I am partial to young talented LHP.

 

[corockies]

Tyler Naquin

 

[scotty216brs]

For a bat I'll add Socrates Brito.

 

[death2redemptions]

For a bat I'll add Socrates Brito.

Ah, that's a good bet. Forgot about him.

 

[death2redemptions]

I'd also like to add Mallex Smith

 

[Mighty Bombjack]

Really counting on Trevor Story!

 

[Mighty Bombjack]

Jon Gray only has 40 IP under his belt, but how "monster" can a Rockies pitcher's stats ever really be? I just hope he's solid and eats innings.

 

[death2redemptions]

Jon Gray only has 40 IP under his belt, but how "monster" can a Rockies pitcher's stats ever really be? I just hope he's solid and eats innings.

I'm not sold on Jon Gray...then again, you couldn't sell me on any Rockies pitcher.

That said, even if he were with another organization I wouldn't expect a monster rookie season from him.

 

[scotty216brs]

Really counting on Trevor Story!

If he hits anywhere close to how he has in spring training, then I don't think you will have much to worry about.

 

[corockies]

Add Travis Shaw to the list. Looks like he's usurped Panda as Bostons starting 3b.

 

[death2redemptions]

Add Travis Shaw to the list. Looks like he's usurped Panda as Bostons starting 3b.

mlb.com called him the next Paul Goldschmidt back when he was a first baseman.

 

[cgilmo]

It's a little silly, and hes not a rookie anymore but I like what I've seen out of Dustin Ackley in pin stripes.

 

[WCTYSON]

Luis Severino is over your 50 innings threshold but I like what I am seeing.

 

[death2redemptions]

Luis Severino is over your 50 innings threshold but I like what I am seeing.

I tend to agree. His FIP was significantly higher than his ERA last year but it was just his rookie season and if he can continue to keep putting up an 8+ K/9 rate then I'm sure his FIP will continue to go down as he gets more experience. I think next year he'll be the Yankees Opening Day starter with Tanaka as the #2 .

 

[bmp1971]

Dansby Swanson
Jose De Leon
Jose Berrios
Josh Bell
Tim Anderson
Jorge Lopez
Kyle Zimmer
Jake Thompson
Andrew Knapp
Tom Murphy

and if he tears the cover off the ball the 1st half, Benintendi!

 

[death2redemptions]

Dansby Swanson
Jose De Leon
Jose Berrios
Josh Bell
Tim Anderson
Jorge Lopez
Kyle Zimmer
Jake Thompson
Andrew Knapp
Tom Murphy

and if he tears the cover off the ball the 1st half, Benintendi!

With the money I have put into Benintendi I sure would love that.
However I would be very surprised if Swanson was called up before the rosters expand in September.

 

[swish54_99]

I don't see Swanson getting called up this year. I like the Berrios add though. I think he's going to be a really really good starting pitcher. If Alex Reyes wouldn't have gotten suspended for pot, I think he would've been up most of the year. As it stands now though, it might just be a Sept call-up.

 

[death2redemptions]

I don't see Swanson getting called up this year. I like the Berrios add though. I think he's going to be a really really good starting pitcher. If Alex Reyes wouldn't have gotten suspended for pot, I think he would've been up most of the year. As it stands now though, it might just be a Sept call-up.

Yeah, I'd put my money on Swanson not getting the call in 2016 as well. Only chance he gets in 2016 is if the Braves trade Aybar at the deadline and he's tearing it up in the minor leagues at the moment.