We all know the story by now. Diaz never hit HR in the minors, with only 24 HR at AA/AAA in 1909 PA. Despite an advanced plate approach leading to high BA and high OBP, his age 25 and age 26 MLB exposure of 299 PA yielded much the same, a high BA, high BB rate, but 1 HR. Not much love in fantasy for a guy with no HR or SB.
This offseason, we were enticed by pictures of a mammoth bicep gym photo that made us question his lack of power. Then we read articles about launch angle possibly unlocking that HR power. I figured he could improve to a 15+ HR guy, but his pace has been incredible. Through 105 PA, .279/.381/.570 with 7 HR, and pristine 19 K, 16 BB. Roughly 40+ HR pace.
He also has 1B/3B already, an added bonus.
Anybody else thinking he looks legit? He turns 28 in August, so maybe another Pham style breakout with more HR, less SB?
This offseason, we were enticed by pictures of a mammoth bicep gym photo that made us question his lack of power. Then we read articles about launch angle possibly unlocking that HR power. I figured he could improve to a 15+ HR guy, but his pace has been incredible. Through 105 PA, .279/.381/.570 with 7 HR, and pristine 19 K, 16 BB. Roughly 40+ HR pace.
He also has 1B/3B already, an added bonus.
Anybody else thinking he looks legit? He turns 28 in August, so maybe another Pham style breakout with more HR, less SB?
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