Franmil Reyes, acquired at the trade deadline in the Trevor Bauer deal, figures to be a staple in the heart of the Indians order for the foreseeable future. He’s already among the most dangerous power hitters in baseball, but also comes with some obvious holes in his game.
So let’s take a look at some numbers to determine why he’s good, where he struggles and what those strengths and weaknesses might mean for his future.
Crushes the ball on contact
As we saw late last season, when Reyes makes contact, he can absolutely crush the ball.