From his relatively humble beginnings as a bat-first corner outfield prospect drafted in the 10th round, Vince Fernandez knew he would need to distinguish himself at the plate to make a case for a 40 man roster opportunity. After three straight years of mashing, first at rookie ball then at Low A and then High A, the 23-year-old enters 2019 in contention for one of those spots. If Fernandez can continue his batting success in Double-A, he may well secure one, even as a player with extreme Three True Outcome (TTO) tendencies.
Mid-season Ranking: 20
High Ballot: 8
Mode Ballot: 18, 22
Future Value: 35+, potentially interesting bench bat
Contract Status: 2016 10th Round, not Rule 5 Eligible, three options remaining
MLB ETA: 2020
The lefty-hitting, righty-throwing outfielder entered 2018 having posted a 121 wRC+ line in rookie ball, followed by a 135 wRC+ line in Low A.