The ball just sounds different coming off Fernandez’s bat. The 22-year-old lefty outfielder (who signed for $295k in 2019 out of Cuba) is lauded for his plus power projection and good feel for hitting, though his below-average speed limits him to the corner outfield positions.
Mid-season 2024 Rank: 5
High Ballot: 2
Mode Ballot: 5, 7
Future Value: 45+, corner outfield regular
Contract Status: 2019 International Free Agent, Cuba, 40 Man Roster, two options remaining
MLB ETA: 2025
The 6’2” slugger was assigned to High-A Spokane in mid-April 2023 as a 20-year-old and responded well to the challenge.