WIth the news of Albert Pujols going on the disabled list for the remainder of the season one might wonder who the LA Angels will promote to replace him on the roster. A possibility is 2016 first round draft pick Matt Thaiss.
Thaiss has hit well at every level for the Angels posting a .281 batting average in three seasons in the minors. His power numbers have also risen as he has moved up the ranks with Thaiss hitting a career-high 16 this season between Double-A Mobile and Triple-A Salt Lake City.
Thaiss’ overall numbers in 2.