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Can Clint Frazier be an elite home run hitter?

Clint Frazier’s swing is a sight to behold. After trading for him, Yankees GM Brian Cashman described Frazier’s bat speed as “legendary,” a characterization that has not been met with much, if any disagreement. Scouts are also in agreement about his ability to turn his bat speed into power that can be used in games. FanGraphs projects him as having a Future Value of 60 on the 20-80 scouting scale for game power, which translates to 23-27 home runs over a season.

ESPN’s Keith Law pegs Frazier around the same area, comparing his bat speed to that of Cubs second baseman Javier Baez and seeing him as someone who can hit 20 home runs per season.