The A’s are loaded with intriguing prospects, but one of the most interesting of the whole bunch is one of the best known: Franklin Barreto.
Barreto is highly touted thanks to his obvious tools - he’s fast, he’s athletic, and his hands are lightening quick. Equally important is his age, and at a tender 21 years of age, Barreto has ample time to figure out his issues.
Oh those pesky issues. What makes Barreto so interesting is a newfound inability to put the ball in play. Outside of those contact issues, Barreto isn’t a perfect prospect. But if he figures out how to put the bat on the ball at an increased rate?