The Oakland A’s farm system is rated low this year, but they have lots of promising prospects in the upper minors who are just under the national radar despite intriguing upside. One of them is getting an early look right now in May.
When an injury came up in the lineup, the A’s promoted 25-year-old outfielder Luis Barrera to the majors. Entering the season he ranked No. 8 on our Community Prospect List, with an aggressive approach at the plate, lots of all-fields contact, quality defense, a cannon arm, and blazing speed. The question is whether those tools will add up to a solid bench player, or a dynamic everyday starter.