When the Oakland A’s first acquired Sheldon Neuse as a prospect midway through 2017, he went on a rampage through the minor leagues. He jumped from Low-A up to Double-A by the end of that summer, and while his Triple-A success varied over the next two years, he ultimately crushed the ball in Las Vegas in 2019.
Through it all, one feature of his stat line remained consistent. Whether he was streaking or struggling, slugging or peppering for a high batting average, striking out a lot or getting the bat on the ball, he always carried a high BABIP.