If you’re reading this, you’ve heard of Wander Franco.
You know he’s a top prospect (maybe THE top prospect). You know he’s gifted with a exceptional tools and talent.
What you may not know is just how rare his combination of youth, contact ability, and power is among minor leaguers. Outlier may not be a strong enough descriptor; the guy’s a unicorn.
Let’s start with just how young he is. Since 2003 (the earliest year for which Fangraphs has minor-league data), there have been about 75 players who have accumulated at least 150 PAs in full-season A ball and at least 400 PAs stateside as a professional through their age-18 season.