MLB Preview: 5 Spring Training players to watch

In a previously related 2016 MLB preview article, Call to the Pen looked at five players impressing so far this spring who likely will not see that success carry over to the regular season. In this edition, we’ll look at five names having solid showings in baseball’s preseason who are likely to have their best seasons yet as pros.

Maikel Franco is an obvious selection for a slide like this. Too obvious. As a 22-year-old, the Phillies’ third baseman already had a pretty notable 2015 in only 80 games played. He hit .280 with 14 home runs and 50 RBI. This spring, he picked up where he left off last year as he currently leads all players in home runs (8) and RBI (20).

Instead, this list will examine five players who won’t have all the buzz and hype surrounding them entering 2016 as names like Franco will.

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