Ranking the Top 6 Cuban Defectors for 2015 MLB Season
5. OF Jorge Soler – Chicago Cubs
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The sample size on Jorge Soler is quite small. He has less than 100 big league at-bats, but did perform with above average production during that time. Celebrating his 23rd birthday only yesterday, Soler slashed .292/.330/.573 in 2014 with five home runs and 20 RBI.
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Over a full season of projections, it’s estimated he will hit .262, swat 24 home runs and drive in 78. Those would be nice numbers for a rookie season, assuming Soler meets the necessary 130 ABs to qualify as one. Poor play, an extended stint in Triple-A or an injury are the only justifiable things that would stand in his way.
Soler is a career .300 in the minors. Scattered over three seasons, he averaged a home run in every 25 plate appearances. At a solid 6-foot-4 and 215 pounds, Soler is a big body that does not have exceedingly quick strides. If you’re looking to draft a three category stud as a rookie, his home runs, runs batted in and runs score should suit your fantasy team well. Your only setbacks will be in the average and stolen base departments. Soler’s projected WAR for 2015 in what should be a very young and talented Cubs lineup is 2.2.