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Boston Red Sox REVISED Top 10 Prospects for 2017

By Benjamin Chase

Mar 7, 2015; Sarasota, FL, USA; A general view of Boston Red Sox hat and glove laying in the dugout at a spring training baseball game at Ed Smith Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 7, 2015; Sarasota, FL, USA; A general view of Boston Red Sox hat and glove laying in the dugout at a spring training baseball game at Ed Smith Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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10. Michael Chavis, 3B

Birthdate: 8/11/95 (21 years old)
Level(s) Played in 2016: low A, high A
Stats in 2016: .237/.313/.372, 8 HR, 4 SB

Coming out of high school, Chavis swung one of the most impressive bats in the 2014 class, which made him lasting all the way to the 26th pick a surprise in the eyes of many.

While he showed well after being drafted, he struggled in his first full season in low-A, striking out 144 times and hitting just .223. The Red Sox returned him to the league this year to open, and he really couldn’t get his feet under him before tearing a thumb ligament and never having a great handle on things upon returning.

(Chavis) really couldn’t get his feet under him before tearing a thumb ligament

Chavis has a big, powerful swing, and he’s likely never going to be a guy that hits .300 consistently with the swing, but if he can keep the batting average in a decent range and the strikeouts reasonable, there is legit 30 home run power in the bat.

Chavis defensively did show big strides this year before he was hurt this year after having some issues with his handling of balls at third in 2015. He’s got the plus arm to handle the position well or profile well in an outfield corner if need be.

Chavis will likely open at high A in 2017, and while he will be 21 for nearly the entire minor league season, he has plenty of work to do to re-establish his value.

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