MLB: Young Players that will Break Out in 2017

Yoan Moncada

Yoan Moncada is the most hyped prospect in baseball, and that is what caused the Red Sox to acquire Chris Sale. In case you haven’t heard by now, Moncada was part of a package deal sent to the White Sox in exchange for Chris Sale. Already having some MLB experience, the twenty-one year old Moncada will likely see himself alongside fellow Cuban Jose Abreu next season. Moncada is perhaps the most hyped up prospect since Bryce Harper, and undoubtedly will break out in 2017, likely winning the AL Rookie of the Year.

Moncada hasn’t seen much MLB time in his life, last season the Red Sox called him up to play in 8 games. Moancada has 20 plate appearances, one walk, three hits, and twelve strike outs. That may not seem promising, but at twenty-one years old with insane athletic ability Moncada will turn that ship around next season. With above power numbers, and an insane amount of steals, Moncada looks destined to be a five tool player. If he could get the strike outs down, he would be well above a .300 hitter. The good thing is, once again, he is only twenty-one years old.

While Moncada may not find himself in Chicago on opening day, there is no doubt he will spend most of his time at the big league level. The White Sox have no real talent blocking him, with perhaps the only player able to block him being Todd Frazier. Moncada though can play third, second and left field. With his athletic ability and flexibility to play where the Sox need him, it is undeniable that we will see Moncada in 2017.