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Toronto Blue Jays Top 10 Prospects for 2017

By Benjamin Chase

Jun 16, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; The Toronto Blue Jays logo on a sleeve patch during a game Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. The Toronto Blue Jays won 13-2. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 16, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; The Toronto Blue Jays logo on a sleeve patch during a game Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. The Toronto Blue Jays won 13-2. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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5. Rowdy Tellez, 1B

Birthdate: 3/16/95 (21 years old)
Level(s) Played in 2016: AA
Stats in 2016: .297/.387/.530, 23 HR, 4 SB

I may have an unnatural love for Rowdy, first for his awesome first name, and second for his ability to generate positive baseball results at his body style.

He’s a big guy, sitting at 6’4 and listed at 220, though I think that’s a few Big Macs short of actuality. He’s not a guy you’d likely pick to win a foot race, but pretty much anything else on the diamond, give me Rowdy!

Tellez has a big power swing from the left side, though not in the way that many generate that power

Tellez has a big power swing from the left side, though not in the way that many generate that power. His swing is compact and explosive, and he is able to utilize the whole field for power.

Tellez has excellent plate discipline, and seeing a power hitter strike out less than 100 times in a full season is extremely impressive.

He’s not a tremendous defender at first base, but he’s worked hard to present a good target for his fielders and be a good picker. He’s just not going to be great at ranging for grounders.

Tellez will likely head to AAA in 2017. It will be fun to see how he handles that promotion and being one step away from the big leagues for a team likely looking for another power bat.

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