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MLB: A Look at the Youth at Shortstop to Build a Team Around

By s.a. rose

Sep 26, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (1) hits an RBI single during the ninth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 26, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (1) hits an RBI single during the ninth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 6, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (2) dives home to score an inside the park home run against the Washington Nationals during the second inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 6, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (2) dives home to score an inside the park home run against the Washington Nationals during the second inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /

Coming Soon

Dansby Swanson, Atlanta Braves – Diamondback fans are going to keel over in their air-conditioning watching Swanson lead the Braves back to their next appearance in the post-season. How a team could trade this talent is shocking and it would not surprise anyone if Swanson is on the last slide of this blog for Christmas 2017. A favorite for Rookie of the Year next season and projects to compete for MVP awards before too long.

Trea Turner, Washington Nationals – Despite playing more games at 2B and in the outfield, the 2016 Rookie of the Year runner-up should play mostly SS with the Nationals’ acquisition of Adam Eaton to patrol center field. In 73 games in 2016, Turner hit .342, with 13 HR and stole 33 bases in 39 attempts.  No wonder Washington was not including him in any of their deals at the Winter Meetings.

Orlando Arcia, Milwaukee Brewers – Known for excellent defence, if Arcia’s bat can match his glove, the Brewers offense will be fun to watch once all of their outfield prospects arrive to the big club. Arcia’s slow start after his call-up in August has not dampened the organization’s enthusiasm for the best young player in their system as many view Arcia as the face of the franchise in the next season or two.

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