#16 Patrick Corbin LHP Arizona Diamondbacks
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| Corbin is one of the bigger surprises in the MLB. |
So far this season, Arizona has won all eight of Corbin's starts. Only in one of those eight did the opponent get more than two runs. The 23 year old is currently 6-0 with a 1.52 ERA, among the league leaders in both categories. He has a deceptive fastball that can touch 94 MPH, and excellent control of his slider and changeup. Part of the trade for Dan Haren, he was overshadowed by big name prospects like Tyler Skaggs and Trevor Bauer but he has been the first to earn a spot in a major league lineup.
#15 Starlin Castro SS Chicago Cubs
The lovable losers are always looking for reasons for optimism, and Castro shows all the tools to be a star. Excellent range at the shortstop position, speed on the base paths, and potential for days. Castro is batting .295 for a career and has stolen over 20 bases the last two seasons. The more time he will get in the big leagues, the better he will get, its only a matter of polishing the physical tools that are already there.
#14 Starling Marte LF Pittsburgh Pirates
Marte was a pretty quiet signing in the 2007 season for the Pirates, now he is seen as the future of their outfield along with superstar Andrew McCutchen. His tools are constantly improving and its showing with a .312 batting average this season and 10 stolen bases already. He is an excellent baserunner, capable of getting 30+ stolen bases in a season. Plate discipline is the major issue he needs to work out, but if he gets on base, he's always a threat.
#13 Aroldis Chapman LHP Cincinnati Reds
The secret has long been out on Chapman. He throws gas. He's got power, a fastball in the high 90's and a hard slider makes him an excellent power pitcher. The question was whether to put him in the rotation or the bullpen. So far he has been put in the closers role and Cincinnati cannot complain about the results. So far he has a 3-1 record, 8 saves in nine opportunities and a 2.41 ERA.
#12 Matt Harvey RHP New York Mets
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| The best the Mets have |
Harvey has had the fastest rise to stardom as well as the most recent. Harvey did well in 10 starts last season, but only got a 3-5 record. This season he's single handedly carrying the Mets, which makes it difficult for the Mets since he only plays once every five games. The Mets are 7-2 with him starting, and they are 10-22 without him. He has earned a 5-0 record with an outstanding 1.55 ERA, not giving up more than 3 runs in a game.
#11 Elvis Andrus SS Texas Rangers
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| Andrus' speed is his biggest weapon |
Capable of making the spectacular play, but sometimes missing the routine, Andrus is another on this list with exceptional physical tools. His speed is shown in his range in the field and his baserunning, already 135 stolen bases in his career. He is a solid contact hitter and has an average of .275 for his career. He's not a home run hitter, he has yet to hit one this season, but his speed should more than make up for it, he already has three triples this season.
#10 Shelby Miller RHP St. Louis Cardinals
Miller was the Cardinal's first pick in the 2009 draft, so expectations for him have been high. His fastball in the high 90's and excellent control of his change up made him nearly ready for the big leagues right away. When he rose up to the majors, he delivered. He's allowed just eight earned runs in eight starts and has struck out 57 batters with just 51 innings pitch. His tools are certainly there, and it looks that he will be a mainstay in the Cardinals rotation for the long haul.
#9 Jean Segera SS Milwaukee Brewers
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| This guy is second in the majors in batting average. |
Coming up from the minors, Segera looked to be a jack of all trades, master of none type of player. That he would be a low risk player that could be part of a steady lineup. Instead, Segera is currently hitting .364, seven home runs and stolen 14 bases. After just 41 games, all three are definitely not just average. Segera has speed, a little bit of power and can field his position, and with a current WAR of 2.6, which is one of the highest in the league, he is now a major key in the Brewers success.
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