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Heston Kjerstad is a fantasy baseball OF prospect sleeper and minor leaguer to know. Read our MLB prospects outlooks for fantasy baseball rookies and call-ups.
PROSPECT: Heston Kjerstad, OF, Baltimore Orioles
ANALYSIS: Many thought the Orioles jumped the gun by selecting Heston Kjerstad second overall in 2020 out of Arkansas, but his power potential was arguably the best of any hitter in the draft. Unfortunately, Kjerstad was diagnosed with myocarditis and missed the entire 2021 season.
Kjerstad missed the start of the 2022 season due to a hamstring injury. Once he got on the field, he produced, hitting .309/.394/.457 in 65 games. He then flashed his power in the Arizona Fall League, posting a .357/.385/.622 line with five homers in 22 games.
This season, Kjerstad has really cleaned up his game. He's been raising his walk rate and lowering his strikeout rate while putting the ball out of the park. Between Double-A and Triple-A this year, he's hit .303/.383/.566 with 15 homers among 36 extra-base hits in 68 games.
VERDICT: Kjerstad has been playing first base along with corner outfield spots to get him prepared for a call at some point this year in Baltimore. His raw power from the left side is big-league caliber. He simply needs the opportunity. He should be rostered at all dynasty levels and would be a smart stash in deep redraft leagues.
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