Anthony Santander 2021 Player Outlook: A Huge Value at Outfield
3 years agoIn 2019, Santander received his first extended action in the big leagues and he delivered with 20 home runs with a .261/.297/.476 slash in 405 plate appearances. The walk rate was 4.7%, strikeout rate was 21.2%, and ISO was .216. Last season, albeit in only 165 plate appearances, every stat increased. One noticeably change was that Santander started to elevate the ball more. The GB/FB ratio went from 0.91 to 0.48. The launch angle went from 15.3 to 24.7. That is yummy for home run production, especially in Camden Yards. Steamer has Santander projected for 30 home runs and five stolen bases with a .260/.309/.475 slash. He's being drafted as the 152nd player. Teoscar Hernandez, who is projected for 30 home runs and four stolen bases with a .236/.307/.453 slash is going at pick 77. That discrepancy seems crazy to me.