4 years agoA late-blooming prospect, Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jared Walsh shot up through the Angels system in 2018 when, as a 24-year-old, he compiled a .277/.359/.536 slash line with 29 homers in 130 games across three minor league levels. Walsh started 2019 in Triple-A and had a .325/.423/.686 line with 36 homers in 98 games while splitting time between the majors, where he struggled to the tune of a .329 slugging percentage and homered just once in 87 plate appearances. Walsh didn't start the 2020 season with the Angels but worked his way into regular playing time as the team's first baseman by September. In 32 games last year, Walsh hit nine homers with a .293/.324/.646 line while hitting second in the lineup during most of his appearances. He was considered a two-way player during his early career and actually threw five innings for the Angels in 2019, but he did not pitch last season and it appears as though the Angels see him as their regular first baseman moving forward. That actually helps Walsh's fantasy value, as it means more games batting in front of Mike Trout and Anthony Rendon. The signs are encouraging for Walsh as a Major League hitter with a power profile who can also hit for average. His current ADP of around 188 already factors in the lack of much Major League experience, but Walsh is primed to contribute in all fantasy stats except steals.--Jamie Steed - RotoBaller