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Tommy Edman 2020 Outlook: A Little Bit of Everything
5 years agoTommy Edman emerged as another St. Louis middle infielder to seemingly come out of nowhere. Edman’s rookie season featured a .304 batting average, 11 home runs, 59 R, 36 RBI, and 15 steals. While his walk rate (4.6%) might have been lower than ideal, Edman features a 60-grade hit tool, and he could swipe 25 bags this summer. Those attributes make Edman an interesting mid-round option at second and third despite the small-sample size, a lack of pedigree, and modest power. Edman may offer more pop than his scouting report suggests. In 141 games between AAA and MLB, Edman slugged 18 HR. The new ball certainly had something to do with that power output, but if Edman is an everyday starter for the Cardinals his ISO projection would make him a 14 HR player. That along with his batting average, run production, and steals could make him a player with top-125 potential. However, Edman’s 137 ADP only partially reflects the uncertainty around him. The ceiling is probably top-100, but the floor is a player who needs to be dropped. To his credit, Edman was a consistent performer through the minors, and the Cardinals believe he’s an everyday MLB player. Look for a season with a .290 BA, 14 HR, 85 R, 75 RBI, and 19 SB.
