PROSPECT: Yanquiel Fernandez, OF, Colorado Rockies
ANALYSIS: The Rockies signed Yanquiel Fernandez out of the Dominican Republic in 2019. Because of the pandemic, he didn't debut until 2021. He's done nothing but hit ever since.
The 6'2" lefty-swinging outfielder can generate impressive raw power and has hammered 49 career minor league home runs over 240 games as well as 65 doubles and eight triples. Fernandez is a strong defender in right field and has jumped up three levels in 2023, going from Single-A Fresno up to Double-A Hartford. Overall, he's posted a .304/.355/.588 line with 22 home runs.
VERDICT: Fernandez's big arm has already led to eight outfield assists this year, so he's not just a bat. His rise to the upper minors hasn't slowed down his power. He should be up in 2024 and should be owned in deep dynasty as well as most shallow leagues.
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