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• Unknown Player: Possible waiver wire pickups

  06/26/2023 • By Scott White

  I ranked Jordan Westburg only 87th in my preseason top 100 because it was unclear from the scouting reports whether his 27 home runs last year were backed by enough raw power to translate to the now cavernous Camden Yards. But the exit velocity readings are in, and they are excellent: 91.3 mph average and 110.2 mph max. He's also done a better job of hitting the ball to all fields this year, so he's not going to live and die with the left field fence. I've taken a more guarded approach with prospect call-ups in general this year, and I don't think Westburg's talent level makes him an exception. There's enough swing-and-miss in his game to suggest he may struggle. But there's also enough upside for you to take a shot anywhere you need middle infield help.

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