“There are three types of baseball players …
those who make it happen, those who watch it happen and those who wonder what happens.”
— Tommy Lasorda
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<span style="color: #808080;">They’re the “Up-and-Comers,” ten young players ready to reach the next big level in the MLB this season. They have the talent and they have the skill to become All-Stars and MVPs, and Cy Young Award candidates. These are the ball players who are making it happen.
Austin Barnes | Catcher LA Dogers
Andrew Benintendi | OF Boston Red Sox
Luis Castillo | RHP Cincinnati Reds
Matt Chapman | 3B Oakland Athletics
Mike Clevinger | RHP Cleveland Indians
Josh Hader | LHP Milwaukee Brewers
Ketel Marte | SS Arizona Diamondbacks
Eddie Rosario | OF Minnesota Twins
Blake Snell | LHP Tampa Bay Rays
Luke Weaver | RHP St. Louis Cardinals
Lead Photo, Andrew Benintendi, Outfielder for the Boston Red Sox. Photos courtesy MLB