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Obviously, Ben Rice is the best out of the bunch…. Not even a question! And I even checked with myself to ensure no confirmation bias exists.
BEN RICE MENTIONED!!!! RAHH 🔥🔥🔥💪💪💪
Darkseid is….
Paris will be an interesting study this year.
2024 – at all levels – was an abysmal experience. But 2024 was the outlier.
Prior to last year, his cumulative MiLB slash line was .252/.380/.424. Not crazy amazing, but when you factor in that he was 3-4 yrs younger than his opponents, that’s actually pretty decent. Yes, too many K’s, but a 15% walk rate on the other hand.
Something to work with, at least.