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BALLER MOVE: Target ~350
CURRENT ADP: 361
ANALYSIS: Austin Hays was selected in the third round in 2016 and the Orioles fast-tracked him to the big leagues. They placed him in Single-A to end 2016 where he hit a robust .336/.386/.514 in 38 games. He started 2017, his first full professional season, in Double-A, and ended it with a brief cup of coffee in the bigs. Hays compiled a very impressive .330/.370/.576 triple-slash over 716 minor league PA, and added 36 homers.
He's done nothing but hit since turning pro, and now he will have the opportunity to be a regular in Baltimore, which is a very friendly park to hitters. He only hit .217/.238/.317 in 63 September PA last season, but his track record indicates that he should have success at the MLB level. He's also only 22 years old, so there is more development coming. Pick up Hays as a bench outfielder heading into 2018 and reap the benefits when he breaks out.
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