In theory, it should be easy to find a spot for one of the top prospects in a team’s system, let alone one of the top prospects in the game. However, it may not be that simple with first baseman/outfielder Jake Bauers.
Bauers placed himself upon the prospect map last season with a strong campaign in Montgomery. In his first full season with the Biscuits, Bauers posted a solid .274/.370/.420 batting line, hitting 14 home runs and 28 doubles. He even stole ten bases, showing speed typically outside the realm of a first baseman. Bauers has a solid batting eye as well, drawing 73 walks and striking out only 89 times in 581 plate appearances.