Lavigne’s profile is buoyed by draft pedigree (42nd pick overall in the 2018 draft, over-slot $2 million bonus) and plate discipline (career 14% walk rate). The 23-year-old, 6’4”, 220-pound, righty-throwing, lefty-hitting first baseman had a tremendous debut offensive season in 2018 (160 wRC+) but only in 2022 while repeating in High-A has Lavigne approached that performance in full-season ball.
Future Value: 40, first base platoon/bench bat
Contract Status: 2018 Competitive Balance Round A, Rule 5 Eligible, three options remaining
Don’t get me wrong, Lavigne was at or above league average offensively each season.