Early season prospect overreactions to avoid

Spencer JonesIt’s early in the minor league season, really early even. Teams have barely played 10 percent of their schedule so far, but that doesn’t mean it’s too early for some fans to make snap judgments about some of these prospects. Overreactions are the hallmark of the fan, and social media buzzes with hot takes throughout the season.

Below are some rational responses to those lightly-formed opinions.

Overreaction: Jasson Domínguez is struggling

He’s really not.

Yes, Domínguez’s numbers don’t look good right now. He’s .081/.286/.189 in 49 plate appearances. He has a .095 BABIP, which implies he isn’t hitting the ball hard. He has a strikeout rate of 32.7 percent, which is higher than we’d…