ANAHEIM, CA - AUGUST 28: A general view of hats and gloves is seen on the steps of the Oakland Athletics dugout during the seventh inning of MLB game at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 28, 2017 in Anaheim, California. The Angels defeated the Athletics 3-1. (Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images)
There is always a degree of faith when it comes to projecting minor league players. While we can look at the tools and overall statistics, there is no way to truly know that a player will be able to succeed at the major league level. That is especially the case when a player has yet to actually appear in a minor league game, as is the case with Oakland A’s prospect Tyler Soderstrom.