We’re a little more than a month into the minor league season, which is enough time for most players to shake out whether they are having good seasons or bad. But sometimes, you have some outliers or strong seasons that need a looking at. Which ones should you be confident in continuing, and which ones are just flashes in a larger plan than normal?
Austin Slater, Sacramento - Confident. Slater’s been the Giants’ yo-yo this season, but he’s maintained a strong performance despite being on the I-80 bus too frequently. Slater doesn’t have the highest ceiling, but right now he’s showing what he is: a good hitter with doubles power.