As a 22-year-old rookie, Dylan Carlson posted 2.8 fWAR and 3.2 bWAR. The outfielder displayed an all-around skill set with a strong hitting ability, solid power, an advanced approach at the plate and decent skills in the field. A 3 WAR player is a solid starter, and the fact that Carlson reached that threshold as a 22-year-old is an encouraging sign for his career. Many players will never reach such a level of play, but it now appears to be a baseline for Carlson, who should continue to improve as he gains experience.
To begin with, Carlson led all St.