Andrew McCutchen

Numerous highly touted hitting prospects have been called up to the majors already this year... and almost without exception, have done nothing. Matt Wieters, Dexter Fowler, Matt LaPorta, Jordan Schafer, Mat Gamel, Jake Fox, and the list goes on. Whether their lack of production is the result of inconsistent playing time, or just ineptitude is irrelevant to the fantasy mind.

Andrew McCutchen, however, is living up to the billing. Thus far, at least. In his first 5 games, McCutchen is batting .400, with 5 RBI's, and 2 triples. He also has 30 SB potential. The book on McCutchen is that he's never hit for exceptional average at any level (although he hit .303 at AAA Indianapolis over 50 games prior to his callup), and has a lot of speed but doesn't know how to utilize it yet. Well, damn. Wouldn't be the first time the scouts effed up. Still, the hype is growing and this is probably a good sell-high opportunity if you can find an owner with an affinity for young, exciting but still maturing players.

Either way, as a baseball fan, he's a lot of fun to watch. Too bad the Pirates had to deal McLouth for a bag of baseballs for us to get a glimpse of this kid. McCutchen, McLouth, and Morgan would've made up one of the most athletic OF's in baseball.