The samples are still too small to draw any conclusions at this point, but it is certainly something to keep your eye on. It would be interesting if someone who had access to him or his team asked if he was working on something different, or if it is just a normal slump/adjusting to a new level.

To answer the second question, major strikeout problems in the low minors certainly makes a prospect high risk, but if he has a plus plate approach and power, it can be overcome.

Awesome and thanks for the first hand account. Like you said, there is no reason for Cincinnati to not give him every chance to stick.

Considering the K% he had at Double-A last year, I’m not surprised it is very high again in his first taste of Triple-A. It’s encouraging that the plate approach is still strong, as well as the production when he does make contact. I don’t think he is going to be able to make any serious improvements to his contact skills until he reaches the majors. He is just dominating too much as he is right now.