Could Jac Caglianone and Travis Sykora Be the Next Fantasy Baseball Breakout Stars?
You’d be forgiven if you’ve never heard of Patrick Copen, but there’s a good chance that’s about to change, even for the ever-so-small sample of people who don’t read this article. He’s struck out double-digit hitters in three of his last four starts including 10 in his most recent outing, and he’s now fanned a whopping 73 batters over 44 innings for High-A Great Lakes. The 2023 seventh-round pick has outstanding stuff including a fastball that gets into the high 90 mph range with movement, and he complements that heater with 60-grade offerings in his slider and cutter. He also often doesn’t know where those pitches are going to end up, as he’s walked 29 batters and offers a good deal of effort in his delivery. As long as he keeps the walks to a dull roar Copen has a chance to be a very solid starter. If not, he could be dynamite as a reliever. Either way, a name to keep an eye on.
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