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Steven Kwan 2023 MLB Player Outlook: Poised For A Fruitful Sophomore Season
2 years agoCleveland Guardians rookie outfield sensation Steven Kwan was not a high-profile prospect before breaking onto the scene in 2022. He didn't make the Gaurdians' Top 30 Prospects List but proved to be a valuable source of offense once he went pro. Kwan was a runner-up for AL Rookie of the Year and composed a healthy and fruitful season. While the Guardians continue to develop his prowess, the numbers that Kwan posted in his rookie campaign cannot go overlooked. The 25-year-old fostered a .772 OPS while accumulating 52 RBI and swiping 19 bags. He doesn't have the qualities of a heavy hitter, but you get his tenacious plate discipline as a consolation prize. Kwan finished second in the majors in strikeout rate (9.4%), with Luis Arraez (7.1%) as his only competition. Kwan is now poised to take another step in his development as a player, and Steamer fully corroborates it. Kwan is given a .281/.358/.404 line with a 10.5% strikeout rate and a .762 OPS. If he can replicate the likes of his rookie season, you may consider drafting him earlier than his current 119.36 ADP.
