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Buddy Kennedy is a fantasy baseball 2B/3B prospect sleeper and minor leaguer to know. Read our MLB prospects outlooks for fantasy baseball rookies and call-ups.
PROSPECT: Buddy Kennedy, 2B/3B, Arizona Diamondbacks
ANALYSIS: Kennedy was drafted in the fifth round in 2017 out of the same high school that gave baseball Mike Trout. He worked his way through lower levels before the 2020 pandemic. When Kennedy returned to enjoy the offensively-potent Amarillo environment, he hit 17 home runs in just 66 games.
That level of power production has not held, and it's really not part of Kennedy's game overall. He has a strong utility vibe as a passable defender around the infield and in corner infield spots, but not an excellent glove man at any one spot.
After debuting in Arizona for 30 games last season, Kennedy returned to Triple-A to open this season with one big change – he simply stopped swinging at pitches he couldn't hit. His strikeout rate has dropped below 13% while he's walking at a higher than 18% rate.
VERDICT: Kennedy is not a guy that likely will give big counting numbers, but if he's up and filling in, he could provide strong AVG/OBP production as a fill-in. There is no reason to roster him outside the deepest dynasty leagues, but if he gets a call to fill in somewhere for Arizona, he'd be a pickup that wouldn't hurt you.
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