Colby Thomas - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis (Week 11)

PROSPECT: Colby Thomas, OF, Oakland Athletics

CURRENT LEVEL: Double-A (Midland RockHounds)

2024 STATS: 50 G, .282/.335/.584, 14 HR, 46 RBI, 29 R, 11 SB, 5.4% BB%, 18.8% K%, .291 BABIP, .407 wOBA, 146 wRC+

ANALYSIS: Colby Thomas, the Oakland Athletics' third-round draft pick in 2022 and 12th overall prospect in the A's organization, has been tearing up the competition in Double-A. The 5-foot-10 outfielder has a big arm and a bigger bat.

Known for his raw power, Thomas is leading the Texas League with 15 doubles, 14 home runs (tied for first), 46 RBI, and 118 total bases. His .919 OPS is sitting at seventh overall, but wait, there's more...Thomas isn't just a presence at the plate, he's also a legitimate threat on the basepaths. Grading out as a plus runner, Thomas swiped 25 bags in 2023 and has 11 steals to his name so far in 2024.

#Athletics No. 12 prospect and Double-A RBI leader Colby Thomas drove in nine runs and homered twice in the series against Corpus Christi.@USAFRecruiting #AimHigh pic.twitter.com/W8G4FrZL8l

— Midland RockHounds (@RockHounds) June 4, 2024

Thomas doesn't seem to have much left to prove in the minors and could get his chance in the big leagues soon. While MLB.com gives a projected arrival date of 2025, it's not a stretch to think we may see him patrolling the Oakland outfield this season.

The A's have been rotating between the likes of Lawrence Butler and Seth Brown while toying with Esteury Ruiz. The 23-year-old Thomas can provide an immediate upgrade if given the opportunity. If you're in a dynasty/keeper league or a league with N/A slots, he's worth a stash. If not, add him to your watch list and monitor closely. He's currently available in 100% of both Yahoo and ESPN leagues, so there is still plenty of time.

Once he gets the call, expect him to quickly contribute in both HRs and steals. Just make sure to remember that those types of players don't typically last too long on the waiver wire.

More Fantasy Baseball Analysis

Jacob deGrom - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 25)

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 75% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom is on the verge of returning to the major leagues and should be rostered in all formats. The former two-time Cy Young winner underwent Tommy John surgery last summer and began a rehab assignment in late August. Through […]

Andy Smith 2 months ago

Kumar Rocker - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 25)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 15% of Leagues ANALYSIS:  Texas Rangers starting pitching prospect Kumar Rocker is set to make his major league debut on Thursday and should be added in all standard leagues. Rocker has had a rocky start to his professional career. He was originally drafted by the New […]

Andy Smith 2 months ago

Jasson Dominguez: Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 25 (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 35% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The New York Yankees called up their top prospect, Jasson Dominguez, before Monday's series opener against the Kansas City Royals. Dominguez hit sixth and played left field in his second major league start of the season. In that contest, he went 1-for-4 with […]

Joey Pollizze 2 months ago

Will Wagner - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 23)

BALLER MOVE: Use as Streamer for Rest of Season / Stash in Dynasty Leagues CALL-UP ETA: In Majors ANALYSIS: Will Wagner, the son of legendary closer Billy Wagner, was acquired by the Toronto Blue Jays at this year’s trade deadline from the Houston Astros as part of the Yusei Kikuchi return. The 26-year-old currently ranks […]

Jake Kleiner 3 months ago

Connor Norby - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 22)

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: August 19 ANALYSIS: Connor Norby is finally making his much-anticipated debut for the Miami Marlins. Norby, who was acquired at the trade deadline in the deal that sent Trevor Rogers to Baltimore, was playing with Miami's Triple-A team in Jacksonville since being traded but was activated by Miami […]

Dan Palyo 3 months ago