Brayan Buelvas Delivers Big Week At The Plate
4 months agoOakland Athletics outfield prospect Brayan Buelvas was signed out of Columbia for $100,000 back in 2018. He has blossomed into an intriguing name within the Oakland farm system, making a strong first impression during his first pro campaign in 2019 and never looking back. Fast forward to 2024, and Buelvas has continued to refine his approach at the plate. He's drawing more walks and fewer strikeouts, working deeper into counts, and has tapped into a rare blend of power and speed. He's nearly as polished in the field, possessing just enough range and arm strength that the Athletics can feel comfortable playing him in left, right, or center. Last week was highly successful for Buelvas as he went 10-for-26 with one homer, three doubles, and six RBI. He also drew four walks, struck out four times, and went 5-for-5 stealing bases. The outfielder's development into an advanced hitter was on display last week, and it's very likely that we see him shipped back up to Double-A by season's end.
Source: FanGraphs
Source: FanGraphs