Kristian Campbell Makes Quick Impression At Double-A
5 months agoBoston Red Sox prospect Kristian Campbell is a former fourth-round pick out of Georgia Tech who has had one of the fastest ascensions to prominence in all of Minor League Baseball. At the plate, he makes good contact, peppers all parts of the field, and minimizes whiffs. He's more of a line-drive hitter and can't be depended upon for a power surge. Defensively, he's speedy and athletic enough to patrol center field or second base, and the Red Sox will likely leave the door open for him to play one or both of those spots long-term. This past week was quite memorable for Campbell. Less than 14 days after being promoted to Double-A, he put together an impressive week by hitting 12-for-28 with two homers, four doubles, seven RBI, one walk, and eight strikeouts. Evidently, Campbell puts balls in play and drives in runs, but he likely won't ever be a top power threat.
Source: FanGraphs
Source: FanGraphs