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1 year agoOakland Athletics prospect Will Simpson is quite new to the organization, having recently joined the team as a 15th-round pick in the 2023 draft. The University of Washington product has impressive bat-to-ball skills and undeniable power, though there are concerns about his plate discipline and K/BB rate over a larger sample size. But what hurt his draft stock most, dropping him to pick No. 436, is his defense, which is mediocre at best. Despite being listed as an outfielder, all 204.1 of Simpson's innings in the field have come at first base, and the jury is still out about his long-term defensive value. Nevertheless, Simpson has hit the ball incredibly well since being drafted, contributing a .935 OPS, .400 BABIP, and 141 wRC+. He was truly electric last week, going 14-for-26 with one homer and five doubles. He also drove in eight runs, walked once, and struck out four times. Don't sleep on the 22-year-old. If he can simply hold his own at first base, his bat will do the talking and help him rise through the Athletics' farm system.--Andersen Pickard - RotoBaller
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