We have our answer. The Z Files: The Fallacy of Stabilization and an Early Look at Home Runs. White Sox's Yoan Moncada: Homers, drives in three 5D ago • by RotoWire Staff White Sox's Yoan Moncada: Resting for day game Check our daily lineups page for more information on all of today's games. He also displayed less range on defense, contributing to -5 defensive runs saved. Chris Bennett checks out Tuesday's slate and isn't deterred by Fernando Tatis' high salary in a plus matchup against the Diamondbacks. After returning from the DL, Moncada hit .276 with five homers and two steals, scoring 11 while driving in 18. Mike Barner sets the table for Wednesday's DraftKings offering, recommending a Twins stack against Matthew Boyd and the Tigers. Moncada went 1-for-4 with an RBI in Thursday's loss against Cleveland. Moncada was part of the headline with the biggest font this offseason, when Boston traded him along with three other prospects to the White Sox for Chris Sale. The Red Sox will probably challenge him at High-A Salem at some point this year. His K% edged up from 32% to 33.4% while his BB% slipped from 12.6% to 10.3%. It can take up to 24 hours for these subscriptions to activate as we need to wait for confirmation of the deposit. He plays the game with swagger and tends to be too flashy in the field. Bernie Pleskoff analyzes each team in the AL Central with grades for each player and predictions for the division. Moncada went 2-for-3 with a three-run homer in Thursday's win over Tigers in the second leg of the doubleheader. Posted on July 26, 2020 at 7:47 AM NEWS UPDATE. He showed all of his elite offensive tools, but with the higher level came a drastic increase in strikeouts. We have our answer. Titles are often won taking chances. How does Yoan Moncada compare to other hitters? Yoán Moncada. Positions: Third Baseman and Second Baseman Bats: Both • Throws: Right 6-2, 225lb (188cm, 102kg) . Liss explains to Jeff why White Sox infielder Yoan Moncada is not a batting average risk this season. © Copyright 2021 - Roto Sports, Inc. All Rights Reserved, See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats, The Z Files: The Fallacy of Stabilization and an Early Look at Home Runs, Bernie on the Scene: AL Central Analysis & Predictions. He was slow to start – he hit .200 in his first 30 games – but Moncada hit his stride in the second half. Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 2017 season Yoan Manuel Moncada Olivera (born May 27, 1995) is a Cuban professional baseball third baseman for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). It's not clear if he'll play in the infield or outfield. All Sports. He played second base at Greenville, but could move to third base or center field in the future. He hit 5% more flyballs, but a drop in HR/FB from 18.2% to 11.7% mitigated the effect. We always knew this kid could hit as the ball flies off his bat and his Statcast batted-ball data lives in the 80th percentile or above, but we wondered if he could make enough contact to take full advantage of that. Widely considered the top prospect in the game, he moved from High-A Salem to the majors last season, both burnishing his prospect cred and exposing a potential hole at the upper levels. How does Yoan Moncada compare to other hitters? Widely considered the top prospect in the game, he moved from High-A Salem to the majors last season, both burnishing his prospect cred and exposing a potential hole at the upper levels. He showed all of his elite offensive tools, but with the higher level came a drastic increase in strikeouts. He should be a top prospect to grab in keeper leagues as a result. RotoWire News: Moncada went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Saturday's win over the Rangers. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. Moncada made his organizational debut for Boston last season, the Cuban defector's first game action since December 2013. White Sox's Yoan Moncada: Lifts first homer of September by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire Moncada went 2-for-4 with a walk, a home run, three RBI and two runs scored in … There's a chance he's moved to third or the outfield, but for now the White Sox plan on keeping him at the keystone. Moncada reduced his strikeout rate, and while 27.5% is still not great, it is an improvement over the previous years and that is what we want to see from young hitters. Posted on August 15, 2020 at 7:18 AM NEWS UPDATE. Something was in the water on the South Side of Chicago; the free-swinging Tim Anderson won the batting title and his free-swinging teammate Moncada raised his batting average 80 points from 2018. Moncada's 12-for-18 mark in steals was disappointing after the speed he displayed in the low minors. Defensively, he'll stick at second base for now, but he has the physical size and bat to play anywhere. The shift from second base to third base puts a premium on the power numbers from the position, and Moncada answered that call last year. He's just one year removed from hitting .315 with 25 long balls and 79 RBI in 132 contests, but his elevated K% and IFFB% gave him little chance at success. We always knew this kid could hit as the ball flies off his bat and his Statcast batted-ball data lives in the 80th percentile or above, but we wondered if he could make enough contact to take full advantage of that. Yoan Moncada - #10 - third Baseman - Chicago White Sox - Get the latest news, highlights, and career stats for Yoan Moncada from CBSSports.com. Moncada will turn 24 in May, so there's no reason to lose faith, but he's near the point where skills maturation is needed if he's to live up to the hype. Moncada missed Wednesday's game against the Tigers while dealing with general soreness, but he'll be healthy enough to take part in the first game of Saturday's twin bill. Can the Twins overtake the White Sox? Moncada went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Saturday's win over the Rangers. Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring Yolmer Sanchez. Todd Zola offers some thoughts on early-season trends, including the home run surge led by Nick Castellanos and the Reds. 2 spot (40 of 52 games) a season ago. Moncada went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Saturday's win over the Rangers. Todd Zola offers some thoughts on early-season trends, including the home run surge led by Nick Castellanos and the Reds. While he lacks the pedigree and track record in international and professional league play of recent Cuban defectors who've become stars, Moncada may have the best all-around talent. 2 spot (40 of 52 games) a season ago. Moncada went 2-for-3 with a three-run homer in Thursday's win over Tigers in the second leg of the doubleheader. With Wil Crowe projected to start for the Pirates, Dan Marcus is recommending a couple Twins' bats. ... the presence of Yoan Moncada at the keystone does not bode well for Sanchez getting his eligibility at second base back quickly in 2019 unless your league only requires one game for new eligibility. He slashed .310/.415/.500/.915 with 45 steals after the All-Star break and has shot to the top of the organization’s prospect rankings. Moncada is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Red Sox.. Chicago and Boston are closing out their series with a game that starts at 11:10 … Moncada took a step back in 2018. Temper expectations this season, but his ceiling is still that of a fantasy stud. Moncada still has a lot of work to do, but especially down the stretch, he displayed the skills that has fans and fantasy enthusiasts salivating. He grades well in average exit velocity but fell back in barrel rate, helping explain the drop in power. Chris Bennett checks out Tuesday's slate and isn't deterred by Fernando Tatis' high salary in a plus matchup against the Diamondbacks. He hit 5% more flyballs, but a drop in HR/FB from 18.2% to 11.7% mitigated the effect. Moncada cruised through the Carolina League with a .923 OPS and 36 steals in 61 games for Salem before being promoted to Double-A Portland, where he clubbed 11 homers in 45 games. It can take up to 24 hours for these subscriptions to activate as we need to wait for confirmation of the deposit. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. Moncada cruised through the Carolina League with a .923 OPS and 36 steals in 61 games for Salem before being promoted to Double-A Portland, where he clubbed 11 homers in 45 games. Moncada should be in line to hit in the top third of the order for a powerful Chicago offense in 2021. He has excellent bat speed, plus raw power, outstanding speed with a plus arm. It's not clear if he'll play in the infield or outfield. Moncada cruised through the Carolina League with a .923 OPS and 36 steals in 61 games for Salem before being promoted to Double-A Portland, where he clubbed 11 homers in 45 games. He also displayed less range on defense, contributing to -5 defensive runs saved. He’ll hit for power and steal bases and has the tools to defend. Moncada contracted COVID-19 before the season started and said in September that his body still hadn't recovered. Moncada's 12-for-18 mark in steals was disappointing after the speed he displayed in the low minors. Moncada was part of the headline with the biggest font this offseason, when Boston traded him along with three other prospects to the White Sox for Chris Sale. The 25-year-old spent most of his time in the No. He should be a top prospect to grab in keeper leagues as a result. Team: Chicago White Sox (majors) Born: May 27, 1995 in Cienfuegos, Cuba cu Debut: September 2, 2016 (Age 21-098d, 18,873rd in MLB history) vs. OAK 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB . He's just one year removed from hitting .315 with 25 long balls and 79 RBI in 132 contests, but his elevated K% and IFFB% gave him little chance at success. Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring Yoan Moncada. It was plain as day he was not himself; Moncada slashed just .225/.320/.385 with six homers and 24 RBI over 52 games in 2020. News; Injuries; Lineups; My Leagues; Rankings; Prospects; Depth Charts; Articles; Stats Moncada reduced his strikeout rate, and while 27.5% is still not great, it is an improvement over the previous years and that is what we want to see from young hitters. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average. Moncada went 3-for-4 with a home run, a walk and three RBI in Friday's 9-7 win over the Rangers. Other than a 10-game visit to the disabled list for a shin contusion in late August, Moncada was the White Sox's regular second baseman, a spot he'll likely occupy for the entirety of 2018. It was plain as day he was not himself; Moncada slashed just .225/.320/.385 with six homers and 24 RBI over 52 games in 2020. Moncada contracted COVID-19 before the season started and said in September that his body still hadn't recovered. Something was in the water on the South Side of Chicago; the free-swinging Tim Anderson won the batting title and his free-swinging teammate Moncada raised his batting average 80 points from 2018. Moncada went 3-for-4 with a home run, a walk and three RBI in Friday's 9-7 win over the Rangers. Moncada may be the best young prospect to defect from Cuba this decade. However, he also fanned 30 times in 109 plate appearances. Moncada cruised through the Carolina League with a .923 OPS and 36 steals in 61 games for Salem before being promoted to Double-A Portland, where he clubbed 11 homers in 45 games. Moncada took a step back in 2018. It may take a few years before he's ready for the majors, but MLB teams will likely be willing to pay hefty taxes to blow past international signing limits to secure him. He plays the game with swagger and tends to be too flashy in the field. Can the Twins overtake the White Sox? While there aren't any signs his breakout is imminent, the acquisition cost has softened to the point the reward could outweigh the risk. After slashing .282/.377/.447 with 12 home runs and 17 stolen bases for Triple-A Charlotte to begin the season, Moncada was summoned back to the bigs for good on July 18. Mike Barner sets the table for Wednesday's DraftKings offering, recommending a Twins stack against Matthew Boyd and the Tigers. Moncada has shown that he can be a big-time contributor in all five categories and can be a cornerstone of a fantasy squad, when healthy. Moncada contracted COVID-19 before the season started and said in September that his body still hadn't recovered. This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. Moncada’s a well-built athlete who generates good bat speed and doesn’t cheat on his swing. Bernie Pleskoff analyzes each team in the AL Central with grades for each player and predictions for the division. He has excellent bat speed, plus raw power, outstanding speed with a plus arm. All Sports. Moncada went 2-for-3 with a three-run homer in Thursday's win over Tigers in the second leg of the doubleheader. Either the Chicago White Sox do not have a game today or the lineup has yet to be announced. Pitch recognition and handling breaking balls are the final touches, but he'll hit. He was kept behind in extended spring training and was then assigned to Low-A Greenville. Our full team depth charts are reserved for RotoWire subscribers. It was plain as day he was not himself; Moncada slashed just .225/.320/.385 with six homers and 24 RBI over 52 games in 2020. After slashing .282/.377/.447 with 12 home runs and 17 stolen bases for Triple-A Charlotte to begin the season, Moncada was summoned back to the bigs for good on July 18. Moncada may be the best young prospect to defect from Cuba this decade. He previously played for the Boston Red Sox Baseball career Cuban career. Moncada went 3-for-4 with a home run, a walk and three RBI in Friday's 9-7 win over the Rangers. Yoan Moncada: Returns to lineup. Curiously, he may not be aggressive enough, taking strikes and falling into bad counts as his swing rate in and out of the zone are below average. Moncada made his organizational debut for Boston last season, the Cuban defector's first game action since December 2013. He was slow to start – he hit .200 in his first 30 games – but Moncada hit his stride in the second half. Moncada has shown that he can be a big-time contributor in all five categories and can be a cornerstone of a fantasy squad, when healthy. Moncada will turn 24 in May, so there's no reason to lose faith, but he's near the point where skills maturation is needed if he's to live up to the hype. He grades well in average exit velocity but fell back in barrel rate, helping explain the drop in power. Other than a 10-game visit to the disabled list for a shin contusion in late August, Moncada was the White Sox's regular second baseman, a spot he'll likely occupy for the entirety of 2018. Titles are often won taking chances. Of his 50 career homers, 42 have come from the left side of the plate, so while he switch hits, the production is lopsided in favor of his time against righties. Moncada still has a lot of work to do, but especially down the stretch, he displayed the skills that has fans and fantasy enthusiasts salivating. (4/25/2021) Moncada was back in the lineup Thursday and went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in a 6-0 victory over Kansas City. Our full team depth charts are reserved for RotoWire subscribers. He was also unable to swipe a single bag after recording double-digit steals totals in both 2018 and 2019. Yoan Moncada: Day off Sunday. Curiously, he may not be aggressive enough, taking strikes and falling into bad counts as his swing rate in and out of the zone are below average. He slashed .310/.415/.500/.915 with 45 steals after the All-Star break and has shot to the top of the organization’s prospect rankings. The 25-year-old spent most of his time in the No. News; Injuries; Lineups; Draft Kit; Rankings; Software; Auction Values; Prospects; My Leagues There's a chance he's moved to third or the outfield, but for now the White Sox plan on keeping him at the keystone. Still just 22, Moncada has plenty of time to figure it out. However, he also fanned 30 times in 109 plate appearances. Moncada knocked RBI singles in both the third and … The Red Sox will probably challenge him at High-A Salem at some point this year. With Wil Crowe projected to start for the Pirates, Dan Marcus is recommending a couple Twins' bats. The listing of batting orders for each team under different scenarios. Temper expectations this season, but his ceiling is still that of a fantasy stud. Moncada (undisclosed) is back in the lineup for Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.. ROTOWIRE FANTASY ANALYSIS. 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