"Morales has been younger than his average colleague in the high minors, but it didn't stop him from crushing Double-A. He hit a wall for the first time in his pro career last season, posting a .731 OPS (91 wRC+) in over 400 plate appearances."
"With eight multi-hit games through May 3, he's now running a .330/.412/.505 slash with 5 home runs in his first 119 plate appearances. His raw power, which is given a 60 grade by FanGraphs prospect writers, is carrying him."
"There's some hit tool concerns—Morales ranks in the bottom 10% of all Triple-A hitters in both contact rates on pitches in the zone and in balls pulled in the air. His xwOBA places him in closer company with guys like Mets prospect Nick Morabito."
Yohandy Morales, a 2023 40th-overall selection, struggled initially with a .059 batting average in spring training. However, he has rebounded at Triple-A Rochester, achieving a .330/.412/.505 slash line with 5 home runs in 31 games. Despite being younger than most players in the high minors, he excelled in Double-A. Concerns remain regarding his contact rates and launch angle, which may hinder his promotion to the major leagues despite his impressive raw power and hard hit rates.
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