Cleveland Indians Roundup: Clint Frazier Crushing Fall League Pitching; Trevor Bauer’s Struggles

Clevelinks: Clint Frazier Is Crushing Arizona Fall League Pitching

Cleveland Indians outfield prospect Clint Frazier is destroying the ball in the Arizona Fall League, putting on a show for the Scottsdale Scorpions. So far, Frazier is hitting .356/.431/.600, with three home runs. He’s certainly been impressive, and when combined with the hot second half he had to end the regular season, this could be a promising sign for Frazier.

The 21-year old outfielder is ranked second in the Tribe’s system, but is also ranked 35th overall. He could be a key part of the Indians’ future, and with any luck, he’s finally beginning to develop into a more complete player. Of course, the AFL is a notoriously hitter-friendly park, and that’s something to keep in mind when looking at his stats.

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The Tribe’s other minor leaguer hitters who are playing with the Scorpions haven’t been nearly as hot as Frazier. Infielder Yandy Diaz is batting .267/.333/.330, and catcher Jeremy Lucas has hit just .263/.300/.263.

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