Projected Starter: Emilio MoralesThis is a series that I have stolen from the Jackrabbits, where we will evaluate each position leading into and during the early stages of Spring Training. Only players currently on the 40 man roster will be included in this series as prospects will be looked at in upcoming weeks. This is the fourth of eleven positions that will be posted. In this part, we will take a look at the third base position.
Backup: Max Hatcher
Trying to find a spot: Gerardo Lopez
No position is permanently inked in more than Emilio Morales at 3rd base. Morales doesn’t need an introduction, and so he is not going to get one.
Max Hatcher is an interesting signing for the Omaha club as Hatcher will surely not impress at the plate other than maybe hitting a home run here or there. No, instead, Hatcher was signed for his glove work and speed on the base paths. He posted a respectable 1.3 WAR last season in Jacksonville over 247 at bats, where he managed to hit 18 home runs. Hatcher could take away spot starts from Jesus Rojas if he plans his cards right as Hatcher can cover all 3 infield positions.