6/19: Big Games For Kjerstad, Tavarez And Bencosme

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MINOR LEAGUE GAME SUMMARIES

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[RZNJ]

Davis Tavarez is 23 and never played full season ball until this year.   He had a sub .600 OPS at Delmarva.  Got bumped all the way to Bowie and, of course, struggled, and then found himself at Aberdeen where he currently has a .900 OPS and has hit for some power.   Go figure!

https://www.milb.com/player/davis-tavarez-673957

[waynebug]

I first noticed Bencosme last year in the DSL.   He was not in the January 15 signees so he was probably a small bonus.

He totally outperformed the 6 figure and 7 figure bonuses shortstops signed on January 15, 2021.

He produces very interesting statistics.  He controls the strike zone.  Draws walks and limits strikeouts.

First and foremost to me, he is an extreme fly ball hitter despite being weighing on or about 170 lbs.  This year his balls in play are about 2/3 flyballs. If he adds some good weight I expect more extra base hits.

So i'm not surprised how well he did in the FCL and now Delmarva.