Vinnie Pasquantino

Vinnie Pasquantino can hit. This wasn't really in question before his arrival in the big leagues last summer, but he slashed .295/.383/.450 in 72 games for the Royals when he finally got the call-up. His BB% was actually higher than his K%, though there is a good chance this won't hold in 2023. However, his xwOBA was .374, so you can believe in those on-base skills going forward. With a current ADP of 93, the 25-year-old should produce good value for fantasy managers who focus on position scarcity in the early rounds.

Vinnie Pasquantino homers in season finale Wednesday

Vinnie Pasquantino went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Kansas City’s 9-2 loss to the Guardians on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Pasquantino hit his 10th home run on Wednesday, reaching double-digit homers in his rookie year on the final day of the season. Pasquantino is the future of first base/DH in Kansas City and will likely survive all the front office and coaching staff changes. His rookie year started late and was interrupted by an injury so expect his numbers to take a jump up next season. Pasquantino finishes the regular season slashing .295/.393/.450 with 10 home runs, 26 RBI, 25 runs scored, and one stolen base in 258 at-bats.