Chris

Seise

It’s a really tough break for the 22-year-old, as he also missed the majority of the 2019 season after suffering a torn labrum. The Rangers first round selection from the 2017 draft (29th overall), Seise hit .225/.295/.425 with two homers, four RBI and a 15/4 K/BB ratio through 10 games at High-A Hickory before suffering the injury.

Seise injured his shoulder on a slide earlier this week and has already undergone season-ending surgery. It’s another tough injury blow for Seise, who missed most of last year with a torn rotator cuff. The 2017 first-rounder hit .241 with no homers, six RBI and six steals over 87 at-bats for Low-A Hickory before his labrum tear.

This is very much a Rangers selection. Seise has big-time bat speed, and he could be a middle-infielder who can hit for power. He’s an excellent athlete, and his 70-grade speed and 60-grade arm make him likely to stick at shortstop. He’s many years away, but this could be the Rangers starting shortstop in 2020 if everything clicks.

Seise also drew a walk. The Rangers took Seise with the 29th pick of this year’s draft, and the early returns have been impressive. He’s hitting .320/.380/.440, and he’s picked up seven extra-base hits and stolen four bags in his 23 games in Arizona. There’s a long way to go, but if you’re looking for an upside play who is a borderline lock to stick at shortstop, Seise is worth targeting.

Seise, the 29th overall pick in the 2017 MLB Draft out of a high school in Florida, hadn’t appeared in a game this season. He batted .284/.330/.400 with three home runs and six stolen bases over his first 51 professional games last season between rookie ball and Low-A Spokane.