With fall camp picking up, taking a look at last year's data is a useful exercise for spotting who can take another step. Luckily for our subscribers, Over-Slot makes it easy with our data tables and Statcast-inspired player cards.
It's as simple as seeing who has a lot of red bubbles and who doesn't. Obviously it goes much deeper than that, but it sure is a useful tool for tracking which players are worthwhile—at least on the surface.
Data doesn't tell the full story, but when it's backed by production, it can really push names up boards. Just take a look at Carter Beck and Logan Hughes from this past draft. So, who are the 2027 data darlings who can cement their names as day-one talents next summer?
Mikey Ryan, SS—NC State
A well-liked prep out of Louisiana, Ryan took just five at-bats for LSU before blossoming into the Wolfpack's …