Junior Caminero and the value of young power
Power is getting harder to find, and young hitters who have it are becoming very expensive. Is the price fair?
By Sam Okafor · · 1 min read
Young hitters with real power are among the most prized assets in dynasty baseball. Junior Caminero fits the description, and his bat speed has made him a popular name among managers looking for long-term production.
Young power bats do come with some risk, since strikeouts and plate discipline can take time to settle. That is normal, and it often produces some frustrating weeks along the way.
We would hold him in nearly every dynasty format. Sell only if someone offers a clear established star, since power like his tends to become more valuable as a player matures.
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