Chicks dig the long ball; at least that’s what the old commercial featuring Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine told us.
Even though Major League Baseball has shifted toward a pitching and defense game, it’s still exciting to see a hitter step in the box and launch balls over the fence. After all, the best part of the All-Star festivities is the Home Run Derby.
As we prepare for the start of spring training in February, there is a wave of hitting prospects coming through the minors who will be starring in a few of those Home Run Derby events and taking part in many All-Star games.
Pitching is also plentiful in the minors right now, but the hitting talent that is on the way has the potential to bring offense back to the forefront.
There are a lot more than 25 hitting prospects for fans to pay close attention to in 2014, but to avoid information overload, these are the players you should go out of your way to watch at least once this season.
Some of these names will be very familiar, especially if you follow the minor leagues. Others are slowly moving up the prospect ladder, but all of them have the potential to be special with a bat in their hands.
Here are the minor league hitters with the potential to change games when they step into the box or get on base.
All stats courtesy of MiLB.com unless otherwise noted.