MLB Draft 2013: Hitters Who Will Quickly Reach Major Leagues

As soon as a player is selected in the MLB first-year player draft, fans of that team want to know when the prospect will appear for the major league club.

Some organizations will decide to draft raw players with high upside, usually out of high school. Outfielder Clint Frazier could end up being a superstar, but he is still a long way from contributing at the sport's highest level. 

However, there a plenty of prospects who have a good chance of moving quickly through the system. If a squad needs immediate help, they should look to add one of these players.

Kris Bryant, 3B/OF, San Diego

Kris Bryant might be the best pure hitter in the draft. He has unbelievable power and led the entire nation in home runs—something that will continue when he switches to wooden bats.

Additionally, he also displayed a good enough eye that will keep pitchers from being able to beat him with pitches off the plate.

Bryant might not have a lot of tools and could struggle in the field and on the basepaths. Still, his positives are good enough to outweigh the negatives.

The San Diego player is certain to get to the top level as a power hitter, and he will likely do that quickly. 

Colin Moran, 3B, North Carolina

The thing that will help Colin Moran succeed throughout his career is his plate discipline. Many times the reason young players struggle is that they start chasing bad pitches when they get behind in the count.

That will not happen to Moran, who has shown throughout his career that he can draw walks at a high rate.

When he struggles to make good contact, this skill will keep his on-base percentage high to help his team, regardless.

Of course, the third baseman is still a very good hitter. He has plus power and will hit for a high average throughout his career. While his defense is a bit of a concern, he will do enough to get to the majors in only a couple of years.

D.J. Peterson, 1B, New Mexico

Like Kris Bryant, D.J. Peterson had his college success in a smaller conference, so he did not always face the best competition. This often causes scouts to doubt whether his stats are genuine or bloated. 

After watching Peterson hit, however, you will not have this question.

The first baseman will produce a high average at the next level and already has enough power to believe he will hit for a high number in the major leagues.

Once again, the fielding is a concern, as he is likely to stick at first base after spending time at different spots in college. Still, Peterson has a good feel for the game and knows how to make adjustments. This will help him succeed throughout the minor leagues and into the majors.

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