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GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO RAKE

Most hitters must choose one path or the other. Emphasize contact or emphasize power.

Most choose the latter, striving to do damage with every swing, even if it means striking out more frequently.

But as with anything, there are exceptions.

In the prospect world, Rays Class A shortstop Wander Franco is perhaps the most notable exception. Not only is Franco the No. 1 prospect in baseball, but the 18-year-old is also Exhibit A for the type of hitter

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