Harry Ford

There have been trade rumors swirling around Ford this offseason, and a trade would benefit those rostering him in dynasty leagues. He's unlikely to ever unseat Cal Raleigh as the regular catcher in Seattle, and his average raw power would be muted by that home park. Ford's best tool is his plus speed, which doesn't necessarily bode well for his real-life playing time, as Baseball America graded his catcher defense as below-average this winter. He is a great athlete and could probably handle left field or second base if his catching doesn't improve, but his bat looks a lot less interesting if he's viewed as an outfield or second base prospect rather than a catcher. He has logged high walk rates in the minors and is a better prospect in OBP leagues than batting average leagues, but he also hasn't faced much great pitching and his power predictably cratered at Double-A (.119 ISO). There's a chance Ford gets traded to a team that will play him behind the plate despite his poor defense, or perhaps an acquiring team would immediately scrap his development behind the plate. Ford offers clear 20-plus steal upside if the playing time is there, but his brand name is probably stronger than his actual prospect value heading into his age-22 season. Read Past Outlooks