We're in the swing of #ExtensionSzn, with Colt Keith, Jackson Chourio, and Bobby Witt Jr. all agreeing to deals in the past six weeks. Two of those players haven't even made their MLB debuts yet, as teams seek to control long-term costs. This trend of extending younger and younger talent leads us to Anthony Volpe.
There was a lot to like about Volpe in 2023, but there's a lot of work to be done before he meets the expectations his lofty prospect status imposed. He's in a fairly similar spot to Witt after the Royals' shortstop's rookie season, where the tools were visible but there were still holes, and Witt rewarded his franchise's patience with a stellar sophomore year. That campaign led to his 11-year, $288MM extension.
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