Covering the impact of coronavirus on the sports world. Solak went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a run in a 4-3 loss to the Angels on Saturday. Notes: Solak in LF; Taveras; Evans joins team. Recent Tweets. Solak went 3-for-3 with an RBI, a walk and a stolen base Saturday as the Rangers beat the Astros 6-1. He was not fazed by MLB pitching, logging a 126 wRC+, 11.1 BB% and 21.5 K%. That is one of three games the Rangers and Royals will play next year, according to the Spring Training schedule released by Major League Baseball. Jason Collette revisits his bold predictions for hitters this season. With perhaps the best organizational depth in baseball, the Rays decided to trade some blocked position players for impact relievers, which led to Solak getting dealt to Texas in July for hard-throwing righty Peter Fairbanks. Solak started in left field and went 0-for-3 with a walk in Wednesday's 1-0 win over the Astros. 8:33 am ET, Rangers' Nick Solak: Collects three hits in loss, Rangers' Nick Solak: Out of Sunday's lineup, Rangers' Nick Solak: Filling in at second. Draft: Drafted by the New York Yankees in the 2nd round of the 2016 MLB June Amateur Draft from University of Louisville (Louisville, KY). Solak also may end up playing center field, though no determination has been made on where he will ultimately end up on the diamond.

Rangers/NLDS/Globe Life Field column: Maybe Joey Gallo was right all along. While not a great defender, he is capable of moving around -- he saw time at second and third and is capable of playing left, but will enter the year as UTIL-only in most formats since he got more starts at DH (17) than any other position. His speed, the way he runs the bases, is a huge asset. Obviously, you have to get on base, but the way he works the strike zone is a huge plus for a younger player. ARLINGTON -- Rangers utility player Nick Solak started in left field on Wednesday night against the Astros. “Even if he is not hitting, even if he is not getting hits, he’s still going to work counts and get on base via the walk. Texas Rangers selected the contract of OF Nick Solak from Nashville Sounds. Solak, going into Wednesday night, had played in 47 games for the Rangers and was hitting .263 with two home runs, 20 RBIs, a .317 on-base percentage and a .351 slugging percentage. That's not to say he does not have the talent to win a regular spot somewhere on the field in a year.

Follow him on Twitter @Sullivan_Ranger and listen to his podcast. James Anderson releases his super early top 400 redraft rankings, which features a trio of Atlanta hitters in the top 20. Solak has the upside to replicate Ian Kinsler's peak production, but if he falls just a little bit short of that, he may end up being treated like a super-utility player on a loaded Rays roster. A second-round selection in last year's draft, the Yankees will likely be bullish with Solak, as he should begin the season at Low-A with a chance to advance rapidly should he get off to a hot start. Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring Nick Solak. That was his 17th start in left to go with 14 at second base and 13 in center.

That’s the ninth time they have scored just one run in a game, the most by one team in the American League.

He should add at least third base eligibility in season and should be given a chance to play every day out of the gate. “He can man center field just about as good as anybody in the big leagues. He could not hit at all and still be valuable. Nick Solak 2B, Texas Rangers Nick Solak finished 0-for-4 on Thursday to drop his OPS to.698. Solak tallied almost as many walks (30) as strikeouts (39). Woodward said it could be center fielder Leody Taveras. The Rangers are expected to play two exhibition games at Globe Life Field on March 29-30. Evan Grant. He could be at second base if the Rangers decide to move on from Rougned Odor, or he could end up in the outfield if Eli White isn’t ready. How does Nick Solak compare to other hitters? Nick Solak. at CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: fantasynews | arena: mlb | pageType: stories | “I am still in shock a little bit,” Evans said.

Solak went on a tear after the trade (145 wRC+ in the Pacific Coast League) and earned an August promotion. “You’ve got to focus on both sides of the ball,” Woodward said. It may [impact offense] for some guys, but not for him.”. He made all the plays and made some difficult plays.”. A trade would be welcomed, but for now he will continue to challenge for batting titles in the upper levels of the minors. 6-keys: media/fantasynews/mlb/reg/free/stories. He should debut in early 2020. Rangers beat• The Rangers are moving left-hander Wes Benjamin into the rotation and he’ll start on Friday night against the Angels.

• The Rangers have yet to be shut out this season, but they scored just one run on Tuesday night. Latest on Texas Rangers second baseman Nick Solak including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN As a second baseman with a plus hit tool, Solak should offer a relatively high floor. Positions: Leftfielder, Second Baseman and Third Baseman Bats: Right • Throws: Right 5-11, 185lb (180cm, 83kg) Team: Texas Rangers (majors) Born: January 11, 1995 in Woodridge, IL us. He was the best hitter in the Southern League (140 wRC+) while ranking fourth in HR (19), fifth in SB (21) and eighth in BB/K (0.61). Solak went 3-for-3 with an RBI, a walk and a stolen base Saturday as the Rangers beat the Astros 6-1. Possible Rookie of the Year candidate Kyle Lewis is going against an inexperienced pitcher for a great matchup in tonight’s nine-game slate. Solak reached base successfully in all four plate appearances Saturday and drove home Joey Gallo in the sixth to give his team a 1-0 lead. Every time that phone rang last night, my heart has been beating.". He also swiped eight bases in 64 games. T.R. And what would his Sam Hilliard-inspired tattoo say? Kolby Allard goes into the bullpen after going 0-6 with an 8.80 ERA in eight starts. I think he puts a lot of effort into everything he does, including the offensive side. Spring Training schedule announcedThe Rangers will open their 2021 Cactus League schedule on Saturday, Feb. 27, against the Royals at Surprise Stadium. He was not fazed by MLB pitching, logging a 126 wRC+, 11.1 BB% and 21.5 K%. Our full team depth charts are reserved for RotoWire subscribers. Solak could also remain a utility player. A big part of that is not wanting to put players on the 40-man roster a year or more before they must be protected from the Rule 5 Draft. But maybe, too, is Nick Solak. He made a significant jump from short-season ball in 2016 to High-A last season and was still one of the Florida State League's best hitters. Especially Nick. That was his 17th start in left to go with 14 at second base and 13 in center. “I haven’t been able to sleep a little bit, I haven’t been able to eat a little bit. I’ve been nervous. Solak went 3-for-4 with two doubles and three runs scored in Thursday's 8-4 loss to the Astros.

Rangers manager Chris Woodward said it’s not necessary for the Rangers to identify one spot. “It helps to have a little versatility,” Woodward said. A lot of guys have made a living doing that -- ask Ben Zobrist, he has done it his whole career. But I think him having a little versatility helps.

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All Rights Reserved. Solak went on a tear after the trade (145 wRC+ in the Pacific Coast League) and earned an August promotion. section: | slug: rangers-nick-solak-collects-three-hits | sport: baseball | route: article_single_fantasy | ARLINGTON -- Rangers utility player Nick Solak started in left field on Wednesday night against the Astros. Solak does not project to hit for much power, possessing more of a line drive stroke. The Rays just have so many players at the big-league level and the upper levels of their farm system that are capable of playing the positions Solak plays (second base, left field, center field). The Rangers are scheduled to open the season on April 1 at Kansas City, with the home opener against the Blue Jays on April 5. You factor all that in, once he gets the swing more consistent and putting balls forward in the zone, then [he] can really take off.”. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average. General manager Jon Daniels said the Rangers don’t plan to call anymore prospects from alternate camp, a group that includes infielders Josh Jung, Davis Wendzel and Justin Foscue, and outfielders Steele Walker and Bubba Thompson. I still think his best position might be left field, but he has really impressed me at second base.

The bar represents the player's percentile rank. ARLINGTON -- Rangers utility player Nick Solak started in left field on Wednesday night against the Astros. • The Rangers have signed veteran utility infielder Andrew Romine and assigned him to alternate camp. More Nick Solak News. “That’s part of the game. Where did he hit and where did he miss? Sullivan has covered the Rangers since 1989, and for MLB.com since 2006. A polished college bat out of Louisville, the 21-year-old Solak did plenty of damage for Staten Island in the short-season New York-Penn League during his brief time in the minors following the draft. When he makes his Major League debut, he will be the 18th rookie to play for the Rangers this season. Double-A pitchers were much more willing to challenge him, and his walk rate dipped from 13.1 percent to 7.6 percent. The OPS has dropped from .884 to .668, but Woodward said playing multiple positions shouldn’t impact offense. He could be the last one.

He lacks a standout tool, but is a solid hitter with above-average power, above-average speed and good plate skills. Which is very rare for a younger player, especially at his age. Rangers manager Chris Woodward said it’s not necessary for the Rangers to identify one spot for Solak … Bernie Pleskoff evaluates AL rookie hitters, like the Mariners' Kyle Lewis, and whether they should be on your draft list for next season. Taveras on Opening Day?Beyond Solak, which Rangers rookie has the best chance of being with the club on Opening Day next year? He is a nine-year veteran who was released by the White Sox earlier this season and gives the Rangers infield depth with Elvis Andrus out. Solak went 3-for-3 with an RBI, a walk and a stolen base Saturday as the Rangers beat the Astros 6-1. That was his 17th start in left to go with 14 at second base and 13 in center. “If he has one spot, great. The second baseman hit .321 with a .412 on-base percentage. That’s a huge plus. The Rangers will play 30 Cactus League games, including 15 home games in Surprise and two as a visitor against the Royals. July 13, 2019 Texas Rangers traded RHP Peter Fairbanks to Tampa Bay Rays for 2B Nick Solak. Evans said it wasn’t easy being the last guy to get the call. Evans could be last rookieRight-hander Demarcus Evans has joined the Rangers from the alternate training site. Over 33 games with the Rangers last season, Solak hit .293 with five home runs, 17 RBIs, a .393 OBP and a .491 slugging percentage. There are plenty of teams that could use a second baseman who hits .285 or .290 with 15 home runs, a handful of steals and a solid OBP, but that probably won't be enough for him to crack the Yankees' lineup anytime soon.

© Copyright 2020 - Roto Sports, Inc. All Rights Reserved, See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats, Bernie on the Scene: Evaluating AL Rookie Hitters, Collette Calls: Accountability Part 1 -- Hitter Bold Predictions, Dream11 Fantasy Baseball: Rangers at Mariners. He was so much better equipped than the typical pitcher at High-A, that he was able to play over his head. Juan Pablo Aravena breaks down Friday's Rangers at Mariners game for Dream11 contests. I agree that CBS Sports can send me the "Fantasy Baseball Today Newsletter" newsletter. Solak went 3-for-4 with an RBI and two runs scored Monday against the Angels. 2:28 pm ET / @Evan_P_Grant.

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