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5 most underrated prospects dealt at the MLB trade deadline

By Roger Castillo

Mar 12, 2023; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Kyle Manzardo (73) hits a home run during the fourth inning against the New York Mets at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 12, 2023; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Kyle Manzardo (73) hits a home run during the fourth inning against the New York Mets at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /
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DAVID, PANAMA – AUGUST 17: Ryan Clifford #16 of United States throws the ball in the 2nd inning during the WBSC U-15 World Cup Super Round match between USA and Cuba at Estadio Kenny Serracin on August 17, 2018 in David, Panama. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images) /

2. 1B/OF Ryan Clifford: New York Mets (Astros)

Clifford, who was drafted out of high school, has adjusted quite well in his first full season at High-A, putting up a slash line of .271/.356/.547 with an ISO of .276, all at the age of 20 years old, which stands out, since he leads all players under the age of 21 in that category.

His loudest tool is his power, as he has 16 home runs for the Asheville Tourists in the South Atlantic League. He has always been known for his strength, as he can hit the ball hard with consistency.

Clifford has played both corner spots in the outfield and has seen time at first, so why this is an underrated pickup by the Mets is he can has the potential to be a power corner outfielder or first baseman. The question that remains is how he can handle advanced pitching at the next level.

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