The big question circling Nolan Gorman in 2023 was whether he could improve defensively at second base, and so far he’s seemed up to the task of making some fancy plays at the capstone this spring. At the plate, Gorman was one of my breakout candidates this year given the outrageously high percentage of balls he hit in the racquet’s “sweet spot” last season.
Gorman has a significantly more toned physique with a more even weight distribution this season, which could contribute to his early success. He’s hit a .333 on a home run so far, and his surprising defensive performance means he could potentially handle playing second base almost every day.
I don’t like the idea of putting such a young player in the intended hitter spot on a regular basis and if Gorman can remain stable on the field he should be able to be a more versatile player than many fans anticipated.