I found a good article on ESPN.COM by Jerry Crasnick.
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# 1 Jeff Francoeur, Braves
Yes, we're aware that Francoeur posted an abysmal .293 on-base percentage last season, struck out 132 times and stole one base in seven tries.
He was also 22 years old and four years removed from the Parkview (Ga.) High School senior prom. Nevertheless, he displayed the mental toughness and durability to appear in all 162 games for a franchise with high expectations.
If Francoeur has one attribute the other players on this list lack, it's the "wow" factor. He's incredibly athletic and energetic, can hit the ball out to any part of the park, and has the type of throwing arm you rarely see these days. He also exudes star appeal. Just check out Francoeur's 50,000-watt smile as he gives catcher Brian McCann a fist bump on the cover of the Atlanta media guide.
The best news is, he's learning to take a pitch now and then. Francoeur already has nine walks, a total he didn't reach until July 24 last year. If Carl Crawford could raise his on-base percentage from .290 to .348 over four seasons and Jose Reyes is suddenly working counts in New York, it's counter intuitive to think Francoeur will be exactly the same hitter three or four years from now.
"He's the one player in this group who could really bust out and be a 45 [homer], 130 [RBI] guy," said a National League personnel man. "He already has a great feel for the game, but his best years are way ahead of him."
This sounds just about right, Francoeur is slowly learning his plate discipline. This guy is only 22 and will likely improve. Don't forget that the majority of baseball players usually have their best seasons between the ages of 26-30. Francoeur has a lot of seasons ahead of him still.
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