Follow the Prospects: Carter Kieboom, 3B/SS

[Slateman]

Assigned to the AFL.

[imref]

Named 2018 Nationals Minor League Player of the Year.

[bluestreak]

2 for 6 with a triple yesterday.

[imref]

3-4, HR, 2R, 2RBI, 2SB and some good defense today according to @talknats2, only batting .115 though overall

[imref]

Adam McInturff @2080adam
Here’s my last report update of the year on #Nationals Carter Kieboom, including Instructs+AFL looks. Think the sum-of-the-parts gives FV 60 upside at peak: playable glove at SS who can hit .275 with 20+ HRs. Top 30 prospect in baseball

https://2080baseball.com/reports/carter-kieboom/

[JCA-CrystalCity]

60 is pretty darn high.  Does this guy give out 60s like candy?

[Natsinpwc]

Kieboom is in the Arizona Fall League all star game tonight.  8PM on MLB network.
Also pitcher Ben Braymer--don't see a thread on him.

[Natsinpwc]

Grounds out to SS his first AB.

He was one of the players featured in the pregame discussion.

[Natsinpwc]

Salt River Rafters game is on tonight so Kieboom and some other Nats prospects will be on view.

[imref]

Zuck notes Kieboom closed out the AFL  with a .295 batting average, .427 on-base percentage and 18 runs in 21 AFL games over the last month. He also drew 17 walks to lead the league."

http://www.masnsports.com/nationals-pastime/2018/11/carter-kieboom-wraps-up-strong-afl-season.html

They need to get him over to 2B ASAP.

[Natsinpwc]

Zuck notes Kieboom closed out the AFL  with a .295 batting average, .427 on-base percentage and 18 runs in 21 AFL games over the last month. He also drew 17 walks to lead the league."

http://www.masnsports.com/nationals-pastime/2018/11/carter-kieboom-wraps-up-strong-afl-season.html

They need to get him over to 2B ASAP.

He had a scary play yesterday in which he appeared to hurt his knee but was then ok. Saw Daniel Johnson hit an RBI single. Braves prospect damaged his ankle after walk off HR.

https://www.mlb.com/news/braxton-davidson-walk-off-homer-for-afl-title/c-300873858

[imref]

I assume the plan for Kieboom is to start him at 2b at Harrisburg and call him up as soon as he’s ready.

[Natsinpwc]

I assume the plan for Kieboom is to start him at 2b at Harrisburg and call him up as soon as he’s ready.

Or as soon as they realize Difo can’t cut it and Kendrick can no longer play 2B.

[Elvir Ovcina]

I assume the plan for Kieboom is to start him at 2b at Harrisburg and call him up as soon as he’s ready.

I'd assume he'll play some 2B, but from what I've seen of him, he looks like he can play a passable SS.  The usual approach with dudes like that is to have them keep playing both - the Dodgers are doing that with their version of Kieboom (same age, same round, same draft class, similar questions as to SS fit and position being blocked).   For example, Kieboom could well be the answer if Turner goes out for an extended period.  Having him play 2B every day makes that a lot harder.

[Natsinpwc]

I'd assume he'll play some 2B, but from what I've seen of him, he looks like he can play a passable SS.  The usual approach with dudes like that is to have them keep playing both - the Dodgers are doing that with their version of Kieboom (same age, same round, same draft class, similar questions as to SS fit and position being blocked).   For example, Kieboom could well be the answer if Turner goes out for an extended period.  Having him play 2B every day makes that a lot harder.

He can play 3B when Rendon leaves after next year.

[Greg_SRT]

He can play 3B when Rendon leaves after next year.

[imref]

too soon to get giddy?

Washington Nationals
@Nationals
Carter Kieboom is @MLB's No. 25 overall prospect.
Carter Kieboom has 4 PA this Spring.
Carter Kieboom has been on base 4 times.

2-for-2, 2B, 2 BB, R

[Natsinpwc]

too soon to get giddy?

No. He should be great in Harrisburg this year. And maybe Fresno. Maybe if Dozier gets hurt you will see him in DC.

[zimm_da_kid]

No. He should be great in Harrisburg this year. And maybe Fresno. Maybe if Dozier gets hurt you will see him in DC.

Or if Dozier doesn't improve on last year by the super 2 cutoff.

[imref]

Bring him up!

[Slateman]

Bring him up!

Or, you know, don't start his service time on a lost season?

[JCA-CrystalCity]

Or, you know, don't start his service time on a lost season?

guessing it'll be Sanchez for at least a week or two.

[imref]

FWIW, Kieboom was held out of his start at Fresno last night.

[Natsinpwc]

FWIW, Kieboom was held out of his start at Fresno last night.

Batting .154 so far.  I know. Small sample size.

[Slateman]

Batting .154 so far.  I know. Small sample size.

So not ready to replace our .412/.500/.912 hitting third baseman yet?