Brace for Impact: Hitters: Eaton Primed to Break Out

Is there a Mike Trout or Bryce Harper among the prospects that will debut in 2013? It's unrealistic for fantasy owners to expect a statistical season from a prospect similar to the one Trout had last season, but there are farmhands who will undoubtedly impact fantasy squads this season. This is the first of a two-part series that will examine a few prospects that could greatly impact your fantasy season at the plate in 2013.

Adam Eaton (ARI), OF, RotoWire Prospect Rank: 73

Barring an injury, Eaton is almost certain to be the Diamondbacks' leadoff man and starting center fielder on Opening Day. Before appearing in 22 Major League games last season, he began the season at Double-A Mobile where he only played in 11 games before being promoted to Triple-A Reno. He hit .375 in 130 minor league games and set career-highs in several offensive categories including runs (130), hits (198), doubles (47) and stolen bases (44).


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