[Mick]

Luciano is 22.  

When Heliot Ramos was 22, here are his major league stats:

ABs: 20
Hits: 2
OPS: .382

Today, in his age 24 season, Ramos is an All-Star

While I am not suggesting Luciano will be an all-star in his age 24 season, I would suggest that it is far too early to give up on him.  At some point, the light will come on just as it did for Ramos.  Luciano has too much talent not to succeed.

That said, Luciano is not fielding well at either 2B or SS...his collective fielding percentage is 93.8%, 10 errors in 161 chances. He does have a discerning batting eye, 43 walks in 55 games, .365 OBP. And he hit major league pitching well in his brief cup of coffee up here. But I'm thinking 1B or corner outfield are his future, unless he really accelerates in the middle infield.

[Mick]

Luciano is 22.  

When Heliot Ramos was 22, here are his major league stats:

ABs: 20
Hits: 2
OPS: .382

Today, in his age 24 season, Ramos is an All-Star

While I am not suggesting Luciano will be an all-star in his age 24 season, I would suggest that it is far too early to give up on him.  At some point, the light will come on just as it did for Ramos.  Luciano has too much talent not to succeed.

That said, Luciano is not fielding well at either 2B or SS...his collective fielding percentage is 93.8%, 10 errors in 161 chances. He does have a discerning batting eye, 43 walks in 55 games, .365 OBP. And he hit major league pitching well in his brief cup of coffee up here. But I'm thinking 1B or corner outfield are his future, unless he really accelerates in the middle infield.