The Tantalizing Style and Tools of Jairo Beras

The Texas Rangers' toolsie teen prospect, Jairo Beras, is suspended until July 1st but still allowed to play in unofficial, minor league Spring Training games.

Position-by-Position-at-a-Glance

Only a couple of weeks away from Opening Day, let's check in on each position around Major League Baseball.

Small Sample Size Much?

How 'bout this insignificant sample size?

#Royals 1B Eric Hosmer with two swinging strikeouts so far after going three for three in Saturday's victory.

— Bob Dutton (@Royals_Report) March 3, 2013

The day before, we got a "Looks like he's locked in."

Eric Hosmer with an oppo homer in the fifth. Also has two oppo doubles. Looks like he's locked in. #Royals lead Giants 5-2.
— Bob Dutton (@Royals_Report) March 2, 2013

We don't mean to criticize. @Royals_Report is one of the best in the business. Besides that, part of the fun is getting caught up in the moment. Sometimes it's no fun to wait for all the data to come in. A "jump to conclusions" mat is a fun idea because we want to jump to conclusions. We love when what we see with our eyes leads us to that moment, when it feels like whom we are rooting for can't miss a pitch, a shot, an open receiver, or a putt.

The Spring 2013 Small Sample Size Extravaganza has begun. Please share blatant SSS examples, in our comment section, or on social media. We could start a Small Sample Size tumblr, which is obviously an untapped social media landscape.