Jose Ramirez was the game's most skilled bat during the final month of 2017.

Robbie Ray was one of several emerging SP whose skills blossomed in September.

Luke Weaver is one of several young SP in each league who could take big steps forward in 2018.

Manuel Margot is one of several young bats in each league whose strong 2017 finishes are setting them up for further growth in 2018.

The second half growth of German Marquez is setting him up for a strong September and a potential breakout in 2018.

Joey Gallo's combination of power and walks reached elite levels in August, making him the most skilled bat in the game that month.

Kyle Gibson finally showed some sustained legitimate signs of tapping into his long-dormant potential in August.

James McCann's surge in the second half and top-tier production against lefties are reasons to keep him on your short list of catchers with intriguing breakout potential.

Dinelson Lamet is one of several young arms whose lefty/righty skill splits suggest they own more upside than it might seem.

The profile of Ketel Marte as an intriguing young bat comes out in full display when he's on the road.

The surface stats of Nick Pivetta at home scream stay away, but the elite skills he is posting there suggest otherwise.