Kyle Tucker's combination of plate skills, power, and speed made him one of the best bats in the game during May.

Trevor Larnach's early combination of walks and both hard-hit and barreled balls make him one of the better young targets in the game.

Matt Carpenter's intriguing early Statcast metrics suggest we shouldn't write him off, even with the ugly stats he is producing.

Zack Collins has remained hidden on the CHW bench, but his elite Statcast metrics and improving batting eye still give hope that he can develop into an impact bat.

Carson Kelly's electric April came with the full support of his underlying skills.

Carson Kelly's blistering start has been backed by an even bigger surge in his plate skills.

David Dahl's long injury history and bad start to the 2021 season make him a very risky bet to provide sustained value the rest of the way.

Kyle Tucker is one of several bats off to slow starts that warrant your excruciating patience.

Byron Buxton's electric start to the season has come with validation from his Statcast metrics and a very early spike to his walk rate.

Jon Berti's high walk rate and elite legs give him the tools to be an impact contributor in 2021, even in the absence of an everyday role.

The early returns of Yandy Diaz this spring suggest that he finally could be ready to turn his high exit velocities and top-notch plate discipline into a breakout season.