One of the most improved players from 2018 was UCLA infielder Chase Strumpf. A solid 2017 summer he broke out as a sophomore in 2018.
As a freshman he hit just .239 in 188 at-bats with 23 runs scored, 9 doubles, 7 home runs, 30 RBI, and a .315 on-base percentage.
That summer he played in the Northwoods League and hit .335 in 164 at-bats with 25 runs scored, 15 doubles, 6 home runs, 32 RBI, and a .425 on-base percentage.
Strumpf took that success into the spring and hit .363 for the Bruins in 226 at-bats with 59 runs scored, 23 doubles, 12 home runs, 53 RBI, and a .475 on-base percentage.
The UCLA second baseman has set himself up for a big junior year that could lead to him becoming a high MLB Draft pick with that combination to hit for power and average.
