One of my guiding principles over the past couple years -- and I'm sure you've heard me say it elsewhere -- is that it takes about two months for a newly promoted hitter to find his footing in the majors.

That hasn't always been the case, and I wouldn't say it's universally true even now. But it applies even (and especially) to the most high-end hitting prospects, whether that's Bobby Witt and Julio Rodriguez in 2022, Gunnar Henderson in 2023, or Jackson Chourio and Jackson Merrill last year. Nick Kurtz didn't need two months this year, but he was slashing just .208/.259/.299 after about a month in the big leagues. It takes time.

So how do I explain guys like Jakob Marsee and Luke Keaschall coming up and wreaking havoc right away? Or even if you're plugged into the pr

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