If you didn’t know who minor league outfielder Che-Hsuan Lin was before, you do now.

Lin was named Most Valuable Player in the Futures Game, an annual showcase of the best and brightest minor league baseball talent during the All-Star weekend.  The 19-year-old went 2 for 2 with a home run, and was reportedly booed by the troglodytes at the stadium.  In other words, he’s officially on the map.

Who is he, and what can he become?

Lin was a major international signing out of Taiwan last summer, and is currently hitting .251/.346/.373 with 26 steals in 32 attempts for Class A Greenville.  Above all else, he is known for his amazing raw athleticism.  Performance-wise, he has shown decent plate discipline for his age, excellent defense in CF (both in range and throwing arm), and great speed on the basepaths.

The only major hole in his game has been a lack of power, which is typical of young CF types.  As it stands, Lin could be the best outfield prospect in the Red Sox organization, with a ceiling surpassing that of Josh Reddick and Ryan Kalish.

Keep an eye on him.

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