This may alienate readers who flinch at the mere mention of his name, but my first thought when I saw Rich on TV was "Pete Rose". If you're not old enough to have seen the young Rose, you may not know what I mean, and I don't intend to slander poor Dominic's character by the comparison.

Their body types are similar, but what really reminds me of Pete is Rich's aggressive posture and cocky demeanor when he's hitting. He really believes he owns the pitcher. He's willing to accept a walk, but if they dare to throw him a strike, he'll rip a line drive.

His numbers in the pitcher-dominated FSL were sensational, walking more often than he struck out, hitting .345 with a .909 OPS. Rich wasn't as great in AA at the end of the season, but this year is on schedule to master that level. He may not be as smooth or naturally gifted as Russ Adams, but he appears to have plenty of attitude. An All-American at Auburn and one of the very best players in A ball, Rich is another winner, which makes him athletic enough for me.