Baseball is continually subject to outer-space explosions. Young stars blowing up to become full-blown elite talents is a part of the MLB's evolution.
Quick starts, position hitters, fast throwing pitchers, and Usain Bolt speedsters, all accumulate into the next class of superstars.
Joe Mauer did it in 2006, Troy Tulowitzki and Ryan Braun in 2007, Evan Longoria in 2008, Tommy Hanson in 2009, and Mat Latos and Carlos Gonzalez last year.
These players, along with many other talents that have been able to endure the long 162 game seasons, are the epitome of trailblazers. In the recent decades, their efforts have enabled younger and younger prospects to be able to shift their game into the big leagues and be given the opportunity to make an impact.
However, while a lot of the players we've seen in the past are sure fire all-stars for the next decade, there are many sorry souls who have fought hard and came up short. Alex Gordon and Matt Wieters to name a few.
With the new season under way and new talents on their high-horse, it's time to take a look at those exceptional players who will one day grace the game of baseball with their ability to go from shining star to supernova.
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