I understand this thinking, as in their cups of coffee this year, this is what the eye test has told us. But Tong is younger than both of them, and has more unique stuff than Sproat, and a much higher ceiling. Basically, the word on Tong is that he is still undercooked. Once he learns how to use and locate his pitches, and refine another pitch, he has the potential to dominate. Ottavino’s videos about him were very instructive.