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Physical Description:
Undersized, compact frame. Average athlete. Has some room to add
additional strength, but close to maxed-out physically.
Hit: Starts square and utilizes a toe tap
timing device. Average bat speed. Short, direct swing path.
Approach is raw at present. Very aggressive in the early stages
of his career. Looks to attack fastballs early in the count and
rarely works deep counts. Pull-heavy approach at present. Has
shown the tendency to expand the zone against breaking balls.
Organization is tweaking his mechanics slightly from college.
Will need to show improved discipline, especially as he faces
more advanced pitching. Potential below-average hit tool.
Power: Average raw power. Below-average
game power. Swing lacks lift and is designed more for hard,
gap-to-gap contact than over-the-fence power. Has shown the
ability to drive the ball to the pull side during batting
practice.
Run: Below-average speed.
Speed plays up on the base paths due to above-average instincts.
Stolen bases will not be a big part of his game.
Field: Profiles best as a second baseman if he can
stick in the infield, which is not a guarantee. Profiles only in
left field if he moves to the outfield. Has played some
shortstop early in his career, but lacks fluidity and feel
there. Average range and hands are on the rough side for
shortstop. Not the most instinctual defender, has shown the
tendency to let ground balls play him rather than attack the
ball.
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Arm: Fringe-average arm strength. Adequate for
second base, but light for the left side of the infield.
Career Notes: Drafted by the Diamondbacks in
the 21st round of the 2016 draft, but honored his commitment to
the University of Arizona. Participated in the Fall
Instructional League in 2019 and 2020.
Summation:
Potential minor league depth player. Ceiling of an emergency
up-and-down player. Bat will have to carry him; does not project
to add significant value defensively. Needs to improve
defensively and refine plate approach. Has not shown the
potential at the plate the Red Sox envisioned when they drafted
him. If he can show the upside offensively he did coming out of
college, projection could change quickly. Early returns from
2021 will tell a lot about where his development is going.
Likely will add other positions as he moves up the ladder, but
currently looks best suited for second base.
Links
State of the System 2020: Middle Infielders (4.29.2020)
Scouting Report Update (9.29.2020)
Scouting Report Updates (3.1.21) |
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