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Physical Description: Medium
frame. Has some remaining projection, especially his upper body,
where he could stand to add some strength.
Hit:
Starts open and vertical with his hands high. Abbreviated leg
lift timing device. Short swing, direct to the ball. Very strong
hand-eye and feel for contact. Very tough to strike out and
rarely misses pitches in the zone. Slightly above-average chase
rate. Makes a lot of contact on a line and in the air.
Power: Below-average raw power. Power is almost
exclusively to the pull side. Could stand to hit the ball
harder. Produces average exit velocities at best and max exit
velocity of 108.3 mph is on the lower end.
Run:
Fringe-average speed at best. Not a major stolen base threat.
Field: Average defensive profile at second
base. Will make the routine plays, but does not project as a
standout defender. Also played some third base in college. Was
announced as a shortstop and will get a look there in pro ball,
at least to start his career, in addition to second base.
Arm: Average arm strength. |
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Career Notes: Three-year
starter at second base for Virginia. Had his best collegiate
season as a sophomore, when he was a Second Team All-American,
and entered 2025 as one of the top second basemen in the country
before a slightly down draft year. Had entered the transfer
portal following his junior year after UVA coach Brian O'Connor
left for Mississippi State.
Summation:
Right-handed hitter with a contact-over-hit profile. Elite
contact skills. Fits the mold of college bats the Red Sox have
targeted and elevated in recent drafts. Strong candidate for
their bat speed program and has a frame of someone who should
hit for more power than he showed at Virginia. If he can add bat
speed and hit the ball harder more consistently without
sacrificing much contact, could develop into an intriguing
middle infield prospect.
Note: This page will be
updated with a complete scouting report after the scouting team
has seen the player in person.
Links
Red Sox select Henry Godbout with second compensation round pick
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