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Physical Description: Tall, strong frame.
Physical. Sturdy, with minimal remaining projection.
Below-average athlete.
Hit: Starts open
with his hands high. Toe tap timing device. Above-average bat
speed. Leveraged swing that he really gets his entire body
into. Uppercut swing path. Approach improved throughout his
college career. Comfortable hitting fastballs, but struggles
against secondary offerings. Needs to show he can make
consistent contact against professional pitching.
Power: Plus raw power. Posts high-end exit
velocities and quality batted ball angles. High air-pull rate
that aligns with
where his power primarily plays.
Run:
Well-below-average speed. Not a part of his game.
Field: Not totally clear that he can stay at
catcher long term. Has a bigger frame for a catcher and lacks
mobility behind the plate. Improved as a receiver during his
career at Florida, but blocking is inconsistent. Played some
first base in college; that is likely where he will end up if he
cannot stick behind the plate. Potential below-average defensive
profile, but grade is fluid, as he has yet to debut in
professional ball.
Arm: Above-average
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Career Notes: Was seen
as a potential mid-round pick out of high school, but went
undrafted due to his strong commitment to Florida. At Florida he
produced out of the gate and was named to the All-SEC Freshman
Team. Regressed offensively as a sophomore (and was not drafted
despite being eligible), but bounced back as
a junior. Suffered a broken forearm during a May game in his
junior season, ending his season. Still made the All-SEC First Team
and was a semifinalist for the Buster Posey Award as the
nation's top collegiate catcher. Was again seen as a potential
mid-round pick ranked 127th in the draft class by Baseball
America, but fell to the 14th round and signed for an
overslot bonus equivalent to an eighth-round pick slit. Did not
play in an affiliated game after signing in 2025 as he rehabbed
his injury. Acquired by the Red Sox at the 2025 Rule 5 roster
protection deadline in a trade for right-handed pitcher Alex
Hoppe.
Summation: Powerful right-handed
hitter with a chance to stay at catcher. Wide-range of outcomes
still given he has yet to make his pro debut, but has intriguing
impact ability and a strong arm to build on. If he can stay at
catcher, he could bring an intriguing offensive skillset to the
position, but might have enough offensive upside to profile at
first base.
Note: This page will be
updated with a complete scouting report after the scouting team
has seen the player in person.
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