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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 which 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
where his power plays primarily.
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
can't 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 Freshmen
Team. Regressed offensively as a sophomore, but bounced back as
a junior. Suffered a broken forearm during a May game against
Alabama which ended his season early, but he still made the All
SEC First Team as a junior. Was again seen as a potential
mid-round pick, but fell to the 14th round in the draft where he
signed for an overslot bonus of $230,000. Did not play in an
affiliated game after signing in 2025 as he recovered from his
injury. Acquired by the Red Sox at the 2025 40-man 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 as 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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