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| Age: |
21 |
| Born: |
November 23, 1999 |
| Birthplace: |
Jacksonville, FL |
| Height: |
6-0 |
| Weight: |
210 |
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Left |
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Right |
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| Drafted: |
5th round, 2021 by BOS |
| How Acquired: |
Draft |
| College: |
Florida |
| High School: |
Providence (FL) |
| ETA: |
2025 |
Photo ©
Bryan Green
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Pronunciation: |
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| First Pro Contract: |
August 1, 2021
(BOS) |
| Signing Scout: |
Dante Ricciardi |
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Signing Bonus: |
$1,000,000 |
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Rule 5 Draft Eligible: |
December 2024 |
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MLFA Eligible: |
November 2027 |
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| Pro Debut: |
August 12, 2021 (FCL) |
| Added to 40-man: |
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| MLB Debut: |
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| Service Time (1/21): |
0 days |
| Options Remaining: |
3 (0 used) |
| Contract (2021): |
MiLB contract |
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| Twitter: |
@n_hickey05 |
| Instagram: |
@nathanhickeyy |
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Scouting Report
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Physical Description: Strong,
sturdy frame. Thick lower half. Lost a significant amount of
weight when he got to college.
Hit:
Starts slightly open with his hands high. Short leg lift and
gets his foot down quickly. Quick hands, uphill swing. Has shown
the ability to turn on velocity. Very patient, knows the strike
zone. Has had trouble in the past with good fastballs up in the
zone. Potential fringe-average hitter.
Power:
Plus raw power. Has shown the ability to drive the ball,
especially to the pull side, both in batting practice and
in-game. Swing has leverage and really utilizes his whole body
in his swing. Above-average power potential.
Run:
Well below-average speed. Not a major part of his game.
Field: Primarily a catcher in college, but also
spent time at first and third base. Unclear if he can stick
behind the plate long-term. Receiving ability is rough and has
trouble blocking balls in the dirt. Potential below-average
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Arm: Above-average arm strength.
Career Notes: College teammate
of Red Sox 2021 second-round pick Jud Fabian and high-school
teammate of Reds 2019 third-round pick Tyler Callihan. 2021
Newcomer All-SEC Team and 2021 SEC All-Tournament Team.
Summation: Long-term value is tied up in his
bat, but has the offensive upside to carry a below-average
defensive profile. Value increases if he can stick behind the
plate, but if he hits enough you can find a defensive spot for
him if catching does not work out.
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 Nathan Hickey with the Fifth Round Pick (7.12.21)
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Florida |
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28 |
10 |
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0.311 |
0.439 |
0.622 |
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2021 |
Florida |
SEC |
NCAA |
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59 |
221 |
40 |
70 |
15 |
2 |
9 |
50 |
116 |
42 |
39 |
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0.317 |
0.434 |
0.525 |
0.959 |
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2021 |
Salem Red Sox |
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Awards |
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SoxProspects.com Awards |
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2021 Newcomer All-SEC Team
2021 SEC All-Tournament Team
2019 Third Team Senior Preseason All-America (Perfect Game)
2019 Florida Region All-High School Senior First Team (Perfect
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2019 Florida Times-Union All-First Coast team |
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