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| Age: |
22 |
| 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 (1/22): |
0 days |
| Options Remaining: |
3 (0 used) |
| Contract (2022): |
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 feet a bit wider than shoulder-width,
hands at his back shoulder. Toe tap timing device in which he
steps back before a long, low step forward. Quick hands, uphill
swing. Has shown the ability to turn on velocity. Very patient,
knows the strike zone and will take a walk. Swing-and-miss
increases greatly against left-handed pitchers. Has trouble with
good fastballs up in the zone. Potential average hitter.
Power: Plus raw power. Has shown the ability to
drive the ball, especially to the pull side, both in batting
practice and games. Swing has leverage and really utilizes his
whole body in his swing. Potential for average game power.
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 defender if he can stick behind the
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Arm: Above-average arm strength.
Career Notes: 2021 Newcomer All-SEC Team and
2021 SEC All-Tournament Team. Received a somewhat surprising
over-slot bonus upon signing. Missed nearly all of the final
month of the 2021 season due to a family issue. Participated in
2022 Winter Warm-Up.
Summation:
Long-term value is tied up in his bat, but has the offensive
upside to carry a below-average defensive profile. Advanced
profile at the plate; likely to put up strong performance
numbers in the low minors. Value increases significantly if he
can stick behind the plate, but may hit enough for a team to
find a spot for him in left field or at first base if catching
does not work out.
Links
Red Sox Select Nathan Hickey with the Fifth Round Pick (7.12.21)
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3b |
hr |
rbi |
tb |
bb |
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sb |
cs |
avg |
obp |
slg |
ops |
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2020 |
Florida |
SEC |
NCAA |
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20 |
15 |
45 |
12 |
14 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
7 |
28 |
10 |
15 |
1 |
0 |
0.311 |
0.439 |
0.622 |
1.061 |
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2021 |
Florida |
SEC |
NCAA |
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21 |
59 |
221 |
40 |
70 |
15 |
2 |
9 |
50 |
116 |
42 |
39 |
1 |
1 |
0.317 |
0.434 |
0.525 |
0.959 |
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2021 |
FCL Red Sox |
FCL |
Rk |
Bos |
21 |
8 |
20 |
4 |
5 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
7 |
6 |
8 |
0 |
0 |
0.250 |
0.429 |
0.350 |
0.779 |
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2021 |
Salem Red Sox |
A |
LAE |
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21 |
3 |
8 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
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3 |
2 |
0 |
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0.125 |
0.333 |
0.125 |
0.458 |
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2022 |
Salem Red Sox |
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2022 |
Greenville Drive |
SAL |
A+ |
Bos |
22 |
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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
Game)
2019 Florida Times-Union All-First Coast team |
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2022 SoxProspects.com Pre-Season All-Star |
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