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Physical Description: Smaller,
undersized frame. Limited athleticism. Minimal remaining
projection. Does not have the typical look of a baseball player.
Hit: Starts slightly open with his hands
high. Very brief leg lift and short stride. Simple swing
mechanics. Short swing that is fluid and direct to the ball.
Keeps the barrel in the zone a long time. Makes a lot of contact
and has an advanced approach with solid pitch recognition. Works
counts, does not miss a lot of pitches in the zone, and does not
swing at bad pitches. Will be challenged by velocity up in the
zone, but improved in that area in 2024. Potential above-average
hit tool.
Power: Below-average power
potential. Not a major part of his game. Swing is designed for
line drives in the gap. Produces fringy exit velocities that do
not lend to considerable over-the-fence power.
Run: Below-average speed. Solid instincts, but not the
most fluid runner. Has the type of body that indicates he could
get slower as he matures.
Field: Average
defensive profile. Soft hands, fluid actions. Average range.
Comfortable charging the ball. Range is a little light for the
left side of the infield. Profiles best at second base, but has
seen some time at third base and shortstop.
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Arm: Fringe-average arm strength. Plenty for
second base long-term, but could pass at third base or short in
short stints.
Career Notes: Became an
avid surfer in college at San Diego. Missed most of his
sophomore season with an injury to his right shoulder. Played in
the Northwoods League in the summer of 2021. All-WCC First Team
in 2022. Played in the Cape Cod League in 2022 for
Yarmouth-Dennis. Was young for a college junior in his draft
year in 2023. Was promoted aggressively through the farm system
in 2022 and 2023, reaching Double-A in May of his first full
season. Participated in the Red Sox Rookie Development Program
in January 2024. Teammates in Worcester referred to him as
"Force Field" due to his high walk rate. Traded along with Kyle
Teel, Braden Montgomery, and Wikelman Gonzalez for Garrett
Crochet in December 2024 during the Winter Meetings.
Summation: Potential bench player who brings solid
contact skills and some defensive versatility. Ceiling of a
contact-oriented regular at second base. Will always have to
hit, but has shown strong contact skills and an advanced
approach. Needs to show he can impact the baseball or advanced
arms will challenge him since they know he is unlikely to make
them pay. Combination of age, contact skills and approach grade
out really well on models.
Links
Red Sox select Chase Meidroth with fourth-round pick
(7.18.22)
Spring Training
BP Video (3.24.2023) |
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