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Physical Description: Very
athletic, medium frame with some remaining projection. Looks the
part.
Hit: Starts slightly open in an
upright stance with his hands low, just above his hip. Big leg
lift timing device during which he brings his hands back up into
a more normal position. Quick bat, but swing can get long and
bat path lacks consistency leading to a fair amount of in-zone
miss. Sees a lot of pitches. Has handled velocity fairly well as
a pro, but needs to improve against offspeed and breaking
pitches. Pitch recognition is rough and still in the early
stages of developing an approach. Stays in the strike zone, but
needs to make more consistent contact. Does not get cheated at
the plate when he does decide to swing. Really struggles against
left-handed pitching and has significant platoon splits.
Potential below-average hit tool.
Power:
Plus raw power. Power plays best to the pull side and far better
against right-handed pitchers than lefties. How it plays in
games will be determined by how the hit tool develops. Has shown
the ability to really drive the ball, putting up excellent exit
velocities for his age, but could stand to do so more
consistently. Potential average game power.
Run:
Plus speed. Solid baserunning instincts. Puts pressure on the
defense with his legs. Showed improved base stealing ability as
the 2024 season went on and has carried that over to 2025.
Field: Solid defender who was recognized
for his outfield play in both college and by the organization.
Good instincts and above-average range in center field. Uses
athleticism well in center and should be able to stick there
long-term. Potential above-average defender in center field.
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Arm: Above-average arm strength. Does not make
best possible throw consistently, but when he does can really
let it fly.
Career Notes: Underwent
surgery to remove a Wilms tumor on his kidney at 5 years old. As
a result, was not able to play contact sports in his youth, and
he is still unable to take some common training supplements like
creatine. Suffered a torn labrum his junior year of high school.
Was also a stand out basketball player in high school and
received offers to play in college, but chose baseball because
he felt it presented a better opportunity to play
professionally. Played seven games in the Cape Cod League for
Bourne after his freshman year. Led Polk State in most offensive
categories in 2023. Sun Coast Conference Defensive Player of the
Year in 2023. Was committed to transfer to Florida State before
signing. Was named the organization's Defensive Player of the
Year in 2024. Was named to the 2025 Spring Breakout roster but
did not participate in the game due to a hamstring injury.
Summation: Potential up-and-down
outfielder. Ceiling of an everyday centerfielder. High-variance
profile given the questions with his hit tool. Strong defensive
profile already, which combined with plus athleticism makes him
a very intriguing prospect. Raw at the plate with a long way to
go with his contact ability. Will go as far as his hit tool
allows, but shows potential plus raw power and speed. Solid
makeup and willing to put in the work to maximize his tools.
Links
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