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Physical Description: Very
athletic, medium frame with remaining projection.
Hit: Starts square 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. 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. Needs to make more consistent contact. Does not get
cheated at the plate, which contributes to an high in-zone
swing-and-miss rates. Potential below-average hit tool, but high
variance right now.
Power: Plus raw
power. Power plays best to the pull side. 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.
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, getting caught in 5 of his first 13
attempts but stealing 25 of his final 30 attempted bags.
Field: Solid defender who was recognized for
his outfield play in both college and by the organization as a
professional. Good instincts and above-average range in center
field. Uses athleticism well in center and should be able to
stick there long-term.
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Arm: Average arm strength.
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. Made a short, seven-game cameo 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 emergency up-and-down outfielder. High amount of
variance in his profile. 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 hit
tool. 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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