Young hitter with plus power potential. Transformed body since HS. Strong and thick build with
lots of muscle. High waist, broad shoulders. Strong forearms and hands generate plus bat spd. Can
still carry more weight on frame. Nothing smooth or pretty about swing but it works. Works out
of a slight crouch with high back elbow up and slightly closed stance. Load circles down and back.
Cocks and wraps bat but is quick enuf to turn on even best FB's. Swing plane is flat which limits
some of his present power but with some added extension out front and up power may become
eye popping. Quality AB's for 20 yr old in High A. Battles and fouls off till he gets something he
can drive. Beatable right now with sharp SL and FB up. Eye level changes can be exploited as he
gets jumpy on occ. Flashes easy plus raw power, can drive the ball the other way with authority.
Avg runner right now who will lose a step as he gets heavier, runs hard. Defense will be an issue.
Actions are generally unathletic and stiff. Strong avg arm but feet and hands don't play well.
Would be a liability @ 3B. Looked lost @ times after move to OF, scary routes. With work may
become fringe avg on a corner but with the amount of work he will need I worry that his bat may
suffer in the process. With him it should be all about the bat and hope he can find a position. He's
a fringe everyday guy for me who may end up as a very good power LH bat off the bench.
