Physical Description: Listed at 6’3, 215. Is significantly larger now. Admitted to weighing 245 in the Arizona Fall League, but has since dropped 15 pounds. Carries the weight well and looks evenly proportioned in his upper and lower body, and is probably best playing in that 230-235 range.

Hit: 60
Level swing plane stays in the zone a long time and produces consistent hard contact to all fields. Shows ideal mix of aggression and plate discipline, attacking pitches in the zone while fouling off borderline offerings and rarely chasing out of the zone. Handles premium velocity well. Only real weakness is his tendency to open up early and bail out against left-handed breaking balls.

Power: 55
Easy plus raw power that plays to above-average in games. Doesn’t produce gaudy top-end exit velocity, but consistently hits balls in the 95-105 MPH range. Home runs come almost exclusively to the pull field or to straightaway center. Current approach and swing likely caps his home run production at 20-25 per season, but he could easily hunt for more power at the expense of some contact.

Run: 50
Consistently gets down the line in 4.2 seconds or better. Above-average runner underway. Aggressive turns lead to some hustle doubles. Not a big base stealing threat, but solid instincts could get him 7-10 bags a year.

Field: 40
Primary third baseman, but has seen significant time at second base as well. Lacks ideal range to play up the middle. A bit of a waist bender, and his hands can be stiff at times, leading to bobbles, misplays, and rushed throws. Has a strong arm.

Arm: 60
Powerful arm with a quick release and solid accuracy when throwing from a stable base. Was a legitimate pitching prospect whose fastball sat in the low 90s.

Overall: Promising offensive prospect thanks to a mix of hitting ability, power potential, and sneaky athleticism. Infield defense remains a bit of a question mark, though injury led to missed reps and a poor representation of his ability in the AFL. He wants to stick at third base and spent the off-season working with Alan Trammell on his lateral mobility. If it doesn’t work for him, he may be able to transition to an outfield corner. Projects as an average regular with All-Star upside in his prime.