TMLR Live Looks: Hao-Yu Lee and Jahmai Jones
Position: OF (can play 2B in a pinch)
Bats/Throws: R/R
Age: 27
Future Role Projection: C2
Observed: March 28, 2025
Location: Toledo, OH – Opening Day
Summary
Jahmai Jones is an athletic, defense-first outfielder who offers above-average speed and instincts on the basepaths. While his glove is solid, and he can handle second base in an emergency, his limited offensive skill set—especially in terms of contact and power—caps his major league value.
Tool Grades (Present / Future)
| Tool | Present/Future | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hitting Ability | 20 / 20 | Long, big swing. Struggles to make quality contact. |
| Plate Discipline | 40 / 40 | Occasionally walks but strikes out frequently. |
| Power Production | 20 / 20 | Minimal lift or pull-side power. |
| Fielding | 50 / 50 | Calm, steady defender. Looks natural. |
| Range | 50 / 50 | Agile, moves well laterally. |
| Arm Strength | 50 / 50 | Shows average arm in center field. |
| Throwing Accuracy | 50 / 50 | Quick, clean transfer with consistent throws. |
| Speed | 60 / 60 | Plus runner with athleticism. |
| Base Running | 50 / 50 | Capable of swiping a few bags; sharp instincts. |
| Baseball Instincts | 50 / 50 | Anticipates well, knows how to position himself. |
| Body | 50 / 50 | Strong, medium build. |
| Athleticism | 50 / 50 | Smooth, coordinated athlete. |
Live Look: Opening Day Recap
Jones got five plate appearances on Opening Day:
- 1st AB – Popped out to the catcher (fastball)
- 2nd AB – Struck out swinging on three pitches
- 3rd AB – Flied out to left (slider)
- 4th AB – Hit by pitch
- 5th AB – Struck out swinging (breaking ball)
He continues to offer depth to the Tigers’ system defensively and as a base-stealing threat, but his lack of consistent hard contact will limit his staying power at the big-league level.
Hao-Yu Lee Scouting Report – Toledo Mud Hens (3/28/25)
Position: 2B
Bats/Throws: R/R
Age: 22
Future Role Projection: B2
Observed: March 28, 2025
Location: Toledo, OH – Opening Day
Summary
Hao-Yu Lee is a polished second baseman with excellent bat-to-ball skills, a durable frame, and an emerging doubles-power profile. With a solid 2024 season in AA Erie behind him, Lee continues to look like one of the more promising hitters in Detroit’s system.
Tool Grades (Present / Future)
| Tool | Present/Future | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hitting Ability | 45 / 60 |
Wants to hit, doesn’t strike out a lot, Low IZ swing-and-miss, Barrels FB |
| Plate Discipline | 40 / 50 |
Aggressive w/ spin at times, career 10% BB Rate, 18% K rate |
| Power Production | 40 / 45 | Doubles pop with pull-side home run potential. |
| Fielding | 50 / 50 | Sure-handed with clean mechanics. |
| Range | 45 / 50 | Covers ground well; average lateral agility. |
| Arm Strength | 50 / 50 | Strong, accurate throws with good carry. No arc in throws, ML average |
| Throwing Accuracy | 50 / 50 | Consistent, low-error defender. |
| Speed | 55 / 55 | Strong stride, forces mistakes on defense. |
| Base Running | 50 / 50 | Likely 10–15 stolen bases per year with savvy reads. |
| Baseball Instincts | 50 / 50 |
Doesn’t get caught stealing often, gets good jumps, anticipates play, confident action |
| Body | 50 / 50 | Muscular, compact, durable. |
| Athleticism | 50 / 50 | Well-rounded athlete; plays within himself. |
Live Look: Opening Day Recap
Lee’s four plate appearances showed a lot to like:
- 1st AB – Flew out to LF (slider)
- 2nd AB – Worked a six-pitch walk after a couple swings at spin
- 3rd AB – Flied out foul to RF after a 3–1 count
- 4th AB – Drove a sweeper deep to LF, just shy of a HR
While he showed a touch of over-aggression on breaking balls, Lee stayed in the zone overall. His feel for hitting and track record point toward successful adaptation to AAA.
Lee remains a player to watch closely in 2025 as he inches closer to Detroit. His combination of contact, IQ, and pop makes him one of the safest bets in the system.
These scouting reports were written by Ashley Couturier, our summer intern from the Oakland University. Ashley is spending her summer attending minor league games and providing first-hand evaluations of Tigers prospects across the system. With a sharp eye for detail and a growing passion for player development, Ashley is helping us bring readers closer to the action with live looks straight from the ballpark.
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