Alex Verdugo
Born:
05/15/1996 (Age: 27)
Bats:
Left
Throws: Left
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 205
Primary Position: CF
Seconday Position: -
Throws: Left
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 205
Primary Position: CF
Seconday Position: -
Acquisition Period:
2nd Rd., 2014 MLB First-Year Player Draft (LAD)
Entry Point: High School
Entry Point: High School
Report Info
Evaluator: | Dave DeFreitas |
Report Date: | October 21st, 2016 |
Dates Seen: | 10/11/2016, 10/12/2016, 10/13/2016, 10/14/2016 |
Level: | Double-A |
Affiliate: | Glendale Desert Dogs (AFL) |
MLB Team: |
Physical Description
Strong, athletic build. Has some present upper body strength and a strong, thick lower half. Bit of a mature build, but still has some baby fat on the frame; don't project too much more size, but should get stronger.
Swing Mechanics
Slightly open, upright; low hand position.
MLB ETA | Future Floor | Future Ceiling | Realistic Role | Risk | 2017 | 40 | 55 | Role 50: Everyday right fielder | Moderate |
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Tool | Present | Future | Comments |
Hit | 40 | 55 | Stays balanced; has some uphill plane, but shows above-average feel for the barrel and will shorten up with two strikes. Advanced approach for age; controls the zone, sees pitches. Will get long at times, but has above-average bat speed and is very quick inside when not over-swinging. |
Stays balanced; has some uphill plane, but shows above-average feel for the barrel and will shorten up with two strikes. Advanced approach for age; controls the zone, sees pitches. Will get long at times, but has above-average bat speed and is very quick inside when not over-swinging. | |||
Raw Power | 30 | 45 | Profiles as more doubles/gap power; ability to drive both gaps. Majority of home run power is to the pull side. Creates leverage, lift. See it playing as more doubles power |
Profiles as more doubles/gap power; ability to drive both gaps. Majority of home run power is to the pull side. Creates leverage, lift. See it playing as more doubles power | |||
Run | 50 | 50 | Quick to full speed, but not a burner; best underway. Not a base-stealer, but will be able to pick his spots. Can score from first base on a double. |
Quick to full speed, but not a burner; best underway. Not a base-stealer, but will be able to pick his spots. Can score from first base on a double. | |||
Field | 50 | 55 | Shows instincts; good jumps and reads into gaps. Aggressive, not tentative going back on balls. Not a burner, but a very good athlete and the average run plays well due to efficient routes. Just average range in center field; future move to right field expected. |
Shows instincts; good jumps and reads into gaps. Aggressive, not tentative going back on balls. Not a burner, but a very good athlete and the average run plays well due to efficient routes. Just average range in center field; future move to right field expected. | |||
Throw | 55 | 55 | Throws are online, clean arm action, no tail; gets some carry; quick release. |
Throws are online, clean arm action, no tail; gets some carry; quick release. |
MiLB Stats
Overall Summary
Athletic, corner outfielder with some feel for the barrel who sees pitches and has some extra-base hit potential. Loose, athletic swing and has a track record of getting on base and making adjustments as he moves up levels. Hangs in vs. LHP, consistent good at-bats. More doubles pop, but has some juice and will get fringe-average game power. Advanced approach to the game for age; heads up; aggressive and has some instincts on the bases. Has the ability to handle center field, but lacks the ideal plus range and likely ends up on a corner. Compares to Josh Reddick (OF, Dodgers) at the major league level.