Alex Verdugo

Born: 05/15/1996 (Age: 27)
Bats: Left
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
Report Info
Evaluator:
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)
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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
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.