Austin Hays
Born:
07/05/1995 (Age: 28)
Bats:
Right
Throws: Right
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 195
Primary Position: RF
Seconday Position: CF
Throws: Right
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 195
Primary Position: RF
Seconday Position: CF
Acquisition Period:
3rd Rd., 2016 MLB First-Year Player Draft (BAL)
Entry Point: 4 Yr College
Options Used: N/A
Entry Point: 4 Yr College
Options Used: N/A
Report Info
| Evaluator: | Adam McInturff |
| Report Date: | May 10th, 2018 |
| Dates Seen: | 7x--2018 Season |
| Level: | Double-A |
| Affiliate: | Bowie Baysox |
| MLB Team: |
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| On 40-Man Roster: | No |
Physical Description
Medium, extra-strong build; muscular throughout, powerful wrists and forearms.
Swing Mechanics
Wide, slightly open base; stands upright w/ medium hand set; small leg-kick trigger; Hooked hand path to contact; very fast/strong bat through zone.
| MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2018 | 45 | 50 | Everyday Player | Moderate |
|---|
| Tool | Present | Future | Comments |
| Hit | 45 | 50 | Streaky bat who gets his hits in bunches. Goes both ways at best, though when he's slumping will collapse back side and get pull-oriented. Has a feel for the zone and works counts; IDs FBs/CHs better than breaking stuff; making adjustment against RH spin will be key to development. |
| Streaky bat who gets his hits in bunches. Goes both ways at best, though when he's slumping will collapse back side and get pull-oriented. Has a feel for the zone and works counts; IDs FBs/CHs better than breaking stuff; making adjustment against RH spin will be key to development. | |||
| Game Power | 45 | 50 | Projects as a 16-20 HR type over a full season. |
| Projects as a 16-20 HR type over a full season. | |||
| Raw Power | 55 | 55 | Above-average raw power that plays best to the pull-side. |
| Above-average raw power that plays best to the pull-side. | |||
| Run | 50 | 50 | Average runner that gives a hard 90 up the line. Occasional stolen-base threat, more b/c of his instincts than pure speed. Aggressive base runner, moves well from 2B/home and from 1B/3B. |
| Average runner that gives a hard 90 up the line. Occasional stolen-base threat, more b/c of his instincts than pure speed. Aggressive base runner, moves well from 2B/home and from 1B/3B. | |||
| Field | 55 | 55 | Above-average corner-outfield defender in either spot; 45-grade center fielder, but has defensive instincts to play there in a pinch. |
| Above-average corner-outfield defender in either spot; 45-grade center fielder, but has defensive instincts to play there in a pinch. | |||
| Throw | 60 | 60 | Plus arm w/ strength and carry, profiles best in RF. |
| Plus arm w/ strength and carry, profiles best in RF. | |||
| Attribute | Present | Future |
|---|---|---|
| Athleticism | Average | Average |
| Approach | Average | Average |
| Instincts | Plus | Plus |
| Baserunning | Average | Average |
Overall Summary
Plus instincts, well-rounded toolset; close to ML ready, could be contributing in a bench role right now, should see big leagues for good at some point this season. Safe bet to reach ceiling of everyday RF: above-average hitter w/ playable corner power; defensive asset; good base runner.
