Charles Leblanc
Born:
06/03/1996 (Age: 27)
Bats:
Right
Throws: Right
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 195
Primary Position: 3B
Seconday Position: 1B
Throws: Right
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 195
Primary Position: 3B
Seconday Position: 1B
Acquisition Period:
4th Rd., 2016 MLB First-Year Player Draft (TEX)
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 3rd, 2018 |
| Dates Seen: | 4/9-4/11/18 |
| Level: | High A |
| Affiliate: | Down East Wood Ducks |
| MLB Team: |
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| On 40-Man Roster: | No |
Physical Description
Looks the part, large/physical corner frame w/ broad shoulders and V-torso. Built like Chris Johnson (3B, multiple teams, 2009-16).
Swing Mechanics
Wide, slightly open base w/ deep crouch; medium hand set w/ high back elbow; bat ticks up as he loads and closes off before swing.
| MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2021 | 10 | 30 | 4A Up/Down Type | High |
|---|
| Tool | Present | Future | Comments |
| Hit | 30 | 40 | Low-grade present hit tool that projects below-average; bat won't be competitive above the high-minors level. Slow swing w/ stiff path that exposes inner third of plate. Beaten by good velocity away from his sweet spot; fastball hitter w/ consistent swing-and-miss vs. soft stuff. Pull hitter. |
| Low-grade present hit tool that projects below-average; bat won't be competitive above the high-minors level. Slow swing w/ stiff path that exposes inner third of plate. Beaten by good velocity away from his sweet spot; fastball hitter w/ consistent swing-and-miss vs. soft stuff. Pull hitter. | |||
| Game Power | 40 | 40 | Lacks hit tool to bring power into games. Crude pull power that can only drive mistake FBs. |
| Lacks hit tool to bring power into games. Crude pull power that can only drive mistake FBs. | |||
| Raw Power | 50 | 50 | Average raw power, shows up mostly to pullside in BP. |
| Average raw power, shows up mostly to pullside in BP. | |||
| Run | 40 | 40 | Below-average up the line; runs better underway and won't clog; stolen bases won't be a part of game. |
| Below-average up the line; runs better underway and won't clog; stolen bases won't be a part of game. | |||
| Field | 30 | 45 | Struggled at 3B this look, likely a 1B-only above A-Ball. Hard hands, limited range, didn't show a feel for finishing challenge plays. Won't ever add value w/ glove; will be an adequate first baseman. |
| Struggled at 3B this look, likely a 1B-only above A-Ball. Hard hands, limited range, didn't show a feel for finishing challenge plays. Won't ever add value w/ glove; will be an adequate first baseman. | |||
| Throw | 50 | 50 | Average arm that will come into play less often once he moves across infield to 1B. |
| Average arm that will come into play less often once he moves across infield to 1B. | |||
| Attribute | Present | Future |
|---|---|---|
| Athleticism | Average | Average |
| Approach | Below Average | Average |
| Instincts | Below Average | Below Average |
| Baserunning | Below Average | Below Average |
Overall Summary
High-organizational depth, 4A/Callup type. Physical frame and RH raw power could get him cups of coffee in the big leagues.
