Drew Ward
Born:
11/25/1994 (Age: 29)
Bats:
Left
Throws: Right
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 215
Primary Position: 1B
Seconday Position: -
Throws: Right
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 215
Primary Position: 1B
Seconday Position: -
Acquisition Period:
3rd Rd., 2013 MLB First-Year Player Draft (WSH)
Entry Point: High School
Options Used: N/A
Entry Point: High School
Options Used: N/A
Report Info
| Evaluator: | Adam McInturff |
| Report Date: | July 2nd, 2018 |
| Dates Seen: | June 25-27, 2018 |
| Level: | Double-A |
| Affiliate: | Harrisburg Senators |
| MLB Team: |
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| On 40-Man Roster: | No |
Physical Description
Large frame, broad, thick build. ML corner body.
Swing Mechanics
Wide, open base, high handset; medium leg-kick trigger to close off.
| MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2020 | 20 | 40 | Bench | High |
|---|
| Tool | Present | Future | Comments |
| Hit | 30 | 45 | Double-A pitching has exposed holes in approach and he will have to make the adjustment to reach ceiling. Really struggles against off-speed stuff and same-side pitching. Expect hit tool to improve w/ more pro reps and being shielded from LHPs at higher levels. |
| Double-A pitching has exposed holes in approach and he will have to make the adjustment to reach ceiling. Really struggles against off-speed stuff and same-side pitching. Expect hit tool to improve w/ more pro reps and being shielded from LHPs at higher levels. | |||
| Game Power | 40 | 45 | Has the raw power for 15-20 HRs annually but won't hit enough to get to it. Projects to bring pop off the bench, mostly against RHP. |
| Has the raw power for 15-20 HRs annually but won't hit enough to get to it. Projects to bring pop off the bench, mostly against RHP. | |||
| Raw Power | 55 | 55 | Above-avg raw power, especially to pullside. Occasional ability to use the other field with lift. |
| Above-avg raw power, especially to pullside. Occasional ability to use the other field with lift. | |||
| Run | 30 | 30 | Below-avg runner who will need to keep body in check to not be a clogger. |
| Below-avg runner who will need to keep body in check to not be a clogger. | |||
| Field | 45 | 50 | Former 3B who was too slow-footed to stay there; adjusting to 1B, but defensive instincts from the hot corner remain. Playable 1B now who will be solid there w/ more reps. |
| Former 3B who was too slow-footed to stay there; adjusting to 1B, but defensive instincts from the hot corner remain. Playable 1B now who will be solid there w/ more reps. | |||
| Throw | 50 | 50 | Solid-avg arm, especially for a 1B; negated slightly because he can't play anywhere else on the field. |
| Solid-avg arm, especially for a 1B; negated slightly because he can't play anywhere else on the field. | |||
| Attribute | Present | Future |
|---|---|---|
| Athleticism | Below Average | Below Average |
| Approach | Below Average | Average |
| Instincts | Average | Average |
| Baserunning | Below Average | Below Average |
Overall Summary
Lacks the offensive upside to be a regular at 1B. Ceiling of a bench bat who mostly faces RHP. Floor is a 4A type; risk to profile as a bat-only prospect on a corner.
