Kevin Maitan
Born:
02/12/2000 (Age: 24)
Bats:
Both
Throws: Right
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 190
Primary Position: 3B
Seconday Position: 1B
Throws: Right
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 190
Primary Position: 3B
Seconday Position: 1B
Acquisition Period:
Signed as international free agent July 2, 2016 (ATL)
Entry Point: J2
Options Used: N/A
Entry Point: J2
Options Used: N/A
Report Info
| Evaluator: | John Eshleman |
| Report Date: | June 18th, 2018 |
| Dates Seen: | 7/30-7/31/2017; 3/17 & 3/26/18; 5/4-5/11/2018 |
| Level: | Rk |
| Affiliate: | XST Angels |
| MLB Team: |
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| On 40-Man Roster: | No |
Physical Description
Thick, soft body, weight in lower half; body has backed up further since 2017 look. Much heavier than listed weight.
Swing Mechanics
LH: Slightly open, feet-shoulder width, inconsistent hand position between ear and chest level. Leg lift, deep load, big stride, shoulder dip to elevate, opens early, significant hip drift, arms-y swing with big follow through, very long swing. RH: Similar; feet closed; better timing via less hip drift, long swing
| MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2022 | P | 40 | Bench | Extreme |
|---|
| Tool | Present | Future | Comments |
| Hit | 20 | 30 | Smoother, better timed swing from RH. Swing is grooved for FBs middle-middle; length of swing, opening early creates vulnerability to outer half. Gets foot down late, especially from LH side, trouble with anything soft. Should improve approach w development; has bat speed. |
| Smoother, better timed swing from RH. Swing is grooved for FBs middle-middle; length of swing, opening early creates vulnerability to outer half. Gets foot down late, especially from LH side, trouble with anything soft. Should improve approach w development; has bat speed. | |||
| Game Power | 30 | 40 | Lacks the hit tool for raw power to fully translate to game situations. As he develops more contact ability w/ age and development, chance for a grade more HR power. Projects as 8-12 HR type in bench role. |
| Lacks the hit tool for raw power to fully translate to game situations. As he develops more contact ability w/ age and development, chance for a grade more HR power. Projects as 8-12 HR type in bench role. | |||
| Raw Power | 45 | 50 | RH: 50; LH: 45. More in the body; has bat speed. Swing does not maximize the strength in his frame. |
| RH: 50; LH: 45. More in the body; has bat speed. Swing does not maximize the strength in his frame. | |||
| Run | 30 | 20 | Best 2018 run times 4.5; body has already backed up, will slow with maturity. |
| Best 2018 run times 4.5; body has already backed up, will slow with maturity. | |||
| Field | 40 | 45 | Has only played SS (out-of-position); lacks lateral quickness and range for 3B; hands are fringe-average. Likely a 1B defender at ML level. |
| Has only played SS (out-of-position); lacks lateral quickness and range for 3B; hands are fringe-average. Likely a 1B defender at ML level. | |||
| Throw | 50 | 50 | Average accuracy, made throws from SS. Short hopped a few from hole. |
| Average accuracy, made throws from SS. Short hopped a few from hole. | |||
| Attribute | Present | Future |
|---|---|---|
| Athleticism | Below Average | Below Average |
| Approach | Average | Average |
| Instincts | Below Average | Below Average |
| Baserunning | Average | Average |
Overall Summary
Has added bad weight and is too heavy with no signs of slimming down. Defensive limitations will push him to 1B where the bat isn't enough for regular role at ML level. Batspeed and raw power give him some upside, but the ceiling is more realistically that of a bench bat.
