Logan Ice
Born:
05/27/1995 (Age: 28)
Bats:
Both
Throws: Right
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 195
Primary Position: C
Seconday Position: -
Throws: Right
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 195
Primary Position: C
Seconday Position: -
Acquisition Period:
2nd Rd., (CBB) 2016 MLB First-Year Player Draft (CLE)
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 4th, 2018 |
| Dates Seen: | 4/22, 4/25-4/26/18 |
| Level: | High A |
| Affiliate: | Lynchburg Hillcats |
| MLB Team: |
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| On 40-Man Roster: | No |
Physical Description
Average build w/ durable lower half; stocky and compact frame. Good catcher's body.
Swing Mechanics
Wide, slightly open base w/ deep crouch; medium hand set; moderate leg-kick trigger.
| MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2020 | 20 | 30 | 4A Up/Down Type | Moderate |
|---|
| Tool | Present | Future | Comments |
| Hit | 30 | 30 | Light game contact; consistent swing-and-miss, even within the zone; beat by velocity and advanced secondaries. Hits with an approach, taking pitches and working counts, just lacks the raw tools to hit. |
| Light game contact; consistent swing-and-miss, even within the zone; beat by velocity and advanced secondaries. Hits with an approach, taking pitches and working counts, just lacks the raw tools to hit. | |||
| Game Power | 30 | 30 | Mostly a pull-side doubles hitter. Doesn't project to hit for home run power. |
| Mostly a pull-side doubles hitter. Doesn't project to hit for home run power. | |||
| Raw Power | 40 | 40 | Below-average overall; strength-based BP power w/ ability to work under the ball for occasional pull-side loft. |
| Below-average overall; strength-based BP power w/ ability to work under the ball for occasional pull-side loft. | |||
| Run | 40 | 40 | Below-average but won't clog. Not a part of his game. |
| Below-average but won't clog. Not a part of his game. | |||
| Field | 50 | 55 | Advanced defender, glove is the calling card, projects as an above-average defensive catcher w/ more experience. Low, quiet targets; moves well to both sides; reliable blocker w/ soft hands receiving the ball. |
| Advanced defender, glove is the calling card, projects as an above-average defensive catcher w/ more experience. Low, quiet targets; moves well to both sides; reliable blocker w/ soft hands receiving the ball. | |||
| Throw | 55 | 55 | Average raw arm strength that's played up by extremely quick/efficient release and good footwork. Accurate to the back w/ carry. |
| Average raw arm strength that's played up by extremely quick/efficient release and good footwork. Accurate to the back w/ carry. | |||
| Attribute | Present | Future |
|---|---|---|
| Athleticism | Below Average | Below Average |
| Approach | Average | Average |
| Instincts | Plus | Plus |
| Baserunning | Below Average | Below Average |
Overall Summary
Glove-only catcher w/ above-average defensive skill set. Don't see the bat for a regular ML backup role, but the glove work at a premium position gives organizational depth value in the upper minors. Type that can get a cup of coffee in emergency situation.
