Micker Adolfo
Born:
09/11/1996 (Age: 27)
Bats:
Right
Throws: Right
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 255
Primary Position: 1B
Seconday Position: DH
Throws: Right
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 255
Primary Position: 1B
Seconday Position: DH
Acquisition Period:
Signed as international free agent, 7/2/2013 (CWS)
Entry Point: J2
MLB Service Time: 0.000
Options Used: 2
Entry Point: J2
MLB Service Time: 0.000
Options Used: 2
Report Info
| Evaluator: | Adam McInturff |
| Report Date: | May 5th, 2019 |
| Dates Seen: | 3x (2018); 2x (2019) |
| Level: | Double-A |
| Affiliate: | Birmingham Barons |
| MLB Team: |
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| On 40-Man Roster: | Yes |
Physical Description
What was an XL frame has gotten even larger, XXL build w/ explosive, powerful features. Incredibly strong, but mobility has subsequently backed up. Long injury history: ankle/hamate (2016, 2017); sprained right UCL and flexor tendon, required TJ surgery (2018); placed on DL w/ elbow soreness (2019).
| MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2020 | 20 | 45 | Role Player | High |
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| Tool | Present | Future | Comments |
| Hit | 30 | 40 | Loose, powerful cut w/ hands+hips in-sync. Wild swing, very limited bat control and pitch ID, overmatched by AA pitching and the lack of reps due to injury shows. Projects a grade better as he adjusts to better arms, though projects as a low average, high strikeout bat. |
| Loose, powerful cut w/ hands+hips in-sync. Wild swing, very limited bat control and pitch ID, overmatched by AA pitching and the lack of reps due to injury shows. Projects a grade better as he adjusts to better arms, though projects as a low average, high strikeout bat. | |||
| Game Power | 45 | 55 | All his value lies in ability to hit the ball out of the park. Enough raw to hit 20-25 HRs over a full season at maturity, even without fully bringing power into games. |
| All his value lies in ability to hit the ball out of the park. Enough raw to hit 20-25 HRs over a full season at maturity, even without fully bringing power into games. | |||
| Raw Power | 70 | 70 | Carry tool, calling-card raw power; puts on a show in BP w/ towering loft drives to all parts of the park. Rare power potential that will keep him on the prospect radar even if the hit tool takes a long time. |
| Carry tool, calling-card raw power; puts on a show in BP w/ towering loft drives to all parts of the park. Rare power potential that will keep him on the prospect radar even if the hit tool takes a long time. | |||
| Run | 40 | 40 | XXL frame has thickened up considerably, running is becoming less a part of his game. Will need to keep body in check to prevent clogging the bases. |
| XXL frame has thickened up considerably, running is becoming less a part of his game. Will need to keep body in check to prevent clogging the bases. | |||
| Field | 40 | 50 | Throwing issues and degree he has grown into a huge frame likely limit him to 1B. Showed enough athleticism before the injury to project as a solid defender there. |
| Throwing issues and degree he has grown into a huge frame likely limit him to 1B. Showed enough athleticism before the injury to project as a solid defender there. | |||
| Throw | 40 | 45 | Question mark; showed a plus arm before UCL injury and surgery, but hasn't played the field in over a year. Might limit him to 1B only if elbow health and throwing remains a long-term issue. |
| Question mark; showed a plus arm before UCL injury and surgery, but hasn't played the field in over a year. Might limit him to 1B only if elbow health and throwing remains a long-term issue. | |||
| Attribute | Present | Future |
|---|---|---|
| Athleticism | Average | Average |
| Approach | Below Average | Below Average |
| Instincts | Below Average | Average |
| Baserunning | Below Average | Below Average |
Overall Summary
Amazing power potential makes him a prospect, but injuries have taken their toll. Likely will have to wind up a DH/1B type, putting extreme pressure on the bat. Hit tool has a long way to go; can take steps forward as he gets more pro reps, but will always be a feast-or-famine type. On the 40-Man Roster and has already used two options; likely on an accelerated timetable that gets him to the big leagues late in 2020.
