Monte Harrison
Born:
08/10/1995 (Age: 28)
Bats:
Right
Throws: Right
Height: 6"3"
Weight: 220
Primary Position: CF
Seconday Position: OF
Throws: Right
Height: 6"3"
Weight: 220
Primary Position: CF
Seconday Position: OF
Acquisition Period:
2nd Rd., 2014 MLB First-Year Player Draft (MIL); traded 1/25/18 (MIA)
Entry Point: High School
Options Used: N/A
Entry Point: High School
Options Used: N/A
Report Info
Evaluator: | John Eshleman |
Report Date: | September 21st, 2018 |
Dates Seen: | 5x -- July, August 2018 |
Level: | Double-A |
Affiliate: | Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp |
MLB Team: | |
On 40-Man Roster: | No |
Physical Description
80 grade athlete; strong, fast and filled out.
Swing Mechanics
Even, shoulder-width set-up, bent knees, hands off ear. Massive, slow leg raise starts pre-pitch, collapsed back leg, loads up adding length and swing angle down on ball to topspin, pulls off, excellent extension. Bat speed, loose hands, athleticism for smooth swing, lacks timing and fluidity.
MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2019 | 45 | 55 | High |
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Tool | Present | Future | Comments |
Hit | 30 | 40 | Out of sync in 2018s look, have seen better. Huge leg kick to keep weight back made him late on FBs. Showed quieter lower half in July but was out on front foot. Approach is below-average, expands, fooled easily, pull-heavy. Will k above 30 percent as MLBer, but make good contact and elevate when he does. Low average and obp; projects to improve a grade with more adjustment to quiet swing. |
Out of sync in 2018s look, have seen better. Huge leg kick to keep weight back made him late on FBs. Showed quieter lower half in July but was out on front foot. Approach is below-average, expands, fooled easily, pull-heavy. Will k above 30 percent as MLBer, but make good contact and elevate when he does. Low average and obp; projects to improve a grade with more adjustment to quiet swing. | |||
Game Power | 50 | 55 | Will consistently hit 20-25 homers despite issues w hit tool. Has strength, bat speed, leverage to pound mistakes, muscle out balls he doesn't square. Projection based on modest improvements w swing timing-- staying back but getting foot down to make more and better contact. |
Will consistently hit 20-25 homers despite issues w hit tool. Has strength, bat speed, leverage to pound mistakes, muscle out balls he doesn't square. Projection based on modest improvements w swing timing-- staying back but getting foot down to make more and better contact. | |||
Raw Power | 70 | 70 | Elite bat speed, loose hands, strength, huge swing, leverage all generate huge pop off. Pull-heavy, has shown it to dead center in games. |
Elite bat speed, loose hands, strength, huge swing, leverage all generate huge pop off. Pull-heavy, has shown it to dead center in games. | |||
Run | 70 | 70 | 4.12-15 best times HP to 1B and still better underway closing w long strides in OF. |
4.12-15 best times HP to 1B and still better underway closing w long strides in OF. | |||
Field | 60 | 60 | Does it with speed more than reads and routes; gets to gaps and shallow balls very well. Not as smooth tracking back but makes plays with legs; sure-handed. Plus in CF; given offensive profile could slot in RF with 70 glove. |
Does it with speed more than reads and routes; gets to gaps and shallow balls very well. Not as smooth tracking back but makes plays with legs; sure-handed. Plus in CF; given offensive profile could slot in RF with 70 glove. | |||
Throw | 60 | 60 | Shows 70 speed and carry; plays to plus w release length and accuracy. Will deter baserunners. |
Shows 70 speed and carry; plays to plus w release length and accuracy. Will deter baserunners. |
Attribute | Present | Future |
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Athleticism | Plus | Plus |
Approach | Below Average | Below Average |
Instincts | Average | Average |
Baserunning | Plus | Plus |
Overall Summary
Elite athlete who has physical tools to be regular all-star but lacks the hit tool to reach ceiling. Profiles as dynamic everyday regular with power/defense/baserunning combo that comes with low batting average and on-base. Streaky hitter who will run hot and cold at the plate; CF defense and baserunning will add consistent value.