Nick Banks
Born:
11/18/1994 (Age: 29)
Bats:
Left
Throws: Left
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 215
Primary Position: LF
Seconday Position: RF
Throws: Left
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 215
Primary Position: LF
Seconday Position: RF
Acquisition Period:
4th Rd., 2016 MLB First-Year Player Draft (WSH)
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: | August 27th, 2018 |
Dates Seen: | 7x -- April, August 2018 |
Level: | Class A |
Affiliate: | Hagerstown Suns |
MLB Team: | |
On 40-Man Roster: | No |
Physical Description
Has bulked up since college; thick, stocky built; athleticism has decreased w/ strength gains.
Swing Mechanics
Open base, deep crouch; low hands w/ lengthy uppercut; significant arm bar and inside hole.
MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2020 | 20 | 30 | 4A Up/Down Type | Moderate |
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Tool | Present | Future | Comments |
Hit | 30 | 40 | Grooved swing w/ arm bar and inside hole; pull-only hitter in games; beaten by good velo, especially in on the hands. More swing/miss against same-side pitching, shows some give against left-handed spin. |
Grooved swing w/ arm bar and inside hole; pull-only hitter in games; beaten by good velo, especially in on the hands. More swing/miss against same-side pitching, shows some give against left-handed spin. | |||
Game Power | 30 | 40 | Holes in swing and issue w/ soft stuff will make it hard for power to play in games at ML level. |
Holes in swing and issue w/ soft stuff will make it hard for power to play in games at ML level. | |||
Raw Power | 50 | 50 | Big-league raw power to pull side; knows how to clear his hips early and open up on a ball for tall drives to RF. |
Big-league raw power to pull side; knows how to clear his hips early and open up on a ball for tall drives to RF. | |||
Run | 40 | 40 | Below-average runner who won't clog on the bases and has instincts. |
Below-average runner who won't clog on the bases and has instincts. | |||
Field | 45 | 45 | LF-only defensive profile; below-average outfield range, though he's fine in LF and has instincts and direct routes. |
LF-only defensive profile; below-average outfield range, though he's fine in LF and has instincts and direct routes. | |||
Throw | 40 | 40 | Poor arm w/ limited strength and carry. Only fits in LF. |
Poor arm w/ limited strength and carry. Only fits in LF. |
Attribute | Present | Future |
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Athleticism | Below Average | Below Average |
Approach | Below Average | Below Average |
Instincts | Average | Average |
Baserunning | Average | Average |
Overall Summary
Lacks carry tool for full-time big league profile. LH pop and raw power could get him to the big leauges, though fits better as a 4A/depth player than true ML bench piece.