Ronnie Dawson
Born:
05/19/1995 (Age: 28)
Bats:
Left
Throws: Right
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 225
Primary Position: CF
Seconday Position: OF
Throws: Right
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 225
Primary Position: CF
Seconday Position: OF
Acquisition Period:
2nd Rd., 2016 MLB First-Year Player Draft (HOU)
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: | November 25th, 2018 |
| Dates Seen: | 7x -- April/July/November 2018 |
| Level: | AFL |
| Affiliate: | Scottsdale Scorpions |
| MLB Team: |
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| On 40-Man Roster: | No |
Physical Description
Large frame, muscular and athletic build. Big league body.
Swing Mechanics
Simple setup w/ quiet load. Average width to hitting base, slightly open, stands upright w/ medium handset. Inside arm-bar that makes it hard to cover the inner-third.
| MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2020 | 30 | 50 | Everyday Player | High |
|---|
| Tool | Present | Future | Comments |
| Hit | 40 | 50 | Mature approach, takes pitches and hits w/ a plan. Fastball hitter, less bat-to-ball against off-speed, doesn't handle lefties as well. Strong uppercut w/ lift in mind, modern-era hitter that draws walks and puts a charge into the ball at the expense of strikeouts. |
| Mature approach, takes pitches and hits w/ a plan. Fastball hitter, less bat-to-ball against off-speed, doesn't handle lefties as well. Strong uppercut w/ lift in mind, modern-era hitter that draws walks and puts a charge into the ball at the expense of strikeouts. | |||
| Game Power | 40 | 50 | Good power output for a center-diamond defender. Has the strength and power-focused approach for 15-18 HRs. |
| Good power output for a center-diamond defender. Has the strength and power-focused approach for 15-18 HRs. | |||
| Raw Power | 50 | 50 | Average big league raw power, flyball power w/ good carry off the bat to both fields. |
| Average big league raw power, flyball power w/ good carry off the bat to both fields. | |||
| Run | 55 | 55 | Avg up the line, better underway. Plus baserunning instincts allow him to get the most out of his speed and steal bases, even though he's not a true burner. |
| Avg up the line, better underway. Plus baserunning instincts allow him to get the most out of his speed and steal bases, even though he's not a true burner. | |||
| Field | 50 | 50 | Doesn't have the straightline speed to be a slam dunk CF at the big league level, but plus routes and reads make him an average defender there. Plays deep to compensate, goes back on the ball better than he closes in on bloops. |
| Doesn't have the straightline speed to be a slam dunk CF at the big league level, but plus routes and reads make him an average defender there. Plays deep to compensate, goes back on the ball better than he closes in on bloops. | |||
| Throw | 50 | 50 | Average arm w/ fair line and carry. Not a liability, not a weapon. |
| Average arm w/ fair line and carry. Not a liability, not a weapon. | |||
| Attribute | Present | Future |
|---|---|---|
| Athleticism | Plus | Plus |
| Approach | Average | Average |
| Instincts | Plus | Plus |
| Baserunning | Plus | Plus |
Overall Summary
Well-rounded set of average tools fit an everyday profile if he can remain in CF. Lacks a carry tool for a full regular's profile on a corner, will be a 4th OF if he moves down the defensive spectrum. Floor is more attractive than ceiling, but a safe bet to contribute at ML level.
