Tyler Esplin
Born:
07/06/1999 (Age: 24)
Bats:
Left
Throws: Right
Height: 6'4''
Weight: 225
Primary Position: RF
Seconday Position: LF
Throws: Right
Height: 6'4''
Weight: 225
Primary Position: RF
Seconday Position: LF
Acquisition Period:
7th Rd., 2017 MLB First-Year Player Draft (BOS)
Entry Point: High School
Options Used: N/A
Entry Point: High School
Options Used: N/A
Report Info
| Evaluator: | Adam McInturff |
| Report Date: | April 30th, 2019 |
| Dates Seen: | 2x -- April 2019 |
| Level: | Class A |
| Affiliate: | Greenville Drive |
| MLB Team: |
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| On 40-Man Roster: | No |
Physical Description
XL frame w/ well-build strength throughout. Has the frame of a slugger. Will need to keep body in check to stay off of LF/1B, but more athletic than he looks.
| MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2023 | P | 40 | Platoon | Extreme |
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| Tool | Present | Future | Comments |
| Hit | 30 | 45 | Strong pass through the zone; aggressive overall cut w/ hooked hand-path that's geared to pull. Loud contact when squared, though swings himself out of ABs and will need to tighten his zone. Struggles vs. LHP, might always have heavy platoon split. Has the raw tools to hit, though contact/approach require some dreaming. |
| Strong pass through the zone; aggressive overall cut w/ hooked hand-path that's geared to pull. Loud contact when squared, though swings himself out of ABs and will need to tighten his zone. Struggles vs. LHP, might always have heavy platoon split. Has the raw tools to hit, though contact/approach require some dreaming. | |||
| Game Power | 30 | 50 | Has the power for 15-18 HRs over a full season if his hit tool/approach allow consistent contact. Will take time for it to fully come into game action. |
| Has the power for 15-18 HRs over a full season if his hit tool/approach allow consistent contact. Will take time for it to fully come into game action. | |||
| Raw Power | 55 | 60 | Strong frame and LH raw power really stand out. Drives the ball w/ authority and present lift to all parts of the park. Chance for plus raw at maturity. |
| Strong frame and LH raw power really stand out. Drives the ball w/ authority and present lift to all parts of the park. Chance for plus raw at maturity. | |||
| Run | 40 | 40 | Below-avg runner that's a tick better underway. Big body and thick lower-half take a few steps to get going. |
| Below-avg runner that's a tick better underway. Big body and thick lower-half take a few steps to get going. | |||
| Field | 40 | 45 | Currently in RF but likely lacks mobility and routes to stay there. Profiles as LF/1B as large frame fills out even more. |
| Currently in RF but likely lacks mobility and routes to stay there. Profiles as LF/1B as large frame fills out even more. | |||
| Throw | 55 | 55 | Above-avg arm w/ strong lines and easy carry back to the infield. RF fit. Was low-90s as a RHP in high school. |
| Above-avg arm w/ strong lines and easy carry back to the infield. RF fit. Was low-90s as a RHP in high school. | |||
| Attribute | Present | Future |
|---|---|---|
| Athleticism | Average | Average |
| Approach | Below Average | Average |
| Instincts | Average | Average |
| Baserunning | Average | Average |
Overall Summary
Physicality, LH power potential, strong OF throwing arm can get him to the big leagues, though hitting ability/overall offensive polish is still raw. Upside of corner slugger or righty-mashing platoon bat w/ plenty of risk and projection required.
