Johan Mieses
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Mieses is built more like one of the outside linebackers we saw at the NFL Draft this past Thursday than the prototypical 20-year-old in High A ball. His broad shoulders and massive lower half boast some natural strength and he moves with surprising quickness for someone of his size. While he is listed as a right fielder, he has spent a good bit of time in center field the past ten days and has impressed; even to the point of moving fellow outfield studs Andrew Toles and Yusniel Diaz to the corner-outfield spots. Mieses was not overly tested defensively in my looks; however, he showed a quick first step and some instincts with a couple good reads coming in on pop-ups. He showed a plus arm and was 4.26 down the line from the right side, so currently there is enough run there for him to handle center. That said, he projects to get a bit bigger and could end up being best suited for right field. Mieses is ultra aggressive at the plate, struggles with break, and will over-swing; but has a level plane and very quick hands. I can see some power projection given the tools, but pitch recognition and plate discipline will be keys for him as he moves into the upper levels of the minors. — Dave DeFreitas |