| Date | List | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 12/29/21 | Top 300 | 5 |
| 11/1/21 | Top 200 | 4 |
| 9/8/21 | Top 150 | 3 |
| 7/26/21 | Top 100 | 1 |
| 1/8/21 | Early Top 100 | 2 |
Scouting Report - Feb 2022
Elijah Green, OF - 60 OFP
DOB 12/4/2003 (18) HT 6-3 WT 225 H/T R/R
School IMG Academy (FL) Commit MIAMI
| Hit | Power | Field | Arm | Run | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 70 | 55 | 60 | 70 | Extreme |
PHYSICAL One of the more physically gifted prep players we have seen in recent years. Near fully maxed out ultra-physical frame that looks like an MLB outfielder now. Advanced muscle definition and strength throughout. Double plus runner who has been clocked sub-4.1 from home to first this spring, and has posted multiple sub-6.3 60 yard dashes.
STRENGTHS Ultimate tool shed. 70 grade raw power that leads to huge exit velocities that have been north of 110 mph as an 18 year old. 70 grade run plays both in the outfield and with the bat, on both infield base hits or stretching for extras. Green now presents a compact right handed swing that’s extremely short to the ball with nearly no load but clear plus bat speed that allows Green to consistently reach all of his natural strength and raw power consistently. Clear plus arm strength with the speed and glove to stick in centerfield long term if the body stays under control.
WEAKNESSES Will show a tendency to expand the zone against elevated fastballs and breaking balls away. Will guess early in counts hunting fastballs, and can get himself behind quickly in at-bats. Hit tool lags a bit behind overall profile, and will hold extra weight in reaching his full upside.
SUMMARY It’s extremely rare to find a center field prospect with two legitimate plus tools, even double-plus that play extremely well in game, and that’s what makes Elijah Green so tantalizing. There’s swing and miss in the profile, but also consistent triple-digit exit velocities from a teenager and ability to swipe 20 bags annually from a NFL strong safety type frame that make you dream. Green could be pushed to right field as he reaches his prime but I hardly will look at that as a negative, as the glove could become plus in a corner. There’s been some swing changes in the past year that could simplify things for Green and allow his hit tool to trend up. Definitive top ten pick value.
EVALUATOR Ian Smith
Interview - Oct 2021
You'd be hard-pressed to find a better prospect in the 2022 MLB Draft than IMG Academy's own Elijah Green. Blessed with a smattering of double-plus and elite-level tools, Green has the potential few will ever experience. Elijah Green is a guy you need to know for the draft. Period.
