Feb 2021 Report
Evaluator: Jake Martin
Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 210 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2019 Round 1
RuleV: 2022
Physical Description: 6-foot-3, 210 pound frame. Lengthy, has some present muscle in his build. Still could fill out and gain additional strength. Decent athleticism, good considering size.
Hit: Starts in a slightly open stance, feet a little wider than shoulder width and hands near shoulder with bat tilting upwards. Starts swing with a medium leg lift and swings on an uppercut swing path. He typically pulls his ground balls and line drives while spraying his fly balls to all fields but typically opposite field. Sells out for power big time, rarely holding back. Swing-and-miss could be a problem if not improved before reaching the major leagues. Despite striking out a good amount, he has the ability to work a count and draw a walk as well. Three-true outcome player. His main problem in the contact department is that he sells out for power. His legs have an equal bend or lack of bend at the end of his swing, locking out both of his legs. His barrel is in and out of the zone pretty quickly because his legs simply turn instead of moving lower into contact. Very few contact points in the zone, but when he hits it he really hits it. He could hit for more contact, it will simply come down to making adjustments. His nearly 30% strikeout rate in the minor leagues will not play in the major leagues. An adjustment is necessary. Grade: 40
Power: Brett Baty can most likely put on a show during batting practice. He sells out for power and probably smokes batting practice pitching. As of now, it has not consistently transitioned into games. With a current 6-foot-3 and 210 pound frame, he could still very well put on strength and gain additional power. Even with his contactless swing, he could put that power into practice during games once he gets more experience. Has a lot of opposite field power. Struggles pretty badly against left handed pitching but smokes right handed pitching. Grade: 60
Field: Due to present athleticism in his build, Baty has pretty good footwork, solid hands, and average range. Probably an average third baseman. Could move to first base if athleticism decreases over time. Grade: 45
Arm: Baty's arm is above-average. Ball carries well across the diamond and he makes consistently accurate throws. During his senior showcase, he maxed an infield velo at 88 miles per hour. It could only improve from there after spending a season with the Mets. Grade: 50
Run: Baty does have present athleticism with his extra large build. He runs well for his size but is an average runner at best. Grade: 40
Overall: Loud potential plus power is the carrying tool, with a solid, near average defensive profile to help keep him in the lineup. Should the hit tool come to fruition, Baty should mature into a solid-average everyday regular.
OFP: 50
Role: 50 - Average Everyday Regular
Risk: High
