![]() ![]() He has the ideal power hitting frame and is big, strong and athletic in all aspects of his game. Often mentioned in the same breath as Georgia Southern outfielder Victor Roache, Walker has raw power that approaches 70 on the scouting scale and plays both in BP and in games. He draws comparisons to Giancarlo Stanton, both in body type and power potential, but there is some concern that he’s a Ferrari with a VW engine.Īdam Brett Walker is one of the few, true power bats in this year's college class. His arm is well below average, and while some think he could handle playing left field, his defensive home is up in the air. ![]() That leaves some wondering if he’ll learn to tap into that power consistently enough against advanced pitching.Ī big, physical specimen, Walker has played both first base and the outfield. He also has a very good approach to hitting, though his hitting instincts lag behind. He might have as much raw power as anyone in the Draft class, with some scouts giving him an 80 on the 20-80 scouting scale. There’s no question about his pop at the plate. The question is if he has the baseball skills to get there. The son of a former NFL running back, Walker looks the part of a future slugger. Anything before mid-2nd round and I think he's a sure bet to sign. But, he's a really young junior in his age 20 season and would still be one of they youngest seniors next year if he chooses to try and build his stock next season in school. #Adam brett walker pro#His development would likely be better served in pro ball. He still has questions to answer about his bat and where he belongs defensively, but there's not much he'll accomplish at Jacksonville University. I wouldn't be surprised at supplemental pick or early second round. Although, power can get you drafted much earlier than expected when draft day comes. He's a supplemental round to 3rd or 4th round type prospect. Jonathan Mayo has him as the 49th best prospect while Keith Law has him at 80. You can take that in the clean-up spot can't you? When a guy jacks 30-40 bombs a year, you can put up with a lot. 250-.270 but you'll have to deal his fair share of strikeouts. Giancarlo Stanton! That's his ultimate ceiling. ![]() His power alone could put him up to AA just because his Lancaster numbers could be absurd. Still, his floor is a guy who just puts mistakes pitches over the outfield wall but fails to do much else. Although, it's too early to really say what Telvin Nash could be. Like I said, he could be like Telvin Nash. I'm starting to think he could a bigger leaner version of Telvin Nash. He's stiff (what guy that size isn't) and doesn't have soft hands. He could possibly stay in LF in pro ball since he can run well and he needs work at 1B. He doesn't have a great arm, but has made him capable of playing LF at this point. He runs well for a guy his size (double digit stolen bases) but his home is likely at 1B. In pro ball, he'll have some work to do to make consistent contact. He has a long uppercut swing which is also more susceptible to holes that can be exploited by breaking pitches. Although, he's had some issues with a hand injury this year which could be causing him to hit worse. #Adam brett walker professional#If he can't hit well at Jacksonville University, he probably won't hit well in professional baseball. At this point, he just can't let the ball travel deep enough to recognize it and put a good swing on it. He struggles against advanced pitching, especially with breaking balls. So, why is he not included in talks for 1-1 with that kind of comparison? For starters, he's got power but has issues with consistent contact. Sound like Domingo Santana? Despite him being a right-handed hitter, his power and frame have caused him to be compared to Fred McGriff. It's obvious that he has it with his 6-5, 225 pound frame. He has power in his heritage, and he brings that to his plate. His dad was an NFL running back, so he's grown up as an athlete and around professional sports. ![]() But, that's what you're going to get with Walker. That's reserved for only the most powerful beasts in baseball. Some scouts give this guy an 80 for a future power grade. If anyone challenges Joey Gallo for the most power in this draft class, its Adam Brett Walker. ![]()
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