| Player: Drew Burress | |||||||||||
| School: Georgia Tech | Position(s): OF | ||||||||||
| Height: 5’9″ | Weight: 180 lbs. | Bats: Right | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: At first glance, Burress is somewhat unassuming given he is smaller in size, but there is nothing small about the bat. When he makes contact the ball travels a long way, and the good news is he makes a ton of contact. He drew 58 walks a season ago while striking out just 37 in 285 trips to the plate. He also hit .381 with 25 home runs, but the most eye-catching stat is he was on base more than 50% of the time he stepped in the box. The power is true double plus and the hit tool is quality as well as he has an open stance with a bit of bat wrap and lek kick, but he gets the foot down early and generates a ton of bat speed. Defensively he has plenty of arm for right, but he has shown some good range and reads in center and he could well be an average defender there. Overall, there is a reason many have him circled as the favorite to go 1-1 in 2026. | |||||||||||
Shaun Kernahan is the founder and lead writer of Three Quarter Slot, where he blends scouting precision with a storyteller’s eye for the human side of the game. Based in Parker, Colorado, he has covered baseball prospects at every level since 2013, delivering in-depth evaluations, draft analysis, and developmental insight. Over the years, he has built Three Quarter Slot into a trusted home for thoughtful prospect coverage, detailed scouting reports, and a grounded look at how talent evolves
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