| Player: Josh Hammond | |||||||||||
| School: Wesleyan Christian Academy (NC) | Position(s): SS/RHP | ||||||||||
| Height: 6’1″ | Weight: 215 lbs. | Bats: Right | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Hit: 45 | Power: 60 | Run: 50 | Arm: 65 | Fielding: 50 | Overall: 50 | ||||||
| Summary: Coming into the Spring, Hammond’s future was on the mound, but there were scouts who were in the camp that his future was at the plate. Hammond has transitioned into the bullpen for his high school team, closing out games with his power arsenal, but the bat has taken a massive step forward, as has his defense. Those who thought his future was at the plate had him tabbed as a 3B, but the improvements he has made defensively now has him as a guy who should be given a shot to stick at short. He is reasonably agile and has solid range but the best defensive tool is the double plus arm. At the plate he flirts with plus power, although the hit tool is still the question despite the improvements. He is not one who chases much, showing a good approach and avoids strikeouts quite well, but the bat path does put some limit on the ability to fully tap into that massive raw power as he gets on top of the ball a bit too much. That all said, he has established himself as a potential day one bat come July. | |||||||||||
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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