| Player: Landon Hairston | |||||||||||
| School: Arizona State | Position(s): 1B/OF | ||||||||||
| Height: 5’11” | Weight: 195 lbs. | Bats: Left | Throws: Left | ||||||||
| Summary: Hairston carries one of the deepest sets of bloodlines in the game as the son of former big leaguer Scott Hairston and the fourth generation of a family with MLB history stretching back to his great grandfather Sam. That background shows in his polished right-handed bat, built on a smooth, balanced stroke and quiet wrists that keep the barrel in the zone. He controls the strike zone with advanced swing decisions and rarely looks overmatched, producing consistent contact with flashes of pull-side power that could grow as he adds strength. In the field, Hairston has split time between first base, designated hitter, and the outfield, projecting best to a corner spot long term. He is an average runner with enough athleticism to handle an outfield role, but the bat is what drives his profile. With a mature approach, strong barrel skills, and room to grow into more power, Hairston combines polish with pedigree and projects as one of the more complete college hitters in his class. | |||||||||||
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