| Player: Drew Burress | |||||||||||
| School: Georgia Tech | Position(s): OF | ||||||||||
| Height: 5’9″ | Weight: 182 lbs. | Bats: Right | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: Few hitters in college baseball generate as much bat speed as Burress, whose compact frame produces explosive contact to all fields. His swing has natural loft and a pull-heavy lean, but the barrel skills and approach allow him to adjust and punish mistakes across the zone. He shows the ability to hammer high velocity, pairing advanced pitch recognition with strength-driven power that already plays against quality arms. Even at 5’9”, his compact strength translates into consistent impact, highlighted by tape-measure shots and exit velocities clearing 110 mph. The approach is mature for his age. Burress rarely expands the zone, keeps chase rates low, and maximizes his bat speed by working in leverage counts. His ability to blend patience with force gives him the makings of a high-OBP, middle-of-the-order bat, even as some swing-and-miss against spin remains a developmental area. He plays with energy, competing pitch to pitch, and has proven capable of carrying an offense with both patience and thump. Defensively, Burress shows enough athleticism to handle center field, with above-average range and a plus arm, though many see a corner as his longer-term fit. Regardless of where he lands, the carrying tool is the bat. His ability to pair bat speed, plate discipline, and raw strength in a smaller frame makes him one of the most impactful hitters in the country and a safe bet to produce at the next level. | |||||||||||
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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