| Player: Dominic Cadiz | |||||||||||
| School: UCLA | Position(s): 1B/3B | ||||||||||
| Height: 6’2″ | Weight: 205 lbs. | Bats: Right | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: Cadiz brings a physical, right-handed bat that already stacks up with some of the louder offensive tools in his class. The swing is compact but forceful, driven by strength, bat speed, and the ability to backspin the ball to all fields. He shows advanced barrel control for a power-oriented profile, and the combination of present thump and a maturing approach gives him a chance to impact a college lineup right away. The raw juice shows up consistently with the kind of heavy pull-side contact that points to plus raw power down the road. Defensively, Cadiz fits best at a corner—third base if the footwork and quickness continue to improve, or first base where the bat can comfortably carry the profile. The arm is solid-average and the overall athleticism is serviceable, though not a separator. What drives the value is the bat: strength, bat speed, and the ability to do damage without selling out for it. If the approach keeps tightening and the strike-zone decisions trend up, he has true middle-of-the-order potential. | |||||||||||
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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