| Player: Josue Briceno | |||||||||||
| Org: Detroit Tigers | Highest Level: Double A | Position(s): C/1B | |||||||||
| Height: 6’4″ | Weight: 200 lbs. | Bats: Left | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: Briceno’s bat is loud in a way that shows up both in games and against quality velocity. There’s real strength and leverage in the swing, paired with a disciplined approach that allows him to consistently get to pitches he can damage. He shows advanced pitch recognition for his age, does a good job staying within the zone, and punishes mistakes with authority, especially when pitchers miss over the plate. The power is more about physicality, rotation, and leverage than pure bat speed, but the end result is consistent impact with middle-of-the-order upside if the hit tool holds. The offensive operation has continued to trend in the right direction. A pronounced leg kick and more intentional loft have helped him elevate the ball to the pull side without completely selling out for power. Long levers introduce some swing-and-miss risk as the competition improves, particularly against premium velocity, but his feel for spin and willingness to take walks help keep the strikeout profile manageable. He adjusts better to breaking balls and offspeed than most hitters with this type of power, projecting the hit tool closer to fringe-average with well above-average game power. Defense remains the swing factor. The catching actions are behind the offense, with receiving and blocking grading below average and overall stiffness limiting consistency behind the plate. The arm is playable, but the defensive profile points toward an eventual move to first base, where the bat will need to carry the value. With limited speed and athletic flexibility, the offensive bar is higher, but if the hit tool settles even modestly at upper levels, the power gives him a realistic path to being an impact big league slugger despite the defensive questions. | |||||||||||
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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