| Player: Anthony Huezo | |||||||||||
| Org: Houston Astros | Highest Level: Triple A | Position(s): OF | |||||||||
| Height: 6’2″ | Weight: 185 lbs. | Bats: Left | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: Huezo fits the mold of a power-over-contact outfield prospect, built around loud left-handed thump and athletic upside. The swing is geared for lift and hard fly-ball contact, creating legitimate 30-homer potential if enough contact gains arrive. He does his best damage against fastballs, showing the strength and bat speed to impact the ball with authority, but swing length and chase tendencies against spin have led to elevated strikeout rates. The hit tool remains the primary variable, with overall ceiling tied directly to improving bat-to-ball consistency. The raw ingredients are enticing. He’s an above-average athlete with solid speed that adds secondary value on the bases and in the field. While capable of handling center in stretches, the profile likely fits best in right field long term, where the arm strength and power emphasis play up. The defensive value should settle around average, with more if he continues to refine routes and reads. There’s some moving parts in the swing—body drift, bat wrap and a deep crouch—but when he’s on time the hands work into strong position and the impact is real. The outcome band is wide: if the approach and contact quality versus offspeed tighten, he has everyday corner-outfield upside; if not, the swing-and-miss risk could push the profile toward a power-focused role player. | |||||||||||
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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