| Player: Sullivan Reed | |||||||||||
| School: Lamar (MS) | Position(s): 3B | ||||||||||
| Height: 6’2″ | Weight: 220 lbs. | Bats: Right | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: The power is the carrying tool and it announces itself immediately. Reed anchors his lower half and back hip well, turning hard against a locked front side and rotating the barrel with elite force — the raw power is loud and shows up in games rather than just in batting practice. The bat speed is a legitimate weapon that allows him to punish mistakes up in the zone with authority, and the willingness to work long at-bats and battle when behind gives the offensive profile more than just raw thump. The athleticism is a pleasant surprise for the size, running better than the frame might suggest. First base is the long-term defensive home. The arm is fringe and the size points away from the hot corner as he fills out physically, but the offensive profile is built to carry a corner position without defensive help. The power and bat speed give him middle-of-the-order projection that can anchor a lineup at first base if the hit tool continues to develop alongside the already present raw tools. | |||||||||||
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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