| Player: Ethin Bingaman | |||||||||||
| School: Auburn | Position(s): 1B/OF | ||||||||||
| Height: 6’1″ | Weight: 198 lbs. | Bats: Right | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: Drafted out of high school but choosing Auburn over pro ball, Bingaman has settled into the lineup as a key contributor and the position player evaluation has taken center stage. The offensive profile features good bat speed and lower half fire that generates hard contact, and an aggressive approach that will need to be tempered as the zone recognition develops against better pitching. The raw tools at the plate are ahead of the mechanical refinement, but the athleticism and physical projection give the offensive ceiling room to grow considerably as the collegiate career builds. The arm is what separates the defensive profile — a plus weapon in right field that has been well-documented from the mound side, where it reached 94-95 with riding life and a sharp 12-6 curveball that flashed plus. That same arm strength plays as a genuine asset in right field and gives the defensive profile a carrying tool regardless of what happens at the plate. The overall athleticism supports the outfield fit and the right field profile is a natural long-term home. A player with this kind of arm strength, athleticism and offensive projection who has found a home in the lineup at a high-level program is a profile worth tracking closely as the body and approach continue to develop. | |||||||||||
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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