| Player: Ethan Hedges | |||||||||||
| Org: Colorado Rockies | Highest Level: High A | Position(s): 3B | |||||||||
| Height: 6’1″ | Weight: 185 lbs. | Bats: Right | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: Ethan Holliday may get all the attention in the Rockies system, but there is another Ethan worth paying attention to. The glove at third base is legitimate and the arm makes it special for Hedges. Good range, reliable actions, the athleticism to make plays off balance, and a double-plus arm that previously touched the low 90s as a closer give the defensive profile a carrying quality that will keep the evaluation interesting regardless of where the bat lands. The instincts help everything play up and the overall defensive picture at the hot corner is well ahead of the offensive development. At the plate, a short, quick swing with solid bat speed and a gap-to-gap approach gives the hit tool a functional shape — loud contact at times with extra-base authority that flashes the over-the-fence potential the profile needs to develop into an everyday third baseman. Spin recognition and swing decisions against quality breaking balls were exposed in the pro debut, and with limited physical projection remaining in the already filled-out frame, the power development will need to come from mechanical refinement and approach adjustments rather than added strength. The pitch recognition improvement is the developmental priority that drives the ceiling — without it, the profile trends toward a utility role where the arm and defensive versatility carry the value. The everyday third base outcome is achievable if the bat takes the necessary step against quality spin. The defensive foundation is already there to support it — the hit tool just needs to catch up. | |||||||||||
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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