| Player: Colin Raymond | |||||||||||
| School: The Stony Brook (NY) | Position(s): OF | ||||||||||
| Height: 6’3″ | Weight: 205 lbs. | Bats: Left | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: Raymond is a physical left-handed slugger whose raw power is already ahead of most hitters in his class — a strong, well-built frame paired with real bat speed that’s produced some of the loudest batting-practice power seen at any event he’s attended this spring, including a home run estimated at 466 feet off a 107 mph exit velocity, with an in-game read as hard as 105. When he gets off his best swing, the ball leaves the yard in a hurry, and evaluators have consistently pointed to plus-to-plus-plus raw power as a realistic ceiling. The swing-and-miss is a real, present concern rather than a footnote. A summer that had real peaks and real valleys paired the loud power with a meaningful strikeout rate, and turning that raw power into consistent in-game production will be the central swing factor determining how the profile plays out from here — the tools support a monster bat, but the present hit tool hasn’t caught up to the power yet. Athletically, he’s a former catcher who has since moved to the outfield full time, and he’s carried more foot speed into that transition than his size would suggest, running a 6.7 in the 60 at a recent showcase. The profile projects best in a corner outfield spot, likely left field as a pro, where the bat will be the carrying tool regardless of the glove. The bet here is straightforward: elite, near-the-top-of-the-class raw power on a physical, athletic frame, with the swing-and-miss risk as the one real swing factor standing between this profile and a true middle-of-the-order ceiling. | |||||||||||
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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