| Player: Boston Smith | |||||||||||
| Org: Seattle Mariners | Highest Level: Double A | Position(s): C | |||||||||
| Height: 5’10” | Weight: 195 lbs. | Bats: Left | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: Smith is a left-handed hitter who waits for a pitch he can drive. His swing lifts the ball and is designed for pull-side power, and when he gets a good pitch he hits it hard in the air. He starts upright with his hands high, takes a short stride, gets to the zone quickly, and can go to the opposite field as well. His game power is plus. Contact is the limitation. He doesn’t make much of it, and the swing path leads to many whiffs on pitches both in and out of the zone. His patience can become passive, so he often finds himself behind in the count. He still hits the ball hard when he connects, and the power carries the profile. Behind the plate, he catches from one knee and has the agility to be mobile for a catcher, with respectable speed. His arm is strong, though his throws often miss their mark. Receiving, blocking, and throwing all need work, and while his footwork and exchange have gotten better, his defense is below average yet useable. He has played other positions and can cover left field. Catcher is his position, though the defense has room to improve. The power and the discipline are real strengths. If the defense keeps developing and the swing misses don’t grow, he could be a power-hitting catcher. | |||||||||||
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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