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Reese McGuire

Born: 03/02/1995 (Age: 18)
Bats: Left Throws: Right
Height: 6' 0" Weight: 215
Primary Position: C
Physical/Health
Strong foundation; athletic movement behind the plate and on base; good footwork; durable frame will hold up playing every day; ideal catcher build.
Evaluator Chris King
Report Date 08/29/2013
Dates Seen 08/15/2013; 08/26/13 - 08/28/2013
Affiliate GCL Pirates (MLB, Pirates)
MLB ETA Risk Factor OFP Video
2017 Medium 65 No
Tool Future Grade Report
Hit 55 Wide stance; simple bat-to-ball approach; quick hands; short compact swing; above-average bat speed; stays balanced and level; drives the ball to opposite field; line-drive machine.
Power 50 Presently gap to gap; still developing; shows some raw during BP; level swing will limit over–the-fence potential.
Baserunning/Speed 50 Faster than expected; consistent average times to first; top-end speed slightly above average; good instincts; shows some aggressiveness taking the extra base.
Glove 65 Brick wall behind the plate; quick feet; presents a nice target; receiving skills still improving; drops quickly when needed; stays square on balls in dirt.
Arm 65 Easy plus arm; flashes plus-plus ability; sub 2.0 pop times consistently; 1.85 best in-game time I recorded; quick release; excellent accuracy.
Overall

Very impressive all-around talent; His defense will always be his calling card; his bat should become a real weapon from the left side; will never be an easy out; embraces being a leader and players respond; has a real chance to be an elite catcher with an above-average bat; definite future all-star ability.

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