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	Ke'Bryan Hayes Born: 01/28/1997 (Age: 19)
	Bats: Right	Throws: Right
	Height: 5' 10"	Weight: 205
	Primary Position: 3B

Weight is proportionate and non-issue; still-developing upper half; thick, strong lower half; smooth actions on field; able to slow game down; athletic for a corner guy.

Evaluator	David Lee
Report Date	06/14/2016
Dates Seen	6/2-6/4/2016
Affiliate	West Virginia Power (Low A, Pirates)

MLB ETA	Risk Factor	OFP	Video
2019	High	55	Yes

Tool	Future Grade	Report
Hit	55	Line-drive approach geared for contact; will settle for contact; covers the plate well; can work line drives to gaps and up the middle; advanced approach for age/level; above-average bat speed; hands can drift deep and lengthen swing at times; swing plane can get inconsistent between long or choppy.
Power	45	Above-average raw power; in-game power plays down by contact approach/swing plane; approach settles for line drives; consistent gap production; doesn't consistently utilize lower half to drive ball; occasional arcing home run.
Baserunning/Speed	45	4.35 to first; not impact runner but not station-to-station; will steal occasional base; shows baserunning instincts.
Glove	55	Soft hands; smooth actions at third; average lateral range; decent quickness and footwork; soft glove plays up grade.
Arm	60	Quick arm speed; optimal arm action with straight throws; easy carry with plus arm strength.

There's untapped potential in Hayes that will take tweaks to see it fulfilled. The biggest is above-average to plus raw power that plays down in games because of a contact-geared swing with an occasional choppy plane and lack of lower-half utilization. He has an advanced approach and makes consistent contact, and his value will be carried between an above-average hit tool and strong defense at third base. It's not an impact profile, but it's enough to play every day with the chance for more if adjustments are made.