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	Justin Twine Born: 10/07/1995 (Age: 19)
	Bats: Right	Throws: Right
	Height: 5' 11"	Weight: 205
	Primary Position: SS
	Secondary Position: 3B

Broad shoulders; extra weight around mid-section; loses athleticism because of added weight; thick lower half; immature looking body.

Evaluator	CJ Wittmann
Report Date	04/18/2015
Dates Seen	4/10-12/2015
Affiliate	Greensboro Grasshoppers (Low A, Marlins)

MLB ETA	Risk Factor	OFP	Video
N/A	High	30	Yes

Tool	Future Grade	Report
Hit	30	Wide base setup; average bat speed; limited contact skills; linear swing through zone; leg kick timing that is inconsistent; does not recognize off speed offerings; showed hacker approach and did not have a plan at the plate. Inability to recognize secondaries and limited contact skills will limit hit tool.
Power	30	Average raw power; showed ability to backspin ball in BP despite linear swing path; showed ability to drive ball to both gaps; limitations to hit tool will not allow power to play.
Baserunning/Speed	40	Timed in 4.4 range from right side; swing does not allow him to get out of box quickly; reaches limited top speed in 3 steps; extra weight has slowed him down since amateur.
Glove	40	Limited range due to body/athleticism; not ideal reactions off the bat; hands can get hard and footwork choppy at times; usually fields what he can get too; profile better suited for 3B.
Arm	50	Plus arm strength; transfer to throwing hand is smooth; has long, side arm release; ball has some carry; accuracy is a problem.

Justin Twine did not impress in my viewing. He has added bad weight since being drafted and it has hurt his athleticism. The lack of athleticism and reactions make his chances of playing shortstop thin. At the plate, he did not show an approach nor did he show the ability to barrel or recognize spin. Even pitches that were in the hitting zone, Twine swung through. I do not think he will show the necessary improvements or adjustments to improve as a player, as he moves forward, and I do not see a major league player ceiling.

Round Drafted: 2014 2nd round, 43rd overall
Why: athletic shortstop, average raw power, plus run/arm as an amateur

Ceiling: Role 30; organizational player.