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	Josh Hart Born: 10/02/1994 (Age: 20)
	Bats: Left	Throws: Left
	Height: 6' 1"	Weight: 180
	Primary Position: CF

Smaller frame; athletic build withy quick-twitch muscles; looks smaller than listed height; very slight projection.

Evaluator	Tucker Blair
Report Date	06/30/2015
Dates Seen	8 Games April - June 2015
Affiliate	Frederick Keys (High A, Orioles)

MLB ETA	Risk Factor	OFP	Video
2017	High	50	No

Tool	Future Grade	Report
Hit	50	Above-average bat speed; quiet hands; quick and loose wrists; moderate barrel control; drops back shoulder at times; mild load and leg lift; swing can become reliant on upper half; moderate approach that has improved since last season; ability to recognize spin; does not always make hard contact; struggles to barrel ball.
Power	20	Well-below average raw power; linear swing; swing is not conducive for power in any phase.
Baserunning/Speed	55	4.15 - 4.20 home to first; gets out of box poorly; agility and burst in OF; speed plays on basepaths.
Glove	60	Displays quick bursts and agility; efficient routes and reads; instinctual player; sometimes too aggressive.
Arm	40	Below-average arm strength; lacks carry; accurate throws.

Hart has a natural feel for hitting, and his barrel skills have been on display during my viewings. He is going to hit, but the lack in-game power is a concern and will hinder his overall value. At the very least, Hart is going to provide value as a depth or bench option solely on the defense alone. There is still a wide gap between Hart's current and future hit tool.

Round Drafted: 1st round (37th overall), 2013. Signed for $1.45 million.
Why: Feel for hitting with the potential to hit for average and provide plus defense in CF.