Bregman is a polished, confident player with solid across-the-board skills highlighted by a premium bat-to-ball ability and projection for a plus hit tool. His swing is aggressive; he attacks the baseball with an intent to do damage. He tracks pitches well, and the combination of strong wrists and elite hand quickness allow for in-swing adjustments, limiting the swing-and-miss in his game. There's average raw power here, and he'll get to it in games thanks to a timely willingness to separate and lift to the pull side. He's not a burner, but should offer some stolen base potential and above-average baserunning value.

Questions about his future at the six spot dogged Bregman through the draft, but I've seen a true shortstop in my looks thus far in his pro career. He lacks plus range or arm strength, but the actions will play and he demonstrates an instinctual feel for the position. The player's outstanding makeup should further afford benefit to any doubts.

This is a high probability prospect who should move quickly through the system, with a late-2016 big league ETA not out of the question.