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	Joey Bart Born: 12/15/1996 (Age: 22)
	Bats: Right	Throws: Right
	Height: 6' 2"	Weight: 238
	Primary Position: C

Large frame with a thick, physical body, barrel-chested, definite catcher frame, strength throughout, mature.

Evaluator	Steve Givarz
Report Date	10/06/2019
Dates Seen	10/1/19 + 10/4/19
Affiliate	San Francisco Giants (, Giants)

MLB ETA	Risk Factor	OFP	Video
2020	Moderate	60	No

Tool	Future Grade	Report
Hit	55	Hits from a tall, slightly open stance with a small load to even. Plus bat speed with definite strength in wrists/hands to drive even mishit balls. Primarily pull hitter when going for power but can work all over the field, tracks balls out of pitchers hand, can be aggressive early in count, but has made adjustments in viewing to wait guys out, see as a future above-average hitter.
Power	60	Plus-plus raw power, strength in body with plus bat speed to take a ball out to any part of the park. Batted balls have significant carry and drive, can sell out for power and get too aggressive, but should play to plus.
Baserunning/Speed	30	Not a runner, not fleet of foot, catcher, doesn't matter.
Glove	60	Quality defender behind the plate, blocks pitches to both sides as well as in front, receives well, sets up on the inner half but can move the glove and give a good target for the umpire, leader on the field and takes control, plus defender.
Arm	60	Plus arm strength with quick hands and smooth transfer, 1.94-1.98 to 2B, throws were accurate to the 2B side.

See as a quality regular behind the plate, chance for all-star seasons at a premium positon. 22 y/o R/R catcher, future above-average hitter with plus-plus raw, plus game pop and plus arm/glove. One of the top prospects in baseball, strong interest, would acquire.