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J.J. Bleday, OF
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There's no change to Bleday's report: Part of Bleday's 2019 breakout at Vanderbilt -- he hit four homers as a sophomore and slugged .511, then hit 26 as a junior and slugged .717 -- was because his 2018 power was hindered by a severe oblique injury that caused him to miss half of the season. Healthy Bleday was not only one of the more polished hitters in his draft class but one of the most physically gifted as well. In addition to having a superlative feel for the strike zone, Bleday is also short to the ball but still creates lift. He murders offspeed stuff, has all-fields ability, and can mishit balls with power -- a complete offensive package. He's also pretty fast, and his instincts in the outfield could make him a plus corner defender. I expect him to move pretty quickly and be an above-average everyday player. Even though it's dictated by circumstance (the pandemic), it feels odd to write that about a 23-year-old who has played just 38 pro games. (Alternate site, Fall Instructional League)