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Gage Workman, IF
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Scouting report
A fourth-round pick who signed for $1 million, Workman’s body, tools and youth (he was a 20-year-old junior) intrigued teams more than his inconsistent performances at Arizona State, where he played the infield along with first overall pick Spencer Torkelson. Workman certainly looks the part, packing plenty of athleticism into his 6-foot-4 frame. He has plus raw power, a good arm, and runs well for his size. While primarily a third baseman in college, the Tigers were intrigued by his shortstop play in the Cape Cod League and he impressed the team at instructs last fall when he returned to the position. All the questions about Workman revolves around the bat. He never tempered his high strikeout rate in college, and is an overly aggressive hitter who gets himself into bad counts by chasing. Just showing he has a chance to stick at shortstop increases his prospect value, but all eyes will be on the offensive performance as he makes his pro debut. (Fall Instructional League)