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Colt Keith, IF
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Scouting report
One of the more intriguing two-way players in the 2020 draft, Keith was seen by many teams as unsignable after the first three rounds. But the Tigers did their homework and took a chance on him in the fifth and final round, ultimately landing him with a slightly over-slot bonus of $500,000. Keith offers an intriguing combination of size, strength and athleticism. He’s an average runner despite his big frame and his mechanically sound swing produces consistent hard contact. A shortstop in high school, he'll slide over to third base as a pro, and while his actions and glove work need some tightening up, he projects as average at the hot corner with a well above-average arm that sat in the low-to-mid 90s on the mound. Keith is raw and needs considerable reps and instruction to reach his potential. He might not be ready for a full-season assignment this spring, but with the Tigers focusing him solely on being a position player, they hope to simplify his development a bit. (Fall Instructional League)