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Tommy Troy, IF
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Scouting report
The Stanford star was Mr. Everything for the Kettleers this summer, playing the role of starting shortstop, leadoff hitter and primary offensive threat. Troy’s ability to damage fastballs while limiting chase swings against spin should translate to pro ball. Some viewed him as the top prospect on the circuit this summer. Troy’s twitch, bat speed and compact swing translate to lots of damage, particularly against velocity. He hit .400/.451/.747 against fastballs. While he struggles at times to adjust to breaking pitches, Troy rarely chases spin out of the zone with a 15% chase rate against curveballs and sliders. His combination of pitch identification and power at the point of contact allows him to make the most of each swing. In the field, Troy was expected to handle second base, but last-minute roster shuffling saw him slide to shortstop. He showed an average or better arm, good infield actions and a strong internal clock. He’s not terribly rangy but Troy should end up a bat-first second baseman.