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Parker Meadows, OF

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Scouting report

Coming out of high school, Parker was seen as a larger-framed, more athletic version of his brother, Rays outfielder Austin Meadows, who was the ninth overall pick in the 2013 draft. Parker was also seen as having a larger gap between his tools and skills, which dropped him to the second round, and the rawness in his game was evident during his full-season debut. Meadows is an eye-catching athlete with tremendous upside. He’s starting to fill into his 6-foot-5 frame but remains a plus runner with above-average power potential. His arm is a third plus tool and while he has some experience in center, most feel right field is his future position, and he has a chance to impact the game in a corner spot. The biggest question for scouts is just how much Meadows is going to hit. He’s exceptionally noisy pre-swing, with a big bat waggle while bouncing on his front foot, and his swing initiates in the wrong direction, creating significant bat wrap. There’s plenty of bat speed on display, which, along with a solid approach, gives him some foundation for future success provided there are mechanical adjustments. This is a player with a very wide range of potential outcomes. (Fall Instructional League)