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Draft  | Prospect Scouting Reports  | 5/31/2016

2016 MLB Draft Reports: 301-350

David Rawnsley      Andrew Krause      Jheremy Brown      Matt Czechanski     
Photo: Western Nevada Athletics




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301. D.J. Peters, of, Western Nevada (SO)
R-R, 6-6/225, Glendora, Calif.
Previously Drafted: Rangers ’15 (36); College Commitment: Cal State Fullerton

Peters was a Perfect Game All-American in 2013 and he’s been drafted twice already, once in the 36th round by the Chicago Cubs after finishing high school, and again in the 36th round last year when the Texas Rangers nabbed him out of Western Nevada. He elected to return to junior college for another season and the Wildcats are surely glad that he did, as Peters has hit at an impressive level this spring with a batting average over .400 and 14 homers. The physical righthanded hitter has big-time strength in his large frame. Peters has good bat speed and an efficient hand path, especially for someone of his length and proportions, and he’s shown an ability to hit to all fields with authority. Despite running pretty well for his size, Peters is considered by most to be a corner outfielder at the next level, where the bat will continue to carry him.


302. Kyle Nowlin, of, Eastern Kentucky (SR)
R-R, 6-1/240, Harrison, Ohio
Previously Drafted: Phillies ’15 (30)

Nowlin will swing and miss, but he also has the ability to send the ball a long way. Last spring he hit 19 homers and was selected late in the draft by the Phillies, but he elected to return for his senior season. He performed pretty well last summer in the Coastal Plain League, and he’s continued to show off his strength and raw power for the Colonels this spring, leading the team in homers yet again. He moves well for his size, but will be limited to an outfield corner or first base in pro ball, and there are concerns about how often his power will show up at the next level. However, as a senior with impressive raw power he’ll get a fair amount of looks this June.


303. Daniel Bakst, ss/3b, Poly Prep Country Day
R-R, 6-2/190, New York, N.Y.
College Commitment: Stanford

Bakst played in virtually every major event on the summer circuit last year then played on the gold medal winning USA 18u National Team in the fall, so scouts weren't going to be disadvantaged this spring by him playing in the Northeast. Nevertheless, Bakst continued to do what he does best, hitting .447 with 32 RBI and leading Poly Prep to a 21-5 record. Bakst has a very strong righthanded swing with plus bat speed and feasts on high velocity fastballs. He profiles as a third baseman at the next level with a 90-plus mph throwing arm across the diamond and is a 6.9 runner.


304. Reid Humphreys, of/rhp, Mississippi State (JR)
R-R, 6-2/200, Brandon, Miss.
Previously Drafted: Nationals ’13 (36)

Humphreys struggled a bit to make the adjustment to college ball after electing to attend Mississippi State. However after hitting under .250 in both 2014 and 2015, he has enjoyed much more success as junior, consistently driving in runs and flashing some power while hitting in the middle of the Bulldogs’ lineup. Humphreys owns above average raw power, but there is some swing and miss to his game and picking up spin/off-speed can be an issue at times. Still, he’s made progress in that department and has punished mistakes this season. He has arm strength as well, serving as a relief option for coach John Cohen and striking out better than a batter per inning thanks to a low-90s fastball, meaning that he should fit in well in right field despite not playing there very much this season. Similarly, pitching could be a fallback option as well.


305. Chad McClanahan, 1b/3b, Brophy Prep
L-R, 6-5/205, Scottsdale, Ariz.
College Commitment: Arizona State

McClanahan stands out as a lefthanded hitting power prospect in what rates as a below average class of prospects in Arizona this spring. He has a loose and smooth swing with lots of natural lift and extension and has the type of swing and power that enables him to drive the ball hard to all parts of the ballpark. McClanahan hit .362-8-31 with 20 walks in 18 games this spring. He has played both shortstop and third base in high school but may end up moving to first base eventually as he fills out and gets stronger.


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