Harry Ford
Mack's spin -
Ford is another of those players that have quietly moved up this year due to an outstanding 2021 season.
Right now,my 3rd catcher behind Henty Davis and Adrian Del Castillo.
C 5-10 200 North Cobb HS (GA)
5-27-21 - mlb -
16. Marlins: Harry Ford, C, North Cobb HS (Kennesaw, Ga.)
The Marlins are associated with a lot of the best high school athletes, such as Ford (who can run a 6.42-second 60-yard dash and play anywhere on the diamond), Montgomery and outfielder Will Taylor.
5-20-21 - mlb
21. Cubs: Harry Ford, C, North Cobb HS (Kennesaw, Ga.)
He’s an athletic catcher who can really run and make a lot of contact, with the athleticism to move to another position if any club that takes him feels the need to do so.
5-6-21 - MLB - 5-6 Mock Draft-
23. Indians: Harry Ford, C, North Cobb HS (Kennesaw, Ga.)
An incredibly athletic catcher who ran a 6.42-second 60-yard dash on the showcase circuit, Ford makes a lot of loud contact and has the versatility to play almost anywhere on the diamond. There's talk that he could sneak into the first 10 picks.
4-29-21 - Baseball Prospect Report mock 3.0 -
21. Chicago Cubs: Harry Ford, C, North Cobb (Ga.) HS
Ford has outstanding athleticism for a catcher. He has above-average arm strength and quick actions behind the plate. He also has the leadership traits teams seek in a catcher and has called his own games since freshman year. Those skills have caused scouts to project Ford in center field.
4-26-21 - mlb.com mock draft -
21) Cubs: Harry Ford, C, North Cobb HS (Ga.)
Ford has an intriguing set of all-around tools, with the ability to really hit and the skills to stick behind the plate, though he’s quick and athletic enough to move elsewhere if needed.
4-22-21 - pipeline podcast mock -
19) Blue Jays (Callis): Harry Ford, C, North Cobb HS (Kennesaw, Ga.) -- An athletic catcher, he runs a 6.42-second 60 and could play almost anywhere on the diamond, and he also offers plenty of bat speed and power potential.
4-19-21 - TTF - Mock 2.0 -
28. Tampa Bay Rays: Harry Ford, C, North Cobb (GA)
His bat speed is among the best in the class. He has a smooth stroke and is as athletic as they come at the backstop. Hard to say if he’ll sign if he falls out of the first round. Whenever he does make the pros, he’ll stick to catcher. He can also play some outfield, too.
4-2-21 - Through The Fence -
28. Tampa Bay Rays: Harry Ford, C, North Cobb (GA)
His bat speed is among the best in the class. He has a smooth stroke and is as athletic as they come at the backstop. Hard to say if he’ll sign if he falls out of the first round. Whenever he does make the pros, he’ll stick to catcher. He can also play some outfield, too.
3-30-21 - Prospects Worldwide -
16. C Harry Ford | School: North Cobb HS, GA | Commit: Georgia Tech | B / T: R / R | Ht: 5’10 | Wt: 200lbs | Age: 18.2
Ford skillset is unmatched at the catcher position with the exception of a handful of players at any level. From Above Average Power, Defense, and Speed (Shows Plus speed now, should see a dip to Above-average) to go with a plus arm and showing every chance to stick behind the plate with those tools and athleticism. Teams may feel the pressure of moving Ford of C to another position to maximize his bat potential and athleticism. I think the future is behind the plate, but what a nice fallback option if it goes south, 3B/LF/CF are all potential landing spots if so. This catcher class is deep, one of the best we have seen in some time on the HS and College level. But we haven’t seen many come through either side with the skill-set Ford carries. Similar to J.T. Realmuto or Craig Biggio.
3-12-21 - top 50 HS players -
25. Harry Ford, C, North Cobb HS, Kennesaw, Ga.
Ford is a weird anomaly — a catcher who is also one of the faster players in his draft class. Center field is an option if he doesn't stick at catcher.
2-27-21 - top hs players -
Harry Ford – Ford was another big riser last summer thanks to rare tools for a catcher. He’s among the fastest players in the class, but he also shows good feel for catching, as well as plus bat speed and the potential for plus power. He could theoretically play second, third, or even center field in pro ball.
2-17-21 - Bleed Cubbie Blue -
The Georgia prep catcher Harry Ford would make for an interesting discussion, if on the board at 21. Catcher in three or four years might not seem an organizational weakness, but Ford seems flexible enough to go elsewhere, as needed. Time spent researching potential choices at 21 both relaxes you on the likelihood of quality there, and screams that the likely quality doesn't stop anywhere near 21. Which is why it's useful to follow a college team until MLB season starts. More teams than you might think are bringing 97 or higher out of the bullpen, late. Oh, to harness some command, as well.
2-15-21 - CBS - Top 50 -
22. Harry Ford, C, North Cobb HS (GA)
Prep catchers, like their batterymates, should come affixed with a warning label about their attrition risk. While the jury is out on more recent selections, the last high-school catcher to produce more than 10 Wins Above Replacement for their career was Neil Walker (2004); Joe Mauer, picked in 2001, was the last to have a productive career as a backstop. Someone someday is going to change that. Ford, blessed with twitchiness and innate hand-eye skills, is a compelling candidate to do it. He's going to require developmental work on both ends (his hands have a tendency to separate during his load) but there's a lot of upside here, perhaps in a Daulton Varsho-like capacity.
1-26-21 - BA -
24. Harry Ford, C, North Cobb HS, Kennesaw, Ga.
Areas To Improve: Refine catcher defense, prove hit tool
Ford is the unicorn of the 2021 draft as an exceptionally athletic catcher who could probably play any position on the diamond with enough time. Scouts believe that athleticism will allow him to handle the physical demands of catching, but want to see him refine the detailed areas of the defensive game to pair it with above-average arm strength. Ford has also shown electric bat speed and an ability to do damage all around the zone, but a longer stride makes some evaluators wonder if he will run into timing issues at the next level. Admittedly, we are picking nits with Ford, but given the track record of high school catching he’ll need to excel in all phases this spring to up his stock.
1-20-21 - prospect live -
#21
Chicago Cubs
Harry Ford
C, North Cobb
If the 2020 draft and Yu Darvish trade return are any indications, Chicago is looking for highest upside players it can find, regardless of age or ETA. Harry Ford might be the most talented player on the board at this point. He's become the clear front runner for top prep C in the class thanks to some extremely impressive athleticism and loud tools. A true plus runner, Ford has been showcasing a budding power bat that led the showcase circuit in homers in 2020. Ford has the athleticism and glove to stick behind the plate long term, but the overall toolset would play anywhere on the diamond. It's a high upside pick late in the first round for a Cubs system in the midst of what appears to be a step-back, rebuild.
1-19-21 - BLEED CUBBIE BLUE -
The Georgia prep catcher Harry Ford would make for an interesting discussion, if on the board at 21. Catcher in three or four years might not seem an organizational weakness, but Ford seems flexible enough to go elsewhere, as needed. Time spent researching potential choices at 21 both relaxes you on the likelihood of quality there, and screams that the likely quality doesn't stop anywhere near 21. Which is why it's useful to follow a college team until MLB season starts. More teams than you might think are bringing 97 or higher out of the bullpen, late. Oh, to harness some command, as well.
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