Pete Crow-Armstrong is a 2020 OF/LHP with a 6-1 175 lb. frame from Sherman
Oaks, CA who attends Harvard-Westlake. Lean athletic build, unlikely to ever
bulk up but plenty of room to get stronger. 6.51 runner, has easy gliding
actions in the outfield, fields the ball cleanly with a quick release, makes
very accurate throws due to advanced fundamentals and athleticism, plenty of
raw arm strength, chance to be an elite level centerfielder. Left handed
hitter, hits from a slightly open stance, loose and easy swing with low effort
bat speed, middle to opposite field approach but has the ability to turn on
balls and drive them with plus pop that he has shown in games. Very projectable
in all areas and plays the game easy and is able to slow it down. Probably the
most polished all around player in the 2020 class.
Height: 6′ 0″ | Weight: 175 lbs
Bats: Left | Throws: Left
Position(s): Outfield
A standout hitter as a prep player, Pete Crow-Armstrong
generally draws above-average grades on his hit-tool, but some will also put
down a plus grade in the column. He’s shown the ability, both in high school
and internationally, to hit quality stuff. His power is a bit of a question
mark. Some believe he’s got below-average power, but there’s another set of
scouts who believe he may eventually develop average power down the line.
Defensively is really where stands out. He’s a plus runner
who can handle center field with ease. His arm also stands out at the position,
giving him plus grades on defense in both categories.
Where the concern could be
For the most part the question around Pete Crow-Armstrong is
just how much power he will hit for. If he winds up below-average, it should
still play as long as his other tools play to their abilities as it means he’ll
stick in center and power isn’t nearly as necessary as it would be in a corner.
Getting his power up to even average, though, would put his profile as an
above-average every day player.
Pete Crow-Armstrong is an 18 year old outfielder who is
currently committed to play baseball at Vanderbilt University. He is a left handed thrower and hitter who
has a reputation for making lots of loud contact, has shown flashes of power,
and can make things happen on the base paths with his speed.
A California native, Crow-Armstrong attends Harvard-Westlake
high school. This high school has also
produced major leaguers Jack Flaherty and Max Fried. While his senior baseball season was cut
short due to the virus, he had been climbing up the first round big boards
prior to things being shut down.
Crow-Armstrong is rated as one of the top defenders in his
class. Scouts believe that because of
his great speed and reactions he will play center field in the big leagues.
Observation –
I found far less pitchers chosen ahead of the Mets pick than
I expected. I also didn’t see the primo outfielders going this early.
Especially one of my favorite, Heston Kjerstad.
That being said, Crow-Armstrong is a ‘strong pick’ and the
best defensive centerfielder in the draft.
6 comments:
I'm fine with this choice,
Now, will he get an AB's this summer?
Hopefully, we'll be "crowing" about this pick for a long time to come.
Mack, since you know better, who did you like better: Garrett Mitchell or Crow-Armstrong? Seems like Garrett Mitchell is preferred in every publication, but he is three years older - Thus more mature physically - and Mitchell is a Type 1 diabetic, if that means anything.
Probably the best thing I heard tonight came from BVW. In something that I’ve never considered Brodie spoke about how PCA has been in the national spotlight since 12 years old, having been on Team USA and growing up in Southern California in front of lots of people and lots of buzz. I never thought of that, but it is important to take players that you think can handle NYC. Having said that, Steven Matz grew up in the NYC area, went to schools in the area and still freezes up on the mound but I don’t think it’s the pressure of the big city but rather personal pressure he puts on himself.
Gus,
That is a great point.
Gus -
My top 8 outfielders, in order were:
Veen, Kjerstad, Hassell, Hendricks, PCA, Mitchell, Greene, and Cabrera
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