Mack's Mock Pick - # 96 - OF - Tyler Whitaker

 

Tyler Whitaker

Mack's spin - 

I don't have much ink on Whitaker but what I do have is all good. 

This is a + power bat that projects best at RF.

 

OF         6-4        190         Bishop Gorman HS (AZ)

 

 

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62. OF Tyler Whitaker | School: Bishop Gorman HS, AZ | Commit: Arizona | B / T: R / R | Ht: 6’4 | Wt: 190lbs | Age: 18.11

 

Extremely athletic 6’4 with projection remaining, Whitaker has shown Plus Power, Speed and Arm. The Game Power plays as an easy Plus. Getting great leverage at the plate through the lower half, Plus extension and loft in the swing looking to elevate. Attacking the ball out front well with a strong Vertical Bat Angle (VBA) and Plus bat speed. Finds barrels at a high rate, although there will be some swing and miss in his game, but shouldn’t stop him from being able to reach his potential in the box. Has a background on the dirt and the mound due to the arm strength. 3B is a possibility, as is CF with the speed and range he has shown, but RF is the best fit long-term with the Power + Arm talent. Similar to George Springer.