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	Jesse Winker Born: 08/17/1993 (Age: 22)
	Bats: Left	Throws: Left
	Height: 6' 3"	Weight: 215
	Primary Position: RF
	Secondary Position: LF

Lean, athletic build, solid base with some width to the hips; upper body not yet maxed out, narrow shoulders with slope, some projection remaining

Evaluator	Adam Hayes
Report Date	06/26/2016
Dates Seen	5/27, 5/28
Affiliate	Louisville Bats (AAA, Reds)

MLB ETA	Risk Factor	OFP	Video
2017	Medium	50	Yes

Tool	Future Grade	Report
Hit	60	Leg lift, pinches hips, tight coil; slight hitch to start swing, drops back shoulder, some uppercut to swing; plus bat speed with contact skills, moderate swing-and-miss, will expand zone; all-fields approach, patient, will work walks
Power	45	Pull power with carry to opposite field; swing can generate some loft, more doubles power in-game, contact is solid; recent wrist injury could be negatively affecting ability to tap into power at present
Baserunning/Speed	40	Not much effort out of the box, moves well in field, lacks quickness, not a base-stealing threat
Glove	50	Steady glove, not flashy; lacks closing speed, solid routes help range, best suited for corner role
Arm	50	Average arm strength, accurate, capable arm in right

A former first-round supplemental pick, Winker is a corner outfielder with a plus hit tool and average defensive projection. There's some swing-and-miss, but he possesses quality bat speed and contact skills. Average raw power plays down a tick in-game; he generates loft, but lacks the finishing strength for the tool to be an asset. Steady glove in a corner that won't create problems, and his accurate arm shows average strength. Winker has struggled with wrist injuries, which has very possibly sapped his ability to tap into the raw power he has. Projection for a solid starting outfielder with bottom-half lineup contributions.