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	Cole Tucker Born: 07/03/1996 (Age: 20)
	Bats: Switch	Throws: Right
	Height: 6' 3"	Weight: 205
	Primary Position: SS

XL, gangly, long limbs, lean, V-shaped torso, high waist; muscular development can lead to position change

Evaluator	Javier Barragan
Report Date	05/10/2017
Dates Seen	5/8 - 5/10
Affiliate	Bradenton Marauders (High A, Pirates)

MLB ETA	Risk Factor	OFP	Video
2019	High	60	No

Tool	Future Grade	Report
Hit	50	Prototypical Switch hitter — line drive from right, more light from left; L - feet separated at shoulder width, upright with slight knee bend, balanced, bat at 45 degrees with light wiggle, high hands, slight bat wrap, knee lift, leaks, smooth, better than average bat speed, barrel control, spray, more lift. R - feet separated at shoulder width, upright with slight knee bend, balanced, bat at 45 degrees with light wiggle, high hands, deep load, small knee lift, near arm bar, leakage, better than average bat speed; swing can get lengthy, more swing and miss. executes plan at plate, some chase, hits where the ball is pitched, comfortable at plate. barrell awareness 50/50 pitch recognition 40/50 box presence 40/50
Power	50	Approach fitted for line drives and gaps all over the field, slight uphill, room for more power and aptitude suggests more power to come. Raw power 50/60 Game power 30/45
Baserunning/Speed	50	Average raw speed, but instincts to allow tool to play up, takes healthy leads, aggressive on basepaths, at writing of this report leads all of minor league baseball with 24 steals, looks to take extra base, added weight will slow down, but instincts will play up speed then, too. speed 60/50
Glove	60	Sure-handed, sound defensive actions, rangy, gets to balls, good instincts, high center of gravity, mobile, body is framed for third base. Glove 55/60 Range 50/55 Instincts 60
Arm	50	Low arm slot, short arm circle, some tail, ball released on front leg, on the bag, gets there in time, average arm speed and arm strength; right shoulder labrum surgery in Aug 2015. arm strength 50/50 arm accuracy 50/50

Charismatic leader, exudes confidence, and loves to play the game, Tucker is a switch hitter with an advanced understanding of the game. Defensive actions to stick at short, but more muscle will slot him to third base—more power to come with position change and baseball aptitude. Though with current season high of two home runs, there is huge uncertainty as mechanical and approach change would be required. Tucker projects to be a fan favorite and everyday third baseman.