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	Fernando Tatis Jr. Born: 01/02/1999 (Age: 18)
	Bats: Right	Throws: Right
	Height: 6' 3"	Weight: 217
	Primary Position: SS

Tall, thin, long legs and narrow waist; projected added muscle and mass.

Evaluator	Nathan Graham
Report Date	06/13/2017
Dates Seen	4/29, 5/13, 6/11
Affiliate	Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low A, Padres)

MLB ETA	Risk Factor	OFP	Video
2021	High	55	Yes

Tool	Future Grade	Report
Hit	40	Tall, balanced stance, slight bat wrap which adds length to the swing, above-average bat speed, gets leverage with bat path, has some noise in swing, can get off balanced on secondary offerings, will expand the strike zone.
Power	50	Raw power to all fields, leverage and above-average bat speed in swing, in-game limited by pitch recognition.
Baserunning/Speed	60	Average 4.10 from home to first on several clocks, smooth runner, has a second gear; will play down a grade as body matures.
Glove	50	Quick, soft hands, shows average range and mobility, will make unnecessary errors by trying to make spectacular play
Arm	50	Average arm strength and carry, accurate; would play up a notch if moved from shortstop

Tatis' age, raw physical tools, and bloodline make him an intriguing prospect. Needs to clean up the swing and improve the hit tool to play up to his ceiling. If he can stick at shortstop, the power profile plays up more than if he has to be moved to the outfield.