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	Skye Bolt Born: 01/15/1994 (Age: 22)
	Bats: Switch	Throws: Right
	Height: 6' 2"	Weight: 180
	Primary Position: CF
	Secondary Position: RF

Tall, lean frame with wiry strength throughout; Slightly sloped shoulders with strength through the chest tapering to trim waist and long legs; Athletic, agile body with marginal room for added development.

Evaluator	James Fisher
Report Date	05/02/2016
Dates Seen	4/9, 4/10, 4/14, 4/26-5/1
Affiliate	Beloit Snappers (Low A, Athletics)

MLB ETA	Risk Factor	OFP	Video
2019	High	50	Yes

Tool	Future Grade	Report
Hit	40	Mild crouch, slightly open front foot and a stride to get the swing going; Slight hitch that is more of a timing mechanism combined with light bat wrap lengthen the swing; Swing path has improved in consistency from both sides of the plate and simplified approach has led to moderate barrel control combined with average bat speed and mild leverage; Stays balanced through swing and controls his weight shift on breaking balls; Pitch recognition has improved, swing and miss is in zone rather than outside; Will put the ball in play enough to let his speed work.
Power	30	Mild leverage and strength in swing lead to well below-average raw but does show ability to drive the ball out of the park pull-side left handed; In game, swing and approach geared towards line drives and doubles rather than homers; Most homers will be to pull side; 5-8 homers annually in the big leagues.
Baserunning/Speed	60	4.03 from left side, 4.12 from right side at present; Fast, explosive strides; Appears to be gliding across the base paths, especially when going 1st to 3rd. Not afraid to steal a bag showing good instincts on the base paths.
Glove	60	Premium defensive skill set in CF; Plus speed with solid routes and covers both gaps; Arm is a weapon in CF and will play in RF if needed.
Arm	60	Loose arm with long stroke; Ball jumps out of his hand with on-line carry through the bag; Accurate throws from CF, throws to correct base; Likes to show it off.

Bolt is a 22-year-old center fielder drafted in the fourth round of the 2015 draft out of UNC with an athletic frame and mild projection remaining. He is gifted with three plus tools; speed, defense, and arm that he combines to become an above average defensive center fielder. His bat will be the defining factor in his development and has shown the ability to make adjustments at the plate. Will be an everyday regular at the major league level.