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	Cade Gotta Born: 08/01/1991 (Age: 24)
	Bats: Right	Throws: Right
	Height: 6' 4"	Weight: 205
	Primary Position: RF
	Secondary Position: LF

Strong frame; additional projection, room to add good weight, moves well

Evaluator	Thomas Desmidt
Report Date	06/19/2016
Dates Seen	5/31-6/1/16
Affiliate	Charlotte Stone Crabs (High A, Rays)

MLB ETA	Risk Factor	OFP	Video
2018	Moderate	50	No

Tool	Future Grade	Report
Hit	50	Noisy swing, mild leg kick; frequently early to front side, doesn't fully engage lower half at present; above-average bat speed, swing path has leverage, moderate barrel control; consistent quality contact, stays in the zone
Power	50	55 raw, average in-game; leverage, quality extension, loud contact, power to the pull side
Baserunning/Speed	45	4.33, average base-running skills 1st to 3rd
Glove	50	Utility in all three spots, body and speed play more to the corner spots; moves well, efficient reads and routes
Arm	50	Average arm strength, quick release, hits cutoff men with accuracy

Gotta has all the tools to project into a Major League regular, with an athletic body and well-rounded skills. He shows offensive aptitude, with consistent loud contact and some demonstrated on-base ability. Noisy hitting mechanics may get exploited at next levels, average regular potential if the hit tool holds up.