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	Anthony Alford Born: 07/20/1994 (Age: 22)
	Bats: Right	Throws: Right
	Height: 6' 1"	Weight: 215
	Primary Position: CF

Muscular frame and chest; impressive athlete, has struggled with injuries this season; missed three weeks with a dislocated right kneecap, has also missed time with a concussion; fresh off DL in viewings

Evaluator	Steve Givarz
Report Date	07/22/2016
Dates Seen	6/23-6/25/2016, 6/27/2016
Affiliate	Dunedin Blue Jays (High A, Blue Jays)

MLB ETA	Risk Factor	OFP	Video
2018	Moderate	55	No

Tool	Future Grade	Report
Hit	55	Open stance, even, pelvic load with knee tuck, hand load times consistently with lower half; plus bat speed, line-drive stroke, rusty timing off the DL, still squared up some balls, aggressive approach
Power	40	Below-average raw, flat swing, swing lacks plane to lift balls; strength to generate some carry; should play to full utility at peak given strong hit tool and speed to help extend basehits.
Baserunning/Speed	70	Double-plus runner, 4.12 home-to-first, potential weapon on the basepaths
Glove	55	Speed really plays in center, covers the grass well, good reads; routes lack consistent efficiency, uses speed to help cover mistakes.
Arm	50	Average arm strength, gets to cutoff men quickly, not a true weapon, effective throwing to bases, lacks carry to the plate

Alford is a potential lead-off hitter at the big league level. The tools for hitting success are there, even though he has struggled with injuries and timing this year.