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	Alex Jackson Born: 12/25/1995 (Age: 20)
	Bats: Right	Throws: Right
	Height: 6' 2"	Weight: 215
	Primary Position: RF

Thick, stocky frame, well-developed lower half, limited flexibility in hips, strength in forearms and shoulders; no physical projection remaining, will have to stay on top of his conditioning to remain in the outfield

Evaluator	James Fisher
Report Date	08/30/2016
Dates Seen	8/22-8/24/16
Affiliate	Clinton LumberKings (Low A, Mariners)

MLB ETA	Risk Factor	OFP	Video
2019	Medium	45	No

Tool	Future Grade	Report
Hit	30	Slightly open stance, hands at his ear; hands drift down pre-pitch, small stride, torso tends to drift forward, limited outer-third coverage; quick hands, above-average bat speed, uppercut swing plane, bat enters and leaves the zone quickly; vulnerable to rudimentary sequencing at present, struggles with hard-in, soft-away; signs of some approach development in the second half, more willing to take walks when worked around
Power	50	Plus raw to all fields in BP; ball really carries off his bat, quick hands, strength, uppercut swing can make parks look small; swing-and-miss will limit in-game utility
Baserunning/Speed	30	4.5 average on three clocks, heavy feet with no chance they get quicker; choppy strides, not built for speed
Glove	40	Well below-average reads and routes in outfield; tentative and indecisive, slow first step; has seen time in both corners, arm to stay in right long-term
Arm	60	Proper throwing mechanics, long stroke that works fine in right; likes to show the arm off; carry through the bag with slight tail, usually on target

A former sixth-overall pick, Jackson's value is tied almost entirely to his bat. While he shows above-average bat speed and plus raw power, there are coverage and approach issues that lead to plenty of swing-and-miss. His uppercut swing plane allows him to crush grooved fastballs, but his inability to recognize breaking balls and cover the outer half will limit his hit tool and diminish his ability to reach the raw power consistently in games. The arm is plus, and he likes to throw behind runners taking a long turn at first. But he is not a natural defender; he struggles with a slow first step, takes rough routes, and lacks closing speed. Jackson projects best as a power bat off the bench.