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	Andrew Vaughn Born: 04/03/1998 (Age: 21)
	Bats: Right	Throws: Right
	Height: 6' 0"	Weight: 215
	Primary Position: 1B

Stocky with strength throughout; already maxed. Not overly athletic, profile reliant on bat.

Evaluator	Ben Spanier
Report Date	08/28/2019
Dates Seen	7/26, 7/27, 7/29, 8/3, 8/16, 8/26, 8/27
Affiliate	Winston-Salem Dash (High A, White Sox)

MLB ETA	Risk Factor	OFP	Video
2021	Low	60	No

Tool	Future Grade	Report
Hit	60	Excellent plate discipline and barrel control allow Vaughn to limit swing/miss and maximize hard contact. Did not see him at what I believe to be the best of his ability during most of my looks, but even when timing is off he takes good at-bats; spits on bad pitches and will not expand zone even when slumping and still makes hard contact into outs. Ability to wait for and attack pitch paired with contact ability is a nice combination.
Power	60	Didn't really see him tap into his raw much in-game, but am given to understand he has hit at least one very impressive homer this season. The power is easily visible due to the strength in both his upper and lower body as well as his quick bat, solid mechanics, and controlled yet aggressive swing. Plus power that works hand-in-hand with his plus hit. Ability to zero in on pitch to drive will help here too.
Baserunning/Speed	30	Pretty slow runner and not getting any faster; neutral effect at best on the bases.
Glove	40	Solid enough around the bag but doesn't add much with his range or hands and doesn't really exude smoothness.
Arm	40	Did not see him make many throws but arm looked fine.

Plus hit and power are both obviously apparent, and it is also well known that Vaughn is a bat-first prospect with a bat-first profile. Despite his slow start in the Carolina League, there is little doubt that he will hit at the higher levels. It is quite possible that he is worn down from a long season and I believe quite likely that he will hit the ground running next season, seeing Triple-A Charlotte in no time. Wouldn't be surprised if he makes my hit/power projections look low. Not much risk but will need to produce a lot with the bat to come close to the value provided by other top prospects in the organization.