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	Austin Slater Born: 12/13/1992 (Age: 23)
	Bats: Right	Throws: Right
	Height: 6' 1"	Weight: 204
	Primary Position: CF
	Secondary Position: LF

lean, athletic build; mature

Evaluator	Adam Hayes
Report Date	04/17/2016
Dates Seen	04/12, 04/13
Affiliate	Richmond Flying Squirrels (, Giants)

MLB ETA	Risk Factor	OFP	Video
2017	Medium	40	Yes

Tool	Future Grade	Report
Hit	40	quick, compact stroke; hands drift a little in load, but wrists are fast enough to compensate; not much use of lower half; will take a pitch to the opposite field; aggressive early in a count; aggressiveness leads to swing and miss
Power	40	50 raw; gap-to-gap power, able to drive ball to opposite field; aggressive approach and reliance on upper half will limit realization of power; capable of making hard contact and running into a few
Baserunning/Speed	0	no run times, but athletic
Glove	50	capable outfielder; makes all the necessary plays
Arm	0	not tested

Capable, likely 4th OF with quick bat and ability to drive ball. Generates power through bat speed, upper half. Early count aggressiveness leads to swing and miss tendencies. Doesn't use lower half much. Shows athleticism and potential.