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	Scott Kingery Born: 04/29/1994 (Age: 22)
	Bats: Right	Throws: Right
	Height: 5' 10"	Weight: 180
	Primary Position: 2B

Lean, athletic body; lacks remaining physical projection.

Evaluator	Steve Givarz
Report Date	06/19/2016
Dates Seen	5/13-5/14/2016, 5/27-5/28/2016
Affiliate	Clearwater Threshers (High A, Phillies)

MLB ETA	Risk Factor	OFP	Video
2018	Low	50	No

Tool	Future Grade	Report
Hit	55	Hits from an even, wide stance; small load and lift; short swing path to the ball; good contact ability; average bat speed but makes most of it; quick hands; good eye; level swing plane; advanced hitter.
Power	30	Well below-average raw power; over the fence power not a part of game; more a gap-to-gap power profile; hard-hit doubles; lacks swing plane or loft for more.
Baserunning/Speed	55	Above-average runner; 4.26 H-1B; gets moderate jumps and reads off pitchers; not a burner but is a smart baserunner.
Glove	50	Fringe-average at present; has moderate range on hit balls with speed; average hands; lacks consistency on throws; average footwork; should get to average over time.
Arm	50	average arm strength; enough for 2B; average carry and line; could play at other positions but has not been tested thus far.

With above-average grades on his speed and hitting, Kingery should find a spot in the major leagues at the very least as a utility man. I would like to see some more versatility before then; his defense needs to improve to become an everyday guy; otherwise he becomes more of a square peg in a round hole.