Scouting the 2020 Draft: Cayden Wallace

Cayden Wallace 3B, HS.  B-R, T-R.  6'1", 205 lbs.

Cayden Wallace doesn't look too impressive on paper.  He's an averagish sized HS corner IF with what the Fangraphs boys call "....solid above average tools.....across the board."  Then I looked up his PG profile and he got a little more interesting.  Arm:  93 FB Velo, 95 IF Velo.  Maybe that's average for a a pitcher, but for a position player, I would call that a solid plus.  Run:  6.68 60 yd dash.  OK not exactly blinding speed, but enough to play corner OF and even CF in a pinch.  Say!  If you put that arm in RF, you have a real weapon!  OK, Exit Velo:  103.  Hello!  According to the write up, he didn't just hit 103 once, he was in triple digits multiple times.  So, we're going to give power a solid plus too!  More PG:  "...has always hit and hit with power in games against quality pitching."

On video, his size and batting stance remind me a bit of Jeff Bagwell.  The other comp that comes to mind is the HS version of Alex Bregman.  I can see a team with a high pick really taking a liking to him, seeing an opportunity for an underslot deal.  If he drops to the second round or later, I would think he might go to school and try to get to the top of the draft like Bregman in 3 years.  I would not be dismayed if the Giants went for the underslot deal with him at #13.