Scouting the 2020 Draft: Yohandy Morales

Yohandy Morales SS/3B, HS.  B-R, T-R.  6'4", 200 lbs.

Based on physical projection alone, Yohandy Morales would easily be a top 15 draft pick or even top 10.  He's a HS SS with athletic actions and range to play SS at higher levels.  Other than his sheer size, the concern is with his arm which scouts OK but does not look good on radar guns which also raises concerns about his ability to play 3B.  he does have speed(6.76 60 yd dash) to play OF, but again, the arm may limit him to LF.  The other issue is a swing that I would describe as undisciplined.  There is a lot of bat waggle in the windup and a bit of arm-barring, a controversial action which may or may not doom a hitter.  Morales swing looks long on videos, though.

The physical projection is tough to ignore, though.  A team who believe in it and in their player development program could have him in the top 15 of their draft board. Otherwise, he's an intriguing lottery ticket for rounds 2 or 3.