Scouting the 2020 Draft: Six College Shortstops

Nick Loftin SS, College(Baylor).  B-R, T-R.  6'1", 180 lbs.

2018:  .302/.366/.437, 12 2B, 6 HR, 5 SB, 21 BB, 20 K, 222 AB.
2019:  .323/.386/.502, 18 2B, 3 3B, 6 HR, 17 BB, 17 K, 235 AB.
2020:  .298/.339/.544, 4 2B, 2 3B, 2 HR, 57 AB.

Patient hitter with gap power who can stick at SS.  Possible power projection in body.  Up arrow on Fangraphs ranking at #23.  MLB Pipeline has him at #36.

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Anthony Servideo SS, College(Mississippi).  B-L, T-R.  5'10", 175 lbs.

2018:  .226/.314/.306.
2019:  .287/.429/.388
2020:  .390/.575/.695, 3 3B, 5 HR, 9 SB, 24 BB, 16 K, 59 AB.

Can stick at SS, but bat has not been impressive before this season which ended before adequate sample size.  Had a big Opening Day lefty vs lefty against Reid Detmers.  Has speed and an ability to take a walk but has to sell out for power.  Bleach blond hair is apparently a tradition for starting SS at Ole Miss.  #63 on Fangraphs updated list.  #111 on MLB Pipeline.

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Zavier Warren SS, College(Central Michigan).  B-S, T-R.  6'0", 190 lbs.

2018:  .277/.393/.308, 195 AB.
2019:  .333/.429/.474, 12 2B, 3 3B, 4 HR, 14 SB, 240 AB.
2020:  .328/.469/.406, 64 AB.

Similar profile to Servideo except a switch-hitter.  #107 on MLB Pipeline.  #167 for Fangraphs who has him listed as a 3B.  Was a catcher in high school.

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Alika Williams SS, College(Arizona St).  B-R, T-R.  6'2", 180 lbs.

2018:  .280/.333/.333, 5 SB, 13 BB, 17 K, 186 AB.
2019:  .333/.429/.474, 12 2B, 3 3B, 4 HR, 9 SB, 33 BB, 28 K, 213 AB.
2020:  .250/.359/.344, 2B, 3B, HR, SB, 9 BB, 4 K, 64 AB.

Patience and gap power at the plate. Strong Cape Cod League.  Can stick at SS in the pros.  Some projection in the frame.  Fangraphs ranked #65.  #40 MLB Pipeline.

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Hayden Cantrelle SS, College(Louisiana-Lafayette).  B-S, T-R.  5'11", 175 lbs.

2018:  .287/.407/.426, 13 2B, 2 3B, 4 HR, 18 SB, 209 PA.
2019:  .309/.426/.504, 13 2B, 2 3B, 9 HR, 28 SB, 236 PA.
2020:  .136/.332/.237, 59 AB.

Athletic 2-sport star in HS as a QB who drew college interest.  Was one of 6 D1 college players with 25 XBH and 25 SB last season.  Draft stock took a hit with a slow start this spring in SSS.  Projects as an average defender at SS, plus at 2B.  Fangraphs rank #80.  119 MLB Pipeline.

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Trei Cruz SS, College(Rice).  B-S, T-R.  6'2", 200 lbs.

2018:  .279/.392/.438, 13 2B, 2 3B, 6 HR, 219 AB.
2019:  .305/.393/.519, 11 2B, 6 3B, 9 HR, 6 SB, 233 AB.
2020:  .333/.510/.519, 7 2B, HR, 54 AB.

Grandson of Jose Cruz and son of Jose Cruz Jr., memba them?  More power projection than others on this list, but less likely to stick at SS.  #179 on Fangraphs list.  #127 on MLB Pipeline.

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Giants have 5 picks in top 100(first 3 rounds).  All six of these players are draftable in my opinion, but outside the top 100.  Maybe rounds 4-5?  Was reading something yesterday that makes me think the draft might go 10 rounds.