MLB Draft: SS Tyler Fitzgerald, Rd. 4 No. 116 San Francisco Giants

6.11.16 - Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 30th round out of Rochester HS.

5.18.16 - Louisville recruit. Ranked No. 2 in Illinois and No. 30 overall. 6-foot-3, 190-pound, shortstop with an athletic, projectable frame and room to add strength. Plays the game with ease and never seems to be in a hurry. Offensively, right-handed hitter, creates easy bat speed, strength through contact, compact and simple swing. Took the first pitch he saw in the bottom of the first inning and hit a towering home run over the left-field wall. Advanced pitch recognition, sees the ball deep into the zone, doesn’t try to do too much, stays centered and balanced in the box. Athletic setup, pre-pitch rhythm, short stride and gap-to-gap approach. Defensively, smooth, confident, fundamentally sound defender with soft hands; range and quickness to play shortstop at the next level. Quick, clean transfer, short over-the-top arm action, above-average arm strength, easy effort, flashed carry across the diamond. High upside 2016 draft prospect.

2.7.16 Super 60 - Louisville recruit. Highly projectable 6-foot-3, 190-pound frame, lean, long limbs, wiry-strong with plenty of room for continued physical development. High-ceiling prospect, premium athleticism/frame combination, ran a 6.71 laser-timed 60. Right-handed hitter, has gotten stronger in offseason and it showed during BP. Simple, quiet approach, balanced setup, small leg lift, minimal load, direct bat path; generates easy bat speed, made consistent hard contact, maintains balance through contact; handsy line-drive approach. Recorded 94-mph exit velocity; should develop more power as he continues to physically develop. Defensively, ranges well laterally, moves with fluidity and rhythm, plays through the ball well, shows natural middle infield actions. Arm action is short and athletic; quick transfer and release, clocked at 82 mph across the infield.