You can take that in the clean-up spot can't you? When a guy jacks 30-40 bombs a year, you can put up with a lot. 250-.270 but you'll have to deal his fair share of strikeouts. Giancarlo Stanton! That's his ultimate ceiling. His power alone could put him up to AA just because his Lancaster numbers could be absurd. Still, his floor is a guy who just puts mistakes pitches over the outfield wall but fails to do much else. Although, it's too early to really say what Telvin Nash could be. Like I said, he could be like Telvin Nash. I'm starting to think he could a bigger leaner version of Telvin Nash. He's stiff (what guy that size isn't) and doesn't have soft hands. He could possibly stay in LF in pro ball since he can run well and he needs work at 1B. He doesn't have a great arm, but has made him capable of playing LF at this point. He runs well for a guy his size (double digit stolen bases) but his home is likely at 1B. In pro ball, he'll have some work to do to make consistent contact. He has a long uppercut swing which is also more susceptible to holes that can be exploited by breaking pitches. Although, he's had some issues with a hand injury this year which could be causing him to hit worse. If he can't hit well at Jacksonville University, he probably won't hit well in professional baseball. At this point, he just can't let the ball travel deep enough to recognize it and put a good swing on it. He struggles against advanced pitching, especially with breaking balls. So, why is he not included in talks for 1-1 with that kind of comparison? For starters, he's got power but has issues with consistent contact. Sound like Domingo Santana? Despite him being a right-handed hitter, his power and frame have caused him to be compared to Fred McGriff. It's obvious that he has it with his 6-5, 225 pound frame. He has power in his heritage, and he brings that to his plate. His dad was an NFL running back, so he's grown up as an athlete and around professional sports. But, that's what you're going to get with Walker. That's reserved for only the most powerful beasts in baseball. Some scouts give this guy an 80 for a future power grade. If anyone challenges Joey Gallo for the most power in this draft class, its Adam Brett Walker.
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