- Full name Clayton Elliott Keyes
- Born 01/07/1999 in Calgary, AB, Canada
- Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 210 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Southeastern
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Drafted in the 15th round (442nd overall) by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2017.
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Keyes was a 17th round pick of the Blue Jays in 2016, but Canadian preps can be eligible twice coming out of high school and Keyes chose not to sign as a 17-year-old. He's age-appropriate for the 2017 class and played for the Canadian Junior National team this spring. Keyes squared up minor league pitching when the Canadians faced professionals on their spring training trip, showing the ability to catch up to average fastballs and drive the ball with authority to the gaps. Keyes hasn't come into much over-the-fence power yet but has the ability to create torque with average bat speed and wide shoulders and hips. He profiles in left field defensively with his below-average arm and speed. He is committed to Washington State, but a team could take a gamble on his offensive upside and try to coach up his other tools.
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Keyes was a 17th round pick of the Blue Jays in 2016, but Canadian preps can be eligible twice coming out of high school and Keyes chose not to sign as a 17-year-old. He's age-appropriate for the 2017 class and played for the Canadian Junior National team this spring. Keyes squared up minor league pitching when the Canadians faced professionals on their spring training trip, showing the ability to catch up to average fastballs and drive the ball with authority to the gaps. Keyes hasn't come into much over-the-fence power yet but has the ability to create torque with average bat speed and wide shoulders and hips. He profiles in left field defensively with his below-average arm and speed. He is committed to Washington State, but a team could take a gamble on his offensive upside and try to coach up his other tools. -
Keyes is 17 and could attend a 13th year of school in Canada, or Central Arizona JC, or join the rebuilding program at Washington State. His youth and present strength make him an attractive pro prospect, as he runs well for a 5-foot-11, 210-pounder. The average runner and righthanded hitter plays center field for Canada's junior-national team and has shown power potential, even to the opposite field, and some bat speed. He's raw offensively and swings-and-misses a lot against quality pitching.
