Terrin Vavra Stats & Scouting Report

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Full name Terrin Vavra
Born 05/12/1997 in Menomonie, WI
Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 185 / Bats: L / Throws: R
School Minnesota
Debut 07/29/2022
Drafted in the 3rd round (96th overall) by the Colorado Rockies in 2018 (signed for $550,000).

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Vavra is the son of Tigers quality control coach Joe Vavra. Terrin has been Minnesota's best hitter this year, as he's hit a team-best .392 with a team-best nine home runs and 51 RBIs. He also hit .279/.351/.382 in the Cape Cod League last summer. He has been a selective hitter (26 walks and only 16 strikeouts in 189 at-bats) and he has some gap power. Vavra's tools are all relatively modest, including a 45-grade arm that will be stretched at shortstop in pro ball, but should be fine at second base. He is a below-average runner with below-average power, but his skills, feel and productivity could fit somewhere on day two of the draft.

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Organization Prospect Rankings

BA Grade/Risk: 40/Medium

Track Record: All three of former Minnesota Twins hitting coach Joe Vavra's sons played professional baseball, but the youngest, Terrin, was the first to make the majors. The 2019 South Atlantic League MVP in 2019 with the Rockies' affiliate in Asheville, Vavra came to the Orioles in the 2020 trade for reliever Mychal Givens and made his major league debut in July 2022.

Scouting Report: Vavra has always been a productive minor leaguer thanks to his advanced bat-to-ball skills and strike zone control, but the Orioles believe he made significant strides in both the amount of contact he made and the quality of that contact in the minors in advance of his debut. Vavra has shown the ability to handle high-end velocity and now consistently makes high-quality contact, spraying line drives all over the field. He can be an above-average hitter with fringe-average power at the highest level. He played second base and left field in the big leagues, and might only be average at both spots, but he can provide cover all over the infield and outfield to keep his unique skillset in the lineup.

The Future: As long as Vavra continues to embrace his offensive profile, he can be a borderline regular who provides a platoon advantage and plays all over the field for a winning team. His approach and ability to get on base will be valuable to turn over a lineup in the bottom third, and the Orioles could give him a chance to play every day at second base in 2023.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 55. Power: 45. Speed: 55. Fielding: 50. Arm: 45.
Track Record: The latest in a talented baseball family to try and climb to the big leagues, Vavra began his career with the Rockies and was the 2019 South Atlantic League MVP for Asheville. He filled a high-minors infield void with the Orioles after being part of the 2020 trade for Mychal Givens, and was among their most productive minor league hitters before a back injury cost him nearly two months in 2021.

Scouting Report: On either side of his injury, Vavra showed an advanced eye at the plate and an ability to hit line drives with a smooth swing from the left side. He can have fringe-average power and be an above-average hitter thanks to his swing decisions and contact profile. Vavra’s best fit is at second base, where he made just one error this season, and he projects long term as an average defender at the position. Additionally, he spent time in center field in 2021, a position that he has the athleticism for, even if his running is just average. His fringe-average arm will limit him to second base on the infield and could impact his ability to make an impact in the outfield.

The Future: Vavra’s on-base ability and defensive versatility could make him an everyday fixture at the bottom of a lineup, or alternatively a table-setter up top. He could begin 2022 in Triple-A Norfolk.
TRACK RECORD: Vavra comes from a baseball family. His father Joe was the Tigers' hitting coach in 2020 and his brothers Tanner and Trey both played professionally. Terrin is carving out quite a path for himself. He was an All-American at Minnesota, was drafted by the Rockies in the third round and won the MVP of the low Class A South Atlantic League in his first full season in 2019. The Orioles acquired him at the 2020 trade deadline as part of the Mychal Givens trade.

SCOUTING REPORT: Vavra is a difficult out for pitchers and walked as many times as he struck out (62) in 2019. He boasts an advanced approach and a smooth, line-drive swing from the left side that allows him to square the ball up and drive it. While Vavra has average speed, he's an above-average baserunner with good jumps and instincts. He has good actions on the infield, but his fringe-average arm limits him to second base. The Orioles tried him in left field and center field in the fall.

THE FUTURE: Vavra has all the makings of a trustworthy big leaguer who can give his team consistent at-bats and handle multiple positions. He likely fits as a platoon player or second-division regular.
TRACK RECORD: Vavra's father, Joe, is the hitting coach for the Tigers, and both of his brothers played professionally. Vavra hit over .300 each of his three seasons with the Minnesota, including a .386 mark in his junior season with a 1.069 OPS. After being selected in the third round in 2018, Vavra had little trouble transitioning to pro ball. He posted a .302/.396/.467 slash line at short-season Boise in 2018, then won the South Atlantic League MVP with low Class A Asheville.

SCOUTING REPORT: There s little question about Vavra's offensive potential, highlighted by his production and his advanced knowledge of the strike zone. Vavra had a low swing-and-miss rate of just 18.2 percent and shows a line-drive, middle-of-the-field approach that should lead to more power in time because of a 14-degree launch angle. Scouts question his range and arm strength at shortstop and prefer him at second base. The Rockies plan to give Vavra playing time all around the infield to prepare him for a possible utility role, but his intangibles and feel for the game give him an extra edge.

THE FUTURE: Vavra will head to high Class A Lancaster in 2020. The Rockies envision him as a utilityman who finds his way into the lineup more often than not.
Track Record: Vavra grew up around big league clubhouses. His father Joe is currently the quality control coach for the Tigers, but previously was a bench coach with the Twins. Growing up Vavra spent time at the ballpark and learned from big league players like Joe Mauer. He is more advanced than two older brothers, both of whom reached high Class A in their playing careers.

Scouting Report: Vavra has feel for the game. Scouts compare him with current Rockies middle infield prospect Garrett Hampson, but without Hampson's speed. Vavra has been a shortstop, but his range and arm strength are issues that will need to be addressed. He hits for average and will surprise with his pop. He drove a grand slam out to dead center field at short-season Boise, which is not exactly a hitter-friendly park. Vavra's intangibles stick out. He was a leader in college and quickly assumed that role at short-season Boise in his debut.

The Future: Vavra has the "it"factor. He has a long way to go to get to the big leagues, but his bat and versatility in the infield make it likely. He figures to wind up at second base as an everyday player or a utility infielder. He has the arm and instincts to handle that challenge.

Draft Prospects

Vavra is the son of Tigers quality control coach Joe Vavra. Terrin has been Minnesota's best hitter this year, as he's hit a team-best .392 with a team-best nine home runs and 51 RBIs. He also hit .279/.351/.382 in the Cape Cod League last summer. He has been a selective hitter (26 walks and only 16 strikeouts in 189 at-bats) and he has some gap power. Vavra's tools are all relatively modest, including a 45-grade arm that will be stretched at shortstop in pro ball, but should be fine at second base. He is a below-average runner with below-average power, but his skills, feel and productivity could fit somewhere on day two of the draft.

Minor League Top Prospects

The most appropriate comment about Vavra came from his manager, with Boise skipper Scott Little saying, "He's a gamer type … just a little baseball rat who can play the game." That's not surprising since his dad was big league coach for more than 10 years and his two older brothers preceded him in minor league ball. Primarily a shortstop in his college days at Minnesota, when he was named as a first team All-American, Vavra profiles better as a second baseman. His tick below-average arm is a little short for the left side of the infield although it plays up because of his good footwork and a quick release. Vavra is a line-drive hitter who uses the whole field, with enough gap-to-gap power to run into a few home runs. He's no more than an average runner, but his instincts and feel for the game will allow Vavra to consistently play above his tools. He's advanced enough that he could skip a level and head to high Class A in 2019.

Scouting Reports

BA Grade/Risk: 40/Medium

Track Record: All three of former Minnesota Twins hitting coach Joe Vavra's sons played professional baseball, but the youngest, Terrin, was the first to make the majors. The 2019 South Atlantic League MVP in 2019 with the Rockies' affiliate in Asheville, Vavra came to the Orioles in the 2020 trade for reliever Mychal Givens and made his major league debut in July 2022.

Scouting Report: Vavra has always been a productive minor leaguer thanks to his advanced bat-to-ball skills and strike zone control, but the Orioles believe he made significant strides in both the amount of contact he made and the quality of that contact in the minors in advance of his debut. Vavra has shown the ability to handle high-end velocity and now consistently makes high-quality contact, spraying line drives all over the field. He can be an above-average hitter with fringe-average power at the highest level. He played second base and left field in the big leagues, and might only be average at both spots, but he can provide cover all over the infield and outfield to keep his unique skillset in the lineup.

The Future: As long as Vavra continues to embrace his offensive profile, he can be a borderline regular who provides a platoon advantage and plays all over the field for a winning team. His approach and ability to get on base will be valuable to turn over a lineup in the bottom third, and the Orioles could give him a chance to play every day at second base in 2023.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 55. Power: 45. Speed: 55. Fielding: 50. Arm: 45.
BA Grade/Risk: 40/Medium

Track Record: All three of former Minnesota Twins hitting coach Joe Vavra's sons played professional baseball, but the youngest, Terrin, was the first to make the majors. The 2019 South Atlantic League MVP in 2019 with the Rockies' affiliate in Asheville, Vavra came to the Orioles in the 2020 trade for reliever Mychal Givens and made his major league debut in July 2022.

Scouting Report: Vavra has always been a productive minor leaguer thanks to his advanced bat-to-ball skills and strike zone control, but the Orioles believe he made significant strides in both the amount of contact he made and the quality of that contact in the minors in advance of his debut. Vavra has shown the ability to handle high-end velocity and now consistently makes high-quality contact, spraying line drives all over the field. He can be an above-average hitter with fringe-average power at the highest level. He played second base and left field in the big leagues, and might only be average at both spots, but he can provide cover all over the infield and outfield to keep his unique skillset in the lineup.

The Future: As long as Vavra continues to embrace his offensive profile, he can be a borderline regular who provides a platoon advantage and plays all over the field for a winning team. His approach and ability to get on base will be valuable to turn over a lineup in the bottom third, and the Orioles could give him a chance to play every day at second base in 2023.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 55. Power: 45. Speed: 55. Fielding: 50. Arm: 45.
BA Grade: 45/High

Track Record: The latest in a talented baseball family to try and climb to the big leagues, Vavra began his career with the Rockies and was the 2019 South Atlantic League MVP for Asheville. He filled a high-minors infield void with the Orioles after being part of the 2020 trade for Mychal Givens, and was among their most productive minor league hitters before a back injury cost him nearly two months in 2021.

Scouting Report: On either side of his injury, Vavra showed an advanced eye at the plate and an ability to hit line drives with a smooth swing from the left side. He can have fringe-average power and be an above-average hitter thanks to his swing decisions and contact profile. Vavra&#39s best fit is at second base, where he made just one error this season, and he projects long term as an average defender at the position. Additionally, he spent time in center field in 2021, a position that he has the athleticism for, even if his running is just average. His fringe-average arm will limit him to second base on the infield and could impact his ability to make an impact in the outfield.

The Future: Vavra&#39s on-base ability and defensive versatility could make him an everyday fixture at the bottom of a lineup, or alternatively a table-setter up top. He could begin 2022 in Triple-A Norfolk.
Track Record: The latest in a talented baseball family to try and climb to the big leagues, Vavra began his career with the Rockies and was the 2019 South Atlantic League MVP for Asheville. He filled a high-minors infield void with the Orioles after being part of the 2020 trade for Mychal Givens, and was among their most productive minor league hitters before a back injury cost him nearly two months in 2021.

Scouting Report: On either side of his injury, Vavra showed an advanced eye at the plate and an ability to hit line drives with a smooth swing from the left side. He can have fringe-average power and be an above-average hitter thanks to his swing decisions and contact profile. Vavra’s best fit is at second base, where he made just one error this season, and he projects long term as an average defender at the position. Additionally, he spent time in center field in 2021, a position that he has the athleticism for, even if his running is just average. His fringe-average arm will limit him to second base on the infield and could impact his ability to make an impact in the outfield.

The Future: Vavra’s on-base ability and defensive versatility could make him an everyday fixture at the bottom of a lineup, or alternatively a table-setter up top. He could begin 2022 in Triple-A Norfolk.
TRACK RECORD: Vavra comes from a baseball family. His father Joe was the Tigers' hitting coach in 2020 and his brothers Tanner and Trey both played professionally. Terrin is carving out quite a path for himself. He was an All-American at Minnesota, was drafted by the Rockies in the third round and won the MVP of the low Class A South Atlantic League in his first full season in 2019. The Orioles acquired him at the 2020 trade deadline as part of the Mychal Givens trade.

SCOUTING REPORT: Vavra is a difficult out for pitchers and walked as many times as he struck out (62) in 2019. He boasts an advanced approach and a smooth, line-drive swing from the left side that allows him to square the ball up and drive it. While Vavra has average speed, he's an above-average baserunner with good jumps and instincts. He has good actions on the infield, but his fringe-average arm limits him to second base. The Orioles tried him in left field and center field in the fall.

THE FUTURE: Vavra has all the makings of a trustworthy big leaguer who can give his team consistent at-bats and handle multiple positions. He likely fits as a platoon player or second-division regular.
TRACK RECORD: Vavra comes from a baseball family. His father Joe was the Tigers' hitting coach in 2020 and his brothers Tanner and Trey both played professionally. Terrin is carving out quite a path for himself. He was an All-American at Minnesota, was drafted by the Rockies in the third round and won the MVP of the low Class A South Atlantic League in his first full season in 2019. The Orioles acquired him at the 2020 trade deadline as part of the Mychal Givens trade.

SCOUTING REPORT: Vavra is a difficult out for pitchers and walked as many times as he struck out (62) in 2019. He boasts an advanced approach and a smooth, line-drive swing from the left side that allows him to square the ball up and drive it. While Vavra has average speed, he's an above-average baserunner with good jumps and instincts. He has good actions on the infield, but his fringe-average arm limits him to second base. The Orioles tried him in left field and center field in the fall.

THE FUTURE: Vavra has all the makings of a trustworthy big leaguer who can give his team consistent at-bats and handle multiple positions. He likely fits as a platoon player or second-division regular.
TRACK RECORD: Vavra comes from a baseball family. His father Joe was the Tigers' hitting coach in 2020 and his brothers Tanner and Trey both played professionally. Terrin is carving out quite a path for himself. He was an All-American at Minnesota, was drafted by the Rockies in the third round and won the MVP of the low Class A South Atlantic League in his first full season in 2019. The Orioles acquired him at the 2020 trade deadline as part of the Mychal Givens trade.

SCOUTING REPORT: Vavra is a difficult out for pitchers and walked as many times as he struck out (62) in 2019. He boasts an advanced approach and a smooth, line-drive swing from the left side that allows him to square the ball up and drive it. While Vavra has average speed, he's an above-average baserunner with good jumps and instincts. He has good actions on the infield, but his fringe-average arm limits him to second base. The Orioles tried him in left field and center field in the fall.

THE FUTURE: Vavra has all the makings of a trustworthy big leaguer who can give his team consistent at-bats and handle multiple positions. He likely fits as a platoon player or second-division regular.
TRACK RECORD: Vavra’s father, Joe, is the hitting coach for the Tigers, and both of his brothers played professionally. Vavra hit over .300 each of his three seasons with the Minnesota, including a .386 mark in his junior season with a 1.069 OPS. After being selected in the third round in 2018, Vavra had little trouble transitioning to pro ball. He posted a .302/.396/.467 slash line at short-season Boise in 2018, then won the South Atlantic League MVP with low Class A Asheville.

SCOUTING REPORT: There s little question about Vavra’s offensive potential, highlighted by his production and his advanced knowledge of the strike zone. Vavra had a low swing-and-miss rate of just 18.2 percent and shows a line-drive, middle-of-the-field approach that should lead to more power in time because of a 14-degree launch angle. Scouts question his range and arm strength at shortstop and prefer him at second base. The Rockies plan to give Vavra playing time all around the infield to prepare him for a possible utility role, but his intangibles and feel for the game give him an extra edge. FUTURE: Vavra will head to high Class A Lancaster in 2020. The Rockies envision him as a utilityman who finds his way into the lineup more often than not. BA GRADE 50 Risk: High BA GRADE 45 Risk: High
TRACK RECORD: Vavra's father, Joe, is the hitting coach for the Tigers, and both of his brothers played professionally. Vavra hit over .300 each of his three seasons with the Minnesota, including a .386 mark in his junior season with a 1.069 OPS. After being selected in the third round in 2018, Vavra had little trouble transitioning to pro ball. He posted a .302/.396/.467 slash line at short-season Boise in 2018, then won the South Atlantic League MVP with low Class A Asheville.

SCOUTING REPORT: There s little question about Vavra's offensive potential, highlighted by his production and his advanced knowledge of the strike zone. Vavra had a low swing-and-miss rate of just 18.2 percent and shows a line-drive, middle-of-the-field approach that should lead to more power in time because of a 14-degree launch angle. Scouts question his range and arm strength at shortstop and prefer him at second base. The Rockies plan to give Vavra playing time all around the infield to prepare him for a possible utility role, but his intangibles and feel for the game give him an extra edge.

THE FUTURE: Vavra will head to high Class A Lancaster in 2020. The Rockies envision him as a utilityman who finds his way into the lineup more often than not.