Trace Loehr Stats & Scouting Report

Full name Trace Bradley Loehr
Born 05/23/1995 in Milwaukie, OR
Profile Ht.: 5'10" / Wt.: 185 / Bats: L / Throws: R
School Rex Putnam
Drafted in the 6th round (192nd overall) by the Oakland Athletics in 2014 (signed for $600,000).

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Loehr has positioned himself to potentially become the first Oregon prep middle infielder to go in the first four rounds since 1986, when the Braves picked Brian Champion 33rd overall. The lefthanded hitter is an energetic, high-intensity gamer with tools and instincts. Scouts who like Loehr believe he could develop into an above-average hitter with his bat-to-ball skills, compact stroke and advanced approach. His line-drive stroke will likely limit him to below-average power, though he has a chance to have high doubles production. An average runner, Loehr's speed plays at plus on the field and out of the box. His speed has a chance to be an asset on the bases with a quick first step and instincts. His above-average lateral range, body control and sure hands are a defensive asset. Loehr has an average arm that plays up because of a quick release and gives him a chance to stay at short, and he could be an above-average defender at second, his most likely long-term destination. The 5-foot-10, 180-pounder has an athletic build with present strength and room to fill out further. He is committed to Oregon State and is old for the class as a 19-year-old on draft day.

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Loehr teamed with Pirates first-rounder Cole Tucker to form the double-play tandem for the gold-medal winning Team USA at the 2013 IBAF 18U World Cup in Taiwan. A shortstop by trade, Loehr played second base in deference to Tucker, and that versatility was one of the factors that attracted the Athletics in the draft. They spent $600,000, the third-largest bonus in their 2014 class, on the sixth-rounder to sign him away from Oregon State. He looks like a future top-of-the-order hitter. He has plus speed and takes short, quick swings. He's at his best when he focuses on line drives and keeping the ball out of the air, as he has little power, but he shows a feel for the zone and for hitting to different parts of the field. The A's see him fitting a similar mold as Cliff Pennington, their 2005 first-round pick, though Pennington was more of a pure shortstop. Scouts who watched Loehr in high school could envision him moving to second base because his arm is solid but not plus. Wherever he plays, he's a dependable defender with good instincts, and the A's like his blue-collar mentality as well. With Yairo Munoz slated to be shortstop at low Class A Beloit in 2015, Loehr may stay in extended spring training before going to short-season Vermont.

Loehr has positioned himself to potentially become the first Oregon prep middle infielder to go in the first four rounds since 1986, when the Braves picked Brian Champion 33rd overall. The lefthanded hitter is an energetic, high-intensity gamer with tools and instincts. Scouts who like Loehr believe he could develop into an above-average hitter with his bat-to-ball skills, compact stroke and advanced approach. His line-drive stroke will likely limit him to below-average power, though he has a chance to have high doubles production. An average runner, Loehr's speed plays at plus on the field and out of the box. His speed has a chance to be an asset on the bases with a quick first step and instincts. His above-average lateral range, body control and sure hands are a defensive asset. Loehr has an average arm that plays up because of a quick release and gives him a chance to stay at short, and he could be an above-average defender at second, his most likely long-term destination. The 5-foot-10, 180-pounder has an athletic build with present strength and room to fill out further. He is committed to Oregon State and is old for the class as a 19-year-old on draft day.

Lancaster Barnstormers activated SS Trace Loehr from the 7-day injured list.
Lancaster Barnstormers placed SS Trace Loehr on the 7-day injured list retroactive to May 27, 2023. Severe laceration.