Cam Cannon

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Boston Red Sox #22 prospect in 2020
  TRACK RECORD: Vaughn Williams, the Red Sox area scout covering the Four Corners region, started following Cannon as a high school junior in Arizona. Over five seasons in high school and college, Williams watched Cannon evolve from someone with strong bat-to-ball skills to a player who began using his legs more as a junior to drive the ball en route to 40 extra-base hits, positioning himself as the top Red Sox draft pick in 2019. Cannon left Arizona with a career slash line of (.347/.443/.561).
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Cannon has an above-average-to-plus hit tool combined with the potential for average power. Though Cannon is viewed as capable at shortstop, he's a better fit at second due to arm strength concerns. Though his final line in Lowell was not overly impressive, the Red Sox were encouraged because he made approach adjustments in August allowing for better contact. The Red Sox trust that a consistent amateur track record of hitting with a modest strikeout rate will show up in pro ball.
  
  THE FUTURE: Cannon could open 2020 in high Class A Salem, although low Class A Greenville appears more likely.

Draft Prospects

• Ranked #94 prospect in 2019 draft
  Coming out of Mountain Ridge HS in Glendale, Arizona in 2016, Cannon was the D-backs' 21st-round pick. But instead of signing with his home state's pro baseball organization, Cannon decided to attend the state's flagship university and honor his commitment to the University of Arizona. A career .330 hitter with the Wildcats, Cannon is producing another fine offensive campaign in 2019, hitting .370/.463/.582 with 29 extra-base hits through his first 45 games. But while he is hitting well, Cannon's approach is pull-heavy, and he has just fringe-average power. This season also hasn't been his best defensively, as he's committed a career-high 18 errors as of early May. Even with those recent struggles, Cannon is known for having a good arm and overall instincts at third base. He shows enough range to move around the diamond, if necessary, as well. Although he plays mostly third base, Cannon may be best suited to play multiple positions in a superutility role in the future in order to make up for his lack of power.
• Ranked #480 prospect in 2016 draft
  If Cannon gets picked in the first ten rounds it'll be by a team that values his grinder mentality and baseball instincts over raw tools. The University of Arizona commit has gotten stronger and shows the ability to drill line drives to the gaps with a short, efficient stroke. He's an above-average runner and a quick-twitch athlete in a smaller (5-foot-11, 175 pounds) frame. Right now he shows the actions and hands to handle either middle infield position but projects to be better suited to second base. Cannon is an overachiever type who will play above his tools at the next level.

• July, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Vaughn Williams, the Red Sox area scout covering the Four Corners region, started following Cannon as a high school junior in Arizona. Over five seasons in high school and college, Williams watched Cannon evolve from someone with strong bat-to-ball skills to a player who began using his legs more as a junior to drive the ball en route to 40 extra-base hits, positioning himself as the top Red Sox draft pick in 2019. Cannon left Arizona with a career slash line of (.347/.443/.561).
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Cannon has an above-average-to-plus hit tool combined with the potential for average power. Though Cannon is viewed as capable at shortstop, he’s a better fit at second due to arm strength concerns. Though his final line in Lowell was not overly impressive, the Red Sox were encouraged because he made approach adjustments in August allowing for better contact. The Red Sox trust that a BA GRADE 45 Risk: High BA GRADE 50 Risk: Extreme BA GRADE 45 Risk: High consistent amateur track record of hitting with a modest strikeout rate will show up in pro ball.
  
  THE FUTURE: Cannon could open 2020 in high Class A Salem, although low Class A Greenville appears more likely.
• February, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Vaughn Williams, the Red Sox area scout covering the Four Corners region, started following Cannon as a high school junior in Arizona. Over five seasons in high school and college, Williams watched Cannon evolve from someone with strong bat-to-ball skills to a player who began using his legs more as a junior to drive the ball en route to 40 extra-base hits, positioning himself as the top Red Sox draft pick in 2019. Cannon left Arizona with a career slash line of (.347/.443/.561).
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Cannon has an above-average-to-plus hit tool combined with the potential for average power. Though Cannon is viewed as capable at shortstop, he's a better fit at second due to arm strength concerns. Though his final line in Lowell was not overly impressive, the Red Sox were encouraged because he made approach adjustments in August allowing for better contact. The Red Sox trust that a consistent amateur track record of hitting with a modest strikeout rate will show up in pro ball.
  
  THE FUTURE: Cannon could open 2020 in high Class A Salem, although low Class A Greenville appears more likely.
• December, 2018 Scouting Report
  Coming out of Mountain Ridge HS in Glendale, Arizona in 2016, Cannon was the D-backs' 21st-round pick. But instead of signing with his home state's pro baseball organization, Cannon decided to attend the state's flagship university and honor his commitment to the University of Arizona. A career .330 hitter with the Wildcats, Cannon is producing another fine offensive campaign in 2019, hitting .370/.463/.582 with 29 extra-base hits through his first 45 games. But while he is hitting well, Cannon's approach is pull-heavy, and he has just fringe-average power. This season also hasn't been his best defensively, as he's committed a career-high 18 errors as of early May. Even with those recent struggles, Cannon is known for having a good arm and overall instincts at third base. He shows enough range to move around the diamond, if necessary, as well. Although he plays mostly third base, Cannon may be best suited to play multiple positions in a superutility role in the future in order to make up for his lack of power.