Brenton Doyle Stats & Scouting Report

AB	542
AVG	.26
OBP	.317
SLG	.446
HR	23

Full name Brenton Edward Doyle
Born 05/14/1998 in Warrenton, VA
Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 200 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School Shepherd
Drafted in the 4th round (129th overall) by the Colorado Rockies in 2019 (signed for $500,000).

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For a Division II player to get noticed, he needs to put up excellent statistics and ideally display plenty of tools as well. Doyle checks both boxes, which is why he’ll likely get drafted at some point midway through Day 2 of the draft. The 6-foot-3, 210-pound Doyle was hitting .392/.502/.758 with 13 home runs and 19 steals in 25 attempts as of mid-May. That batting average is actually a dip from his .415 average as a sophomore. He also showed ability to hit with a wood bat by hitting .313 in the Coastal Plain League last summer. Doyle is a plus runner and could end up as an above-average defender in right field with an above-average arm. Doyle will likely have some catching up to do in pro ball, and there are some concerns about whether his hit tool will translate in pro ball, but Doyle has shown plus raw power and has a track record of hitting. A team willing to take a chance could land him as a toolsy fifth- or sixth-round pick.

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BA Grade/Risk: 45/High

Track Record: After initially committing to Virginia Military Academy out of high school, Doyle instead landed at Division II Shepherd where he hit .392 in his junior year. The Rockies selected Doyle in the fourth round of the 2019 draft and signed for an above-slot bonus of $500,000. He reached Double-A for the first time in 2022 and finished the year in Triple-A Albuquerque and played a scorching nine games. The Rockies added him to the 40-man roster in November.

Scouting Report: Doyle is a tooled-up athlete who has a variety of skills that buoy his profile. While he's a below-average hitter with a poor approach, Doyle displays above-average raw power and speed, making for an exciting, but far too often frustrating player. Doyle's bat-to-ball skills are below-average, with his overzealous approach further complicating matters. His inability to differentiate balls from strikes on the shadow of the zone was exploited by upper-level competition in 2022. While his raw power is above-average, his ability to consistently get to it is in question due to his poor swing decisions. He's an above-average runner and basestealing threat, and his speed translates to his defense in the outfield. Doyle is an above-average center fielder with a plus arm that would play in an outfield corner.

The Future: A tooled-up outfielder with major question marks around his ability to hit against upper-level pitching, Doyle profiles as a bench outfielder with the ability to create sparks on his best days.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 30. Power: 55. Run: 55. Field: 55. Arm: 60.
Track Record: Doyle was set to attend Virginia Military Institute before he rerouted to Division II Shepherd in West Virginia, where he performed like a Division I-caliber player facing D-II competition. The Rockies drafted him in the fourth round in 2019 and he promptly won the Pioneer League batting title in his pro debut before impressing at instructional league in 2020. Doyle made his full-season debut in 2021 at High-A Spokane and didn’t quite live up to enormous expectations, but he still put together a well-rounded season and led the Indians to the High-A West championship series.

Scouting Report: Doyle stands out foremost for his impactful raw tools. He’s physically strong with borderline plus-plus raw power, has above-average speed in the outfield and on the bases and has above-average arm strength. There are red flags in Doyle’s offensive approach, however. His grooved swing and poor strike zone discipline resulted in a 32% strikeout rate at Spokane. He needs to improve his pitch recognition, and he is still working to settle into a more upright stance he adopted since being drafted. Even so, he still had nearly a 20-20 season as Spokane, hinting at his immense potential if he can make adjustments. With speed, arm and premium athleticism, Doyle was named a minor league Gold Glove winner in right field and projects to be an above-average defender.

The Future: Doyle must start putting the ball in play more in order to fulfill his everyday potential. If he can, he’ll succeed Charlie Blackmon as the Rockies’ starting right fielder.
Hitting: 50. Power: 60. Running: 60. Fielding: 50. Arm: .

TRACK RECORD: Doyle originally committed to Virginia Military Institute before landing at Division II Shepherd (W. Va.) in West Virginia instead. He looked like a Division I player at the level and was drafted in the fourth round in 2019 by the Rockies. Doyle led the Rookie-level Pioneer League in batting average (.383) and on-base percentage (.477)during a smashing pro debut. He returned to the field in 2020 during instructional league.

SCOUTING REPORT: Doyle has a lot of tools that jump out. His plus speed and strong arm give him the defensive versatility to settle in at any of the three outfield positions. He has above-average power at the plate, giving him the potential to be a dynamic power-speed threat. Doyle does swing and miss at times and will have to answer questions about his contact skills against upper-level pitching, but so far he has kept his strikeout numbers manageable. A tweak Doyle made in 2019— he stood up taller in his stance—granted him more leverage for power and helped him see the ball longer to avoid chasing out of the zone as frequently.

THE FUTURE: Doyle continues to perform as the pitching he faces gets better. He has the tools to emerge as an everyday outfielder if he can keep that up.
TRACK RECORD: Doyle had originally committed to Virginia Military Institute, but as his skills improved he grew concerned about his ability to balance baseball along with the military obligations at VMI, so he opted instead to attend Division II Shepherd (W. Va) University. Doyle was two-time Mountain East Conference Player of the Year and finished his career with a .383/.438/.647 slash line. That performance earned him a fourth-round selection. Doyle opened his career by leading the Rookie-level Pioneer league in batting average (.383) and on-base percentage (.477) despite missing three weeks with a broken cheek-bone suffered when he was hit by a fastball. His athleticism led scouts to speculate he might have been a first-round pick had he played at a more prominent school.

SCOUTING REPORT: Doyle is a plus runner with a plus arm and plus power and has shown the ability to adapt. He raised his stance at the Rockies' suggestion, and the move allowed him to create better leverage. It also gave him a longer look at pitches, which showed with a low strikeout rate and an average 4.08 pitches per plate appearance. One potential issue moving forward is a higher than average swing-and-miss rate of 30.4 percent and a particular vulnerability against sliders from righthanders. He has the potential to be a plus outfielder with a strong arm, and his speed makes him an option in center field.

THE FUTURE: Doyle could move quickly if he maintains the offensive adjustments he made at Grand Junction. He He should start 2020 at low Class A Asheville and has the makeup to continue to adapt to any roadblocks he may face.

Draft Prospects

For a Division II player to get noticed, he needs to put up excellent statistics and ideally display plenty of tools as well. Doyle checks both boxes, which is why he'll likely get drafted at some point midway through Day 2 of the draft. The 6-foot-3, 210-pound Doyle was hitting .392/.502/.758 with 13 home runs and 19 steals in 25 attempts as of mid-May. That batting average is actually a dip from his .415 average as a sophomore. He also showed ability to hit with a wood bat by hitting .313 in the Coastal Plain League last summer. Doyle is a plus runner and could end up as an above-average defender in right field with an above-average arm. Doyle will likely have some catching up to do in pro ball, and there are some concerns about whether his hit tool will translate in pro ball, but Doyle has shown plus raw power and has a track record of hitting. A team willing to take a chance could land him as a toolsy fifth- or sixth-round pick.

Minor League Top Prospects

Doyle’s strong junior year at Division II Shepherd, combined with a solid summer league season, put him squarely on draft boards this year. He looked the part in his pro debut, showing a strong, athletic build and an intriguing power-speed combination. Doyle led all Pioneer League hitters in average (.383), on-base percentage (.477) and OPS (1.088) on the strength of a scorching second half. The late-season gains came after he adjusted to stay relaxed in the box with a more controlled, easy swing. Doyle also had to get his rhythm and timing back after a pitch to the face resulted in him missing three weeks. While Doyle has plenty of bat speed and strength, but he gets long to contact and has swing-and-miss tendencies he needs to improve. An average defender in center field with an average arm, Doyle has the tools to handle any outfield position. He is a well above-average runner.

Scouting Reports

BA Grade/Risk: 45/High

Track Record: After initially committing to Virginia Military Academy out of high school, Doyle instead landed at Division II Shepherd where he hit .392 in his junior year. The Rockies selected Doyle in the fourth round of the 2019 draft and signed for an above-slot bonus of $500,000. He reached Double-A for the first time in 2022 and finished the year in Triple-A Albuquerque and played a scorching nine games. The Rockies added him to the 40-man roster in November.

Scouting Report: Doyle is a tooled-up athlete who has a variety of skills that buoy his profile. While he's a below-average hitter with a poor approach, Doyle displays above-average raw power and speed, making for an exciting, but far too often frustrating player. Doyle's bat-to-ball skills are below-average, with his overzealous approach further complicating matters. His inability to differentiate balls from strikes on the shadow of the zone was exploited by upper-level competition in 2022. While his raw power is above-average, his ability to consistently get to it is in question due to his poor swing decisions. He's an above-average runner and basestealing threat, and his speed translates to his defense in the outfield. Doyle is an above-average center fielder with a plus arm that would play in an outfield corner.

The Future: A tooled-up outfielder with major question marks around his ability to hit against upper-level pitching, Doyle profiles as a bench outfielder with the ability to create sparks on his best days.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 30. Power: 55. Run: 55. Field: 55. Arm: 60.
BA Grade/Risk: 45/High

Track Record: After initially committing to Virginia Military Academy out of high school, Doyle instead landed at Division II Shepherd where he hit .392 in his junior year. The Rockies selected Doyle in the fourth round of the 2019 draft and signed for an above-slot bonus of $500,000. He reached Double-A for the first time in 2022 and finished the year in Triple-A Albuquerque and played a scorching nine games. The Rockies added him to the 40-man roster in November.

Scouting Report: Doyle is a tooled-up athlete who has a variety of skills that buoy his profile. While he's a below-average hitter with a poor approach, Doyle displays above-average raw power and speed, making for an exciting, but far too often frustrating player. Doyle's bat-to-ball skills are below-average, with his overzealous approach further complicating matters. His inability to differentiate balls from strikes on the shadow of the zone was exploited by upper-level competition in 2022. While his raw power is above-average, his ability to consistently get to it is in question due to his poor swing decisions. He's an above-average runner and basestealing threat, and his speed translates to his defense in the outfield. Doyle is an above-average center fielder with a plus arm that would play in an outfield corner.

The Future: A tooled-up outfielder with major question marks around his ability to hit against upper-level pitching, Doyle profiles as a bench outfielder with the ability to create sparks on his best days.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 30. Power: 55. Run: 55. Field: 55. Arm: 60.
BA Grade: 45/High

Track Record: Doyle was set to attend Virginia Military Institute before he rerouted to Division II Shepherd in West Virginia, where he performed like a Division I-caliber player facing D-II competition. The Rockies drafted him in the fourth round in 2019 and he promptly won the Pioneer League batting title in his pro debut before impressing at instructional league in 2020. Doyle made his full-season debut in 2021 at High-A Spokane and didn&#39t quite live up to enormous expectations, but he still put together a well-rounded season and led the Indians to the High-A West championship series.

Scouting Report: Doyle stands out foremost for his impactful raw tools. He&#39s physically strong with borderline plus-plus raw power, has above-average speed in the outfield and on the bases and has above-average arm strength. There are red flags in Doyle&#39s offensive approach, however. His grooved swing and poor strike zone discipline resulted in a 32% strikeout rate at Spokane. He needs to improve his pitch recognition, and he is still working to settle into a more upright stance he adopted since being drafted. Even so, he still had nearly a 20-20 season as Spokane, hinting at his immense potential if he can make adjustments. With speed, arm and premium athleticism, Doyle was named a minor league Gold Glove winner in right field and projects to be an above-average defender.

The Future: Doyle must start putting the ball in play more in order to fulfill his everyday potential. If he can, he&#39ll succeed Charlie Blackmon as the Rockies&#39 starting right fielder.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 45. Power: 55. Speed: 55. Fielding: 55. Arm: 60.
Track Record: Doyle was set to attend Virginia Military Institute before he rerouted to Division II Shepherd in West Virginia, where he performed like a Division I-caliber player facing D-II competition. The Rockies drafted him in the fourth round in 2019 and he promptly won the Pioneer League batting title in his pro debut before impressing at instructional league in 2020. Doyle made his full-season debut in 2021 at High-A Spokane and didn’t quite live up to enormous expectations, but he still put together a well-rounded season and led the Indians to the High-A West championship series.

Scouting Report: Doyle stands out foremost for his impactful raw tools. He’s physically strong with borderline plus-plus raw power, has above-average speed in the outfield and on the bases and has above-average arm strength. There are red flags in Doyle’s offensive approach, however. His grooved swing and poor strike zone discipline resulted in a 32% strikeout rate at Spokane. He needs to improve his pitch recognition, and he is still working to settle into a more upright stance he adopted since being drafted. Even so, he still had nearly a 20-20 season as Spokane, hinting at his immense potential if he can make adjustments. With speed, arm and premium athleticism, Doyle was named a minor league Gold Glove winner in right field and projects to be an above-average defender.

The Future: Doyle must start putting the ball in play more in order to fulfill his everyday potential. If he can, he’ll succeed Charlie Blackmon as the Rockies’ starting right fielder.
Hitting: 50. Power: 60. Running: 60. Fielding: 50. Arm: .

TRACK RECORD: Doyle originally committed to Virginia Military Institute before landing at Division II Shepherd (W. Va.) in West Virginia instead. He looked like a Division I player at the level and was drafted in the fourth round in 2019 by the Rockies. Doyle led the Rookie-level Pioneer League in batting average (.383) and on-base percentage (.477)during a smashing pro debut. He returned to the field in 2020 during instructional league.

SCOUTING REPORT: Doyle has a lot of tools that jump out. His plus speed and strong arm give him the defensive versatility to settle in at any of the three outfield positions. He has above-average power at the plate, giving him the potential to be a dynamic power-speed threat. Doyle does swing and miss at times and will have to answer questions about his contact skills against upper-level pitching, but so far he has kept his strikeout numbers manageable. A tweak Doyle made in 2019— he stood up taller in his stance—granted him more leverage for power and helped him see the ball longer to avoid chasing out of the zone as frequently.

THE FUTURE: Doyle continues to perform as the pitching he faces gets better. He has the tools to emerge as an everyday outfielder if he can keep that up.
Hitting: 50. Power: 60. Running: 60. Fielding: 50. Arm: .

TRACK RECORD: Doyle originally committed to Virginia Military Institute before landing at Division II Shepherd (W. Va.) in West Virginia instead. He looked like a Division I player at the level and was drafted in the fourth round in 2019 by the Rockies. Doyle led the Rookie-level Pioneer League in batting average (.383) and on-base percentage (.477)during a smashing pro debut. He returned to the field in 2020 during instructional league.

SCOUTING REPORT: Doyle has a lot of tools that jump out. His plus speed and strong arm give him the defensive versatility to settle in at any of the three outfield positions. He has above-average power at the plate, giving him the potential to be a dynamic power-speed threat. Doyle does swing and miss at times and will have to answer questions about his contact skills against upper-level pitching, but so far he has kept his strikeout numbers manageable. A tweak Doyle made in 2019— he stood up taller in his stance—granted him more leverage for power and helped him see the ball longer to avoid chasing out of the zone as frequently.

THE FUTURE: Doyle continues to perform as the pitching he faces gets better. He has the tools to emerge as an everyday outfielder if he can keep that up.
Hitting: 50. Power: 60. Running: 60. Fielding: 50. Arm: .

TRACK RECORD: Doyle originally committed to Virginia Military Institute before landing at Division II Shepherd (W. Va.) in West Virginia instead. He looked like a Division I player at the level and was drafted in the fourth round in 2019 by the Rockies. Doyle led the Rookie-level Pioneer League in batting average (.383) and on-base percentage (.477)during a smashing pro debut. He returned to the field in 2020 during instructional league.

SCOUTING REPORT: Doyle has a lot of tools that jump out. His plus speed and strong arm give him the defensive versatility to settle in at any of the three outfield positions. He has above-average power at the plate, giving him the potential to be a dynamic power-speed threat. Doyle does swing and miss at times and will have to answer questions about his contact skills against upper-level pitching, but so far he has kept his strikeout numbers manageable. A tweak Doyle made in 2019— he stood up taller in his stance—granted him more leverage for power and helped him see the ball longer to avoid chasing out of the zone as frequently.

THE FUTURE: Doyle continues to perform as the pitching he faces gets better. He has the tools to emerge as an everyday outfielder if he can keep that up.
TRACK RECORD: Doyle had originally committed to Virginia Military Institute, but as his skills improved he grew concerned about his ability to balance baseball along with the military obligations at VMI, so he opted instead to attend Division II Shepherd (W. Va) University. Doyle was two-time Mountain East Conference Player of the Year and finished his career with a .383/.438/.647 slash line. That performance earned him a fourth-round selection. Doyle opened his career by leading the Rookie-level Pioneer league in batting average (.383) and on-base percentage (.477) despite missing three weeks with a broken cheek- BA GRADE 45 Risk: High BA GRADE 50 Risk: Extreme BA GRADE 45 Risk: High bone suffered when he was hit by a fastball. His athleticism led scouts to speculate he might have been a first-round pick had he played at a more prominent school.

SCOUTING REPORT: Doyle is a plus runner with a plus arm and plus power and has shown the ability to adapt. He raised his stance at the Rockies’ suggestion, and the move allowed him to create better leverage. It also gave him a longer look at pitches, which showed with a low strikeout rate and an average 4.08 pitches per plate appearance. One potential issue moving forward is a higher than average swing-and-miss rate of 30.4 percent and a particular vulnerability against sliders from righthanders. He has the potential to be a plus outfielder with a strong arm, and his speed makes him an option in center field. FUTURE: Doyle could move quickly if he maintains the offensive adjustments he made at Grand Junction. He He should start 2020 at low Class A Asheville and has the makeup to continue to adapt to any roadblocks he may face.
TRACK RECORD: Doyle had originally committed to Virginia Military Institute, but as his skills improved he grew concerned about his ability to balance baseball along with the military obligations at VMI, so he opted instead to attend Division II Shepherd (W. Va) University. Doyle was two-time Mountain East Conference Player of the Year and finished his career with a .383/.438/.647 slash line. That performance earned him a fourth-round selection. Doyle opened his career by leading the Rookie-level Pioneer league in batting average (.383) and on-base percentage (.477) despite missing three weeks with a broken cheek-bone suffered when he was hit by a fastball. His athleticism led scouts to speculate he might have been a first-round pick had he played at a more prominent school.

SCOUTING REPORT: Doyle is a plus runner with a plus arm and plus power and has shown the ability to adapt. He raised his stance at the Rockies' suggestion, and the move allowed him to create better leverage. It also gave him a longer look at pitches, which showed with a low strikeout rate and an average 4.08 pitches per plate appearance. One potential issue moving forward is a higher than average swing-and-miss rate of 30.4 percent and a particular vulnerability against sliders from righthanders. He has the potential to be a plus outfielder with a strong arm, and his speed makes him an option in center field.

THE FUTURE: Doyle could move quickly if he maintains the offensive adjustments he made at Grand Junction. He He should start 2020 at low Class A Asheville and has the makeup to continue to adapt to any roadblocks he may face.
For a Division II player to get noticed, he needs to put up excellent statistics and ideally display plenty of tools as well. Doyle checks both boxes, which is why he'll likely get drafted at some point midway through Day 2 of the draft. The 6-foot-3, 210-pound Doyle was hitting .392/.502/.758 with 13 home runs and 19 steals in 25 attempts as of mid-May. That batting average is actually a dip from his .415 average as a sophomore. He also showed ability to hit with a wood bat by hitting .313 in the Coastal Plain League last summer. Doyle is a plus runner and could end up as an above-average defender in right field with an above-average arm. Doyle will likely have some catching up to do in pro ball, and there are some concerns about whether his hit tool will translate in pro ball, but Doyle has shown plus raw power and has a track record of hitting. A team willing to take a chance could land him as a toolsy fifth- or sixth-round pick.
Doyle’s strong junior year at Division II Shepherd, combined with a solid summer league season, put him squarely on draft boards this year. He looked the part in his pro debut, showing a strong, athletic build and an intriguing power-speed combination. Doyle led all Pioneer League hitters in average (.383), on-base percentage (.477) and OPS (1.088) on the strength of a scorching second half. The late-season gains came after he adjusted to stay relaxed in the box with a more controlled, easy swing. Doyle also had to get his rhythm and timing back after a pitch to the face resulted in him missing three weeks. While Doyle has plenty of bat speed and strength, but he gets long to contact and has swing-and-miss tendencies he needs to improve. An average defender in center field with an average arm, Doyle has the tools to handle any outfield position. He is a well above-average runner.