Andrew Pinckney Stats & Scouting Report

AB	437
AVG	.259
OBP	.328
SLG	.366
HR	7

Full name Andrew David Pinckney
Born 12/07/2000 in Tuscaloosa, AL
Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 205 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School Alabama
Drafted in the 4th round (102nd overall) by the Washington Nationals in 2023 (signed for $500,000).

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School: Alabama Source: 4YR

Commit/Drafted: Never Drafted
Age At Draft: 22.6
BA Grade:45/Extreme
Tools:Hit: 40. Power: 55. Run: 55. Field: 55. Arm: 60.

Pinckney enjoyed a strong 2022 spring and summer, and followed it up with a career season in 2023 as a right fielder for Alabama. Listed at 6-foot-3, 215 pounds, Pinckney hit .338/.442/.645 with 18 home runs, 12 doubles and a career-high 13.9% walk rate. Pinckney has impressive athleticism and loud raw tools to go with his performance, though his production has consistently come with high strikeout numbers and an aggressive approach. He missed at a 32% rate this spring and has significant contact questions versus breaking balls and offspeed pitches, and will also expand the zone too frequently against all pitch types. He does have well above-average bat speed, which translates into hard-hit balls when he does make contact, with a strong 107 mph 90th percentile exit velocity and above-average power potential. He’s primarily played right field with Alabama but has impressive athleticism, above-average speed and plus arm strength that should allow him to play all three outfield positions and get a shot at center field to start his pro career. Pinckney has made impressive strides offensively each year in his college career and if he’s able to take a step forward with his pitch recognition and contact ability he has impact upside on both sides of the ball. Pinckney redshirted in 2020 and is old for the class as a 22-year-old on draft day.

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BA Grade: 45/High

Track Record: Pinckney enjoyed a career year for Alabama in 2023, hitting .338/.442/.645 with 18 homers in the Southeastern Conference despite a 32% miss rate. The Nationals signed him to a below-slot $500,000 bonus in the fourth round of the 2023 draft. He split time between both Class A affiliates and ended the season with a brief cameo for Double-A Harrisburg, hitting .321/.415/.457 in 41 games overall.

Scouting Report: Pinckney’s above-average bat speed translates to hard-hit balls--that is, when he makes contact. He has faced swing-and-miss concerns against all pitches, especially breaking balls, dating back to his amateur days. His chase, in-zone whiff and overall miss rates were far more manageable in his limited pro debut, but it’s something that will need consistent maintenance. Pinckney will also need to improve his pitch recognition, especially against upper-level pitchers. He showed overall improvements each year offensively at Alabama. Pinckney is a good runner and likes to steal bases. He stole 11 bases on 14 attempts during his pro debut. He has an above-average arm that should play at any spot in the outfield. He played all three positions upon turning pro but mostly settled into right field.

The Future: The Nationals have a ton of organizational outfield depth, but Pinckney could move relatively quickly after already reaching the upper minors to end 2023.

Scouting Grades Hit: 45 | Power: 55 | Run: 60 | Field: 50 | Arm: 55

Draft Prospects

School: Alabama Source: 4YR

Commit/Drafted: Never Drafted
Age At Draft: 22.6
BA Grade:45/Extreme
Tools:Hit: 40. Power: 55. Run: 55. Field: 55. Arm: 60.

Pinckney enjoyed a strong 2022 spring and summer, and followed it up with a career season in 2023 as a right fielder for Alabama. Listed at 6-foot-3, 215 pounds, Pinckney hit .338/.442/.645 with 18 home runs, 12 doubles and a career-high 13.9% walk rate. Pinckney has impressive athleticism and loud raw tools to go with his performance, though his production has consistently come with high strikeout numbers and an aggressive approach. He missed at a 32% rate this spring and has significant contact questions versus breaking balls and offspeed pitches, and will also expand the zone too frequently against all pitch types. He does have well above-average bat speed, which translates into hard-hit balls when he does make contact, with a strong 107 mph 90th percentile exit velocity and above-average power potential. He’s primarily played right field with Alabama but has impressive athleticism, above-average speed and plus arm strength that should allow him to play all three outfield positions and get a shot at center field to start his pro career. Pinckney has made impressive strides offensively each year in his college career and if he’s able to take a step forward with his pitch recognition and contact ability he has impact upside on both sides of the ball. Pinckney redshirted in 2020 and is old for the class as a 22-year-old on draft day.