Kameron Misner Stats & Scouting Report

AB	15
AVG	.067
OBP	.067
SLG	.067
HR	0

Full name Kameron Lee Misner
Born 01/08/1998 in Poplar Bluff, MO
Profile Ht.: 6'4" / Wt.: 218 / Bats: L / Throws: L
School Missouri
Drafted in the CB-A round (35th overall) by the Miami Marlins in 2019 (signed for $2,115,000).

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Misner entered the year as one of the most exciting college hitters in the 2019 class thanks to an exciting set of tools that rival any college player in the class. However, a left foot injury limited him to just 34 games in the spring of 2018, and as a result Misner entered this spring with a limited track record compared to other top college hitters. Drafted in 2016 by the Royals in the 33rd round, Misner made it to campus at Missouri, where he had a solid freshman season. He broke out in a big way as a sophomore, hitting .360/.497/.576 with significantly improved walk rates when healthy. After rehabbing, Misner started to turn heads again in the fall by showing improved power and strength. He took it a step further and started to look like a top-10 pick after the first few weeks on the spring, when he showed great feel to hit and power. Once conference play began, however, Misner showed much more swing-and-miss, which started to raise questions about the true quality of his hit tool. Through his first 45 games this season, Misner posted a .289/.460/.522 slash line with five home runs, 49 walks and 47 strikeouts. But during the 20 SEC games in that same stretch, he hit just .211/.356/.324 with two home runs, 16 walks and 30 strikeouts—raising significant questions about Misner’s ability to handle high-level pitching. That could push him further down the board, but at some point his raw set of tools will be too exciting for teams to pass up. There’s not a single tool Misner doesn’t posses, as he’s an above-average runner at 6-foot-4, 213 pounds and plays a solid center field with good instincts and an explosive first step. He also has above-average arm strength that should serve him well in right field, where his size likely allows him to fit best, and he has the plus-plus raw power necessary to profile in a corner outfield position. Scouts think Misner has an outstanding feel for the strike zone, but a passive approach has hurt him at times this spring, putting him in poor spots to hit with authority. Grading Misner’s hit tool will be the biggest challenge for teams. He’s experimented with different loads and timing mechanisms this spring, but he has never been able to consistently put himself in a good, attacking position. There is risk with Misner because of his limited track record, but his tools give him tremendous upside as well.

Top Rankings

Organization Prospect Rankings

BA Grade: 45/High

Track Record: When Misner was at Missouri, he was a toolsy outfield prospect who showed the potential to be a power-speed center fielder, but there were concerns about whether he would hit enough to let his tools play. Five seasons later—and following a November 2021 trade to Tampa Bay—he remains toolsy, but his 186 strikeouts in 2023 were third-most in the minors.

Scouting Report: Misner is a plus defender at all three outfield spots with a plus arm. He’s also a plus runner who should be good for 20 steals a year. And he set a career high with 21 home runs for Triple-A Durham in 2023, showing power and the ability to draw walks, though sometimes his passivity leads to three and four-pitch strikeouts. The Rays have tried to help Misner string together better at-bats against lefties, but he remains largely helpless against them. He hit .140 against same-siders in 2023 while striking out 46% of the time. He’s actually competent against righthanders, hitting .252/.387/.520 with 42 extra-base hits. He’s a bottom-of-the-scale hitter if asked to play every day but could produce better numbers in a more limited role.

The Future: Misner’s chances of hitting lefties well enough to be a regular are fading, and the fact that no team picked him in the 2023 Rule 5 draft is a clear indication that no other team is willing to make him a big leaguer just yet. But his defense, speed and power could make him a platoon outfielder, as long as he’s yanked anytime a lefty steps onto the mound.

Scouting Grades Hit: 30 | Power: 50 | Run: 60 | Field: 60 | Arm: 60
BA Grade/Risk: 45/High

Track Record: A rough finish to his junior season at Missouri knocked Misner out of the first round in the 2019 draft, but his power and speed meant he still only lasted to the 35th pick. The Marlins traded him to the Rays for infielder Joey Wendle. In his first season as a Ray, Misner led the Southern League in walks (84) and was third in on-base percentage (.384).

Scouting Report: Misner is a capable center fielder who has speed and power, but his troubles with strikeouts stand between him and a regular spot in the majors. Misner was too passive in 2022. It did help him pile up walks, but it left him behind in counts. Misner faced two strike counts three times as often as he saw three ball counts. Misner has a solid understanding of the strike zone, but his uphill swing path means he has a pretty small window of opportunity to make solid contact. Too often he misses pitches in the strike zone. Misner is a reliable, above-average defender in center field with an above-average arm. An above-average runner from home to first, he shows plus speed underway.

The Future: The Rays are an excellent fit for Misner, as Tampa Bay has shown it is willing to sacrifice some offense for excellent defense from its outfielders. Misner can play center, but as a Ray, he most likely fits as a plus defender in a corner who hits for power and draws walks. The Rays left him unprotected in the Rule 5 draft.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 40. Power: 55. Run: 60. Field: 60. Arm: 55.
Track Record: Misner showed an enticing power-speed combination during his time at Missouri, though strikeout issues caught up to him during his draft year. What was to be his first full season was wiped out by the pandemic, so he spent 2021 between High-A Beloit and Double-A Pensacola. He was acquired by the Rays in a 40-man roster-clearing move that sent Joey Wendle to Miami.

Scouting Report: Misner is a three-true-outcomes player. Of his 658 official plate appearances, 42.4% have ended in either a walk, a home run or a strikeout. The Marlins were working to adjust his swing in order to keep the barrel in the zone longer to add some hittability. They also wanted to correct an issue which saw Misner too often get stuck on the back side of his swing and spin off the ball rather than powering through contact. Misner is an athletic defender with the ability to stick in center field, though he dabbled in right and left field at both of his stops in 2021. He earns above-average grades for both his arm strength and speed on the bases, and has proved to be an extremely efficient basestealer.

The Future: Misner continued to play to script in the Arizona Fall League, where his seven home runs were tied for the second most, and nearly 60% of his plate appearances were walks, strikeouts or home runs. He’s expected to head to Double-A Montgomery in 2022.
TRACK RECORD: Misner hit .301 with 21 home runs and 50 stolen bases during his three years at Missouri, but struggled his final season due to strikeout issues. The Marlins still drafted him 35th overall in 2019 and signed him for $2.115 million. Misner made a solid pro debut, hitting .270 with two home runs and 11 steals in 163 combined at-bats in the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League and at low Class A Clinton.

SCOUTING REPORT: Misner struggled with falling behind in counts early in his career, but his combination of plus power and above average speed, fielding and arm strength give him well-rounded potential. Misner generates plenty of bat speed using a balanced swing from the left side that produced increased power last fall in Jupiter. His speed makes him a possible 30-30 player with the defensive tools to play all three outfield positions.

THE FUTURE: The original plan in 2020 was for Misner to start at high Class A Jupiter. His continued progress could mean a quick rise through the system with an eye toward a 2022 debut.
TRACK RECORD: The Royals' 33rd-round pick in 2016, Misner instead went to Missouri, where he enjoyed a solid three-year career. A left foot fracture limited Misner to just 34 games in what was otherwise a breakout sophomore year in 2018, but he started his 2019 campaign strong before struggling with some swing-and-miss issues during conference play. After shaking off the rust post-signing in the Gulf Coast League, Misner finished the season in low Class A Clinton.

SCOUTING REPORT: While blessed with unrivaled tools within the Marlins system, Misner certainly looks the part of a major leaguer and has drawn comparisons to the Indians' Bradley Zimmer. Using a balanced yet spread-out stance, Misner has shown bat speed and an idea of the strike zone. Misner has been vulnerable to chasing stuff up in the zone, resulting in softer contact than expected. He still has an above-average power with good lift but will need to do a better managing counts and staying in control of at-bats. Misner is an above average runner with the tools to stay in center field though some scouts feel he may grow out of the position as he continues to fill out.

THE FUTURE: Misner should spend most of his time with high Class A Jupiter in 2020, when he will likely share an outfield with 2018 first-round pick Connor Scott.

Draft Prospects

Misner entered the year as one of the most exciting college hitters in the 2019 class thanks to an exciting set of tools that rival any college player in the class. However, a left foot injury limited him to just 34 games in the spring of 2018, and as a result Misner entered this spring with a limited track record compared to other top college hitters. Drafted in 2016 by the Royals in the 33rd round, Misner made it to campus at Missouri, where he had a solid freshman season. He broke out in a big way as a sophomore, hitting .360/.497/.576 with significantly improved walk rates when healthy. After rehabbing, Misner started to turn heads again in the fall by showing improved power and strength. He took it a step further and started to look like a top-10 pick after the first few weeks on the spring, when he showed great feel to hit and power. Once conference play began, however, Misner showed much more swing-and-miss, which started to raise questions about the true quality of his hit tool. Through his first 45 games this season, Misner posted a .289/.460/.522 slash line with five home runs, 49 walks and 47 strikeouts. But during the 20 SEC games in that same stretch, he hit just .211/.356/.324 with two home runs, 16 walks and 30 strikeouts--raising significant questions about Misner's ability to handle high-level pitching. That could push him further down the board, but at some point his raw set of tools will be too exciting for teams to pass up. There's not a single tool Misner doesn't posses, as he's an above-average runner at 6-foot-4, 213 pounds and plays a solid center field with good instincts and an explosive first step. He also has above-average arm strength that should serve him well in right field, where his size likely allows him to fit best, and he has the plus-plus raw power necessary to profile in a corner outfield position. Scouts think Misner has an outstanding feel for the strike zone, but a passive approach has hurt him at times this spring, putting him in poor spots to hit with authority. Grading Misner's hit tool will be the biggest challenge for teams. He's experimented with different loads and timing mechanisms this spring, but he has never been able to consistently put himself in a good, attacking position. There is risk with Misner because of his limited track record, but his tools give him tremendous upside as well.

Scouting Reports

BA Grade/Risk: 45/High

Track Record: A rough finish to his junior season at Missouri knocked Misner out of the first round in the 2019 draft, but his power and speed meant he still only lasted to the 35th pick. The Marlins traded him to the Rays for infielder Joey Wendle. In his first season as a Ray, Misner led the Southern League in walks (84) and was third in on-base percentage (.384).

Scouting Report: Misner is a capable center fielder who has speed and power, but his troubles with strikeouts stand between him and a regular spot in the majors. Misner was too passive in 2022. It did help him pile up walks, but it left him behind in counts. Misner faced two strike counts three times as often as he saw three ball counts. Misner has a solid understanding of the strike zone, but his uphill swing path means he has a pretty small window of opportunity to make solid contact. Too often he misses pitches in the strike zone. Misner is a reliable, above-average defender in center field with an above-average arm. An above-average runner from home to first, he shows plus speed underway.

The Future: The Rays are an excellent fit for Misner, as Tampa Bay has shown it is willing to sacrifice some offense for excellent defense from its outfielders. Misner can play center, but as a Ray, he most likely fits as a plus defender in a corner who hits for power and draws walks. The Rays left him unprotected in the Rule 5 draft.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 40. Power: 55. Run: 60. Field: 60. Arm: 55.
BA Grade/Risk: 45/High

Track Record: A rough finish to his junior season at Missouri knocked Misner out of the first round in the 2019 draft, but his power and speed meant he still only lasted to the 35th pick. The Marlins traded him to the Rays for infielder Joey Wendle. In his first season as a Ray, Misner led the Southern League in walks (84) and was third in on-base percentage (.384).

Scouting Report: Misner is a capable center fielder who has speed and power, but his troubles with strikeouts stand between him and a regular spot in the majors. Misner was too passive in 2022. It did help him pile up walks, but it left him behind in counts. Misner faced two strike counts three times as often as he saw three ball counts. Misner has a solid understanding of the strike zone, but his uphill swing path means he has a pretty small window of opportunity to make solid contact. Too often he misses pitches in the strike zone. Misner is a reliable, above-average defender in center field with an above-average arm. An above-average runner from home to first, he shows plus speed underway.

The Future: The Rays are an excellent fit for Misner, as Tampa Bay has shown it is willing to sacrifice some offense for excellent defense from its outfielders. Misner can play center, but as a Ray, he most likely fits as a plus defender in a corner who hits for power and draws walks. The Rays left him unprotected in the Rule 5 draft.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 40. Power: 55. Run: 60. Field: 60. Arm: 55.
BA Grade: 50/High

Track Record:: Misner showed an enticing power-speed combination during his time at Missouri, though strikeout issues caught up to him during his draft year. What was to be his first full season was wiped out by the pandemic, so he spent 2021 between High-A Beloit and Double-A Pensacola. He was acquired by the Rays in a 40-man roster-clearing move that sent Joey Wendle to Miami.

Scouting Report: Misner is a three-true-outcomes player. Of his 658 official plate appearances, 42.4% have ended in either a walk, a home run or a strikeout. The Marlins were working to adjust his swing in order to keep the barrel in the zone longer to add some hittability. They also wanted to correct an issue which saw Misner too often get stuck on the back side of his swing and spin off the ball rather than powering through contact. Misner is an athletic defender with the ability to stick in center field, though he dabbled in right and left field at both of his stops in 2021. He earns above-average grades for both his arm strength and speed on the bases, and has proved to be an extremely efficient basestealer.

The Future: Misner continued to play to script in the Arizona Fall League, where his seven home runs were tied for the second most, and nearly 60% of his plate appearances were walks, strikeouts or home runs. He&#39s expected to head to Double-A Montgomery in 2022.
Track Record: Misner showed an enticing power-speed combination during his time at Missouri, though strikeout issues caught up to him during his draft year. What was to be his first full season was wiped out by the pandemic, so he spent 2021 between High-A Beloit and Double-A Pensacola. He was acquired by the Rays in a 40-man roster-clearing move that sent Joey Wendle to Miami.

Scouting Report: Misner is a three-true-outcomes player. Of his 658 official plate appearances, 42.4% have ended in either a walk, a home run or a strikeout. The Marlins were working to adjust his swing in order to keep the barrel in the zone longer to add some hittability. They also wanted to correct an issue which saw Misner too often get stuck on the back side of his swing and spin off the ball rather than powering through contact. Misner is an athletic defender with the ability to stick in center field, though he dabbled in right and left field at both of his stops in 2021. He earns above-average grades for both his arm strength and speed on the bases, and has proved to be an extremely efficient basestealer.

The Future: Misner continued to play to script in the Arizona Fall League, where his seven home runs were tied for the second most, and nearly 60% of his plate appearances were walks, strikeouts or home runs. He’s expected to head to Double-A Montgomery in 2022.
TRACK RECORD: Misner hit .301 with 21 home runs and 50 stolen bases during his three years at Missouri, but struggled his final season due to strikeout issues. The Marlins still drafted him 35th overall in 2019 and signed him for $2.115 million. Misner made a solid pro debut, hitting .270 with two home runs and 11 steals in 163 combined at-bats in the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League and at low Class A Clinton.

SCOUTING REPORT: Misner struggled with falling behind in counts early in his career, but his combination of plus power and above average speed, fielding and arm strength give him well-rounded potential. Misner generates plenty of bat speed using a balanced swing from the left side that produced increased power last fall in Jupiter. His speed makes him a possible 30-30 player with the defensive tools to play all three outfield positions.

THE FUTURE: The original plan in 2020 was for Misner to start at high Class A Jupiter. His continued progress could mean a quick rise through the system with an eye toward a 2022 debut.
TRACK RECORD: Misner hit .301 with 21 home runs and 50 stolen bases during his three years at Missouri, but struggled his final season due to strikeout issues. The Marlins still drafted him 35th overall in 2019 and signed him for $2.115 million. Misner made a solid pro debut, hitting .270 with two home runs and 11 steals in 163 combined at-bats in the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League and at low Class A Clinton.

SCOUTING REPORT: Misner struggled with falling behind in counts early in his career, but his combination of plus power and above average speed, fielding and arm strength give him well-rounded potential. Misner generates plenty of bat speed using a balanced swing from the left side that produced increased power last fall in Jupiter. His speed makes him a possible 30-30 player with the defensive tools to play all three outfield positions.

THE FUTURE: The original plan in 2020 was for Misner to start at high Class A Jupiter. His continued progress could mean a quick rise through the system with an eye toward a 2022 debut.
TRACK RECORD: Misner hit .301 with 21 home runs and 50 stolen bases during his three years at Missouri, but struggled his final season due to strikeout issues. The Marlins still drafted him 35th overall in 2019 and signed him for $2.115 million. Misner made a solid pro debut, hitting .270 with two home runs and 11 steals in 163 combined at-bats in the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League and at low Class A Clinton.

SCOUTING REPORT: Misner struggled with falling behind in counts early in his career, but his combination of plus power and above average speed, fielding and arm strength give him well-rounded potential. Misner generates plenty of bat speed using a balanced swing from the left side that produced increased power last fall in Jupiter. His speed makes him a possible 30-30 player with the defensive tools to play all three outfield positions.

THE FUTURE: The original plan in 2020 was for Misner to start at high Class A Jupiter. His continued progress could mean a quick rise through the system with an eye toward a 2022 debut.
TRACK RECORD: The Royals’ 33rd-round pick in 2016, Misner instead went to Missouri, where he enjoyed a solid three-year career. A left foot fracture limited Misner to just 34 games in what was otherwise a breakout sophomore year in 2018, but he started his 2019 campaign strong before struggling with some swing-and-miss issues during conference play. After shaking off the rust post-signing in the Gulf Coast League, Misner finished the season in low Class A Clinton.

SCOUTING REPORT: While blessed with unrivaled tools within the Marlins system, Misner certainly looks the part of a major leaguer and has drawn comparisons to the Indians’ Bradley Zimmer. Using a balanced yet spread-out stance, Misner has shown bat speed and an idea of the strike zone. Misner has been vulnerable to chasing stuff up in the zone, resulting in softer contact than expected. He still has an above-average power with good lift but will need to do a better managing counts and staying in control of at-bats. Misner is an above average runner with the tools to stay in center field though some scouts feel he may grow out of the position as he continues to fill out.

THE FUTURE: Misner should spend most of his time with high Class A Jupiter in 2020, when he will likely share an outfield with 2018 first-round pick Connor Scott.
TRACK RECORD: The Royals' 33rd-round pick in 2016, Misner instead went to Missouri, where he enjoyed a solid three-year career. A left foot fracture limited Misner to just 34 games in what was otherwise a breakout sophomore year in 2018, but he started his 2019 campaign strong before struggling with some swing-and-miss issues during conference play. After shaking off the rust post-signing in the Gulf Coast League, Misner finished the season in low Class A Clinton.

SCOUTING REPORT: While blessed with unrivaled tools within the Marlins system, Misner certainly looks the part of a major leaguer and has drawn comparisons to the Indians' Bradley Zimmer. Using a balanced yet spread-out stance, Misner has shown bat speed and an idea of the strike zone. Misner has been vulnerable to chasing stuff up in the zone, resulting in softer contact than expected. He still has an above-average power with good lift but will need to do a better managing counts and staying in control of at-bats. Misner is an above average runner with the tools to stay in center field though some scouts feel he may grow out of the position as he continues to fill out.

THE FUTURE: Misner should spend most of his time with high Class A Jupiter in 2020, when he will likely share an outfield with 2018 first-round pick Connor Scott.
Misner entered the year as one of the most exciting college hitters in the 2019 class thanks to an exciting set of tools that rival any college player in the class. However, a left foot injury limited him to just 34 games in the spring of 2018, and as a result Misner entered this spring with a limited track record compared to other top college hitters. Drafted in 2016 by the Royals in the 33rd round, Misner made it to campus at Missouri, where he had a solid freshman season. He broke out in a big way as a sophomore, hitting .360/.497/.576 with significantly improved walk rates when healthy. After rehabbing, Misner started to turn heads again in the fall by showing improved power and strength. He took it a step further and started to look like a top-10 pick after the first few weeks on the spring, when he showed great feel to hit and power. Once conference play began, however, Misner showed much more swing-and-miss, which started to raise questions about the true quality of his hit tool. Through his first 45 games this season, Misner posted a .289/.460/.522 slash line with five home runs, 49 walks and 47 strikeouts. But during the 20 SEC games in that same stretch, he hit just .211/.356/.324 with two home runs, 16 walks and 30 strikeouts--raising significant questions about Misner's ability to handle high-level pitching. That could push him further down the board, but at some point his raw set of tools will be too exciting for teams to pass up. There's not a single tool Misner doesn't posses, as he's an above-average runner at 6-foot-4, 213 pounds and plays a solid center field with good instincts and an explosive first step. He also has above-average arm strength that should serve him well in right field, where his size likely allows him to fit best, and he has the plus-plus raw power necessary to profile in a corner outfield position. Scouts think Misner has an outstanding feel for the strike zone, but a passive approach has hurt him at times this spring, putting him in poor spots to hit with authority. Grading Misner's hit tool will be the biggest challenge for teams. He's experimented with different loads and timing mechanisms this spring, but he has never been able to consistently put himself in a good, attacking position. There is risk with Misner because of his limited track record, but his tools give him tremendous upside as well.