Dillon Paulson

Paulson was a part-time starter at first base his first two years at USC before taking over the starting job full-time as a junior. He emerged as the Trojans top power threat, leading the team in doubles (14) and home runs (10) while posting more walks (35) than strikeouts (32). Paulson is a physical lefthanded hitter at 6-foot-3, 215 pounds. He shows plus raw power in batting practice and has a sound swing, but hit only .261 this spring and shows questionable feel to hit overall. Defensively Paulson is fine at first base physically, but he has moments where he’ll lose focus and make mistakes. Paulson has his flaws, but his size, power and patience have him in day three consideration.