| AB | 121 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .231 |
| OBP | .321 |
| SLG | .364 |
| HR | 3 |
- Full name Colby Douglas Shade
- Born 08/18/2001 in Laramie, WY
- Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 205 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Oregon
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Drafted in the 9th round (263rd overall) by the Miami Marlins in 2023 (signed for $180,900).
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School: Oregon Source: 4YR
Commit/Drafted: Never Drafted
Age At Draft: 21.9
Shade was draft-eligible in the 2022 class and ranked as the No. 395 prospect, but he went undrafted and returned to Oregon for his third season at the program. He had the best season of his career in 2023 and hit .335/.422/.521 with six home runs and 16 doubles that came with a 19.3% strikeout rate and 7.9% walk rate. While Shade has continued to add strength over the last few years, he projects to be a below-average power hitter despite some impressive home runs to the pull side in batting practice. He is listed at 6-foot-1, 205 pounds and despite a near 50% flyball rate, had just a 7.4% home run/fly ball percentage and modest exit velocities, including an 86.4 mph average. He has turned in a few loud peak velocity EV numbers, which creates some encouragement that he can add a bit more power, though he might need to cut down on a 30% chase rate to fully tap into that with a wood bat. Shade does have a chance to profile as an everyday player despite the lack of power, thanks to standout defensive ability and speed in center field. He is a plus defender and plus runner who consistently turns in sub-4.1-second run times from the right side. His arm would limit him to left if he has to move off to an outfield corner.
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Draft Prospects
Career Transactions
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OF Colby Shade assigned to Beloit Sky Carp from Jupiter Hammerheads.
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OF Colby Shade assigned to Jupiter Hammerheads from FCL Marlins.
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Miami Marlins signed OF Colby Shade.
- OF Colby Shade assigned to Oregon Ducks.
