Reed Trimble

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Baltimore Orioles #21 prospect in 2022
  Track Record: As a second-year freshman who played just one full season because of Covid, Trimble made his year with the Golden Eagles count: he tied for the NCAA lead with 72 RBIs as their everyday right fielder. Trimble signed for a below-slot $800,000 deal after a standout performance in the NCAA regional, but didn’t get to show his full potential in his pro debut as his playing time was limited.
  
  Scouting Report: Trimble is on the raw side when it comes to Orioles draftees in 2021, but has all the markers of a player who can grow into a complete outfielder. He has polished swings and above-average bat speed from both sides of the plate with bat-to-ball skills and strike zone control that can make him at least an average hitter with potentially above-average power as he matures. His plus-plus speed is an asset on the bases and in center field, where it can make him an above-average defender. He boasts a solid-average arm as well.
  
  The Future: Trimble could return to Low-A Delmarva for everyday center field duties in 2022 to begin his first full season and establish a path to a future as an everyday outfielder when the Orioles get competitive. Trimble’s athleticism and switch-hitting give him an easy bench outfielder floor.
  

Draft Prospects

• Ranked #102 prospect in 2021 draft
  Trimble came into 2021 as a second-year freshman who had played just 11 games in the coronavirus-shortened 2020 season. He turns 21 before the draft, so he is draft-eligible and he forced his way into solid draft consideration by authoring an excellent second freshman season. Trimble hit .345/.414/.618 with 17 home runs and 12 stolen bases in 14 tries, doing a little bit of everything. At the NCAA regional, he went 14-for-25 with two doubles, three home runs and a stolen base. It’s hard to find a lot of clear weaknesses in Trimble’s game. He’s a switch-hitter who swings the bat well from both sides. He has above-average bat speed and he showed the ability to catch up to premium velocity. In pro ball, his power may end up being more gap power, but he did show the ability to drive the ball to the opposite field. His plus-plus speed is an asset at the plate and even more so in center field, where he runs down balls that seem destined to find a gap. Trimble could be a little more selective at the plate, but experience may help that—he’s had only 300 collegiate plate appearances. He also played a little second base for Southern Miss, but he fits best as a rangy center fielder. Trimble has a short track record, but his well-rounded skill set makes him a name to watch.

• April, 2022 Scouting Report
  BA Grade: 45/High
  
  Track Record: As a second-year freshman who played just one full season because of Covid, Trimble made his year with the Golden Eagles count: he tied for the NCAA lead with 72 RBIs as their everyday right fielder. Trimble signed for a below-slot $800,000 deal after a standout performance in the NCAA regional, but didn&#39t get to show his full potential in his pro debut as his playing time was limited.
  
  Scouting Report: Trimble is on the raw side when it comes to Orioles draftees in 2021, but has all the markers of a player who can grow into a complete outfielder. He has polished swings and above-average bat speed from both sides of the plate with bat-to-ball skills and strike zone control that can make him at least an average hitter with potentially above-average power as he matures. His plus-plus speed is an asset on the bases and in center field, where it can make him an above-average defender. He boasts a solid-average arm as well.
  
  The Future: Trimble could return to Low-A Delmarva for everyday center field duties in 2022 to begin his first full season and establish a path to a future as an everyday outfielder when the Orioles get competitive. Trimble&#39s athleticism and switch-hitting give him an easy bench outfielder floor.
• December, 2021 Scouting Report
  Track Record: As a second-year freshman who played just one full season because of Covid, Trimble made his year with the Golden Eagles count: he tied for the NCAA lead with 72 RBIs as their everyday right fielder. Trimble signed for a below-slot $800,000 deal after a standout performance in the NCAA regional, but didn’t get to show his full potential in his pro debut as his playing time was limited.
  
  Scouting Report: Trimble is on the raw side when it comes to Orioles draftees in 2021, but has all the markers of a player who can grow into a complete outfielder. He has polished swings and above-average bat speed from both sides of the plate with bat-to-ball skills and strike zone control that can make him at least an average hitter with potentially above-average power as he matures. His plus-plus speed is an asset on the bases and in center field, where it can make him an above-average defender. He boasts a solid-average arm as well.
  
  The Future: Trimble could return to Low-A Delmarva for everyday center field duties in 2022 to begin his first full season and establish a path to a future as an everyday outfielder when the Orioles get competitive. Trimble’s athleticism and switch-hitting give him an easy bench outfielder floor.
  
• July, 2021 Scouting Report
  Trimble came into 2021 as a second-year freshman who had played just 11 games in the coronavirus-shortened 2020 season. He turns 21 before the draft, so he is draft-eligible and he forced his way into solid draft consideration by authoring an excellent second freshman season. Trimble hit .345/.414/.618 with 17 home runs and 12 stolen bases in 14 tries, doing a little bit of everything. At the NCAA regional, he went 14-for-25 with two doubles, three home runs and a stolen base. It's hard to find a lot of clear weaknesses in Trimble's game. He's a switch-hitter who swings the bat well from both sides. He has above-average bat speed and he showed the ability to catch up to premium velocity. In pro ball, his power may end up being more gap power, but he did show the ability to drive the ball to the opposite field. His plus-plus speed is an asset at the plate and even more so in center field, where he runs down balls that seem destined to find a gap. Trimble could be a little more selective at the plate, but experience may help that—he's had only 300 collegiate plate appearances. He also played a little second base for Southern Miss, but he fits best as a rangy center fielder. Trimble has a short track record, but his well-rounded skill set makes him a name to watch.