Chandler Pollard Stats & Scouting Report

AB	285
AVG	.239
OBP	.317
SLG	.326
HR	3

Full name Chandler Alexander Pollard
Born 05/03/2004 in Kennesaw, GA
Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 173 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School Woodward Academy
Drafted in the 5th round (139th overall) by the Texas Rangers in 2022 (signed for $418,500).

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Pollard is a projectable shortstop with a 6-foot-2, 170-pound frame that has plenty of room left to add strength. His best tool presently is his double-plus running ability. He glides around the bases and in the field, and this spring with Woodward Academy in College Park, Ga., Pollard stole 59 bags, while tacking on 11 home runs. Pollard does have solid-average power in the tank now, with more potentially on the way as he fills out his lean frame. He’s worked to improve the direction of his swing over the last 12 months or so and given the adjustments he’s made in that department scouts think he has a chance to be an average hitter. Pollard has plus arm strength from shortstop and has shown an ability to make strong and accurate throws with good carry from the hole and he does a nice job getting around the ball and making throws on the run as well. Between his speed and arm strength, Pollard has the tools to fit at third base or center field depending on how his body develops and how his defense progresses at shortstop. Pollard is committed to Washington State and is on the younger side for the class, having only turned 18 in May.

Top Rankings

Organization Prospect Rankings

BA Grade/Risk: 45/Very High

Track Record: Pollard was the Rangers' fifth-rounder in the 2022 draft and was induced to turn pro instead of heading to Washington State thanks to a signing bonus of $418,500. He got into two games in the Arizona Complex League after signing before heading to instructional league. He was also part of the team's annual instructional league college tour and held his own against older competition.

Scouting Report: Pollard stands out for his athleticism, which translates in the field and on the bases. He glides around the diamond with ease and stole 59 bases--to go with 11 home runs--in his senior season of high school in Georgia. There's little doubt he sticks at least on the left side of the infield, where his plus arm would fit perfectly. If not, his speed would also fit nicely in center field. He needs plenty of polish offensively and the Rangers have already worked with him to be more consistent in his approach. He tends to get too big with his swing and the Rangers would like to see him stay within himself with a line drive approach geared toward contact up the middle.

The Future: Pollard will likely return to Rookie-ball in 2023. He's got a ceiling of a sparkplug-type of player who causes havoc on the bases and provides impact up the middle.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 40. Power: 40. Speed: 70. Fielding: 60. Arm: 60.

Draft Prospects

School: Woodward Academy, College Park, Ga. Committed/Drafted: Washington State
Age At Draft: 18.2
BA Grade: 50/Extreme
Scouting Grades: Hit: 45 | Power: 50 | Run: 70 | Field: 50 | Arm: 60
Pollard is a projectable shortstop with a 6-foot-2, 170-pound frame that has plenty of room left to add strength. His best tool presently is his double-plus running ability. He glides around the bases and in the field, and this spring with Woodward Academy in College Park, Ga., Pollard stole 59 bags, while tacking on 11 home runs. Pollard does have solid-average power in the tank now, with more potentially on the way as he fills out his lean frame. He’s worked to improve the direction of his swing over the last 12 months or so and given the adjustments he’s made in that department scouts think he has a chance to be an average hitter. Pollard has plus arm strength from shortstop and has shown an ability to make strong and accurate throws with good carry from the hole and he does a nice job getting around the ball and making throws on the run as well. Between his speed and arm strength, Pollard has the tools to fit at third base or center field depending on how his body develops and how his defense progresses at shortstop. Pollard is committed to Washington State and is on the younger side for the class, having only turned 18 in May.

Scouting Reports

BA Grade/Risk: 45/Very High

Track Record: Pollard was the Rangers' fifth-rounder in the 2022 draft and was induced to turn pro instead of heading to Washington State thanks to a signing bonus of $418,500. He got into two games in the Arizona Complex League after signing before heading to instructional league. He was also part of the team's annual instructional league college tour and held his own against older competition.

Scouting Report: Pollard stands out for his athleticism, which translates in the field and on the bases. He glides around the diamond with ease and stole 59 bases--to go with 11 home runs--in his senior season of high school in Georgia. There's little doubt he sticks at least on the left side of the infield, where his plus arm would fit perfectly. If not, his speed would also fit nicely in center field. He needs plenty of polish offensively and the Rangers have already worked with him to be more consistent in his approach. He tends to get too big with his swing and the Rangers would like to see him stay within himself with a line drive approach geared toward contact up the middle.

The Future: Pollard will likely return to Rookie-ball in 2023. He's got a ceiling of a sparkplug-type of player who causes havoc on the bases and provides impact up the middle.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 40. Power: 40. Speed: 70. Fielding: 60. Arm: 60.
BA Grade/Risk: 45/Very High

Track Record: Pollard was the Rangers' fifth-rounder in the 2022 draft and was induced to turn pro instead of heading to Washington State thanks to a signing bonus of $418,500. He got into two games in the Arizona Complex League after signing before heading to instructional league. He was also part of the team's annual instructional league college tour and held his own against older competition.

Scouting Report: Pollard stands out for his athleticism, which translates in the field and on the bases. He glides around the diamond with ease and stole 59 bases--to go with 11 home runs--in his senior season of high school in Georgia. There's little doubt he sticks at least on the left side of the infield, where his plus arm would fit perfectly. If not, his speed would also fit nicely in center field. He needs plenty of polish offensively and the Rangers have already worked with him to be more consistent in his approach. He tends to get too big with his swing and the Rangers would like to see him stay within himself with a line drive approach geared toward contact up the middle.

The Future: Pollard will likely return to Rookie-ball in 2023. He's got a ceiling of a sparkplug-type of player who causes havoc on the bases and provides impact up the middle.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 40. Power: 40. Speed: 70. Fielding: 60. Arm: 60.
BA Grade: 50/Extreme

August Update: Pollard is a projectable shortstop with a 6-foot-2, 170-pound frame that has plenty of room left to add strength. His best tool presently is his double-plus running ability. He glides around the bases and in the field, and this spring with Woodward Academy in College Park, Ga., Pollard stole 59 bags, while tacking on 11 home runs. Pollard does have solid-average power in the tank now, with more potentially on the way as he fills out his lean frame. He&#39s worked to improve the direction of his swing over the last 12 months or so and given the adjustments he&#39s made in that department scouts think he has a chance to be an average hitter. Pollard has plus arm strength from shortstop and has shown an ability to make strong and accurate throws with good carry from the hole and he does a nice job getting around the ball and making throws on the run as well. Between his speed and arm strength, Pollard has the tools to fit at third base or center field depending on how his body develops and how his defense progresses at shortstop.