Seth Stephenson

Draft Prospects

• Ranked #426 prospect in 2022 draft
  School: Tennessee Committed/Drafted: Never Drafted
  Age At Draft: 21.5
  Stephenson came to Tennessee in 2022 after two years at Temple (Texas) JC. He’s a plus-plus runner with above-average bat speed. In his first year at Tennessee, Stephenson stepped right into a key role, hitting .339/.408/.508 while playing left and center field. While he played more left field at Tennessee, a pro team could try to put him back in center and let his speed play. Offensively, Stephenson is a spray hitter with below-average power. He profiles as a top-of-the order table-setter. He swiped 25 bags in 30 tries this year, and his stolen base ability may be more valuable in pro ball if the minors liberalized base-stealing rules ever come to the majors.
• Ranked #243 prospect in 2021 draft
  Stephenson has a definite up arrow. He was hitting a relatively quiet .313 on April 1, but over the final half of the season, Stephenson went 43-for-94 (.457) with improved power and a reduced strikeout rate. That pushed his overall stat line to .383/.442/.674 with 31 steals in 35 attempts, nine triples and eight home runs. His production may convince teams to buy into the bat, which was the only question surrounding the athletic speedster. He hit from both sides in the past, but largely stuck to hitting righthanded this year. Offensively, the 5-foot-10, 165-pound Stephenson has above-average bat speed and some strength in his hands—he’s not just a slap-hitting speedster. But he can really run. Stephenson is one of the fastest players in the draft—a true 80 runner. He primarily played shortstop at Temple (Texas) JC, but he also played some center field as well, which may be the best long-term fit for his speed. He’s committed to Tennessee.