Correlle Prime

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Colorado Rockies #22 prospect in 2015
  Prime spent his first two seasons at Rookie-level Grand Junction before moving up to low Class A Asheville in 2014 and blossoming into a prospect. He led the South Atlantic League in doubles (47), tied teammate Ryan McMahon for the lead in RBIs (102) and finished second in slugging (.520). An exceptionally hard worker with good makeup, Prime always had power to all fields but shortened his swing and learned to use his lower half. He began his pro career as an inside-out hitter who primarily hit with his hands and filled up right-center field. New swing mechanics have given him better balance and control of the barrel, enabling him to get on top of the ball and pull pitches on the inner half. Prime can hit balls that are down and middle-in a long way. His ability to adjust the bat head within the zone will be key for him moving up. He is decent defensively with soft hands and a good arm at first base, and he is working to improve his lateral movement. He should play at high Class A Modesto in 2015.