Seth Mejias-Brean
| AB | 30 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .233 |
| OBP | .303 |
| SLG | .5 |
| HR | 2 |
- Full name Seth Wayne Mejias-Brean
- Born 04/05/1991 in Tucson, AZ
- Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 205 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Arizona
- Debut 09/04/2019
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Drafted in the 8th round (262nd overall) by the Cincinnati Reds in 2012 (signed for $125,000).
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Mejias-Brean got some late attention for the Wildcats. He's an excellent defender at third base, helping give Arizona the best left side of the infield in the Pac-12. He has a solid, athletic build at 6-foot-2 and 210 pounds and put together a solid season offensively. Mejias-Brean has a little pop in his righthanded swing, but mostly profiles as a gap-to-gap, line-drive hitter.
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Mejias-Brean is the kind of unassuming player who may end up with a lengthy big league career. The most optimistic scouts see him as a potential everyday third baseman, but most see him as a backup corner bat. Mejias-Brean's swing does not generate much loft, so it's hard to project him as hitting more than 10 or so home runs a year, but he understands the strike zone and at his best draws a lot of walks to go with a hit tool that is at least average. Mejias-Brean's plus arm is his best asset defensively, but he also has quick reactions and athleticism. He will return to Double-A Pensacola in 2015 to prove he's better than his late Southern League slump. -
One of the stars of Arizona's 2012 College World Series championship team, Mejias-Brean always has impressed with his defense at third base and his ability to hit. Scouts, however, were turned off by his lack of power production in college; he hit two home runs in three seasons. That hasn't been a problem as a pro. Mejias-Brean is now taller at the plate than he was in college, and as a result he uses his legs more, turning from a spray hitter into someone who can drive the ball to all fields. Some scouts still worry that his rock-lean-and-waggle set-up won't allow him to hit for average. Because he played at low Class A Dayton with Tanner Rahier, Mejias-Brean played a good bit of first base, but he's solid-average at third with a solid-average arm. Cincinnati tried him behind the plate in instructional league, but they quickly scrapped that plan. With Rahier ticketed to return to Dayton, Mejias-Brean ought to play third more consistently at high Class A Bakersfield in 2014. In the long term, he projects as a useful backup corner infielder who provides solid defense. -
Mejias-Brean finished his college career in style, helping Arizona win the 2012 College World Series title. Scouts loved his defense and his athleticism but were concerned that a hitter with two homers in three college seasons may not have enough pop to stick in pro ball. The Reds signed him for $125,000 in the eighth round, taking a chance that they could tweak his swing for more power while reaping the benefits of his glove. The early returns were promising, as he was a Pioneer League all-star in his pro debut. Mejias-Brean's calling card is polished defense that fits the third-base profile thanks to agility, plus range and plenty of arm strength. At the plate, he focused on being more pull-conscious, which paid off in significantly improved power numbers. He has always hit for average and has solid hand-eye coordination. He still projects to have no more than average power, but that's a big step up for him, and his glove is good enough that even average power to go with his feel for hitting gives him a prospective path to the big leagues. He's a solid runner. Mejias-Brean will head to low Class A in 2013.
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Mejias followed winning the College World Series at Arizona with a fine pro debut. Kelly likened him to a seven-time all-star. "Of all the college guys, I think he's been the most impressive, production-wise, in this league," Kelly said. "I saw Scott Rolen in Double-A when I managed there, and he kind of reminds me of him. I see Seth being that kind of defender and having that kind of power." While the Rolen comparison is a bit much, Mejias-Brean has the approach to hit for a solid average with 15 or more homers per season. He's an impact defender at third base, with plus range and a strong arm. He has deceptive speed and is a smart baserunner.
