Tyler Callihan Stats & Scouting Report

AB	247
AVG	.271
OBP	.345
SLG	.413
HR	8

Full name Tyler Callihan
Born 06/22/2000 in Jacksonville, FL
Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 205 / Bats: L / Throws: R
School Providence School Of Jacksonville
Drafted in the 3rd round (85th overall) by the Cincinnati Reds in 2019 (signed for $1,497,500).

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Callihan is among the best hitters in the class, showcasing impressive bat speed and strength from the left side. At 6-foot-1 and 215 pounds, Callihan has a bit of an unusual profile, as there’s no natural defensive home for him at the moment. But with two plus tools in his hitting ability and raw power, teams should feel fairly confident about drafting the bat and figuring out where he fits in the field later. Callihan barreled up top pitching last summer during the showcase circuit, routinely showing in-game power against 90-plus mph velocity, and he has continued to perform against strong competition this spring. He has played both shortstop and catcher for his high school team, but he might fit better as a second or third baseman in the future, with the potential to move to an outfielder corner as well. Catching could also be a legitimate option at the next level, as Callihan has refined his work behind the plate and has solid arm strength with good carry on his throws, but he’ll still need plenty of work. His arm action can get long and his slot is too low at times, while he would also need to further improve his footwork and receiving ability. However, a strong work ethic leads many scouts to believe Callihan could make catching work if a team thinks that’s the best fit for him. The most likely outcome is that Callihan will move to a less demanding defensive position, which will prevent slowing down the development of his bat. Callihan is committed to South Carolina.

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Organization Prospect Rankings

Track Record: Heading into the 2019 draft, Callihan was viewed as a very promising prep hitter with significant defensive questions. Three years later, he’s still waiting to show what he can do. After losing the 2020 season like everyone else, he played just 29 games in 2021 before an elbow injury necessitated Tommy John surgery.

Scouting Report: Callihan showed up in better shape in 2021 and was reaping the benefits before his elbow injury. He has above-average bat speed and excellent hand-eye coordination. He was putting together plenty of quality at-bats before his injury, and his average speed made him a minor threat on the bases. Callihan should be an above-average hitter with average power, even if that power has yet to show up much in games. After playing second and third base in 2019, the Reds had Callihan focus on second base in 2021. He looked a little more agile and relatively sure-handed fielding balls he reached. The hope is he can be a fringe-average defender at second, which is playable thanks to his bat and good positioning. Callihan’s arm was above-average before the surgery. Now, he’ll have to show that it can bounce back.

The Future: Callihan should be back by the end of spring training. After getting less than 350 plate appearances in the past three seasons, he needs 120 games between Low-A and High-A in 2022. Optimistically, he could develop into a bat-first second baseman with a reliable enough glove.
TRACK RECORD: Callihan was one of the most advanced hitters in the 2019 high school class. He impressed scouts with his ability to square up quality pitchers and velocity. In his pro debut in 2019, he largely lived up to those expectations, showing a solid swing, although he was somewhat allergic to taking a walk. He struggled at the Reds' instructional league in 2020.

SCOUTING REPORT: Callihan's bat has long been ahead of his glove. A high school shortstop, there are questions about whether Callihan has the quickness to handle second or third base long-term. His hands work fine, but he seemed a step slow at instructional league. His arm is above-average and could fit in an outfield corner. He played some catcher in high school, which could be another option. Callihan has a shot to be an above-average hitter with above-average power, though he needs to pair his solid hand-eye coordination with improved plate discipline. Like many young lefthanded hitters, he needs plenty of atbats against lefties, but his swing and fast hands should continue to work.

THE FUTURE: The Reds hope that Callihan will bounce back after a rough instructional league. Finding a defensive home remains a priority, but his bat should give him chances to find a fit.
TRACK RECORD: Callihan emerged as one of the best hitters in his class on the showcase circuit, frequently barreling 90-plus mph velocity while showing in-game power. The catch, however, was he didn't have a defensive home. The Reds drafted Callihan in the third round anyway and signed him to an overslot $1,497,500 bonus to keep him from a South Carolina commitment. After playing shortstop and catcher in high school, Callihan played second base and third base in his pro debut at Rookie-level Greeneville and Billings.

SCOUTING REPORT: Callihan had no problems hitting high-velocity pitches as an amateur and showed the same prowess in pro ball thanks to plus bat speed. His hit tool projects to be above-average and his plus raw power will continue to translate as well. Like any prep hitter, he is prone to spells where he will swing and miss. Already moved off of shortstop, Callihan's future average glove and above-average arm fit at second or third base, with third his most likely destination.

THE FUTURE: Callihan's bat will drive his value moving forward. If all goes well, he should see low Class A Dayton in 2020.

Draft Prospects

Callihan is among the best hitters in the class, showcasing impressive bat speed and strength from the left side. At 6-foot-1 and 215 pounds, Callihan has a bit of an unusual profile, as there's no natural defensive home for him at the moment. But with two plus tools in his hitting ability and raw power, teams should feel fairly confident about drafting the bat and figuring out where he fits in the field later. Callihan barreled up top pitching last summer during the showcase circuit, routinely showing in-game power against 90-plus mph velocity, and he has continued to perform against strong competition this spring. He has played both shortstop and catcher for his high school team, but he might fit better as a second or third baseman in the future, with the potential to move to an outfielder corner as well. Catching could also be a legitimate option at the next level, as Callihan has refined his work behind the plate and has solid arm strength with good carry on his throws, but he'll still need plenty of work. His arm action can get long and his slot is too low at times, while he would also need to further improve his footwork and receiving ability. However, a strong work ethic leads many scouts to believe Callihan could make catching work if a team thinks that's the best fit for him. The most likely outcome is that Callihan will move to a less demanding defensive position, which will prevent slowing down the development of his bat. Callihan is committed to South Carolina.

Minor League Top Prospects

An overslot signee by the Reds in the third round, Callihan was one of the most promising prep bats in the 2019 draft class. In his pro debut, Callihan posted a .250/.286/.420 line with five home runs, 10 doubles and a league-leading five triples. Managers in the league were impressed with the power that Callihan showed in games and also praised his running ability—which was not a strength of his coming out of the draft. Callihan showed an aggressive approach at the plate and looked susceptible to quality breaking balls at times. While he posted a higher OPS against lefthanded pitchers, his strikeout rate ballooned against same-sided arms. That will be worth monitoring in the future, although a 21 percent strikeout rate as a 19-year-old hitter in his first pro season isn’t much of a concern. Callihan split his time between second and third base, defensively, with 270 innings at the hot corner and 173 at the keystone. Some scouts prefer him at third, where he has the arm strength and hands for the position.

Scouting Reports

Track Record: Heading into the 2019 draft, Callihan was viewed as a very promising prep hitter with significant defensive questions. Three years later, he’s still waiting to show what he can do. After losing the 2020 season like everyone else, he played just 29 games in 2021 before an elbow injury necessitated Tommy John surgery.

Scouting Report: Callihan showed up in better shape in 2021 and was reaping the benefits before his elbow injury. He has above-average bat speed and excellent hand-eye coordination. He was putting together plenty of quality at-bats before his injury, and his average speed made him a minor threat on the bases. Callihan should be an above-average hitter with average power, even if that power has yet to show up much in games. After playing second and third base in 2019, the Reds had Callihan focus on second base in 2021. He looked a little more agile and relatively sure-handed fielding balls he reached. The hope is he can be a fringe-average defender at second, which is playable thanks to his bat and good positioning. Callihan’s arm was above-average before the surgery. Now, he’ll have to show that it can bounce back.

The Future: Callihan should be back by the end of spring training. After getting less than 350 plate appearances in the past three seasons, he needs 120 games between Low-A and High-A in 2022. Optimistically, he could develop into a bat-first second baseman with a reliable enough glove.
TRACK RECORD: Callihan was one of the most advanced hitters in the 2019 high school class. He impressed scouts with his ability to square up quality pitchers and velocity. In his pro debut in 2019, he largely lived up to those expectations, showing a solid swing, although he was somewhat allergic to taking a walk. He struggled at the Reds' instructional league in 2020.

SCOUTING REPORT: Callihan's bat has long been ahead of his glove. A high school shortstop, there are questions about whether Callihan has the quickness to handle second or third base long-term. His hands work fine, but he seemed a step slow at instructional league. His arm is above-average and could fit in an outfield corner. He played some catcher in high school, which could be another option. Callihan has a shot to be an above-average hitter with above-average power, though he needs to pair his solid hand-eye coordination with improved plate discipline. Like many young lefthanded hitters, he needs plenty of atbats against lefties, but his swing and fast hands should continue to work.

THE FUTURE: The Reds hope that Callihan will bounce back after a rough instructional league. Finding a defensive home remains a priority, but his bat should give him chances to find a fit.
TRACK RECORD: Callihan was one of the most advanced hitters in the 2019 high school class. He impressed scouts with his ability to square up quality pitchers and velocity. In his pro debut in 2019, he largely lived up to those expectations, showing a solid swing, although he was somewhat allergic to taking a walk. He struggled at the Reds' instructional league in 2020.

SCOUTING REPORT: Callihan's bat has long been ahead of his glove. A high school shortstop, there are questions about whether Callihan has the quickness to handle second or third base long-term. His hands work fine, but he seemed a step slow at instructional league. His arm is above-average and could fit in an outfield corner. He played some catcher in high school, which could be another option. Callihan has a shot to be an above-average hitter with above-average power, though he needs to pair his solid hand-eye coordination with improved plate discipline. Like many young lefthanded hitters, he needs plenty of atbats against lefties, but his swing and fast hands should continue to work.

THE FUTURE: The Reds hope that Callihan will bounce back after a rough instructional league. Finding a defensive home remains a priority, but his bat should give him chances to find a fit.
TRACK RECORD: Callihan was one of the most advanced hitters in the 2019 high school class. He impressed scouts with his ability to square up quality pitchers and velocity. In his pro debut in 2019, he largely lived up to those expectations, showing a solid swing, although he was somewhat allergic to taking a walk. He struggled at the Reds' instructional league in 2020.

SCOUTING REPORT: Callihan's bat has long been ahead of his glove. A high school shortstop, there are questions about whether Callihan has the quickness to handle second or third base long-term. His hands work fine, but he seemed a step slow at instructional league. His arm is above-average and could fit in an outfield corner. He played some catcher in high school, which could be another option. Callihan has a shot to be an above-average hitter with above-average power, though he needs to pair his solid hand-eye coordination with improved plate discipline. Like many young lefthanded hitters, he needs plenty of atbats against lefties, but his swing and fast hands should continue to work.

THE FUTURE: The Reds hope that Callihan will bounce back after a rough instructional league. Finding a defensive home remains a priority, but his bat should give him chances to find a fit.
TRACK RECORD: Callihan emerged as one of the best hitters in his class on the showcase circuit, frequently barreling 90-plus mph velocity while showing in-game power. The catch, however, was he didn’t have a defensive home. The Reds drafted Callihan in the third round anyway and signed him to an overslot $1,497,500 bonus to keep him from a South Carolina commitment. After playing shortstop and catcher in high school, Callihan played second base and third base in his pro debut at Rookie-level Greeneville and Billings.

SCOUTING REPORT: Callihan had no problems hitting high-velocity pitches as an amateur and showed the same prowess in pro ball thanks to plus bat speed. His hit tool projects to be above-average and his plus raw power will continue to translate as well. Like any prep hitter, he is prone to spells where he will swing and miss. Already moved off of shortstop, Callihan’s future average glove and above-average arm fit at second or third base, with third his most likely destination.

THE FUTURE: Callihan’s bat will drive his value moving forward. If all goes well, he should see low Class A Dayton in 2020.
TRACK RECORD: Callihan emerged as one of the best hitters in his class on the showcase circuit, frequently barreling 90-plus mph velocity while showing in-game power. The catch, however, was he didn't have a defensive home. The Reds drafted Callihan in the third round anyway and signed him to an overslot $1,497,500 bonus to keep him from a South Carolina commitment. After playing shortstop and catcher in high school, Callihan played second base and third base in his pro debut at Rookie-level Greeneville and Billings.

SCOUTING REPORT: Callihan had no problems hitting high-velocity pitches as an amateur and showed the same prowess in pro ball thanks to plus bat speed. His hit tool projects to be above-average and his plus raw power will continue to translate as well. Like any prep hitter, he is prone to spells where he will swing and miss. Already moved off of shortstop, Callihan's future average glove and above-average arm fit at second or third base, with third his most likely destination.

THE FUTURE: Callihan's bat will drive his value moving forward. If all goes well, he should see low Class A Dayton in 2020.
An overslot signee by the Reds in the third round, Callihan was one of the most promising prep bats in the 2019 draft class. In his pro debut, Callihan posted a .250/.286/.420 line with five home runs, 10 doubles and a league-leading five triples. Managers in the league were impressed with the power that Callihan showed in games and also praised his running ability—which was not a strength of his coming out of the draft. Callihan showed an aggressive approach at the plate and looked susceptible to quality breaking balls at times. While he posted a higher OPS against lefthanded pitchers, his strikeout rate ballooned against same-sided arms. That will be worth monitoring in the future, although a 21 percent strikeout rate as a 19-year-old hitter in his first pro season isn’t much of a concern. Callihan split his time between second and third base, defensively, with 270 innings at the hot corner and 173 at the keystone. Some scouts prefer him at third, where he has the arm strength and hands for the position.
Callihan is among the best hitters in the class, showcasing impressive bat speed and strength from the left side. At 6-foot-1 and 215 pounds, Callihan has a bit of an unusual profile, as there's no natural defensive home for him at the moment. But with two plus tools in his hitting ability and raw power, teams should feel fairly confident about drafting the bat and figuring out where he fits in the field later. Callihan barreled up top pitching last summer during the showcase circuit, routinely showing in-game power against 90-plus mph velocity, and he has continued to perform against strong competition this spring. He has played both shortstop and catcher for his high school team, but he might fit better as a second or third baseman in the future, with the potential to move to an outfielder corner as well. Catching could also be a legitimate option at the next level, as Callihan has refined his work behind the plate and has solid arm strength with good carry on his throws, but he'll still need plenty of work. His arm action can get long and his slot is too low at times, while he would also need to further improve his footwork and receiving ability. However, a strong work ethic leads many scouts to believe Callihan could make catching work if a team thinks that's the best fit for him. The most likely outcome is that Callihan will move to a less demanding defensive position, which will prevent slowing down the development of his bat. Callihan is committed to South Carolina.