Alec Bohm

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Philadelphia Phillies #2 prospect in 2020
  TRACK RECORD: After hitting over .500 in his final two years of high school and over .300 in each of his three seasons at Wichita State, Bohm found pro ball much tougher after the Phillies drafted him third overall in 2018. He battled timing issues in his pro debut and hit a light .252. The Phillies sent him to low Class A Lakewood to start 2019, but he quickly put his problems behind him and hit his way to Double-A by June 21.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: The long-limbed Bohm has a straightforward swing that generates plenty of long fly balls. He has good plate coverage and uses the entire field, with the power to hit the ball out to center and right field. He has solid strike zone awareness and shows solid barrel control despite a long swing and long levers. He projects be an above-average hitter with above-average power. Kris Bryant and Troy Glaus are the only players 6-foot-5 or taller to play more than 200 games at third base in MLB history. Bohm is unlikely to become the third. His hands are adequate at best and his first-step reactions are a tick slow. His body type doesn't help him either. He's extremely long-legged and high-waisted. He most likely will end up as an average defender at first, although he could equal or top Rhys Hoskins' efforts in left field. His plus arm will play at any of those positions. He is expected to end up as a below-average runner.
  
  THE FUTURE: After a solid six weeks in the Arizona Fall League, Bohm should be ready for Triple-A. His bat should clear his path to Philadelphia, but his defensive questions could slow his arrival.
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  Ranked Philadelphia Phillies #1 prospect in 2019
  Track Record: After ranking second in the Cape Cod League in batting average (.351) in the summer of 2017, Bohm batted .339/.436/.625 with more walks (39) and extra-base hits (31) than strikeouts (28) for Wichita State his junior year. The Phillies drafted him with the third overall pick and signed him for $5.85 million.
  
  Scouting Report: One of the top hitters in college baseball in 2018, Bohm has an encouraging combination of raw power and pure hitting ability for a big man. At 6-foot-5, he is a strong, physical hitter with fast bat speed and leverage in his swing to generate plus raw power. Bohm has a big strike zone to cover and he manages it well with a keen eye for balls and strikes that improved over the course of his college years. He approaches his at-bats with a smart plan and the ability to make adjustments, despite a soft offensive debut in pro ball. Bohm has a chance to stick at third base, where he has a solid-average arm, but he's a below-average runner whose lack of first-step quickness inhibits his range, so there's some risk he might end up at first base.
  
  The Future: The Phillies sent 2017 first-rounder Adam Haseley to high Class A Clearwater for his first full season, with Bohm likely to follow that same path. If Bohm can stay at third base, he has the offensive upside to be a plus everyday regular at the position.

Draft Prospects

• Ranked #7 prospect in 2018 draft
  Bohm has been one of the most impressive college hitters in the 2018 draft class and has positioned himself to go early in the first round after several big performances in front of large groups of evaluators this spring. With a large, 6-foot-5, 240-pound frame, Bohm brings a vast amount of strength to the batter's box, which helps provide some of the best raw power in the country. Bohm has gotten to that power frequently this spring, hitting .353/.464/.596 through his first 36 games with eight home runs and nine doubles. Perhaps more impressive than Bohm's power output--he also hit 11 homers as a sophomore and six as a freshman--is his improved plate discipline this season. He's cut his strikeout rate and significantly improved his walk rate, taking the free pass more frequently than striking out for the first time in his collegiate career. He has an exceptional understanding of the strike zone and always seem to have a plan when he steps in the batter's box, with the ability to make adjustments within an at-bat. His loud spring comes on the heels of a summer in the Cape Cod League, where Bohm was selected to the all-star game and finished second in the league with a .351 average. Bohm has done as much as anyone in the 2018 class to prove himself with the bat, but where the questions will surface for him are on the defensive side. Some scouts think Bohm will eventually have to move to first base, while others believe his strong arm will be enough for him to stay at the hot corner.

Minor League Top Prospects

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  Ranked Eastern League #4 prospect in 2019
  Bohm's advanced hitting ability saw him play across three different minor league levels. He took advantage of Reading's hitter-friendly park by batting .300/.363/.618 with 16 extra-base hits in 110 home at-bats. He spent time at both corner infield spots in 2019. Bohm has a good feel for the strike zone and plus power. His ability to make contact is above-average, and he shows skills as a pure hitter who has a knack for putting the barrel on the ball. Bohm receives praise for being a student of the game who wants to get better in each area. He shows a good arm with solid hands, but evaluators are split as to whether he will stay at third or have to move to first base. Bohm's feel to hit and ability to drive the baseball are what will ultimately help him stick in the big leagues.
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  Ranked Florida State League #2 prospect in 2019
  Bohm started his first full professional season at low Class A Lakewood but quickly bullied his way to the Florida State League, then the Futures Game and finally the Double-A Eastern League. He made it there on the strength of his offense, which was stellar at every level. Beyond his plus raw power, Bohm earns high marks internally for his ability and willingness to make adjustments from at-bat to at-bat and adjusting to the ways pitchers chose to attack him. His 21 homers tied him with Deivy Grullon for the system lead, and he came by that power while striking out just 13.5 percent of the time. In fact, Bohm was one of just three hitters in the minor leagues with more than 20 homers and a strikeout rate of less than 15 percent. He’s far from a slam dunk to play third base long term, but he has the arm strength to play the position and he spent the summer working hard to improve his first-step quickness.
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  Ranked New York-Penn League #8 prospect in 2018
  Bohm posted a 1.061 OPS his junior season at Wichita State to cement himself as one of the elite college bats in the 2018 draft. The Phillies selected the 6-foot-5 third baseman with the No. 3 overall pick and signed him for $5.85 million before he made a brief cameo in Rookie ball and eventually made his way to the New York-Penn League. Bohm is known as a strong player with plus raw power. The power potential draws attention, but his approach with Williamsport was more contact-oriented. In 121 plate apperances, Bohm recorded just six extra-base hits and zero home runs. He did seem somewhat tired, which isn’t all that surprising since he began playing in January. The biggest question with Bohm is whether or not he will stick at third base. His athleticism is good for a big guy and he features a solid arm, but it’s definitely a bat-first profile. While Bohm’s power production hasn’t been there, and his production in general failed to match his college output, his plus raw power and all-around quality approach are positives even if he has to move across the diamond to first base.

Top 100 Rankings

• Ranked Baseball America's #28 prospect in 2020
• Ranked Baseball America's #65 prospect in 2019

• July, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: After hitting over .500 in his final two years of high school and over .300 in each of his three seasons at Wichita State, Bohm found pro ball much tougher after the Phillies drafted him third overall in 2018. He battled timing issues in his pro debut and hit a light .252. The Phillies sent him to low Class A Lakewood to start 2019, but he quickly put his problems behind him and hit his way to Double-A by June 21.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: The long-limbed Bohm has a straightforward swing that generates plenty of long fly balls. He has good plate coverage and uses the entire field, with the power to hit the ball out to center and right field. He has solid strike zone awareness and shows solid barrel control despite a long swing and long levers. He projects be an above-average hitter with above-average power. Kris Bryant and Troy Glaus are the only players 6-foot-5 or taller to play more than 200 games at third base in MLB history. Bohm is unlikely to become the third. His hands are adequate at best and his first-step reactions are a tick slow. His body type doesn’t help him either. He’s extremely long-legged and high-waisted. He most likely will end up as an average defender at first, although he could equal or top Rhys Hoskins’ efforts in left field. His plus arm will play at any of those positions. He is expected to end up as a below-average runner.
  
  THE FUTURE: After a solid six weeks in the Arizona Fall League, Bohm should be ready for Triple-A. His bat should clear his path to Philadelphia, but his defensive questions could slow his arrival.
• February, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: After hitting over .500 in his final two years of high school and over .300 in each of his three seasons at Wichita State, Bohm found pro ball much tougher after the Phillies drafted him third overall in 2018. He battled timing issues in his pro debut and hit a light .252. The Phillies sent him to low Class A Lakewood to start 2019, but he quickly put his problems behind him and hit his way to Double-A by June 21.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: The long-limbed Bohm has a straightforward swing that generates plenty of long fly balls. He has good plate coverage and uses the entire field, with the power to hit the ball out to center and right field. He has solid strike zone awareness and shows solid barrel control despite a long swing and long levers. He projects be an above-average hitter with above-average power. Kris Bryant and Troy Glaus are the only players 6-foot-5 or taller to play more than 200 games at third base in MLB history. Bohm is unlikely to become the third. His hands are adequate at best and his first-step reactions are a tick slow. His body type doesn't help him either. He's extremely long-legged and high-waisted. He most likely will end up as an average defender at first, although he could equal or top Rhys Hoskins' efforts in left field. His plus arm will play at any of those positions. He is expected to end up as a below-average runner.
  
  THE FUTURE: After a solid six weeks in the Arizona Fall League, Bohm should be ready for Triple-A. His bat should clear his path to Philadelphia, but his defensive questions could slow his arrival.
• December, 2018 Scouting Report
  Bohm started his first full professional season at low Class A Lakewood but quickly bullied his way to the Florida State League, then the Futures Game and finally the Double-A Eastern League. He made it there on the strength of his offense, which was stellar at every level. Beyond his plus raw power, Bohm earns high marks internally for his ability and willingness to make adjustments from at-bat to at-bat and adjusting to the ways pitchers chose to attack him. His 21 homers tied him with Deivy Grullon for the system lead, and he came by that power while striking out just 13.5 percent of the time. In fact, Bohm was one of just three hitters in the minor leagues with more than 20 homers and a strikeout rate of less than 15 percent. He’s far from a slam dunk to play third base long term, but he has the arm strength to play the position and he spent the summer working hard to improve his first-step quickness.
• December, 2018 Scouting Report
  Bohm's advanced hitting ability saw him play across three different minor league levels. He took advantage of Reading's hitter-friendly park by batting .300/.363/.618 with 16 extra-base hits in 110 home at-bats. He spent time at both corner infield spots in 2019. Bohm has a good feel for the strike zone and plus power. His ability to make contact is above-average, and he shows skills as a pure hitter who has a knack for putting the barrel on the ball. Bohm receives praise for being a student of the game who wants to get better in each area. He shows a good arm with solid hands, but evaluators are split as to whether he will stay at third or have to move to first base. Bohm's feel to hit and ability to drive the baseball are what will ultimately help him stick in the big leagues.
• July, 2018 Scouting Report
  Drafted third overall in June, Bohm is a 6-foot-5 third baseman who had some of the best raw power in the draft, along with a strong performance record in games. He has a promising combination of hitting ability, strike-zone judgment and power that could fit into the middle of a lineup, though several scouts believe he will end up moving to either an outfield corner or first base.