Adam Haseley

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Philadelphia Phillies #4 prospect in 2019
  Track Record: Haseley was a two-way player at Virginia and one of the best hitters in the country when the Phillies drafted him No. 8 overall in 2017. After signing that summer and in the first half of 2018, Haseley had yet to perform above a modest level, but in the second half he turned things around and finished strong with Double-A Reading.
  
  Scouting Report: Haseley has a knack for barreling balls, striking out in just 14 percent of his plate appearances in 2018. However, he had to adjust in pro ball to better velocity, especially up and in on his hands. Haseley has a direct, inside-out swing with an approach geared toward using the middle of the field and going the opposite way. During the season he adjusted his stance to get more upright in an attempt to create better leverage. If he can learn to create a more out-front contact point on pitches he can drive, that could help him tap more into his average raw power, though Haseley will probably always have more of a hit-over-power profile. He is a slightly above-average runner with an average arm, which might be enough for him to handle center field, though he might move around all three outfield spots, which would put added pressure on his power coming around if he spends more time on the corners.
  
  The Future: Haseley has some tweener outfielder risk, but if either his pure hitting ability can carry him or he can develop more game power, he has the potential to develop into an average regular. He will open 2019 back in Double-A, with a chance to reach the majors either by the end of the season or 2020.
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  Ranked Philadelphia Phillies #5 prospect in 2018
  In high school, Haseley earned attention from scouts for his bat and his arm. He took those skills to Virginia as a two-way player. The Phillies made him the eighth overall pick in 2017 as an outfielder and signed him for $5.1 million. Haseley looked run down in a pro debut that culminated with 18 games at low Class A Lakewood, which is understandable given he also threw 65 innings as a weekend starter in college. Haseley doesn't have one loud 70 tool on the 20-80 scale, but he does a lot of things well. He's a potential above-average hitter with a good sense for the strike zone. He has an inside-out swing that leads him to use the opposite field frequently. He has average power, and once he learns which pitches he can turn on to drive with authority, his power numbers could spike, especially with his feel for hitting. Haseley isn't a burner, but his slightly above-average speed is enough to start his career in center field. He could stick there, though some scouts think he might rotate among all three outfield spots. He has an average, accurate arm. Now that Haseley dropped pitching, the Phillies are optimistic that his bat will take off. He will open 2018 at one of their Class A affiliates, with a chance to develop into a solid-average regular.

Draft Prospects

• Ranked #8 prospect in 2017 draft
  Haseley has a winner's pedigree, having helped Orlando's First Academy to a 2014 NHSI title, then keying Virginia's 2015 College World Series championship with a five-inning start in the CWS Finals. Haseley was considered a bit more of a prospect on the mound out of high school but prefers hitting and has hit his way into the first round as a junior, breaking out with more power than he's ever shown before. Scouts still peg him as an average power hitter and knock his rotational swing, but his performance has demonstrated improved feel for hitting and an ability to make his average power play. He ranked among the national leaders in slugging, batting, hits and total bases in early May. An above-average hitter, Haseley has shown the ability to hit the ball out to all fields, controls the strike zone and has an advanced approach. He hits plenty of line drives but also has learned to loft the ball, producing more home runs. He's also an above-average runner underway who grades out as an average defender in center field. Haseley could stick there as a pro but may slide to a corner, where his average, accurate arm could tick up as he gives up pitching. He's an upper-80s lefthander and tremendous competitor on the mound who is ready to stop pulling double-duty and focus on hitting. Physically and in his overall game, Haseley fits a similar profile as former Expos outfielder Brad Wilkerson.
• Ranked #233 prospect in 2014 draft
  Haseley has been a consistent performer as a two-way player. The lefthanded hitter had the highest batting average (.484/.515/.800) of any player at the World Cup last summer, leading Team USA to a gold medal. This spring he has teamed with Foster Griffin as the top duo of lefthanders in the country, and he hit well and threw a shutout to lead The First Academy to a National High School Invitational title in March. He should be a two-way player in college at Virginia, but his long-term preference is to be position player, where he lacks impact tools. He is a consistent hitter who has a knack for creating loud contact from an unusual set-up, but he has below-average power. He is a plus runner in the 60-yard dash, but his speed plays closer to average so he's not a true center fielder. Scouts prefer his upside on the mound. He mostly pitched at 87-90 mph this spring, touching 92 with a loose arm. He has above-average fastball life, an average slider and strike-throwing ability. The 6-foot, 176-pound Haseley has a strong commitment to UVa, and sent teams a letter asking them not to draft him, so they will likely check in with him again in three years.

Minor League Top Prospects

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  Ranked Eastern League #19 prospect in 2019
  Haseley returned to Double-A Reading after spending 39 games there in 2018. May was his best month, hitting .337/.410/.584 with 11 extra-base hits. Although he spent time on the injured list in June with a strained groin after being promoted to the big leagues, Haseley managed to come back and receive consistent playing time. Haseley has more of a contact-oriented bat, but there is some developing power in his swing. The ceiling of his hit tool isn't high enough to profile as an above-average regular, but he makes sense as a potential regular and a sure-fire, useful backup. He has above-average speed and could hold his own in center field, but he doesn't profile to play there on an every-day basis. His arm is considered average and plays in the corners. Haseley will continue to come off the bench for Philadelphia, where he profiles as a backup who can do a bit of everything.
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  Ranked Florida State League #19 prospect in 2018
  Between Clearwater and Double-A Reading, Haseley put together an extremely steady first full season as a professional. He hit .280 or better in each month of the season and produced on-base percentages of .330 or better in every month after April. The question now is whether he'll wind up in center field or in a corner. Haseley is an average runner who doesn't project as a true center fielder because of his lack of speed. He's a tough profile there because of the below-average power he's shown so far in pro ball. Haseley either has to improve his speed and center field defense or his power to project as a first-division regular. Some scouts see him as a future fourth outfielder because of that. A power boost is more likely than improved defense. He did hit 14 home runs in his junior season at Virginia and he flashes above-average raw power. But his swing is geared to drive the ball to the opposite field, and he doesn't have the strength to clear the left field fence consistently. Nine of his 11 home runs this season came to right field, but he rarely pulls the ball.
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  Ranked New York-Penn League #6 prospect in 2017
  After posting six multi-hit games in his first eight in the New York-Penn League, Haseley looked pretty gassed during his stint in Williamsport. That's understandable when you consider that he'd thrown 65 innings as a weekend starter for Virginia in addition to hitting in the middle of the Cavalier's lineup all spring. In the New York-Penn League, Haseley looked more like a player with a lot of average tools rather than one with many plusses. There's some conviction that he'll stick in center field, but he doesn't have the speed and jumps to be much more than average defensively. Scouts saw an average hitter with modest bat speed, but there is some thought that a rested and refreshed Haseley will show better bat speed, a better arm in the outfield and a little more speed. Scouts and managers are impressed with his makeup and feel for the game, but he'll have to show more power in 2018 and beyond.

Top 100 Rankings

• Ranked Baseball America's #100 prospect in 2018

• December, 2018 Scouting Report
  Haseley returned to Double-A Reading after spending 39 games there in 2018. May was his best month, hitting .337/.410/.584 with 11 extra-base hits. Although he spent time on the injured list in June with a strained groin after being promoted to the big leagues, Haseley managed to come back and receive consistent playing time. Haseley has more of a contact-oriented bat, but there is some developing power in his swing. The ceiling of his hit tool isn't high enough to profile as an above-average regular, but he makes sense as a potential regular and a sure-fire, useful backup. He has above-average speed and could hold his own in center field, but he doesn't profile to play there on an every-day basis. His arm is considered average and plays in the corners. Haseley will continue to come off the bench for Philadelphia, where he profiles as a backup who can do a bit of everything.
• July, 2018 Scouting Report
  After Haseley batted .300/.343/.415 with five home runs in 79 games for high Class A Clearwater, the Phillies promoted him to Double-A in July. The No. 8 overall pick in 2017, Haseley has good feel for the barrel, but he does face profile questions, with his defense projecting better at an outfield corner than in center, and his power not truly suited for a corner, though scouts highest on him still think his bat can be his carrying tool.
• December, 2017 Scouting Report
  Track Record: In high school, Haseley earned attention from scouts for his bat and his arm. He took those skills to Virginia as a two-way player. The Phillies made him the eighth overall pick in 2017 as an outfielder and signed him for $5.1 million. Haseley looked run down in a pro debut that culminated with 18 games at low Class A Lakewood, which is understandable given he also threw 65 innings as a weekend starter in college. Scouting Report: Haseley doesn't have one loud 70 tool on the 20-80 scale, but he does a lot of things well. He's a potential above-average hitter with a good sense for the strike zone. He has an inside-out swing that leads him to use the opposite field frequently. He has average power, and once he learns which pitches he can turn on to drive with authority, his power numbers could spike. Haseley isn't a burner, but his slightly above-average speed is enough to start his career in center field. He has an average, accurate arm. The Future: Now that Haseley dropped pitching, the Phillies are optimistic that his bat will take off. He will open 2018 at one of their Class A affiliates, with a chance to develop into a solid-average regular.