Devin Mann

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Los Angeles Dodgers #21 prospect in 2023
  BA Grade/Risk: 40/Medium
  
  Track Record: A college teammate of fellow Dodgers Will Smith and Bobby Miller, Mann primarily hit for contact at Louisville but got stronger and made swing changes to hit for power after the Dodgers drafted him in the fifth round in 2018. He methodically made his way up the minors with solid production at every level and reached Triple-A for the first time in 2022. Traditionally a slow starter, Mann heated up after the first six weeks and finished with an .844 OPS, 10th-highest among Dodgers prospects.
  
  Scouting Report: Mann is a well-rounded player who does a little bit of everything. He is a persistent on-base threat with strong strike-zone discipline and good pitch recognition and has the contact skills and power to do damage when he gets a pitch to hit. Mann generates average raw power with a short, controlled swing and drives balls from gap-to-gap. He crushes lefties in particular and has a chance to be an average hitter who hits 10-15 home runs, although he has a hole on the outer half that can be exploited. Mann is a stiff defender at second base, but he loosens up in the outfield and covers enough ground in the corners with his long strides. His fringy arm fits best at second base or left field.
  
  The Future: Mann's bat and defensive versatility give him a chance to carve out a career as a lefty-mashing reserve. He'll aim to make his big league debut in 2023.
  
  Scouting Grades: Hit: 50. Power: 45. Speed: 40. Fielding: 45. Arm: 45.
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  Ranked Los Angeles Dodgers #27 prospect in 2022
  Track Record: A contact hitter in college at Louisville, Mann got stronger and made swing changes after the Dodgers drafted him in the fifth round in 2018. The changes helped him become one of the top power hitters in the High-A California League in his first full season, but he lost those strength gains and his swing regressed during the coronavirus shutdown. Mann struggled at Double-A Tulsa when minor league play resumed in 2021, but he eventually rounded into form and hit .279 with an .852 OPS over the season’s final three months.
  
  Scouting Report: Mann is a tall, lanky righthanded hitter with strong strike-zone discipline, good pitch recognition and above-average contact ability even when he isn’t going well. He’s adept at working counts and drives balls from gap to gap when he’s right. Mann’s slow start depressed his overall numbers in 2021, but he showed his ability to adjust and still projects to be an average hitter with double-digit home run power with the way he finished. Mann has long been a stiff, below-average second baseman, but he began playing first base and the outfield in Tulsa. He gets excellent reads in the corner outfield and covers enough ground with his long gait.
  
  The Future: Mann’s hitting ability and newfound defensive versatility give him a chance to be a bench option. He’ll head to Triple-A in 2022.
  
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  Ranked Los Angeles Dodgers #22 prospect in 2021
  TRACK RECORD: Mann hit .288/.408/.458 over three seasons at Louisville and the Dodgers saw untapped power potential, leading them to draft him in the fifth round. Mann got stronger, made a few swing adjustments and broke out as one of the top power hitters in the high Class A California League in his first full season. He spent 2020 at the alternate training site and continued making power gains.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Mann looks like a major leaguer with long levers, wiry strength and an easy swing that produces loud contact. His short, simple swing packs a punch and produces hard contact in the air to left and center field. Mann is a patient hitter who works counts, spoils pitches and isn't fazed by falling behind. He will swing and miss, particularly on the outer half, but keeps his strikeouts reasonable. Finding a position will be Mann's biggest challenge. He is a stiff, slow defender at second base and is only marginally better at third. His funky arm action may limit him to first base or left field.
  
  THE FUTURE: Mann's bat will play if he can find a defensive home. He should see Double-A in 2021.
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  Ranked Los Angeles Dodgers #18 prospect in 2020
  TRACK RECORD: Mann impressed with his natural hitting ability at Louisville, and the Dodgers drafted him in the fifth round in 2018 believing they could unlock untapped power with a few swing adjustments. Mann made the requested changes and emerged as one of the high Class A California League's top power threats in his first full season, finishing sixth in slugging percentage (.496) and tied for seventh in home runs (19) despite missing a month with a right MCL sprain.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Mann looks the part of a major leaguer at 6-foot-3, 180 pounds with a strong core and long levers. Previously a contact hitter, he began using his legs more and added loft to his swing as part of the requested changes and now shows above-average power to all fields. Mann works counts, takes a short path to the ball and keeps his strikeouts reasonable for a power hitter, projecting as an average hitter overall. Mann has quickened his actions and improved his arm strength at second base, but he's still a touch stiff and is more natural at third base, where his range fits better.
  
  THE FUTURE: The Dodgers internally compare Mann to David Freese and see the bat of a potential starter. He'll head to Double-A Tulsa in 2020.

Draft Prospects

• Ranked #222 prospect in 2018 draft
  A career .286/.404/.454 righthanded hitter with 14 home runs in 538 at-bats for Louisville, the 6-foot-3, 205-pound Mann has shown flashes of greatness but has never quite put it all together. He's a disciplined hitter who works deep counts, controls the strike zone well and spoils pitcher's pitches until he gets something he likes. In 2018, he's walked more (53) than struck out (43) and has at least solid-average hitting ability with a quick, level swing that currently produces more doubles than over-the-fence pop. He nearly raised his season average to .300 in one week with a sizzling-hot ACC Tournament in late May in which he homered twice, but in that same tournament he committed three costly errors at second base--two in the championship game against Florida State that led to big offensive innings. Mann is a fringy defensive second baseman at best, with an average arm and range but at times clunky hands and awkward reactions. At one point a plus runner, Mann has slowed to fringier speeds, limiting his defensive versatility. Mann will get drafted for his track record of hitting at Louisville and if teams believe there's more power potential to unlock, but he'll need to ride that bat in pro ball due to his lack of defensive tools. He could eventually move to left field at the next level.

Minor League Top Prospects

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  Ranked California League #18 prospect in 2019
  The Dodgers made changes to Mann’s lower half and bat path and unlocked some of the best power in the league. Mann finished sixth in slugging percentage and tied for seventh with 19 home runs despite missing a month with a right MCL sprain. Mann’s easy swing packs a punch and produces long flies to left and center field. He works counts, takes a short path to the ball and keeps his strikeouts reasonable for a power hitter. "We saw a lot of home runs this year, and he hit quite a few out against us,” Lancaster manager Scott Little said. "He feasted on us. He had a lot of consistency.” Mann is a touch stiff defensively at second base but improved his range and arm, and he showed well in his first exposure to third base. He projects as a power-hitting contributor who plays around the diamond.

• February, 2023 Scouting Report
  BA Grade/Risk: 40/Medium
  
  Track Record: A college teammate of fellow Dodgers Will Smith and Bobby Miller, Mann primarily hit for contact at Louisville but got stronger and made swing changes to hit for power after the Dodgers drafted him in the fifth round in 2018. He methodically made his way up the minors with solid production at every level and reached Triple-A for the first time in 2022. Traditionally a slow starter, Mann heated up after the first six weeks and finished with an .844 OPS, 10th-highest among Dodgers prospects.
  
  Scouting Report: Mann is a well-rounded player who does a little bit of everything. He is a persistent on-base threat with strong strike-zone discipline and good pitch recognition and has the contact skills and power to do damage when he gets a pitch to hit. Mann generates average raw power with a short, controlled swing and drives balls from gap-to-gap. He crushes lefties in particular and has a chance to be an average hitter who hits 10-15 home runs, although he has a hole on the outer half that can be exploited. Mann is a stiff defender at second base, but he loosens up in the outfield and covers enough ground in the corners with his long strides. His fringy arm fits best at second base or left field.
  
  The Future: Mann's bat and defensive versatility give him a chance to carve out a career as a lefty-mashing reserve. He'll aim to make his big league debut in 2023.
  
  Scouting Grades: Hit: 50. Power: 45. Speed: 40. Fielding: 45. Arm: 45.
• December, 2022 Scouting Report
  BA Grade/Risk: 40/Medium
  
  Track Record: A college teammate of fellow Dodgers Will Smith and Bobby Miller, Mann primarily hit for contact at Louisville but got stronger and made swing changes to hit for power after the Dodgers drafted him in the fifth round in 2018. He methodically made his way up the minors with solid production at every level and reached Triple-A for the first time in 2022. Traditionally a slow starter, Mann heated up after the first six weeks and finished with an .844 OPS, 10th-highest among Dodgers prospects.
  
  Scouting Report: Mann is a well-rounded player who does a little bit of everything. He is a persistent on-base threat with strong strike-zone discipline and good pitch recognition and has the contact skills and power to do damage when he gets a pitch to hit. Mann generates average raw power with a short, controlled swing and drives balls from gap-to-gap. He crushes lefties in particular and has a chance to be an average hitter who hits 10-15 home runs, although he has a hole on the outer half that can be exploited. Mann is a stiff defender at second base, but he loosens up in the outfield and covers enough ground in the corners with his long strides. His fringy arm fits best at second base or left field.
  
  The Future: Mann's bat and defensive versatility give him a chance to carve out a career as a lefty-mashing reserve. He'll aim to make his big league debut in 2023.
  
  Scouting Grades: Hit: 50. Power: 45. Speed: 40. Fielding: 45. Arm: 45.
• April, 2022 Scouting Report
  BA Grade: 45/High
  
  Track Record: A contact hitter in college at Louisville, Mann got stronger and made swing changes after the Dodgers drafted him in the fifth round in 2018. The changes helped him become one of the top power hitters in the High-A California League in his first full season, but he lost those strength gains and his swing regressed during the coronavirus shutdown. Mann struggled at Double-A Tulsa when minor league play resumed in 2021, but he eventually rounded into form and hit .279 with an .852 OPS over the season&#39s final three months.
  
  Scouting Report: Mann is a tall, lanky righthanded hitter with strong strike-zone discipline, good pitch recognition and above-average contact ability even when he isn&#39t going well. He&#39s adept at working counts and drives balls from gap to gap when he&#39s right. Mann&#39s slow start depressed his overall numbers in 2021, but he showed his ability to adjust and still projects to be an average hitter with double-digit home run power with the way he finished. Mann has long been a stiff, below-average second baseman, but he began playing first base and the outfield in Tulsa. He gets excellent reads in the corner outfield and covers enough ground with his long gait.
  
  The Future: Mann&#39s hitting ability and newfound defensive versatility give him a chance to be a bench option. He&#39ll head to Triple-A in 2022.
• December, 2021 Scouting Report
  Track Record: A contact hitter in college at Louisville, Mann got stronger and made swing changes after the Dodgers drafted him in the fifth round in 2018. The changes helped him become one of the top power hitters in the High-A California League in his first full season, but he lost those strength gains and his swing regressed during the coronavirus shutdown. Mann struggled at Double-A Tulsa when minor league play resumed in 2021, but he eventually rounded into form and hit .279 with an .852 OPS over the season’s final three months.
  
  Scouting Report: Mann is a tall, lanky righthanded hitter with strong strike-zone discipline, good pitch recognition and above-average contact ability even when he isn’t going well. He’s adept at working counts and drives balls from gap to gap when he’s right. Mann’s slow start depressed his overall numbers in 2021, but he showed his ability to adjust and still projects to be an average hitter with double-digit home run power with the way he finished. Mann has long been a stiff, below-average second baseman, but he began playing first base and the outfield in Tulsa. He gets excellent reads in the corner outfield and covers enough ground with his long gait.
  
  The Future: Mann’s hitting ability and newfound defensive versatility give him a chance to be a bench option. He’ll head to Triple-A in 2022.
  
• March, 2021 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Mann hit .288/.408/.458 over three seasons at Louisville and the Dodgers saw untapped power potential, leading them to draft him in the fifth round. Mann got stronger, made a few swing adjustments and broke out as one of the top power hitters in the high Class A California League in his first full season. He spent 2020 at the alternate training site and continued making power gains.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Mann looks like a major leaguer with long levers, wiry strength and an easy swing that produces loud contact. His short, simple swing packs a punch and produces hard contact in the air to left and center field. Mann is a patient hitter who works counts, spoils pitches and isn't fazed by falling behind. He will swing and miss, particularly on the outer half, but keeps his strikeouts reasonable. Finding a position will be Mann's biggest challenge. He is a stiff, slow defender at second base and is only marginally better at third. His funky arm action may limit him to first base or left field.
  
  THE FUTURE: Mann's bat will play if he can find a defensive home. He should see Double-A in 2021.
• December, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Mann hit .288/.408/.458 over three seasons at Louisville and the Dodgers saw untapped power potential, leading them to draft him in the fifth round. Mann got stronger, made a few swing adjustments and broke out as one of the top power hitters in the high Class A California League in his first full season. He spent 2020 at the alternate training site and continued making power gains.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Mann looks like a major leaguer with long levers, wiry strength and an easy swing that produces loud contact. His short, simple swing packs a punch and produces hard contact in the air to left and center field. Mann is a patient hitter who works counts, spoils pitches and isn't fazed by falling behind. He will swing and miss, particularly on the outer half, but keeps his strikeouts reasonable. Finding a position will be Mann's biggest challenge. He is a stiff, slow defender at second base and is only marginally better at third. His funky arm action may limit him to first base or left field.
  
  THE FUTURE: Mann's bat will play if he can find a defensive home. He should see Double-A in 2021.
• July, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Mann impressed with his natural hitting ability at Louisville, and the Dodgers drafted him in the fifth round in 2018 believing they could unlock untapped power with a few swing adjustments. Mann made the requested changes and emerged as one of the high Class A California League’s top power threats in his first full season, finishing sixth in slugging percentage (.496) and tied for seventh in home runs (19) despite missing a month with a right MCL sprain.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Mann looks the part of a major leaguer at 6-foot-3, 180 pounds with a strong core and long levers. Previously a contact hitter, he began using his legs more and added loft to his swing as part of the requested changes and now shows above-average power to all fields. Mann works counts, takes a short path to the ball and keeps his strikeouts reasonable for a power hitter, projecting as an average hitter overall. Mann has quickened his actions and improved his arm strength at second base, but he’s still a touch stiff and is more natural at third base, where his range fits better.
  
  THE FUTURE: The Dodgers internally compare Mann to David Freese and see the bat of a potential starter. He’ll head to Double-A Tulsa in 2020. BA GRADE 45 Risk: High BA GRADE 45 Risk: High
• February, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Mann impressed with his natural hitting ability at Louisville, and the Dodgers drafted him in the fifth round in 2018 believing they could unlock untapped power with a few swing adjustments. Mann made the requested changes and emerged as one of the high Class A California League's top power threats in his first full season, finishing sixth in slugging percentage (.496) and tied for seventh in home runs (19) despite missing a month with a right MCL sprain.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Mann looks the part of a major leaguer at 6-foot-3, 180 pounds with a strong core and long levers. Previously a contact hitter, he began using his legs more and added loft to his swing as part of the requested changes and now shows above-average power to all fields. Mann works counts, takes a short path to the ball and keeps his strikeouts reasonable for a power hitter, projecting as an average hitter overall. Mann has quickened his actions and improved his arm strength at second base, but he's still a touch stiff and is more natural at third base, where his range fits better.
  
  THE FUTURE: The Dodgers internally compare Mann to David Freese and see the bat of a potential starter. He'll head to Double-A Tulsa in 2020.
• December, 2018 Scouting Report
  The Dodgers made changes to Mann’s lower half and bat path and unlocked some of the best power in the league. Mann finished sixth in slugging percentage and tied for seventh with 19 home runs despite missing a month with a right MCL sprain. Mann’s easy swing packs a punch and produces long flies to left and center field. He works counts, takes a short path to the ball and keeps his strikeouts reasonable for a power hitter. "We saw a lot of home runs this year, and he hit quite a few out against us,” Lancaster manager Scott Little said. "He feasted on us. He had a lot of consistency.” Mann is a touch stiff defensively at second base but improved his range and arm, and he showed well in his first exposure to third base. He projects as a power-hitting contributor who plays around the diamond.