Connor Scott Stats & Scouting Report

AB	140
AVG	.243
OBP	.305
SLG	.421
HR	4

Full name Connor Bryant Scott
Born 10/08/1999 in Tampa, FL
Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 208 / Bats: L / Throws: L
School Plant
Drafted in the 1st round (13th overall) by the Miami Marlins in 2018 (signed for $4,038,200).

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Scott draws some comparisons to current top Astros outfield prospect Kyle Tucker, who attended the same Plant HS in Tampa that Scott currently attends. Scott and Tucker have comparable swing paths and similar 6-foot-4, 180-pound frames, as well as the speed and athleticism that allow them both the be strong defensive outfielders. Scott wasn't seen as much as scouts would have like on the summer showcase circuit, however, as he had his appendix removed and was forced to watch a few of the bigger showcases rather than take part. He got back on the field in the fall and started getting into a rhythm before impressing scouts during the spring, as he grew into more power and performed in front of a front office personnel in Florida who didn't need to travel far from spring training facilities to see him. A toolsy player, Scott is at least a plus runner, with many evaluators throwing a double-plus grade on his speed to go along with a plus arm. There are questions whether he'll be able to stay in center field or need to move to a corner as he continues to add weight, but he has enough arm strength for any outfield position. In fact, some scouts prefer Scott on the mound, where he's in the low 90s as a lefthanded pitcher who fills up the strike zone and also has feel to spin a curveball and throw a changeup. Most teams appear to prefer the upside he offers as a potential impact hitter, however, with his speed and developing power leading to an intriguing all-around package. But having a fallback option as a pitcher should only help Scott's draft stock. Some teams look at Scott as a no-doubt first rounder, while others see him going in the supplemental first round or later, and his lack of summer track record likely plays into that division.

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Track Record: Scott was the 13th overall pick in 2018, out of Tampa’s Plant High, which also produced Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker and Mets first baseman Pete Alonso. The Marlins signed Scott for $4,038,200 to keep him from following Alonso’s path to playing at Florida. He scuffled in his first two seasons before the pandemic, but produced much better in terms of batting average in 2021 at High-A Beloit. Pittsburgh acquired Scott and righthander Kyle Nicolas from Miami in a November 2021 trade for Gold Glove catcher Jacob Stallings.

Scouting Report: The development for Scott was always going to take a while and was contingent on him getting stronger, which has happened slowly but surely. The result this year was a solid season that flew a bit under the radar. Scott was one of five players in the minor leagues who—in fewer than 100 games—accumulated 25 doubles, 10 home runs and 14 stolen bases while striking out fewer than 100 times. Further, he was one of just two players to accomplish those feats at age 21 or younger. The Marlins worked with Scott at instructional league to hone his swing decisions, which they believe will help him access more pull-side power as he continues to get stronger. Defensively, scouts see Scott as a potentially average center fielder with a plus arm and above-average speed.

The Future: Scott’s first test at the upper levels should come in 2022, when he’ll advance to Double-A. He has the ceiling of a regular center fielder on a second-division club or a backup on a championship contender.
TRACK RECORD: Scott was the Marlins' first draft pick of the Derek Jeter/Bruce Sherman era and signed as the 13th overall pick for $4.03 million out of Plant High in Tampa, the alma mater of Pete Alonso and Kyle Tucker in recent years. Scott was pushed quickly, ascending to high Class A Jupiter at age 19.

SCOUTING REPORT: Scott has plenty of tools but is still learning how to get them to play in games. He struggled early with plate discipline and lifting the ball but has since shown improvement in both areas, allowing him to start tapping into his 15-20 home run potential. He has continued to refine his approach and make strides toward impacting the ball more consistently in order to be an average hitter. Scott's plus speed makes him a base-stealing threat and his above average defensive skills project well at all three outfield positions. His plus arm strength projects well in right field, but his overall tools would make him an average to above average center fielder.

THE FUTURE: Scott remains should see the upper levels in 2021. He'll aim to continue his offensive strides in hopes of becoming an everyday outfielder.
TRACK RECORD: The 13th overall pick in 2018, Scott signed with the Marlins for just north of $4 million. He is a lanky, 6-foot-4, lefthanded hitter who draws comparisons with fellow Plant High alum and current Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker.

SCOUTING REPORT: Scott has plus speed that helps him both as a stolen base threat and at least an average center fielder. Some scouts believe he may eventually move to a corner outfield position, but his speed and plus arm strength would fit well in right field. Scott has above-average raw power, but he's yet to fully tap into that potential in games. Still young compared to his competition, Scott needs to refine his approach and learn how to turn and drive on hitter's pitches more often.

THE FUTURE: A potential five-tool outfielder with upside, the Marlins would like to see Scott drive the ball and make more of an offensive impact as he continues to mature, add strength and climb the ladder.
Track Record: Drafted 13th overall in 2018, Scott signed with the Marlins for just north of $4 million, the largest draft bonus the organization has ever given a position player. A second-team high school All American, Scott attended Tampa's Plant High, the same school as current Astros outfield prospect Kyle Tucker, with whom Scott is often compared.

Scouting Report: Though he has an unusual gait, Scott is at least a plus runner, which helps him on the bases and in the outfield. He played exclusively center field in his pro debut, where he showed acceptable range, but he could move to a corner as he continues to fill out his 6-foot-4 frame. Scott has plus arm strength and he routinely threw in the low 90s as a high school pitcher. The 19-year-old fills out his five-tool potential with power that could develop as plus and solid feel to hit. His bat clearly--and expectedly--lagged behind his defense when the Marlins aggressively pushed him to low Class A Greensboro.

The Future: The Marlins sent Scott to the South Atlantic League with the intent of preparing him for that same level in 2019. With the Marlins moving affiliates from Greensboro, N.C., to Clinton, Iowa, Scott should expect to play a full season in the low Class A Midwest League, where Miami will hope to see the five-tool outfielder that made Scott such a highly touted draft pick.

Draft Prospects

Scott draws some comparisons to current top Astros outfield prospect Kyle Tucker, who attended the same Plant HS in Tampa that Scott currently attends. Scott and Tucker have comparable swing paths and similar 6-foot-4, 180-pound frames, as well as the speed and athleticism that allow them both the be strong defensive outfielders. Scott wasn't seen as much as scouts would have like on the summer showcase circuit, however, as he had his appendix removed and was forced to watch a few of the bigger showcases rather than take part. He got back on the field in the fall and started getting into a rhythm before impressing scouts during the spring, as he grew into more power and performed in front of a front office personnel in Florida who didn't need to travel far from spring training facilities to see him. A toolsy player, Scott is at least a plus runner, with many evaluators throwing a double-plus grade on his speed to go along with a plus arm. There are questions whether he'll be able to stay in center field or need to move to a corner as he continues to add weight, but he has enough arm strength for any outfield position. In fact, some scouts prefer Scott on the mound, where he's in the low 90s as a lefthanded pitcher who fills up the strike zone and also has feel to spin a curveball and throw a changeup. Most teams appear to prefer the upside he offers as a potential impact hitter, however, with his speed and developing power leading to an intriguing all-around package. But having a fallback option as a pitcher should only help Scott's draft stock. Some teams look at Scott as a no-doubt first rounder, while others see him going in the supplemental first round or later, and his lack of summer track record likely plays into that division.

Scouting Reports

BA Grade: 40/High

Track Record: Scott was the 13th overall pick in 2018, out of Tampa&#39s Plant High, which also produced Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker and Mets first baseman Pete Alonso. The Marlins signed Scott for $4,038,200 to keep him from following Alonso&#39s path to playing at Florida. He scuffled in his first two seasons before the pandemic, but produced much better in terms of batting average in 2021 at High-A Beloit. Pittsburgh acquired Scott and righthander Kyle Nicolas from Miami in a November 2021 trade for Gold Glove catcher Jacob Stallings.

Scouting Report: The development for Scott was always going to take a while and was contingent on him getting stronger, which has happened slowly but surely. The result this year was a solid season that flew a bit under the radar. Scott was one of five players in the minor leagues who—in fewer than 100 games—accumulated 25 doubles, 10 home runs and 14 stolen bases while striking out fewer than 100 times. Further, he was one of just two players to accomplish those feats at age 21 or younger. The Marlins worked with Scott at instructional league to hone his swing decisions, which they believe will help him access more pull-side power as he continues to get stronger. Defensively, scouts see Scott as a potentially average center fielder with a plus arm and above-average speed.

The Future: Scott&#39s first test at the upper levels should come in 2022, when he&#39ll advance to Double-A. He has the ceiling of a regular center fielder on a second-division club or a backup on a championship contender.
Track Record: Scott was the 13th overall pick in 2018, out of Tampa’s Plant High, which also produced Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker and Mets first baseman Pete Alonso. The Marlins signed Scott for $4,038,200 to keep him from following Alonso’s path to playing at Florida. He scuffled in his first two seasons before the pandemic, but produced much better in terms of batting average in 2021 at High-A Beloit. Pittsburgh acquired Scott and righthander Kyle Nicolas from Miami in a November 2021 trade for Gold Glove catcher Jacob Stallings.

Scouting Report: The development for Scott was always going to take a while and was contingent on him getting stronger, which has happened slowly but surely. The result this year was a solid season that flew a bit under the radar. Scott was one of five players in the minor leagues who—in fewer than 100 games—accumulated 25 doubles, 10 home runs and 14 stolen bases while striking out fewer than 100 times. Further, he was one of just two players to accomplish those feats at age 21 or younger. The Marlins worked with Scott at instructional league to hone his swing decisions, which they believe will help him access more pull-side power as he continues to get stronger. Defensively, scouts see Scott as a potentially average center fielder with a plus arm and above-average speed.

The Future: Scott’s first test at the upper levels should come in 2022, when he’ll advance to Double-A. He has the ceiling of a regular center fielder on a second-division club or a backup on a championship contender.
TRACK RECORD: Scott was the Marlins' first draft pick of the Derek Jeter/Bruce Sherman era and signed as the 13th overall pick for $4.03 million out of Plant High in Tampa, the alma mater of Pete Alonso and Kyle Tucker in recent years. Scott was pushed quickly, ascending to high Class A Jupiter at age 19.

SCOUTING REPORT: Scott has plenty of tools but is still learning how to get them to play in games. He struggled early with plate discipline and lifting the ball but has since shown improvement in both areas, allowing him to start tapping into his 15-20 home run potential. He has continued to refine his approach and make strides toward impacting the ball more consistently in order to be an average hitter. Scott's plus speed makes him a base-stealing threat and his above average defensive skills project well at all three outfield positions. His plus arm strength projects well in right field, but his overall tools would make him an average to above average center fielder.

THE FUTURE: Scott remains should see the upper levels in 2021. He'll aim to continue his offensive strides in hopes of becoming an everyday outfielder.
TRACK RECORD: Scott was the Marlins' first draft pick of the Derek Jeter/Bruce Sherman era and signed as the 13th overall pick for $4.03 million out of Plant High in Tampa, the alma mater of Pete Alonso and Kyle Tucker in recent years. Scott was pushed quickly, ascending to high Class A Jupiter at age 19.

SCOUTING REPORT: Scott has plenty of tools but is still learning how to get them to play in games. He struggled early with plate discipline and lifting the ball but has since shown improvement in both areas, allowing him to start tapping into his 15-20 home run potential. He has continued to refine his approach and make strides toward impacting the ball more consistently in order to be an average hitter. Scott's plus speed makes him a base-stealing threat and his above average defensive skills project well at all three outfield positions. His plus arm strength projects well in right field, but his overall tools would make him an average to above average center fielder.

THE FUTURE: Scott remains should see the upper levels in 2021. He'll aim to continue his offensive strides in hopes of becoming an everyday outfielder.
TRACK RECORD: The 13th overall pick in 2018, Scott signed with the Marlins for just north of $4 million. He is a lanky, 6-foot-4, lefthanded hitter who draws comparisons with fellow Plant High alum and current Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker.

SCOUTING REPORT: Scott has plus speed that helps him both as a stolen base threat and at least an average center fielder. Some scouts believe he may eventually move to a corner outfield position, but his speed and plus arm strength would fit well in right field. Scott has above-average raw power, but he’s yet to fully tap into that potential in games. Still young compared to his competition, Scott needs to refine his approach and learn how to turn and drive on hitter’s pitches more often.

THE FUTURE: A potential five-tool outfielder with upside, the Marlins would like to see Scott drive the ball and make more of an offensive impact as he continues to mature, add strength and climb the ladder.
TRACK RECORD: The 13th overall pick in 2018, Scott signed with the Marlins for just north of $4 million. He is a lanky, 6-foot-4, lefthanded hitter who draws comparisons with fellow Plant High alum and current Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker.

SCOUTING REPORT: Scott has plus speed that helps him both as a stolen base threat and at least an average center fielder. Some scouts believe he may eventually move to a corner outfield position, but his speed and plus arm strength would fit well in right field. Scott has above-average raw power, but he's yet to fully tap into that potential in games. Still young compared to his competition, Scott needs to refine his approach and learn how to turn and drive on hitter's pitches more often.

THE FUTURE: A potential five-tool outfielder with upside, the Marlins would like to see Scott drive the ball and make more of an offensive impact as he continues to mature, add strength and climb the ladder.
Ranked as the No. 23 prospect for the 2018 draft, Scott went 13th overall to Miami. A 6-foot-4, 180-pound outfielder, Scott regularly draws comparisons with current Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker, who also attended Plant High. A true plus-plus runner, Scott has a plus arm and should be able to handle either corner outfield spot if he eventually needs to move out of center field. With the potential for above-average power, Scott could impact the game in myriad ways.