Anthony Seigler Stats & Scouting Report

AB	364
AVG	.234
OBP	.35
SLG	.398
HR	12

Full name Anthony Seigler
Born 06/20/1999 in Fort Defieance, AZ
Profile Ht.: 5'9" / Wt.: 200 / Bats: S / Throws: S
School Cartersville
Drafted in the 1st round (23rd overall) by the New York Yankees in 2018 (signed for $2,815,900).

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Seigler is one of the more interesting players in the class as a switch-hitting catcher who can also get on the mound and throw in the upper 80s with either his right or left arm. Seigler throws a changeup from the left side and changes his arm slot, while he can reach 92 mph from the right side to go along with a slider. While he could wind up being one of the most impactful college players in the country at Florida as a catcher, righthander and lefthander, Seigler's pro future is behind the plate. He is an impressive receiver and has a strong throwing arm, with pop times that hover around 2.00 seconds in-game. Some scouts see him as a better defensive catcher than Will Banfield thanks to his receiving, and Seigler did start most of USA Baseball's 18U Team games over Banfield in the U-18 World Cup. While he doesn't have plus power from either side of the plate, Seigler has hit well at every level and has more than enough juice and feel to hit to rack up plenty of doubles. There might not be any one plus tool with Seigler, but he does everything well and scouts rave about his makeup and personality, as he is consistently referred to as one of the toughest players in the prep class.

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TRACK RECORD: Seigler stood out as an amateur for his ability to switch-hit and switch-pitch. The Yankees liked him at the plate and behind it, but Seigler hasn't gotten any extended chance to show what he can do. A hamstring injury and a concussion limited him to just 24 games in 2018, and a broken left knee cost him all but 30 games at low Class A in 2019.

SCOUTING REPORT: Defensively, Seigler is still strong, and he made gains in the weight room as well. He's taken well to the Yankees' new knee-down approach to catching and flashes a plus throwing arm. Offensively, there is room to grow. Scouts haven't seen much in the way of impact bat speed, and he's produced just seven extra-base hits in 176 minor league at-bats. He knows the strike zone well and doesn't swing and miss often, but his best chance at value is likely going to come on defense.

THE FUTURE: With no minor league season and no domestic instructional league, Seigler missed out on chances to develop after spring training. The glut of prospects behind him means Seigler could move to high Class A in 2021.
TRACK RECORD: Seigler entered the 2018 draft with one of the most intriguing profiles in the class. He starred in high school as both a switch-hitting catcher and a switch-pitcher who could sling fastballs in the upper 80s with both his right and left arms. The Yankees preferred him at catcher and gave him a bonus of $2,815,900 in the first round. He dealt with hamstring injuries and a concussion in his first taste of pro ball, which was limited to just 24 games. Seigler joined low Class A Charleston on June 10—eschewing either of the Yankees' half-season clubs—and struggled.

SCOUTING REPORT: Scouts liked Seigler's plate discipline and approach but couldn't project much impact because of below-average bat speed and a body with limited remaining projection. Behind the plate, Seigler showed athleticism, but his plus arm strength was counteracted by a slow release when trying to nab potential basestealers.

THE FUTURE: His season ended after five weeks in Charleston because of a broken left patella. He's likely to return in 2020 to low Class A, where he'll try to make a fresh start.
Track Record: Seigler earned high marks on the amateur circuit for his unique blend of skills. Not only is he an accomplished switch-hitter, but he made waves on the mound as a switch-pitcher also. The Yankees aren’t going to put him on the mound, but he’s still an intriguing prospect as a catcher and he drew the starting nod at the position during the 18U World Cup. He also showed strong makeup in pro ball, going so far as to request a Spanish-speaking roommate so he could work on learning the language.

Scouting Report: Seigler brings a smooth, compact swing from both sides of the plate that should help make him at least an average hitter as he develops. He’s not likely to produce big-time home run power, but he has shown the ability to drive the ball out of the park from the right side. Realistically, he’s going to be more of a gap-to-gap hitter with plenty of doubles. Behind the plate, Seigler is at least a plus defender and could become even better as he matures. He’s got a near-elite arm that has produced pop times of better than 1.9 seconds both as an amateur and a pro. He shows trust in his arm by aggressively back-picking runners at first base.

The Future: Seigler’s first test in pro ball was abbreviated by injuries to his hamstrings and a late-season concussion, but he returned in time to see action at instructional league. He could start 2019 in low Class A.

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Seigler is one of the more interesting players in the class as a switch-hitting catcher who can also get on the mound and throw in the upper 80s with either his right or left arm. Seigler throws a changeup from the left side and changes his arm slot, while he can reach 92 mph from the right side to go along with a slider. While he could wind up being one of the most impactful college players in the country at Florida as a catcher, righthander and lefthander, Seigler's pro future is behind the plate. He is an impressive receiver and has a strong throwing arm, with pop times that hover around 2.00 seconds in-game. Some scouts see him as a better defensive catcher than Will Banfield thanks to his receiving, and Seigler did start most of USA Baseball's 18U Team games over Banfield in the U-18 World Cup. While he doesn't have plus power from either side of the plate, Seigler has hit well at every level and has more than enough juice and feel to hit to rack up plenty of doubles. There might not be any one plus tool with Seigler, but he does everything well and scouts rave about his makeup and personality, as he is consistently referred to as one of the toughest players in the prep class.

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Rated Best Defensive Catcher in the New York Yankees in 2019

Scouting Reports

TRACK RECORD: Seigler stood out as an amateur for his ability to switch-hit and switch-pitch. The Yankees liked him at the plate and behind it, but Seigler hasn't gotten any extended chance to show what he can do. A hamstring injury and a concussion limited him to just 24 games in 2018, and a broken left knee cost him all but 30 games at low Class A in 2019.

SCOUTING REPORT: Defensively, Seigler is still strong, and he made gains in the weight room as well. He's taken well to the Yankees' new knee-down approach to catching and flashes a plus throwing arm. Offensively, there is room to grow. Scouts haven't seen much in the way of impact bat speed, and he's produced just seven extra-base hits in 176 minor league at-bats. He knows the strike zone well and doesn't swing and miss often, but his best chance at value is likely going to come on defense.

THE FUTURE: With no minor league season and no domestic instructional league, Seigler missed out on chances to develop after spring training. The glut of prospects behind him means Seigler could move to high Class A in 2021.
TRACK RECORD: Seigler stood out as an amateur for his ability to switch-hit and switch-pitch. The Yankees liked him at the plate and behind it, but Seigler hasn't gotten any extended chance to show what he can do. A hamstring injury and a concussion limited him to just 24 games in 2018, and a broken left knee cost him all but 30 games at low Class A in 2019.

SCOUTING REPORT: Defensively, Seigler is still strong, and he made gains in the weight room as well. He's taken well to the Yankees' new knee-down approach to catching and flashes a plus throwing arm. Offensively, there is room to grow. Scouts haven't seen much in the way of impact bat speed, and he's produced just seven extra-base hits in 176 minor league at-bats. He knows the strike zone well and doesn't swing and miss often, but his best chance at value is likely going to come on defense.

THE FUTURE: With no minor league season and no domestic instructional league, Seigler missed out on chances to develop after spring training. The glut of prospects behind him means Seigler could move to high Class A in 2021.
TRACK RECORD: Seigler entered the 2018 draft with one of the most intriguing profiles in the class. He starred in high school as both a switch-hitting catcher and a switch-pitcher who could sling fastballs in the upper 80s with both his right and left arms. The Yankees preferred him at catcher and gave him a bonus of $2,815,900 in the first round. He dealt with hamstring injuries and a concussion in his first taste of pro ball, which was limited to just 24 games. Seigler joined low Class A Charleston on June 10—eschewing either of the Yankees’ half-season clubs—and struggled.

SCOUTING REPORT: Scouts liked Seigler’s plate discipline and approach but couldn’t project much impact because of below-average bat speed and a body with limited remaining projection. Behind the plate, Seigler showed athleticism, but his plus arm strength was counteracted by a slow release when trying to nab potential basestealers.

THE FUTURE: His season ended after five weeks in Charleston because of a broken left patella. He’s likely to return in 2020 to low Class A, where he’ll try to make a fresh start.
TRACK RECORD: Seigler entered the 2018 draft with one of the most intriguing profiles in the class. He starred in high school as both a switch-hitting catcher and a switch-pitcher who could sling fastballs in the upper 80s with both his right and left arms. The Yankees preferred him at catcher and gave him a bonus of $2,815,900 in the first round. He dealt with hamstring injuries and a concussion in his first taste of pro ball, which was limited to just 24 games. Seigler joined low Class A Charleston on June 10—eschewing either of the Yankees' half-season clubs—and struggled.

SCOUTING REPORT: Scouts liked Seigler's plate discipline and approach but couldn't project much impact because of below-average bat speed and a body with limited remaining projection. Behind the plate, Seigler showed athleticism, but his plus arm strength was counteracted by a slow release when trying to nab potential basestealers.

THE FUTURE: His season ended after five weeks in Charleston because of a broken left patella. He's likely to return in 2020 to low Class A, where he'll try to make a fresh start.
The Yankees’ first-round pick in this year’s draft attracted a lot attention for being a switch-hitter and a switch-pitcher. Though he won’t be asked to do both in pro ball, Seigler is still plenty intriguing. He was one of the best defensive catchers in the class, and he’s a solid hitter with doubles power from both sides of the plate. Seigler’s addition gives the Yankees a much-needed injection of talent at one of the system’s lone dry spots. He’s been slowed recently by a minor hamstring injury.