Bryce Bush Stats & Scouting Report

AB	438
AVG	.226
OBP	.312
SLG	.363
HR	9

Full name Bryce Cameron Bush
Born 12/14/1999 in Southfield, MI
Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 200 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School De La Salle
Drafted in the 33rd round (978th overall) by the Chicago White Sox in 2018 (signed for $290,000).

View Draft Report

Bush has some of the best pure bat speed in the 2018 class, with lightning quick hands through the zone that he uses to produce lots of hard contact and above-average power. His swing is extremely unorthodox however, with a very low handset and drop in his load and he gets into his launch position at seemingly the last possible second. Combined with a steep uphill bat path, scouts are worried about how Bush's swing will play as he gets to more advanced levels, though he's made it work against high-end velocity at times over the summer. A righthanded corner infielder, Bush has an outside shot to stick at third, but most evaluators see him as a first baseman, which makes his profile even more daunting and risky. He could do well to clean up his swing at Mississippi State and prove the bat speed is enough to project as an impact hitter.

Top Rankings

Organization Prospect Rankings

TRACK RECORD: Originally committed to Mississippi State, Bush was swayed to sign with Chicago thanks to a bonus of $290,000 which ranked as the second-highest in 2018's 33rd round and the sixthhighest in the White Sox's class. He's struggled with swing-and-miss issues as a pro, but shows enough flashes of talent that there's still plenty of hope.

SCOUTING REPORT: The White Sox always knew Bush was going to be a bit of a project, but they were willing to wait. His raw gifts include a pair of extremely strong hands that he uses to power his bat through the zone and generate exceptional raw power. Now, the swing and strike zone discipline must be refined. He struggled especially against sliders in 2019 at low Class A, and scouts who saw him at instructional league noticed a strong tendency to step in the bucket. In 2019, Bush moved from third base to the outfield, where his athleticism and plus throwing arm could be put to better use.

THE FUTURE: Bush sorely needed 2020, but at least got a chance to get some at-bats at instructional league. Once 2021 begins, he's likely to move to high Class A to continue working to turn his tools into skills.
TRACK RECORD: A seemingly firm commitment to Mississippi State kept most teams off of Bush during the 2018 draft, but the White Sox took a flier in the 33rd round and signed him for $290,000. He opened his pro career by demolishing the Rookie-level Arizona League and ranked as the No. 19 prospect in the Rookie-level Pioneer League. Drafted as a third baseman, Bush moved to right field in 2019 at low Class A Kannapolis but had his season truncated by foot injuries and bronchitis.

SCOUTING REPORT: In his first full season as a pro, Bush showed tools without much production. He still has the top-end bat speed that earned him plaudits as an amateur and shows enough raw power to drive balls out to all sectors. He has exceptional bat control as well, which gives evaluators hope that he will eventually tap into his raw gifts. To do so, he needs to stay healthy and significantly improve his plate discipline and adopt a more level bat path to keep his barrel in the zone longer. He can murder fastballs but has a tendency to spin off of breaking pitches. Bush is understandably raw in right field, but the White Sox hope his athleticism and plus throwing arm will eventually translate into average defense.

THE FUTURE: After injuries blunted his 2019 season, Bush is likely to return to Kannapolis to see if he can make the necessary improvements. He's a bit of a lottery ticket but has the ceiling of a powerful regular in right field.
Track Record: Bush was lauded for having some of the best bat speed in the 2018 draft class, but fell due to signability concerns surrounding his commitment to Mississippi State. The White Sox gambled, however, and signed him for a bonus of $290,000, sixth-highest in Chicago’s class.

Scouting Report: Bush’s top-notch bat speed is part of an unorthodox swing that includes a low hand-set before launching into a steep uphill path. Those two elements make scouts believe he’ll ultimately hit for more power than average. He also needs to adjust his swing to keep him from drifting away from the ball. He’s a work in progress at third base who will need reps to continue to master the intricacies of the position. He needs to learn to slow the game down, improve his reaction time and learn the angles required. He’s got solid reaction time and a strong arm over at third base, and scouts see the necessary athleticism for the position as well. He’s a fringe-average runner.

The Future: Bush bullied his way out of the Rookie-level Arizona League before running into more resistance in the Pioneer League. He could return there in 2019, or start out at low Class A Kannapolis.

Draft Prospects

Bush has some of the best pure bat speed in the 2018 class, with lightning quick hands through the zone that he uses to produce lots of hard contact and above-average power. His swing is extremely unorthodox however, with a very low handset and drop in his load and he gets into his launch position at seemingly the last possible second. Combined with a steep uphill bat path, scouts are worried about how Bush's swing will play as he gets to more advanced levels, though he's made it work against high-end velocity at times over the summer. A righthanded corner infielder, Bush has an outside shot to stick at third, but most evaluators see him as a first baseman, which makes his profile even more daunting and risky. He could do well to clean up his swing at Mississippi State and prove the bat speed is enough to project as an impact hitter.

Minor League Top Prospects

Bush was expected to honor his Mississippi State commitment, which explains why he fell until late on the final day of the draft. He eventually signed for a well-above slot $290,000. After a few weeks in the Arizona League Bush headed off to Great Falls where he slotted into the middle of the order for the eventual league champs. He stands out for explosiveness at the plate that he gets from very strong hands and plus bat speed. An average runner now, Bush could add speed with strength. "(What was) impressive to me was this kid came right out of high school," said Great Falls manager Tim Esmay. "We put him in the three hole and he never really looked overmatched and he made adjustments." Bush is still very raw defensively at third base but has the athleticism and reactions for the position. His average arm should get better when he learns how to get a quicker release on the ball.

Scouting Reports

TRACK RECORD: Originally committed to Mississippi State, Bush was swayed to sign with Chicago thanks to a bonus of $290,000 which ranked as the second-highest in 2018's 33rd round and the sixthhighest in the White Sox's class. He's struggled with swing-and-miss issues as a pro, but shows enough flashes of talent that there's still plenty of hope.

SCOUTING REPORT: The White Sox always knew Bush was going to be a bit of a project, but they were willing to wait. His raw gifts include a pair of extremely strong hands that he uses to power his bat through the zone and generate exceptional raw power. Now, the swing and strike zone discipline must be refined. He struggled especially against sliders in 2019 at low Class A, and scouts who saw him at instructional league noticed a strong tendency to step in the bucket. In 2019, Bush moved from third base to the outfield, where his athleticism and plus throwing arm could be put to better use.

THE FUTURE: Bush sorely needed 2020, but at least got a chance to get some at-bats at instructional league. Once 2021 begins, he's likely to move to high Class A to continue working to turn his tools into skills.
TRACK RECORD: Originally committed to Mississippi State, Bush was swayed to sign with Chicago thanks to a bonus of $290,000 which ranked as the second-highest in 2018's 33rd round and the sixthhighest in the White Sox's class. He's struggled with swing-and-miss issues as a pro, but shows enough flashes of talent that there's still plenty of hope.

SCOUTING REPORT: The White Sox always knew Bush was going to be a bit of a project, but they were willing to wait. His raw gifts include a pair of extremely strong hands that he uses to power his bat through the zone and generate exceptional raw power. Now, the swing and strike zone discipline must be refined. He struggled especially against sliders in 2019 at low Class A, and scouts who saw him at instructional league noticed a strong tendency to step in the bucket. In 2019, Bush moved from third base to the outfield, where his athleticism and plus throwing arm could be put to better use.

THE FUTURE: Bush sorely needed 2020, but at least got a chance to get some at-bats at instructional league. Once 2021 begins, he's likely to move to high Class A to continue working to turn his tools into skills.
TRACK RECORD: A seemingly firm commitment to Mississippi State kept most teams off of Bush during the 2018 draft, but the White Sox took a flier in the 33rd round and signed him for $290,000. He opened his pro career by demolishing the Rookie-level Arizona League and ranked as the No. 19 prospect in the Rookie-level Pioneer League. Drafted as a third baseman, Bush moved to right field in 2019 at low Class A Kannapolis but had his season truncated by foot injuries and bronchitis.

SCOUTING REPORT: In his first full season as a pro, Bush showed tools without much production. He still has the top-end bat speed that earned him plaudits as an amateur and shows enough raw power to drive balls out to all sectors. He has exceptional bat control as well, which gives evaluators hope that he will eventually tap into his raw gifts. To do so, he needs to stay healthy and significantly improve his plate discipline and adopt a more level bat path to keep his barrel in the zone longer. He can murder fastballs but has a tendency to spin off of breaking pitches. Bush is understandably raw in right field, but the White Sox hope his athleticism and plus throwing arm will eventually translate into average defense.

THE FUTURE: After injuries blunted his 2019 season, Bush is likely to return to Kannapolis to see if he can make the necessary improvements. He’s a bit of a lottery ticket but has the ceiling of a powerful regular in right field.
TRACK RECORD: A seemingly firm commitment to Mississippi State kept most teams off of Bush during the 2018 draft, but the White Sox took a flier in the 33rd round and signed him for $290,000. He opened his pro career by demolishing the Rookie-level Arizona League and ranked as the No. 19 prospect in the Rookie-level Pioneer League. Drafted as a third baseman, Bush moved to right field in 2019 at low Class A Kannapolis but had his season truncated by foot injuries and bronchitis.

SCOUTING REPORT: In his first full season as a pro, Bush showed tools without much production. He still has the top-end bat speed that earned him plaudits as an amateur and shows enough raw power to drive balls out to all sectors. He has exceptional bat control as well, which gives evaluators hope that he will eventually tap into his raw gifts. To do so, he needs to stay healthy and significantly improve his plate discipline and adopt a more level bat path to keep his barrel in the zone longer. He can murder fastballs but has a tendency to spin off of breaking pitches. Bush is understandably raw in right field, but the White Sox hope his athleticism and plus throwing arm will eventually translate into average defense.

THE FUTURE: After injuries blunted his 2019 season, Bush is likely to return to Kannapolis to see if he can make the necessary improvements. He's a bit of a lottery ticket but has the ceiling of a powerful regular in right field.