Micah Bello Stats & Scouting Report

Full name Micah Bello
Born 07/21/2000 in Hilo, HI
Profile Ht.: 5'10" / Wt.: 165 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School Hilo
Drafted in the CB-B round (73rd overall) by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2018 (signed for $550,000).

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Hawaii's top draft prospect by a wide margin, Bello held his own during the Area Code Games and stood out at the MLB Prospect Development Pipeline showcase with an opposite-field, standup triple. The 6-foot, righthanded-hitting Bello has average or better tools across the board and a long track record of hitting. He takes aggressive swings with a small leg kick, above-average bat speed and a level bat path that produces frequent hard line drives. He's aggressive but takes good at-bats and shows average power potential. Bello is playable in center field, but his above-average speed and above-average arm profile best in right field. He is one of the youngest players in the class, so his tools are still growing. Bello spent the offseason working out with Kolten and Kean Wong to prepare for pro ball. He is committed to St. Mary's but widely expected to sign.

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TRACK RECORD: Bello is part of a run of Hawaiians the Brewers have drafted in recent years, including since-traded pitchers Kodi Medeiros and Jordan Yamamoto. Bello was the best player available from Hawaii in his draft year, and the Brewers spent $550,000 to sign him from a commitment to St. Mary's.

SCOUTING REPORT: Evaluators who like Bello see a player with a combination of power and speed that will allow him to tally double-digits in home runs and stolen bases once he reaches the big leagues. Those who aren't as optimistic see a player without a standout tool. He can hit balls hard from time to time, but he has below-average bat speed and a below-average feel to hit. He has at least above-average speed that shows up underway and on defense more than it does from home to first base. Bello has a plus arm in the outfield that would serve him well in right field. He's not a particularly projectable player.

THE FUTURE: Bello's tool set gives him a future as a fourth outfielder.
Track Record: The Brewers have been one of the most active teams in mining Hawaii for talent, namely drafting Kodi Medeiros, Jordan Yamamoto and Quintin Torres-Costa in recent years. They grabbed undisputed top talent on the island again in 2018, selecting Bello with the 73rd overall pick and signing him for $550,000 to pass up a St. Mary's scholarship.

Scouting Report: Bello has a long track record of performing well offensively, both in high school and in high school showcases on the mainland, and he is the highest-drafted position player from Hawaii since 2013. He uses a small leg kick and good bat speed to produce solid contact and line drives to all fields. He has solid-average speed that makes him a threat to steal bases and also plays well in the outfield. With a plus arm, he has the tools to be an above-average defender, although he's more likely to shift to a corner.

The Future: Bello has a chance to be a top-of-the-order table-setter with some extra-base potential as he matures physically. Bello debuted in the Rookie-level Arizona League and probably will be moved up a notch to the Pioneer League next summer.

Draft Prospects

Hawaii's top draft prospect by a wide margin, Bello held his own during the Area Code Games and stood out at the MLB Prospect Development Pipeline showcase with an opposite-field, standup triple. The 6-foot, righthanded-hitting Bello has average or better tools across the board and a long track record of hitting. He takes aggressive swings with a small leg kick, above-average bat speed and a level bat path that produces frequent hard line drives. He's aggressive but takes good at-bats and shows average power potential. Bello is playable in center field, but his above-average speed and above-average arm profile best in right field. He is one of the youngest players in the class, so his tools are still growing. Bello spent the offseason working out with Kolton and Kean Wong to prepare for pro ball. He is committed to St. Mary's but widely expected to sign.

Scouting Reports

TRACK RECORD: Bello was still 17 when the Brewers drafted him in the supplemental second round and signed him for $550,000, joining lefthander Kodi Medeiros and righthander Jordan Yamamoto as fellow Hawaiian high school picks by the Brewers. He delivered an uneven performance as one of the youngest players in the Rookie-level Pioneer League in 2019, but was one of the more pleasant surprises during instructional league in 2020.

SCOUTING REPORT: Bello hit in the middle of the lineup for the Brewers at instructs, where he showed a solid offensive approach and the ability to hit to all fields. There's still some swing-and-miss to his game and his power is still mostly to the gaps, with occasional home runs to his pull side. Bello has spent time at all three outfield spots. He's a slightly above-average runner who might have enough defensive instincts to play center field, but he might end up fitting better in a corner. He has a plus arm that has helped him record 12 assists in 87 career games in the outfield.

THE FUTURE: Bello has a chance to rise as an extra outfielder. He should start at low Class A in 2021.
TRACK RECORD: Bello is part of a run of Hawaiians the Brewers have drafted in recent years, including since-traded pitchers Kodi Medeiros and Jordan Yamamoto. Bello was the best player available from Hawaii in his draft year, and the Brewers spent $550,000 to sign him from a commitment to St. Mary's.

SCOUTING REPORT: Evaluators who like Bello see a player with a combination of power and speed that will allow him to tally double-digits in home runs and stolen bases once he reaches the big leagues. Those who aren't as optimistic see a player without a standout tool. He can hit balls hard from time to time, but he has below-average bat speed and a below-average feel to hit. He has at least above-average speed that shows up underway and on defense more than it does from home to first base. Bello has a plus arm in the outfield that would serve him well in right field. He's not a particularly projectable player.

THE FUTURE: Bello's tool set gives him a future as a fourth outfielder.
Hawaii's top draft prospect by a wide margin, Bello held his own during the Area Code Games and stood out at the MLB Prospect Development Pipeline showcase with an opposite-field, standup triple. The 6-foot, righthanded-hitting Bello has average or better tools across the board and a long track record of hitting. He takes aggressive swings with a small leg kick, above-average bat speed and a level bat path that produces frequent hard line drives. He's aggressive but takes good at-bats and shows average power potential. Bello is playable in center field, but his above-average speed and above-average arm profile best in right field. He is one of the youngest players in the class, so his tools are still growing. Bello spent the offseason working out with Kolten and Kean Wong to prepare for pro ball. He is committed to St. Mary's but widely expected to sign.
Hawaii's top draft prospect by a wide margin, Bello held his own during the Area Code Games and stood out at the MLB Prospect Development Pipeline showcase with an opposite-field, standup triple. The 6-foot, righthanded-hitting Bello has average or better tools across the board and a long track record of hitting. He takes aggressive swings with a small leg kick, above-average bat speed and a level bat path that produces frequent hard line drives. He's aggressive but takes good at-bats and shows average power potential. Bello is playable in center field, but his above-average speed and above-average arm profile best in right field. He is one of the youngest players in the class, so his tools are still growing. Bello spent the offseason working out with Kolton and Kean Wong to prepare for pro ball. He is committed to St. Mary's but widely expected to sign.