Andrew Pullin
| AB | 2081 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .274 |
| OBP | .327 |
| SLG | .43 |
| HR | 61 |
- Full name Andrew L Pullin
- Born 09/25/1993 in Centralia, WA
- Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 190 / Bats: L / Throws: R
- School Centralia
-
Drafted in the 5th round (188th overall) by the Philadelphia Phillies in 2012 (signed for $203,900).
View Draft Report
Like Drew Vettleson before him, Pullin is a former switch-pitcher who became a prospect as a corner outfielder. Pullin doesn't have Vettleson's bat, but he's no slouch. He has a unique setup, in that his bat points back toward the backstop in his stance, but once everything gets going he shows good hitting mechanics and a smooth stroke that is in the hitting zone a long time. Pullin is an advanced hitter with some raw power potential, even though he's just 6 feet and 185 pounds. He's an average runner and has an average arm, so he's limited to a corner outfield spot and doesn't fit the typical profile. Pullin plays in a weak high school conference, so it was tough for teams to get a good look at him this spring. Scouts believe he wants to sign, but if he doesn't he'll head to Oregon.
Top Rankings
Organization Prospect Rankings
-
Just before the 2016 season began, Pullin informed the Phillies he had decided to retire from baseball. But by May, Pullin returned to the organization. Following a mental break for personal reasons, Pullin had the best season of his career, finishing the season with a flourish at Double-A Reading. Pullin is an aggressive, pull-oriented hitter, but he took a more selective hitting approach last season and did more damage on contact. He has good bat speed, a simple setup and can square up premium fastballs, with the power to hit 15-20 home runs. Drafted as an outfielder in 2012, Pullin spent 2013 and 2014 at second base but moved back to left field in 2015. He is a below-average runner with a fringy arm and a nearaverage defender for the position. The Phillies left Pullin off their 40-man roster after the season and were relieved when nobody picked him in the Rule 5 draft. He is expected to return to Double-A to start 2017 and could make his major league debut by 2018. -
The Phillies have had success mining the Pacific Northwest in recent years, and they think they've found another gem in Pullin, whom they took four rounds after fellow South Sound native Mitch Gueller last June. Much like fellow Washington resident Drew Vettleson, now with the Rays, Pullin is a former switch-pitcher who became a prospect as a position player. Area scout Rick Jacques and special assistant Pat Gillick worked out Pullin at second base before the draft and liked what they saw, so they signed him away from an Oregon commitment for $203,900. Pullin played mostly left field in his pro debut and started the conversion to second base during instructional league, and early returns were positive. He has a solid arm. Pullin's potential is mostly tied to his bat, and he has advanced instincts at the plate. He uses a crouched set-up, almost like Pete Rose, with his bat pointed back toward the backstop. He has a smooth, line-drive stroke and good bat speed. His barrel stays in the hitting zone for a long time, and his high finish resembles that of Johnny Damon. Pullin has shown flashes of average power and has average speed. He might be able to handle a full-season assignment to low Class A this year.
Draft Prospects
-
Like Drew Vettleson before him, Pullin is a former switch-pitcher who became a prospect as a corner outfielder. Pullin doesn't have Vettleson's bat, but he's no slouch. He has a unique setup, in that his bat points back toward the backstop in his stance, but once everything gets going he shows good hitting mechanics and a smooth stroke that is in the hitting zone a long time. Pullin is an advanced hitter with some raw power potential, even though he's just 6 feet and 185 pounds. He's an average runner and has an average arm, so he's limited to a corner outfield spot and doesn't fit the typical profile. Pullin plays in a weak high school conference, so it was tough for teams to get a good look at him this spring. Scouts believe he wants to sign, but if he doesn't he'll head to Oregon.
