Kean Wong

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Tampa Bay Rays #22 prospect in 2015
  The brother of Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong, the younger sibling finished second in the batting race (.306) while being tabbed the low Class A Midwest League's best batting prospect and best defensive second baseman. Wong employs a compact lefthanded swing that he uses to spray line drives to all fields. While he generates minimal power, he makes consistent contact with his advanced approach, and he hits southpaws by hanging in against breaking balls. He is a good two-strike hitter who used the bunt to his advantage last season for the first time in his career. Defensively, Wong plays a solid second base with average range that resulted in just seven errors in 2014. He has good hands but below-average arm strength caused by an unusual throwing motion. The Rays worked with him to improve crispness on his throws and produce more wrist snap to generate more velocity. His footwork is solid in turning double plays. A hard worker with a tremendous drive to succeed, Wong has the makeup to get the most out of his ability. He is in line for a promotion to high Class A Charlotte in 2015.

Draft Prospects

• Ranked #219 prospect in 2013 draft
  Wong is the younger brother of Cardinals second base prospect Kolten Wong, a first-round pick out of Hawaii in 2011. With a similar build at 5-foot-11 and 190 pounds, Kean is seen as a more advanced hitter than Kolten was coming out of high school. They both have compact lefthanded swings, a great approach at the plate and good feel for the barrel. Kean, who is tightly wound and has already filled out, also offers a bit more power and could hit 10-15 home runs annually. Kolten is a little quicker and better defensively, and some scouts wonder whether Kean would be better at third base. He is a fringy runner. Like Kolten, Kean is a baseball rat and could be signed away from his commitment to Hawaii if he goes in the top six rounds.

• July, 2021 Scouting Report
  Signed as a minor league free agent last offseason, Wong has stepped in to play four different positions for the Angels this season and been an effective hitter at Triple-A Salt Lake. His versatility and athleticism give him a chance to carve out a utility role.