Tristan Pompey
| AB | 495 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .234 |
| OBP | .345 |
| SLG | .315 |
| HR | 4 |
- Full name Tristan Gabriel Pompey
- Born 03/23/1997 in New Westminster, BC, Canada
- Profile Ht.: 6'4" / Wt.: 200 / Bats: S / Throws: R
- School Kentucky
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Drafted in the 3rd round (89th overall) by the Miami Marlins in 2018 (signed for $645,000).
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Pompey is the younger brother of Blue Jays outfielder Dalton Pompey. His older brother is a speedy center fielder, but the younger Pompey is a much bigger, slower corner outfielder whose value is tied much more to his bat than his glove. But like Dalton, Tristan Pompey understands the value of understanding the strike zone. He spits on pitches out of the zone, although he will swing and miss at strikes as he looks to do damage. Pompey shows plus or better raw power in batting practice, but in games he hits plenty of stinging line drives instead of majestic long flies. Pompey led all SEC hitters with a .410 average in conference games in 2017. His track record of hitting in the SEC helps scouts look past a poor performance in the Cape Cod League last summer, when he hit .230/.284/.345. Pompey turns in fringe-average run times out of the box, but he runs better once underway and he can pick his spots to steal. Defensively, he's below-average in any outfield spot because of poor routes, reads and some over-aggressiveness that can turn a single into extra bases. His below-average arm is best left in left field. Pompey is a divisive prospect as some scouts see him as a second or third-round talent, while others see a track record of SEC performance and a strong, physical body that projects as a late first-round pick.
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Track Record: The younger brother of Blue Jays outfield prospect Dalton Pompey, Tristan was a college standout at Kentucky, where he was a career .321/.426/.521 hitter with 24 home runs and 21 stolen bases in 165 games. The Marlins drafted Pompey in the third round and signed him for $645,000 in 2018.
Scouting Report: Listed at 6-foot-4 and 200 pounds, Pompey is a corner outfielder who slots best in left field because of his average foot speed and below-average arm. With that defensive profile, it'll be Pompey's bat that carries him, and he should continue to hit for more power as he adds strength. Pompey's track record of hitting in the Southeastern Conference gives some scouts the belief that he'll be an above-average hitter with above-average power in the future, although he was seen as a divisive prospect entering the draft because there will be so much pressure on his bat to perform.
The Future: Pompey advanced to high Class A in 2018, performing well at each of his stops in the minors. Pompey will likely begin 2018 back at high Class A Jupiter, although his middle-of-the-order offensive production could carry him to Double-A Jacksonville by mid-season.
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Pompey is the younger brother of Blue Jays outfielder Dalton Pompey. His older brother is a speedy center fielder, but the younger Pompey is a much bigger, slower corner outfielder whose value is tied much more to his bat than his glove. But like Dalton, Tristan Pompey understands the value of understanding the strike zone. He spits on pitches out of the zone, although he will swing and miss at strikes as he looks to do damage. Pompey shows plus or better raw power in batting practice, but in games he hits plenty of stinging line drives instead of majestic long flies. Pompey led all SEC hitters with a .410 average in conference games in 2017. His track record of hitting in the SEC helps scouts look past a poor performance in the Cape Cod League last summer, when he hit .230/.284/.345. Pompey turns in fringe-average run times out of the box, but he runs better once underway and he can pick his spots to steal. Defensively, he's below-average in any outfield spot because of poor routes, reads and some over-aggressiveness that can turn a single into extra bases. His below-average arm is best left in left field. Pompey is a divisive prospect as some scouts see him as a second or third-round talent, while others see a track record of SEC performance and a strong, physical body that projects as a late first-round pick. -
The younger brother of Blue Jays outfielder Dalton Pompey, Tristan shows more tools than Dalton did at the same age. He is a long way from reaching his ceiling, but the younger Pompey has an intriguing skill set. He's a switch-hitter that looks more natural lefthanded at present. Pompey has a physically imposing 6-foot-4, 200-pound frame, with broad shoulders and wide hips. He has plus speed and has the potential to stick in center field. Pompey shows above-average bat speed and some feel for the barrel. He may be difficult to sign away from his Kentucky commitment, but teams may be willing to bet on his upside and meet his asking price.
