Josh Tobias Stats & Scouting Report

Full name Joshua Henry James Tobias
Born 11/23/1992 in Greensboro, NC
Profile Ht.: 5'9" / Wt.: 195 / Bats: S / Throws: R
School Florida
Drafted in the 10th round (294th overall) by the Philadelphia Phillies in 2015 (signed for $10,000).

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Tobias was drafted in the 31st round by the Nationals in 2011 when he was coming out of a North Carolina high school, but went on to Florida, where he was named to the SEC All-Freshman team the next year. He battled injuries and wasn't as consistent in the next two seasons, going undrafted last year. He's bounced back in 2015 and has become one of the best seniors in the country. Tobias has returned to switch-hitting this season to great success. He led the Gators in several offensive categories in the regular season, including batting average (.366) and OPS (1.004). He has a contact-oriented approach and makes the most of his average speed. Tobias isn't the smoothest defender at third base, but has gotten the job done and nearly went the whole season without making an error. He's moved around the infield some during his career and provides good versatility. His best other spot is second base and he has some similarities to Josh Harrison. Tobias doesn't have the loudest tools, but he'll provide a team good value in this year's draft as an offensive infielder.

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Tobias was drafted in the 31st round by the Nationals in 2011 when he was coming out of a North Carolina high school, but went on to Florida, where he was named to the SEC All-Freshman team the next year. He battled injuries and wasn't as consistent in the next two seasons, going undrafted last year. He's bounced back in 2015 and has become one of the best seniors in the country. Tobias has returned to switch-hitting this season to great success. He led the Gators in several offensive categories in the regular season, including batting average (.366) and OPS (1.004). He has a contact-oriented approach and makes the most of his average speed. Tobias isn't the smoothest defender at third base, but has gotten the job done and nearly went the whole season without making an error. He's moved around the infield some during his career and provides good versatility. His best other spot is second base and he has some similarities to Josh Harrison. Tobias doesn't have the loudest tools, but he'll provide a team good value in this year's draft as an offensive infielder.

Drafted out of a North Carolina high school in 2011, Tobias wasn't selected again until a strong senior season for Florida in which he returned to switch-hitting after hitting exclusively from the right side. He continued to swing a hot bat with Williamsport, with a contact-oriented, gap-to-gap approach. He led the NYP with 77 hits and ranked second with 26 extra-base hits. Tobias covers the plate well and has quick hands. One scout gave him an average hit grade and liked his short, compact swing. "He can just hit, man," Staten Island manager Patrick Osborn said. "He has really good bat speed. He's an explosive-type athlete--quick-twitch. I like what I saw. I think this kid is going to hit. He's going to hit for a long time." Primarily a third baseman at Florida, Tobias played second base for Williamsport, where he's athletically capable but not a standout defender. His above-average speed is his best defensive asset. A move to the outfield or a utility role is not out of the question, and he's drawn comparisons with the Pirates' Josh Harrison for his versatility.