Harris Brodey

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked New York Mets #28 prospect in 2020
  TRACK RECORD: Drafted as a lefthanded pitcher out of high school, Brodey played both ways early in his college career before settling in as an outfielder. After two unremarkable seasons to begin his pro career, he had a brush with success at high Class A St. Lucie in the first half of 2019.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Depending on one's viewpoint, Brodey is either a future fourth outfielder or a tweener who lacks a carrying tool. The lefthanded hitter makes hard line-drive contact and posts good exit velocity numbers with plus bat speed. His level stroke produces more doubles than home runs, but his balance and timing at the plate as well as a low chase rate mark him as at least an average hitter. He is a good baserunner and efficient basestealer. Brodey can play all three outfield positions because he gets good reads and jumps. His above-average arm plays up thanks to accuracy and a quick release.
  
  THE FUTURE: Brodey has modest upside but a well-rounded set of skills that could carry him to the major leagues in a complementary role. He will spend another season in the upper minors before perhaps getting a big league look in 2021.
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  Ranked New York Mets #22 prospect in 2018
  The Nationals drafted Brodey as a lefthanded pitcher out of high school in the 37th round in 2014, but he opted to attend Stanford, where he played both ways as a freshman, both in Pacific-12 Conference play and in the summer-ball New England Collegiate League. Brodey focused on playing outfield beginning in 2016, and led the Cardinal in home runs as a sophomore and junior. The Mets made him a third-round pick in 2017 and signed him for a slightly below-slot $500,000. Brodey didn't produce at short-season Brooklyn, a notoriously difficult park for lefthanded hitters, but began to unlock his solid-average raw power in a short trial at low Class A Columbia. He is an athletic lefthanded hitter with present strength and a chance for five average tools. The Mets value his performance in the Cape Cod League in 2016, when he finished fourth in batting average (.326) and slugging (.486). Brodey shows the ingredients to hit for average, but he may struggle to drive inside pitches because he bars his arm when he loads his swing. If Brodey fails to develop a plus tool, as some scouts project, he could be an outfield tweener who doesn't defend well enough for center or produce enough power for a corner. He will advance to high Class A St. Lucie in 2018.

Draft Prospects

• Ranked #188 prospect in 2017 draft
  A 37th-round pick out of high school in 2014, Brodey pitched and hit in high school, and several scouts liked him better as a pitcher as a prep. He was a three-pitch lefty in the upper 80s with an athletic frame who could spin a breaking ball, but he struggled with command as a Stanford freshman, walking 10 in 10.1 innings. An above-average runner, he also got playing time in the outfield and became a regular in 2016 and '17, hitting seven home runs each season. None of those came in Pac-12 play in 2017, but Brodey led the Cardinal in total bases. Scouts gave him no plusses among his tools but grade him as average across the board, with present strength and some feel for the barrel. Brodeys' arm has backed up since high school; that and his fringy speed likely make him a left fielder as a pro. He'll have to tap into his average raw power to be a regular.
• Ranked #238 prospect in 2014 draft
  A staple of the showcase circuit, Brodey did not attract much attention from scouts this spring due in large part to his strong commitment to Stanford. His stuff is also a bit short for pro ball at this stage, but he stands out for his advanced feel for pitching from the left side. Brodey commands a fastball that sat 86-88 on the showcase circuit but has occasionally shown a bit more velocity this spring, bumping 91-92 at times. His 6-foot frame is not loaded with projection, but he is strong and durable with an easy arm action, which helps him repeat his delivery and command his stuff. He has good feel for a downer curveball at 72-74 mph, and scouts say it could become a 55 pitch on the 20-80 scale as he matures and adds power to it. He also shows the makings of an average changeup, and he seldom makes mistakes up in the zone with any of his pitches. He could turn himself into a higher profile prospect in three years at Stanford.

• February, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Drafted as a lefthanded pitcher out of high school, Brodey played both ways early in his college career before settling in as an outfielder. After two unremarkable seasons to begin his pro career, he had a brush with success at high Class A St. Lucie in the first half of 2019.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Depending on one's viewpoint, Brodey is either a future fourth outfielder or a tweener who lacks a carrying tool. The lefthanded hitter makes hard line-drive contact and posts good exit velocity numbers with plus bat speed. His level stroke produces more doubles than home runs, but his balance and timing at the plate as well as a low chase rate mark him as at least an average hitter. He is a good baserunner and efficient basestealer. Brodey can play all three outfield positions because he gets good reads and jumps. His above-average arm plays up thanks to accuracy and a quick release.
  
  THE FUTURE: Brodey has modest upside but a well-rounded set of skills that could carry him to the major leagues in a complementary role. He will spend another season in the upper minors before perhaps getting a big league look in 2021.