Isiah Gilliam Stats & Scouting Report

AB	108
AVG	.222
OBP	.396
SLG	.435
HR	4

Full name Isiah Broner Gilliam
Born 07/23/1996 in Lilburn, GA
Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 220 / Bats: S / Throws: R
School Chipola JC
Drafted in the 20th round (603rd overall) by the New York Yankees in 2015 (signed for $550,000).

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The Parkview High pipeline of talent looked primed to produce another prospect for the 2015 draft, as Gilliam caught scouts' eyes, but that changed in March when he was ruled eligible for the 2014 draft shortly before the National High School Invitational. That gave high-level decision-makers a key look at Gilliam, whom they had little history with. He's one of the youngest players in the draft and is not yet 18. A switch-hitting, 6-foot-2, 215-pounder with broad shoulders and a strong build that has drawn physical comparisons to Bobby Bonilla, Gilliam's meal ticket is his bat. He has above-average bat speed with an easy stroke and plus raw power to all fields. He puts on an impressive display in batting practice and has made solid contact in games. His approach has a ways to come, as do his swing mechanics because he does not use his legs effectively from an upright, open stance. He occasionally reverts back to his natural right side in same-side matchups. A below-average runner, he played third base until this season before moving to first, where he likely fits best in the long term. He moves well for the position and runs enough to try the corner outfield and has average arm strength. Gilliam is committed to Chipola (Fla.) JC and is something of a wild card, but his pure talent warrants consideration in the top three rounds.

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The Yankees took a chance on Isiah Gilliam with their 20th-round selection in 2015 and offered him $550,000 to sway him from staying at Chipola (Fla.) JC for another season. He is the grandson of former Brooklyn Dodgers second baseman Jim Gilliam. Isiah had a down year in 2016 with Rookie-level Pulaski but he bounced back in 2017 at low Class A Charleston. The key to Gilliam's season came with the adjustments he made at the plate. The Yankees' hitting department got him to narrow his stance and move to a more upright position in the box, which allowed his hands to work more freely than they had before. He had a noticeable platoon split and struggled against lefthanders, but he showed considerable power from both sides of the plate. Scouts would like to see him let the ball get deeper and work to stay more calm in the batter's box. He profiles as a left fielder with above-average power.

Draft Prospects

The Parkview High pipeline of talent looked primed to produce another prospect for the 2015 draft, as Gilliam caught scouts' eyes, but that changed in March when he was ruled eligible for the 2014 draft shortly before the National High School Invitational. That gave high-level decision-makers a key look at Gilliam, whom they had little history with. He's one of the youngest players in the draft and is not yet 18. A switch-hitting, 6-foot-2, 215-pounder with broad shoulders and a strong build that has drawn physical comparisons to Bobby Bonilla, Gilliam's meal ticket is his bat. He has above-average bat speed with an easy stroke and plus raw power to all fields. He puts on an impressive display in batting practice and has made solid contact in games. His approach has a ways to come, as do his swing mechanics because he does not use his legs effectively from an upright, open stance. He occasionally reverts back to his natural right side in same-side matchups. A below-average runner, he played third base until this season before moving to first, where he likely fits best in the long term. He moves well for the position and runs enough to try the corner outfield and has average arm strength. Gilliam is committed to Chipola (Fla.) JC and is something of a wild card, but his pure talent warrants consideration in the top three rounds.
The Parkview High pipeline of talent looked primed to produce another prospect for the 2015 draft, as Gilliam caught scouts' eyes, but that changed in March when he was ruled eligible for the 2014 draft shortly before the National High School Invitational. That gave high-level decision-makers a key look at Gilliam, whom they had little history with. He's one of the youngest players in the draft and is not yet 18. A switch-hitting, 6-foot-2, 215-pounder with broad shoulders and a strong build that has drawn physical comparisons to Bobby Bonilla, Gilliam's meal ticket is his bat. He has above-average bat speed with an easy stroke and plus raw power to all fields. He puts on an impressive display in batting practice and has made solid contact in games. His approach has a ways to come, as do his swing mechanics because he does not use his legs effectively from an upright, open stance. He occasionally reverts back to his natural right side in same-side matchups. A below-average runner, he played third base until this season before moving to first, where he likely fits best in the long term. He moves well for the position and runs enough to try the corner outfield and has average arm strength. Gilliam is committed to Chipola (Fla.) JC and is something of a wild card, but his pure talent warrants consideration in the top three rounds.