Heath Quinn
| AB | 1371 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .274 |
| OBP | .351 |
| SLG | .452 |
| HR | 52 |
- Full name Heath Mitchell Quinn
- Born 06/07/1995 in Birmingham, AL
- Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 220 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Samford
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Drafted in the 3rd round (95th overall) by the San Francisco Giants in 2016 (signed for $625,900).
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Samford has produced two top-five rounds picks in draft history--both outfielders. Quinn is on track to become the third, joining former Bulldogs Phillip Ervin (first, 2013) and Brandon Miller (fourth, 2012). Quinn has been a productive power hitter throughout his college career, and has spent much of this spring among the nation's home run leaders. The righthhanded hitter has plus power and knows when to attack pitches to make the most of it. There are some holes in his swing, but he shows good plate discipline and will work his share of walks. Quinn is a capable corner outfielder, grading out as average or slightly above average for his speed, arm and defense. He is a prototypical run-producing corner outfielder.
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Track Record: Quinn was one of the top power hitters coming out of college in 2016. The Giants drafted him out of Samford with their third-round pick, signing the righthanded hitter for $625,900. Quinn skipped low Class A and went straight to high Class A San Jose in his first full year, but he struggled with injuries was forced to repeat the level in 2018. He performed much better in his second go-round.
Scouting Report: Quinn is a typical, run-producing corner outfielder, projecting best as a plus left fielder with an above-average arm in San Francisco's expansive AT&T Park. Quinn has above-average power, but he's most likely an average hitter with a propensity for strikeouts. The strikeouts are mostly a result of a swing that can get long, as he shows good command of the strike zone with a career walk rate near 10 percent. Quinn is an average runner, but he should never be much of a stolen base threat.
The Future: After skipping low Class A but spending two years at high Class A, Quinn is right on track. He'll begin 2019 at Double-A Richmond. -
Quinn ranked among the Division I home run leaders in 2015 when he hit 21 for Samford. A Giants third-round pick in 2016, he hit nine more in an outstanding pro debut at short-season Salem-Keizer. Despite all his power exploits, Quinn is a better hitter than slugger. He likes to let the ball travel deep into the hitting zone and drive it to right-center field for singles and doubles rather than trying to yank home runs. It's a wise approach because Quinn lacks exceptional raw power and the plus raw power he shows in batting practice plays well with a patient approach. His hard-hit line drives sometimes have enough carry to clear the wall. Quinn possesses the batting eye and patience to produce an above-average batting average and on-base percentage. His swing has some holes and he's susceptible to breaking balls, but he makes adjustments and gets into hitter's counts. He projects to have average power. Defensively, Quinn is an average defender in the outfield corners with average speed. His above-average arm makes right field an option. Quinn is advanced enough to skip to high Class A San Jose in 2017.
Draft Prospects
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Samford has produced two top-five rounds picks in draft history--both outfielders. Quinn is on track to become the third, joining former Bulldogs Phillip Ervin (first, 2013) and Brandon Miller (fourth, 2012). Quinn has been a productive power hitter throughout his college career, and has spent much of this spring among the nation's home run leaders. The righthhanded hitter has plus power and knows when to attack pitches to make the most of it. There are some holes in his swing, but he shows good plate discipline and will work his share of walks. Quinn is a capable corner outfielder, grading out as average or slightly above average for his speed, arm and defense. He is a prototypical run-producing corner outfielder. -
Quinn has a good pro body, with projection remaining at 6-foot-3, 195 pounds. He has played center field in high school and shows and average to above-average speed, but he figures to slow down as he physically matures and move to a corner position. There the onus will be on his bat, and most scouts weren't convinced he has shown enough power to but him out of his commitment to Samford.
Minor League Top Prospects
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The right fielder for Salem-Keizer's collection of talented, college-drafted outfielders, Quinn teamed with center fielder Bryan Reynolds and left fielder Gio Brusa. His .571 slugging percentage led the NWL, and his nine home runs tied for second behind Brusa. His batting average (.337) and on-base percentage (.423) both ranked second to Everett's Eric Filia. Quinn's carrying tool is his power, and it's not only apparent on fastballs. One opposing manager noted that his team would get Quinn in breaking-ball counts only to see him crush those pitches, too. He's not the swiftest runner down the line, but his speed plays better once he gets going in the outfield. He also possesses a strong, steady arm in the outfield.
