AB | 287 |
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AVG | .206 |
OBP | .283 |
SLG | .408 |
HR | 15 |
- Full name Drew Lugbauer
- Born 08/23/1996 in Pleasant Valley, NY
- Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 220 / Bats: L / Throws: R
- School Michigan
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Drafted in the 11th round (320th overall) by the Atlanta Braves in 2017 (signed for $125,100).
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Lugbauer has some of the best power in Division I baseball, showing plus raw power and present productive power. But scouts worry about whether he's simply a mistake hitter who will be overmatched by quality pitching in pro ball. Lugbauer primarily played third base at Michigan, but his lack of range limits him at the hot corner. He's caught sporadically but never enough to let anyone be comfortable that he can squat behind the plate 100 times a year. When he's been back there, he shown himself to be a below-average. He does have an above-average arm, so if he could catch even sporadically it would increase his value in at the next level.
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BA Grade/Risk: 40/High
Lugbauer's raw power is plus or better, and he led Atlanta's minor league system with 28 home runs, but scouts worry about him being a mistake hitter and not handling consistent velocity. -
Lugbaeur's versatility was a blessing for Michigan. He played all over the diamond for the Wolverines while providing lefthanded power. Lugbauer continued to bounce around the diamond in his pro debut with the Braves, but his path to the majors involves a lot of squatting in his future. Lugbauer's best assets are his strong frame and his plus lefthanded power. He hit 13 home runs in his pro debut. He produces power to his pull side more because of leverage and strength than bat speed, so he'll have to prove that he can catch up to better velocity. His ability to play first base and a below-average third base is a bonus, though he lacks range. The Braves understandably are trying to develop Lugbauer's catching. His hands work pretty well and he has an above-average arm, but he's big enough that there are some questions whether he can hold up and be nimble enough to stick behind the plate five nights a week. As a big, strong-armed catcher with plus power, Lugbauer fits the backup catcher profile perfectly if he can refine his technique behind the plate.
Draft Prospects
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Lugbauer has some of the best power in Division I baseball, showing plus raw power and present productive power. But scouts worry about whether he's simply a mistake hitter who will be overmatched by quality pitching in pro ball. Lugbauer primarily played third base at Michigan, but his lack of range limits him at the hot corner. He's caught sporadically but never enough to let anyone be comfortable that he can squat behind the plate 100 times a year. When he's been back there, he shown himself to be a below-average. He does have an above-average arm, so if he could catch even sporadically it would increase his value in at the next level.
Scouting Reports
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BA Grade/Risk: 40/High
Lugbauer's raw power is plus or better, and he led Atlanta's minor league system with 28 home runs, but scouts worry about him being a mistake hitter and not handling consistent velocity. -
BA Grade/Risk: 40/High
Lugbauer's raw power is plus or better, and he led Atlanta's minor league system with 28 home runs, but scouts worry about him being a mistake hitter and not handling consistent velocity.
Career Transactions
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- C Drew Lugbauer assigned to Dominican Republic.
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