Troy Stokes Stats & Scouting Report

Full name Troy William Stokes Jr.
Born 02/02/1996 in Columbia, MD
Profile Ht.: 5'9" / Wt.: 205 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School Calvert Hall College
Debut 05/09/2021
Drafted in the 4th round (116th overall) by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2014 (signed for $400,000).

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Stokes, a showcase mainstay, has had a strong spring while drawing comparisons to L.J. Hoes, another strong, athletic, righthanded-hitting outfielder from the Washington, D.C., area. The 5-foot-10, 182-pound Stokes has a powerful, athletic build. His top tool is his plus speed. Out of the box it played closer to average last summer because of his swing, but it has been plus this year. He projects to remain in center field but has a below-average arm. Stokes used wood in games early in the spring. His quick stroke is compact and direct to the ball with a bat path built for hard line drives and groundballs, which should allow him to use his speed. As a high school position player from a cold-weather region, Stokes will likely need time to develop his bat. He is strong through his wrists and forearms and shows power to his pull side, but his bat path will likely limit him to below-average power production, with high doubles totals. Stokes is committed to Maryland.

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Track Record: Ever since the Brewers drafted Stokes in the fourth round in 2014 and signed him for $400,000 to forgo a Maryland commitment, his calling card has been his outfield defense. Stokes won the minor league Gold Glove award for left field at Double-A Biloxi in 2018, and he added some sock with 19 homers followed by a strong offensive showing in the Venezuelan Winter League.

Scouting Report: Stokes' above-average speed already was a big part of his game, and his growing power gives him two coveted tools. At 5-9, 200 pounds, Stokes has a strong, compact frame with a short, compact swing that sends balls out to left field with average power. That tendency to pull leaves a lot of swing and miss in his game, however, as evidenced by his 147 strikeouts and .233 batting average. Still, Stokes' overall approach at the plate is solid, resulting in walks and an acceptable on-base rate. His speed plays well both on the basepaths and in the outfield, but a below-average arm limits him to left field.

The Future: Stokes' blend of power and speed, in combination with great defensive skills, gives him a chance to keep rising. He will open 2019 at Triple-A San Antonio.

Stokes, a showcase mainstay, has had a strong spring while drawing comparisons to L.J. Hoes, another strong, athletic, righthanded-hitting outfielder from the Washington, D.C., area. The 5-foot-10, 182-pound Stokes has a powerful, athletic build. His top tool is his plus speed. Out of the box it played closer to average last summer because of his swing, but it has been plus this year. He projects to remain in center field but has a below-average arm. Stokes used wood in games early in the spring. His quick stroke is compact and direct to the ball with a bat path built for hard line drives and groundballs, which should allow him to use his speed. As a high school position player from a cold-weather region, Stokes will likely need time to develop his bat. He is strong through his wrists and forearms and shows power to his pull side, but his bat path will likely limit him to below-average power production, with high doubles totals. Stokes is committed to Maryland.