Bryson Brigman Stats & Scouting Report

AB	2
AVG	.5
OBP	.667
SLG	.5
HR	0

Full name Bryson Michael Brigman
Born 06/19/1995 in San Jose, CA
Profile Ht.: 5'11" / Wt.: 180 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School San Diego
Drafted in the 3rd round (87th overall) by the Seattle Mariners in 2016 (signed for $700,000).

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A Bay Area native who gravitated to hockey in middle school, Brigman gave up pucks for baseball in high school and has developed into one of college baseball's better middle infielders. An eligible sophomore, Brigman played on USA Baseball's Collegiate National Team last summer and shifted from second base to shortstop this year after teaming with 2015 Yankees first-rounder Kyle Holder on double plays last year. Brigman lacks Holder's defensive chops, and his fringy arm is better suited for second as a pro. He has a contact-oriented approach with a sound, repeatable swing, and he has put his above-average speed into play more on the bases this season. Brigman played some left field last summer for Team USA and some scouts envision him in a future utility role if his below-average power leaves him short of being an everyday second baseman.

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Track Record: Brigman was a draft-eligible sophomore when the Mariners selected him with their 2016 third-round pick. The Marlins acquired him in the deal that sent Cameron Maybin to Seattle.

Scouting Report: Considered one of the top all-around college shortstops in the 2016 draft, Brigman fits more of a utility profile at the next level. Defensively, Brigman is an average shortstop, although his average arm fits better at second base. He has the soft hands and quick feet needed to be a capable defender at either position, and he is an above-average runner. It's been long thought that Brigman's fringe-average hit tool would limit him to a backup role, but he showed signs of improvement in 2018. His power will likely never grade out as more than average.

The Future: After an assignment to the Arizona Fall League, Brigman will return to Double-A Jacksonville in 2019. His lack of any one carrying tool will likely force him to a utility role in the majors.
The Mariners picked Brigman as a draft-eligible sophomore in the third round in 2016 and signed him for $700,000. Primarily a shortstop in college, Brigman has always been pegged for some type of super utility role in the pro game. That may now be the ceiling for Brigman since his bat has yet to come around. He has solid plate discipline but hasn't yet developed the strength to drive balls. Brigman's below-average arm strength isn't quite enough for shortstop, so he played more at second base in his first full year with low Class A Clinton. A plus runner and a good athlete, Brigman has stolen 33 bases as a pro but has also been thrown out 20 times. He needs to refine his technique to more effectively utilize his speed. There are still plenty of question marks about Brigman's future, but the biggest one is whether he'll get strong enough to reach his ceiling as a utility bench bat.
Brigman boasts an athletic track record few can compete with. He was a standout hockey player in his youth and his father Vince was a pitcher at Pacific. Brigman chose baseball over hockey in high school and became the first player to play for three different USA Baseball championship teams. That athletic track record led to a decorated college career at San Diego and a $700,000 bonus after being taken as a draft-eligible sophomore in 2016. Brigman's athleticism helps him seamlessly play both second base and shortstop and profile as an above-average defender at both. He compensates for a near-average arm with a tremendous internal clock that ensures he makes his throws in time. Offensively he has below-average power but controls the zone well, makes solid contact and draws enough walks to let his above-average speed play on the bases. The Mariners plan to rotate Brigman between second base, shortstop and center field to prepare him for a future utility role. He will begin 2017 at low Class A Clinton.

Draft Prospects

A Bay Area native who gravitated to hockey in middle school, Brigman gave up pucks for baseball in high school and has developed into one of college baseball's better middle infielders. An eligible sophomore, Brigman played on USA Baseball's Collegiate National Team last summer and shifted from second base to shortstop this year after teaming with 2015 Yankees first-rounder Kyle Holder on double plays last year. Brigman lacks Holder's defensive chops, and his fringy arm is better suited for second as a pro. He has a contact-oriented approach with a sound, repeatable swing, and he has put his above-average speed into play more on the bases this season. Brigman played some left field last summer for Team USA and some scouts envision him in a future utility role if his below-average power leaves him short of being an everyday second baseman.

Minor League Top Prospects

Brigman arrived at spring training early to revamp his swing and get stronger, and the work paid off. Brigman played an impressive shortstop for Modesto and ranked among the league leaders in batting (.304) and steals (15) when he was traded to the Marlins for Cameron Maybin at the deadline. Altogether Brigman hit .310 with a .370 on-base percentage and 21 steals while reaching Double-A. Brigman’s athleticism primarily stands out. He makes all the athletic plays at shortstop with confidence and pizazz, showing an impressive vertical leap, quick hands and an above-average arm that has improved. He’s a plus runner and efficient basestealer. Brigman’s offensive improvements are most consequential. He got more upright in his stance, created better rhythm and started recognizing pitches better from his new vantage point, leading to less chasing and more hard, line-drive contact to all fields. Brigman is a bit of a slasher who doesn’t project to hit for power, but his newfound contact ability gives him the potential to be a plus hit, plus speed, plus defensive middle infielder for some evaluators. That’s enough to keep him on a big league roster as a versatile, useful player.
A MarinersÂ third-round pick this year as a draft-eligible sophomore, Brigman is a well-rounded middle infielder who played shortstop at San Diego this season after deferring to Kyle Holder, a Yankees first-round pick in 2015, in his freshman season with the Toreros. Brigman showed a little bit of everything in the NWL but lacked a standout tool. He showed an experienced eye at the plate and an ability to spray line drives around the diamond. His power grades as below-average--he didn't homer in college or in the NWL this season--so Brigman will have to improve his jumps and maximize his above-average speed more consistently on the bases. Brigman's below-average arm might force him to move back to second base, which he played at times at Everett. The former prep hockey player is a grinder with hitting polish who could move quickly.

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Rated Best Defensive Infielder in the Seattle Mariners in 2018

Career Transactions

SS Bryson Brigman assigned to Reno Aces from Amarillo Sod Poodles.
Amarillo Sod Poodles activated SS Bryson Brigman.
Arizona Diamondbacks signed free agent SS Bryson Brigman to a minor league contract.
SS Bryson Brigman assigned to Oklahoma City Dodgers from Tulsa Drillers.
SS Bryson Brigman assigned to Oklahoma City Dodgers from Tulsa Drillers.
Tulsa Drillers transferred SS Bryson Brigman to the Development List.
Tulsa Drillers activated SS Bryson Brigman.
Tulsa Drillers transferred SS Bryson Brigman to the Development List.
SS Bryson Brigman assigned to Tulsa Drillers from Oklahoma City Dodgers.
SS Bryson Brigman assigned to Tulsa Drillers from Oklahoma City Dodgers.
SS Bryson Brigman assigned to Oklahoma City Dodgers from Tulsa Drillers.
Oklahoma City Dodgers activated SS Bryson Brigman.
SS Bryson Brigman assigned to Tulsa Drillers from ACL Angels.
Tulsa Drillers activated SS Bryson Brigman.
SS Bryson Brigman assigned to ACL Angels from Oklahoma City Dodgers.
Oklahoma City Dodgers activated SS Bryson Brigman.
SS Bryson Brigman assigned to Oklahoma City Dodgers.
SS Bryson Brigman roster status changed by Los Angeles Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers signed free agent SS Bryson Brigman to a minor league contract.