Grant Lavigne Stats & Scouting Report

AB	441
AVG	.243
OBP	.359
SLG	.426
HR	18

Full name Grant Douglas Lavigne
Born 08/27/1999 in Bedford, NH
Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 220 / Bats: L / Throws: R
School Bedford
Drafted in the CB-A round (42nd overall) by the Colorado Rockies in 2018 (signed for $2,000,000).

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A 6-foot-4, 230-pound lefthanded hitter, Lavigne has some of the best power among prep bats in the draft class, with 70-grade raw power. Lavigne has been complimented for cleaning up his body leading up to the draft and is considered a decent athlete for his size, although he projects as a first baseman in most evaluators' eyes. If that's the case, Lavigne's draft stock largely depends on his hit tool. Lavigne has displayed good feel to hit this spring in New Hampshire--where the competition is questionable--and he will need to continue to hit in order to tap into his power--his one carrying tool. If a team believes in his bat, then Lavigne could easily go in the top three rounds. Worst case, Lavigne could head to Wake Forest, where he could build up a track record of hitting against ACC competition and maybe even prove he can handle third base or left field, which would significantly help his profile.

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Track Record: New Hampshire isn’t known for its baseball, but by getting drafted at No. 42 overall, Lavigne has a chance to become the first hitter drafted out of high school in the state to make it to the majors. He tore up the Pioneer League in 2018, slashing .350/.477/.519 with a .996 OPS, but came back down to earth in Low-A Asheville in 2019 (.236 average with 29.3 strikeout percentage). He played in instructional league in 2020 then was tested in Fresno and Spokane in 2021.

Scouting Report: Plate discipline is Lavigne’s strength, as he’s a patient (and sometimes too patient) hitter. He has a major-league frame, but lacks consistent power to all fields. With a smooth bat path and above-average bat speed, he has gap-to-gap potential, but tends to be too pull-happy. When he’s struggling, he’s not letting his natural strength and bat speed work for him. His speed is slightly above average for his size. He has an unimpressive arm and a long way to go overall on defense; improving his footwork has been a continued emphasis.

The Future: Lavigne’s ceiling is as an average everyday first baseman, but he needs to flash more power and the glove must improve drastically if he’s to be more than a reserve. Double-A will be a big test in 2022.
TRACK RECORD: A prep product out of New Hampshire, where the high school season is short and the quality of play is inconsistent, Lavigne is one of the most inexperienced domestic prospects in the Rockies system. He made a big first impression in 2018 with Rookie-level Grand Junction, but struggled at low Class A Asheville in his first full season in 2019.

SCOUTING REPORT: Lavigne possesses a beautiful lefthanded swing. It makes surprisingly little impact given his large, 6-foot-4 frame, but he has a chance to increasingly hit for power as he fills out. Lavigne has excellent strike zone discipline, giving him an intriguing combination of patience and power potential. The Rockies believe he'll be an impact hitter as he gains confidence and experience. Lavigne needs work defensively at first base. He's a good athlete for his size and has a strong work ethic, but his hands and footwork need a lot of improvement for him to become average.

THE FUTURE: The Rockies were pleased with the quality of the at-bats Lavigne took in instructional league. Given his inexperience, he needs a full season of at-bats in 2021 as much as anyone.
TRACK RECORD: Lavigne became the highest player ever drafted from New Hampshire when the Rockies took him 42nd overall in 2018. He signed for $2 million and delivered a promising pro debut, but he struggled with the grind of his first full season in 2019 at low Class A Asheville and slugged just .327 despite a favorable home park.

SCOUTING REPORT: Patience is key with Lavigne, who rarely faced good high school competition and is attempting to become the first New Hampshire high school draftee to ever reach the majors. Lavigne has potential as a hitter with an excellent feel for the strike zone and a strong lefthanded swing that produces plus raw power. He struggled to get to his power and posted below-average exit velocities in 2019, however, because he was often too passive, and evaluators noted he rarely drove the ball in games. Still, his approach, strength and youth earn him projections of at least an average hitter with at least average in-game power. Lavigne is a good athlete for his size who was a quarterback on his high school football team. He is comfortable in the field and moves well around the first base bag.

THE FUTURE: Lavigne showed signs of making adjustments late last year. He has the bat, strike-zone knowledge and mentality to be an everyday first baseman.
Track Record: There has never been a position player from New Hampshire who turned pro out of high school and made it to the big leagues. And now, along comes Lavigne, the highest-drafted high school player (42nd overall) ever out of the Granite State. He hit .400 or better each of his four years in high school, and as a senior walked 30 times in 90 plate appearances and struck out just six times, showing excellent plate discipline. He developed a feel for the wood bat when he played three summers in a wood bat league in New England.

Scouting Report: Lavigne's strike-zone discipline and knowledge are upper echelon, particularly for a big-time power threat. Scouts talk about seeing him battle from an 0-2 count to 3-2 and hitting an opposite field home run. He ranked as the No. 1 prospect in the Rookie-level Pioneer League in his pro debut after leading the league with 45 walks and a .477 on-base percentage. He also hit .350 with six home runs as an 18-year-old. Given his size, he is a first baseman all the way, and shows the fire to be elite. He has soft hands and agility, moving well around the base. He answered some questions about his lack of competition in high school quickly in Rookie ball.

The Future: Lavigne has the type of bat that will put him on the fast track. He is a prototype for a Gold Glove, Silver Slugger-caliber first baseman. He is a big man but already has the work and dietary habits necessary to keep himself in check.

Draft Prospects

A 6-foot-4, 230-pound lefthanded hitter, Lavigne has some of the best power among prep bats in the draft class, with 70-grade raw power. Lavigne has been complimented for cleaning up his body leading up to the draft and is considered a decent athlete for his size, although he projects as a first baseman in most evaluators' eyes. If that's the case, Lavigne's draft stock largely depends on his hit tool. Lavigne has displayed good feel to hit this spring in New Hampshire--where the competition is questionable--and he will need to continue to hit in order to tap into his power--his one carrying tool. If a team believes in his bat, then Lavigne could easily go in the top three rounds. Worst case, Lavigne could head to Wake Forest, where he could build up a track record of hitting against ACC competition and maybe even prove he can handle third base or left field, which would significantly help his profile.

Minor League Top Prospects

Pioneer League managers and scouts covering the league were universally effusive in their praise for Lavigne, a supplemental first-round pick. The New Hampshire high school product stood out for advanced plate discipline and pitch recognition, traits that were well beyond his years for a high school draftee from a cold-weather state. “He has an advanced approach for what he’s trying to do,” Grand Junction manager Jake Opitz said. “He’s not trying to do too much a lot of times. For a young kid able to use the whole field, that’s an impressive feat.” Lavigne is more hit over power now, with opposite-field, gap-to-gap pop. With strength to his swing and plus raw power, those doubles will likely turn into home runs as he matures and gets stronger. An average runner, Lavigne is surprisingly quick for his solid muscular body and is aggressive on the bases. He’s an average defender with an average arm, with the aptitude to improve defensively. Managers and scouts were also impressed with his makeup.

Best Tools List

Rated Best Strike-Zone Discipline in the Colorado Rockies in 2020
Rated Best Strike-Zone Discipline in the Colorado Rockies in 2019

Scouting Reports

Track Record: New Hampshire isn’t known for its baseball, but by getting drafted at No. 42 overall, Lavigne has a chance to become the first hitter drafted out of high school in the state to make it to the majors. He tore up the Pioneer League in 2018, slashing .350/.477/.519 with a .996 OPS, but came back down to earth in Low-A Asheville in 2019 (.236 average with 29.3 strikeout percentage). He played in instructional league in 2020 then was tested in Fresno and Spokane in 2021.

Scouting Report: Plate discipline is Lavigne’s strength, as he’s a patient (and sometimes too patient) hitter. He has a major-league frame, but lacks consistent power to all fields. With a smooth bat path and above-average bat speed, he has gap-to-gap potential, but tends to be too pull-happy. When he’s struggling, he’s not letting his natural strength and bat speed work for him. His speed is slightly above average for his size. He has an unimpressive arm and a long way to go overall on defense; improving his footwork has been a continued emphasis.

The Future: Lavigne’s ceiling is as an average everyday first baseman, but he needs to flash more power and the glove must improve drastically if he’s to be more than a reserve. Double-A will be a big test in 2022.
TRACK RECORD: A prep product out of New Hampshire, where the high school season is short and the quality of play is inconsistent, Lavigne is one of the most inexperienced domestic prospects in the Rockies system. He made a big first impression in 2018 with Rookie-level Grand Junction, but struggled at low Class A Asheville in his first full season in 2019.

SCOUTING REPORT: Lavigne possesses a beautiful lefthanded swing. It makes surprisingly little impact given his large, 6-foot-4 frame, but he has a chance to increasingly hit for power as he fills out. Lavigne has excellent strike zone discipline, giving him an intriguing combination of patience and power potential. The Rockies believe he'll be an impact hitter as he gains confidence and experience. Lavigne needs work defensively at first base. He's a good athlete for his size and has a strong work ethic, but his hands and footwork need a lot of improvement for him to become average.

THE FUTURE: The Rockies were pleased with the quality of the at-bats Lavigne took in instructional league. Given his inexperience, he needs a full season of at-bats in 2021 as much as anyone.
TRACK RECORD: A prep product out of New Hampshire, where the high school season is short and the quality of play is inconsistent, Lavigne is one of the most inexperienced domestic prospects in the Rockies system. He made a big first impression in 2018 with Rookie-level Grand Junction, but struggled at low Class A Asheville in his first full season in 2019.

SCOUTING REPORT: Lavigne possesses a beautiful lefthanded swing. It makes surprisingly little impact given his large, 6-foot-4 frame, but he has a chance to increasingly hit for power as he fills out. Lavigne has excellent strike zone discipline, giving him an intriguing combination of patience and power potential. The Rockies believe he'll be an impact hitter as he gains confidence and experience. Lavigne needs work defensively at first base. He's a good athlete for his size and has a strong work ethic, but his hands and footwork need a lot of improvement for him to become average.

THE FUTURE: The Rockies were pleased with the quality of the at-bats Lavigne took in instructional league. Given his inexperience, he needs a full season of at-bats in 2021 as much as anyone.
TRACK RECORD: A prep product out of New Hampshire, where the high school season is short and the quality of play is inconsistent, Lavigne is one of the most inexperienced domestic prospects in the Rockies system. He made a big first impression in 2018 with Rookie-level Grand Junction, but struggled at low Class A Asheville in his first full season in 2019.

SCOUTING REPORT: Lavigne possesses a beautiful lefthanded swing. It makes surprisingly little impact given his large, 6-foot-4 frame, but he has a chance to increasingly hit for power as he fills out. Lavigne has excellent strike zone discipline, giving him an intriguing combination of patience and power potential. The Rockies believe he'll be an impact hitter as he gains confidence and experience. Lavigne needs work defensively at first base. He's a good athlete for his size and has a strong work ethic, but his hands and footwork need a lot of improvement for him to become average.

THE FUTURE: The Rockies were pleased with the quality of the at-bats Lavigne took in instructional league. Given his inexperience, he needs a full season of at-bats in 2021 as much as anyone.
TRACK RECORD: Lavigne became the highest player ever drafted from New Hampshire when the Rockies took him 42nd overall in 2018. He signed for $2 million and delivered a promising pro debut, but he struggled with the grind of his first full season in 2019 at low Class A Asheville and slugged just .327 despite a favorable home park.

SCOUTING REPORT: Patience is key with Lavigne, who rarely faced good high school competition and is attempting to become the first New Hampshire high school draftee to ever reach the majors. Lavigne has potential as a hitter with an excellent feel for the strike zone and a strong lefthanded swing that produces plus raw power. He struggled to get to his power and posted below-average exit velocities in 2019, however, because he was often too passive, and evaluators noted he rarely drove the ball in games. Still, his approach, strength and youth earn him projections of at least an average hitter with at least average in-game power. Lavigne is a good athlete for his size who was a quarterback on his high school football team. He is comfortable in the field and moves well around the first base bag.

THE FUTURE: Lavigne showed signs of making adjustments late last year. He has the bat, strike-zone knowledge and mentality to be an everyday first baseman.
TRACK RECORD: Lavigne became the highest player ever drafted from New Hampshire when the Rockies took him 42nd overall in 2018. He signed for $2 million and delivered a promising pro debut, but he struggled with the grind of his first full season in 2019 at low Class A Asheville and slugged just .327 despite a favorable home park.

SCOUTING REPORT: Patience is key with Lavigne, who rarely faced good high school competition and is attempting to become the first New Hampshire high school draftee to ever reach the majors. Lavigne has potential as a hitter with an excellent feel for the strike zone and a strong lefthanded swing that produces plus raw power. He struggled to get to his power and posted below-average exit velocities in 2019, however, because he was often too passive, and evaluators noted he rarely drove the ball in games. Still, his approach, strength and youth earn him projections of at least an average hitter with at least average in-game power. Lavigne is a good athlete for his size who was a quarterback on his high school football team. He is comfortable in the field and moves well around the first base bag.

THE FUTURE: Lavigne showed signs of making adjustments late last year. He has the bat, strike-zone knowledge and mentality to be an everyday first baseman.
Lavigne rated as one of the top power hitters in the 2018 draft class, with some teams considering the 6-foot-4, 230-pounder masher worthy of a first round pick. The Rockies snagged him in the supplemental first round, No. 42 overall, and signed him for $2 million. Lavigne already showed his bat plays in pro ball with a .361/.448/.590 slash line and five home runs in his first 22 professional games, with his advanced approach drawing raves. He’ll just need to keep his big body in shape as he moves up the ladder.