Tristen Lutz Stats & Scouting Report

AB	1674
AVG	.25
OBP	.335
SLG	.425
HR	60

Full name Tristen Drew Lutz
Born 08/22/1998 in Arlington, TX
Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 210 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School Martin
Drafted in the CB-A round (34th overall) by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2017 (signed for $2,352,000).

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It's not easy for a high school righthanded-hitting corner outfielder to hear his name called early in the draft. In the last two years not one righthanded hitting high school outfielder who was sent out as a corner outfielder was picked in the first 100 picks. Lutz is running well enough to possibly head out as a center fielder, but long-term he could end up in a corner. Lutz has an easy bat to believe in. He has shown consistent power and hitting ability with a long track record of production, both on the summer showcase circuit and with his high school team, as he was leading his Martin High team into the Texas 6A playoffs. Scouts rave about his makeup and feel for the game. Lutz has a pro-ready body at 6-foot-3, 220 pounds with plenty of present strength. His power comes from excellent bat speed and a broad-shouldered frame that allows him to create torque. He projects as a potential 25 home run hitter. Scous grade his power ahead of his hitting ability, but he has the batting eye to be at least an average hitter. He's an above-average runner and projects as a potentially above-average right fielder with an above-average arm. Lutz is committed to Texas.

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TRACK RECORD: The Brewers drafted Lutz with the 34th overall pick in 2017 and signed him for $2.352 million. He had an excellent start to his pro career, but he's since struggled with strikeouts at both Class A levels. Lutz spent 2020 at the alternate training site in Appleton, Wis.

SCOUTING REPORT: Lutz's best attribute is his above-average power. He's a strong, physical player and a good athlete for his size. Lutz isn't a total free-swinger, but he has had trouble making consistent contact. He has issues making contact in the zone along with some chase tendencies. An average runner, Lutz has spent most of his time in center field but projects to right field, where his slightly above-average arm fits.

THE FUTURE: Lutz has intriguing power, but he will need to make more contact and tighten his plate discipline against more advanced pitching. Double-A is up next.
TRACK RECORD: The Brewers have tested the mental toughness of Lutz, who grew up in the warmth of Texas but spent his first full season in 2018 at the cold climate at low Class A Wisconsin. The Brewers saw Lutz improve throughout that year and didn't hesitate to move him up to high Class A Carolina at age 20. He continued to have his ups and downs, particularly with swing-and-miss issues, but showed a promising skill set.

SCOUTING REPORT: Lutz's budding power remains his primary calling card. He displays bat speed and sheer strength, causing the ball to jump off his bat. High strikeout numbers have come with his above-average power, (139 in 2018 and 137 in 2019) but Lutz is more than an all-or-nothing slugger. He shows a willingness to hit to all fields and recognizes pitches well for a young player. Lutz is a good athlete who runs the bases well and has enough speed to play center field, though he has seen increasing action in right field, where his above-average arm plays well.

THE FUTURE: Lutz played most of 2019 at age 20 and should continue to develop as a hitter with more experience. His power potential, athleticism and work ethic have the Brewers believing he's their future everyday right fielder.
Track Record: The Brewers paid Lutz more than $2.3 million as the 34th overall pick in 2017, going nearly $370,000 above slot value to lure him away from Texas. The native Texan got off to a slow start in the cold weather of the Midwest League but stayed strong mentally. As the Brewers expected, Lutz heated up with the weather, posted an .814 OPS from May 15 onward at low Class A Wisconsin.

Scouting Report: Lutz's biggest upside is considered to be his budding above-average power, but he also is an impressive athlete with the tools to succeed. His power comes from bat speed and sheer strength, which will only play better as he gains experience and collects more at-bats. The Brewers do not think Lutz will be an all-or-nothing hitter because he recognizes pitches well for his age and is willing to use the whole field. He runs the bases well as an average runner with advanced instincts and shows better range in center field than might be expected. His future almost certainly is in right field because of his above-average, accurate arm.

The Future: Lutz's power potential, athleticism and maturity gives him a solid foundation the Brewers are high on. He'll move to high Class A Carolina as a 20-year-old in 2019.
The Brewers weren't going to let Lutz get away after taking him with the 34th pick of the 2017 draft. So with their last remaining bonus money that wouldn't result in losing a future draft pick, they signed him for $2,352,000, nearly $370,000 above the slot value, to lure him away from a commitment to Texas. Lutz is considered to have a high ceiling as a righthanded power hitter. He has great bat speed and strength, which he immediately put on display by homering twice in his pro debut in the Rookie-level Arizona League. After tearing up that circuit for a few weeks, he was promoted to the Rookie-level Pioneer League, where he continued his offensive assault, with the ball jumping off his bat. With powerful wrists and a good feel for pitches he can handle, the athletic Lutz generates plenty of torque that results in hard contact. He's also an above-average runner, which is why he has handled center field well and been a factor on the bases, showing good instincts in both areas. As he matures and gets even stronger, he'll likely move to right field, where his strong, accurate arm will play. Lutz hits out of a crouch and might get even more leverage if he stands a bit taller in the box. Beyond his power, Lutz shows natural hitting ability to all fields and recognizes pitches well for a young player. Low Class A Wisconsin awaits in 2018.

Draft Prospects

It's not easy for a high school righthanded-hitting corner outfielder to hear his name called early in the draft. In the last two years not one righthanded hitting high school outfielder who was sent out as a corner outfielder was picked in the first 100 picks. Lutz is running well enough to possibly head out as a center fielder, but long-term he could end up in a corner. Lutz has an easy bat to believe in. He has shown consistent power and hitting ability with a long track record of production, both on the summer showcase circuit and with his high school team, as he was leading his Martin High team into the Texas 6A playoffs. Scouts rave about his makeup and feel for the game. Lutz has a pro-ready body at 6-foot-3, 220 pounds with plenty of present strength. His power comes from excellent bat speed and a broad-shouldered frame that allows him to create torque. He projects as a potential 25 home run hitter. Scous grade his power ahead of his hitting ability, but he has the batting eye to be at least an average hitter. He's an above-average runner and projects as a potentially above-average right fielder with an above-average arm. Lutz is committed to Texas.

Minor League Top Prospects

Lutz didn't waste time making an impact as a professional. After signing with the Brewers a week before the deadline for an over-slot bonus of $2,352,000, the Texas high school product homered twice and drove in five runs in his initial AZL game. He continued to hit well before putting up even better numbers after a promotion to Rookie-level Helena. A natural hitter with a strong body and powerful wrists that cause balls to jump off his bat, Lutz projects as a regular corner outfielder at the big league level. He generates power with average or better bat speed and torque that is generated from his broad shoulders. Lutz played more in center field, but profiles better as a corner outfielder. He's a tick above-average runner now, but his big frame and above-average arm will allow him to handle right field. "He's a hard worker and a really good overall player," Brewers manager Rafael Neda said.
Lutz got his career off to a hot start with an outstanding performance in the Rookie-level Arizona League before moving to the PL. He's an advanced hitter for his age, with his powerful wrists and strong body causing balls to jump off the bat. His above-average bat speed and torque generate plenty of power, and his advanced feel to hit should allow him to eventually get to more power. An above-average runner now, Lutz is bound to slow down as his body grows. He played mostly in center field in both the AZL and PL. A move to a corner outfield spot is likely as he matures physically, but an above-average arm will allow him to handle right field. He has good instincts in the field. "He's the complete package," Helena manager Nestor Corredor said, "a real baseball player with a lot of tools."

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Rated Best Outfield Arm in the Milwaukee Brewers in 2020

Scouting Reports

TRACK RECORD: The Brewers drafted Lutz with the 34th overall pick in 2017 and signed him for $2.352 million. He had an excellent start to his pro career, but he's since struggled with strikeouts at both Class A levels. Lutz spent 2020 at the alternate training site in Appleton, Wis.

SCOUTING REPORT: Lutz's best attribute is his above-average power. He's a strong, physical player and a good athlete for his size. Lutz isn't a total free-swinger, but he has had trouble making consistent contact. He has issues making contact in the zone along with some chase tendencies. An average runner, Lutz has spent most of his time in center field but projects to right field, where his slightly above-average arm fits.

THE FUTURE: Lutz has intriguing power, but he will need to make more contact and tighten his plate discipline against more advanced pitching. Double-A is up next.
TRACK RECORD: The Brewers drafted Lutz with the 34th overall pick in 2017 and signed him for $2.352 million. He had an excellent start to his pro career, but he's since struggled with strikeouts at both Class A levels. Lutz spent 2020 at the alternate training site in Appleton, Wis.

SCOUTING REPORT: Lutz's best attribute is his above-average power. He's a strong, physical player and a good athlete for his size. Lutz isn't a total free-swinger, but he has had trouble making consistent contact. He has issues making contact in the zone along with some chase tendencies. An average runner, Lutz has spent most of his time in center field but projects to right field, where his slightly above-average arm fits.

THE FUTURE: Lutz has intriguing power, but he will need to make more contact and tighten his plate discipline against more advanced pitching. Double-A is up next.
TRACK RECORD: The Brewers have tested the mental toughness of Lutz, who grew up in the warmth of Texas but spent his first full season in 2018 at the cold climate at low Class A Wisconsin. The Brewers saw Lutz improve throughout that year and didn’t hesitate to move him up to high Class A Carolina at age 20. He continued to have his ups and downs, particularly with swing-and-miss issues, but showed a promising skill set.

SCOUTING REPORT: Lutz’s budding power remains his primary calling card. He displays bat speed and sheer strength, causing the ball to jump off his bat. High strikeout numbers have come with his above-average power, (139 in 2018 and 137 in 2019) but Lutz is more than an all-or-nothing slugger. He shows a willingness to hit to all fields and recognizes pitches well for a young player. Lutz is a good athlete who runs the bases well and has enough speed to play center field, though he has seen increasing action in right field, where his above-average arm plays well.

THE FUTURE: Lutz played most of 2019 at age 20 and should continue to develop as a hitter with more experience. His power potential, athleticism and work ethic have the Brewers believing he’s their future everyday right fielder.
TRACK RECORD: The Brewers have tested the mental toughness of Lutz, who grew up in the warmth of Texas but spent his first full season in 2018 at the cold climate at low Class A Wisconsin. The Brewers saw Lutz improve throughout that year and didn't hesitate to move him up to high Class A Carolina at age 20. He continued to have his ups and downs, particularly with swing-and-miss issues, but showed a promising skill set.

SCOUTING REPORT: Lutz's budding power remains his primary calling card. He displays bat speed and sheer strength, causing the ball to jump off his bat. High strikeout numbers have come with his above-average power, (139 in 2018 and 137 in 2019) but Lutz is more than an all-or-nothing slugger. He shows a willingness to hit to all fields and recognizes pitches well for a young player. Lutz is a good athlete who runs the bases well and has enough speed to play center field, though he has seen increasing action in right field, where his above-average arm plays well.

THE FUTURE: Lutz played most of 2019 at age 20 and should continue to develop as a hitter with more experience. His power potential, athleticism and work ethic have the Brewers believing he's their future everyday right fielder.
The Brewers weren’t going to let Lutz slip through their fingers as a CBA pick in the 2017 draft and signed him for $2.352 million, well over slot. After making an impressive pro debut in rookie ball (.957 OPS), he was pushed to Class A Wisconsin as a teenager, realizing it would be stiffer competition, and tough weather for a kid out of Texas. As with most young hitters, he needs work on plate discipline but makes hard contact with budding power, a skill set that has the Brewers excited.