AB | 92 |
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AVG | .391 |
OBP | .447 |
SLG | .522 |
HR | 1 |
- Full name Riley Brooks Baldwin
- Born 08/15/2000 in Whiteville, NC
- Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 175 / Bats: S / Throws: R
- School UNC Wilmington
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Drafted in the 12th round (371st overall) by the Chicago White Sox in 2022 (signed for $125,000).
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The Colonial Athletic Association player of the year hit .347/.406/.621 this year, marking the second straight year that he’s posted a .900-plus OPS. The switch-hitter should be able to remain a plus hitter in pro ball, with plenty of bat speed and line-drive oriented swings that produce extra-base hits in the gaps more than home runs. An above-average runner, Baldwin has played second base, shortstop, third base and all three outfield spots. He is best in the outfield, where he has an above-average arm and average range, but he may profile best at second base. Baldwin turned down the Giants in the 15th round last year. He was even better this year, and a strong performance in the Cape Cod League should further help his draft stock.
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BA Grade/Risk: 45/High
Track Record: Baldwin was the White Sox’s 12th-round selection in 2022 out of UNC-Wilmington. He put together a modest first full season split between both Class A levels but was excellent in a small sample at High-A Winston-Salem to close the year.
Scouting Report: Baldwin drew the attention of scouts in 2023 thanks to his ability to do a little bit of everything, even if he didn’t have a singular standout tool. The righthanded hitter has started hot in 2024 after a move up to Double-A Birmingham. He’s a potentially above-average hitter with 45s and 50s dotting the rest of his card. He’s played exclusively shortstop in 2024 after never playing the position in each of his first two pro seasons.
The Future: If he keeps hitting, Baldwin will find a spot in the big leagues. His role is likely as a bat-first utilityman who gets a good chunk of playing time thanks to his defensive versatility.
Scouting Grades Hit: 55 | Power: 45 | Run: 45 | Field: 50 | Arm: 50.
Draft Prospects
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School: UNC-Wilmington Committed/Drafted: Giants ’21 (15)
Age At Draft: 21.9
The Colonial Athletic Association player of the year hit .347/.406/.621 this year, marking the second straight year that he’s posted a .900-plus OPS. The switch-hitter should be able to remain a plus hitter in pro ball, with plenty of bat speed and line-drive oriented swings that produce extra-base hits in the gaps more than home runs. An above-average runner, Baldwin has played second base, shortstop, third base and all three outfield spots. He is best in the outfield, where he has an above-average arm and average range, but he may profile best at second base. Baldwin turned down the Giants in the 15th round last year. He was even better this year, and a strong performance in the Cape Cod League should further help his draft stock.