Joey Wiemer

Wiemer raised his draft stock with a strong summer in the Cape Cod League, but he has consistently underwhelmed as a hitter with Cincinnati in the American Athletic Conference. Listed at 6-foot-5, 215 pounds, Wiemer has a collection of plus tools, including his raw power, arm strength and running ability. However, he hasn’t been able to successfully tap into that power at the plate because of a noisy swing that has plenty of moving parts—enough that scouts have compared him to Hunter Pence. He has an open setup with lots of bat waggle above his head and a high leg kick, which all lead to timing issues. Over three years with Cincinnati, Wiemer hit just .264/.379/.408 with 12 home runs and 35 stolen bases. When Wiemer is on base, he’s an instinctual and smart runner. His speed and arm strength—he’s reached the mid-90s on the mound—give him the ability to play all three outfield positions. Wiemer’s tools are loud, but questions about whether he'll hit are significant.