Brendan Tunink Stats & Scouting Report

Full name Brendan Tunink
Born 10/02/2005 in Rockford, IL
Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 185 / Bats: L / Throws: L
Drafted in the 8th round (250th overall) by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2024 (signed for $410,000).

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Tuniak is a 6-foot, 185-pound lefthanded-hitting outfielder who is committed to Notre Dame. Tunink was a less heralded player on the showcase circuit but impressed teams with his plus athleticism and projectable traits. He has the plus speed and range for center field and evaluators believe that he can add power in the coming years with some believing he could get to above-average power at his peak. Tunink has questions around the hit tool due to a lack of exposure to high level prep competition. He’s appealing to teams that covet athleticism.

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BA Grade/Risk: 50/Extreme.

Track Record: In high school in Illinois, Tunink was a star baseball player and also wrestled in his freshman year. The lefty hitter—who earned the nickname Big Tuna—rewrote the record books at Newman Central Catholic. He also participated in the MLB Draft Combine, then was taken by the Dodgers in the eighth round. He signed for $410,000—the second-highest figure in the eighth round and more than double the slot value—to sway him from a commitment to Notre Dame. He did not play after signing.

Scouting Report: The Dodgers were drawn to Tunink’s combination of twitchy athleticism, lefthanded power and potential for remaining projection. He is a plus runner and could get to plus raw power in the future if he adds strength to his frame. There are questions about his hit tool, which is to be expected of a player from a cold-weather area without much exposure to premium competition. He’s a plus runner with the athleticism and range to stick in center field as he moves up the minor league ladder.

The Future: Tunink will likely begin his career in the Arizona Complex League. There, he’ll work on turning his athleticism and projection into reality. The Dodgers have long shown a willingness to bet on players who need plenty of time to develop. Tunink fits that mold and could pay big dividends later.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 40 | Power: 55 | Run: 60 | Field: 50 | Arm: 50.

Tuniak is a 6-foot, 185-pound lefthanded-hitting outfielder who is committed to Notre Dame. Tunink was a less heralded player on the showcase circuit but impressed teams with his plus athleticism and projectable traits. He has the plus speed and range for center field and evaluators believe that he can add power in the coming years with some believing he could get to above-average power at his peak. Tunink has questions around the hit tool due to a lack of exposure to high level prep competition. He’s appealing to teams that covet athleticism.