- Full name Ty Southisene
- Born 07/08/2005 in Henderson, NV
- Profile Ht.: 5'9" / Wt.: 157 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Basic High School
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Drafted in the 4th round (120th overall) by the Chicago Cubs in 2024 (signed for $1,000,000).
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School: Basic HS, Henderson, Nev.
Commit/Drafted: Tennessee
Age At Draft: 19
BA Grade: 45/Extreme
Tools: Hit: 50. Power: 40. Run: 55. Field: 55. Arm: 45.
Southisene is a standout performer with a polished and well-rounded game but smaller stature and no clear carrying tools. At 5-foot-9, 160 pounds, Southisene earns comparisons to current LSU second baseman Steven Milam thanks to his size, West Coast background and standout performance track record. He finds the barrel and collects hits consistently with strong pure bat-to-ball skills and a solid batting eye at the plate. He has leadoff traits that were on full display when he played in that capacity for the Four Corners-based Reds team at the Area Code Games, where he went 6-for-12 (.500) with a double, three walks and two strikeouts. There are some moving parts in his setup including a bat waggle with a high handset that leads to a deep hand press and big leg kick, but he still gets on plane with a level path that leads to more line drives into the gaps than homers. He’s a reliable defender at shortstop with clean hands, nice footwork and middle infield actions, though his arm strength might lead to him moving to second base where he will be less challenged when deep in the hole. Southisene will be 19 on draft day and is committed to Tennessee, along with several other prep shortstops in the 2024 class including Trey Snyder and Manny Marin.
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BA Grade: 45/Extreme
Track Record: Southisene is a standout performer with a polished and well-rounded game but smaller stature and no clear carrying tools.
Scouting Report: At 5-foot-9, 160 pounds, Southisene earns comparisons to current LSU second baseman Steven Milam thanks to his size, West Coast background and standout performance track record. He finds the barrel and collects hits consistently with strong pure bat-to-ball skills and a solid batting eye at the plate. He has leadoff traits that were on full display when he played in that capacity for the Four Corners-based Reds team at the Area Code Games, where he went 6-for-12 (.500) with a double, three walks and two strikeouts. There are some moving parts in his setup including a bat waggle with a high handset that leads to a deep hand press and big leg kick, but he still gets on plane with a level path that leads to more line drives into the gaps than homers. He’s a reliable defender at shortstop with clean hands, nice footwork and middle infield actions.
The Future: Southisene will get every chance to stick at shortstop, but his arm strength might lead to him moving to second base where he will be less challenged when deep in the hole.
Scouting Grades:Hit: 50 | Power: 40 | Run: 55 | Field: 55 | Arm: 45.
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School: Basic HS, Henderson, Nev. Committed: Tennessee
Age At Draft: 19.0
Southisene entered the 2023 as a strong performer and left it with no questions about that reputation. In 18 logged games with Synergy in 2023, Southisene hit .432/.576/.500 with eight walks and six strikeouts. At 5-foot-9, 160 pounds, Southisene isn’t the most physical player, and his stature, performance track record and West Coast location lead to some Steven Milam comparisons, though Southisene does seem to have a bit more electricity in his toolset—with power and speed specifically. While he doesn’t project to be a power hitter, Southisene finds the barrel and hits the ball hard consistently, pairing strong bat-to-ball skills with a solid batting eye at the plate. He has leadoff skills and was excellent in that capacity for the Four Corners Reds team at the Area Code Games, where he went 6-for-12 (.500) with a double, three walks and two strikeouts. Southisene has some moving parts in his setup, including a decent amount of bat waggle with his highly-set hands, a deep hand press and a sizable leg kick. It’s a level path and line drive stroke that might not lead to many home runs, but his ability to drive the ball to the right-center gap should allow for plenty of doubles. Southisene showed solid defensive actions at shortstop, and he can make a fine throw across the diamond with his feet set, though his arm strength could be a better fit for second base in the long run. He is committed to Tennessee.
