Jacob Walsh

Draft Prospects

• Ranked #154 prospect in 2021 draft
  Walsh split his athletic career in high school between baseball and football, playing defensive end and tight end on the gridiron. Big and physical, with a 6-foot-4, 215-pound frame, Walsh has impressive plus raw power, but some scouts worry about his natural feel to hit while others see more feel there. His power is mostly to the pull side, but he can also hit the ball to all fields. A hitch in his swing could prevent him from catching up to velocity and he’s limited to first base, but he has impact potential for teams who believe in the swing. He has strength and body control, and firming up his body would improve his athleticism. A below-average runner, Walsh should be fine at first base. He has an Oregon commitment, with some observers believing that he could turn himself into a more desirable draft pick in three years if he goes to college and continues to develop as a hitter. For now, Walsh is not a finished product by any means, but the power alone is sure to make him an alluring candidate on Day Two of the draft. Walsh also pitched throughout his prep career, but if drafted it will be as a first baseman. Right now, he’s more of a block of clay that could be formed into a solid source of power from the left side. Whether that happens in pro ball or at Oregon is to be determined.