Michael Papierski Stats & Scouting Report

Full name Michael John Papierski
Born 02/26/1996 in Palos Heights, IL
Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 224 / Bats: S / Throws: R
School Louisiana State
Debut 05/21/2022
Drafted in the 9th round (271st overall) by the Houston Astros in 2017 (signed for $140,000).

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A 16th-round pick of the Blue Jays out of high school, scouts have long seen Papierski's ability to handle velocity as he was high school teammates with hard-throwing prospect Jake Latz and he's caught a talented staff at Louisiana State as well. Papierski is a solid catch-and-throw catcher, it's his lack of offensive projection that will keep him from hearing his name called too early. He's a below-average hitter with a little pop, giving him a potential backup catcher profile.

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Papierski got extra looks from scouts this spring thanks to teaming with Jake Latz on Lemont Township High's club, with both being Louisiana State commitments. Latz had a tremendous spring, helping carry the team deep into the Illinois state playoffs, with Papierski being one of the team's top hitters. He's a switch-hitter with some leverage and strength, and solid hitting tools for a catcher. Papierski also has average catch-and-throw tools, though his skills need polish. He doesn't own a true plus tool, though.

Toledo Mud Hens activated C Michael Papierski from the temporarily inactive list.
Toledo Mud Hens placed C Michael Papierski on the temporarily inactive list.
Toledo Mud Hens placed C Michael Papierski on the temporarily inactive list.