| AB | 43 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .186 |
| OBP | .352 |
| SLG | .326 |
| HR | 1 |
- Full name Justin Emmanuel Dean
- Born 12/06/1996 in Mauldin, SC
- Profile Ht.: 5'8" / Wt.: 185 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Lenoir-Rhyne
- Debut 08/09/2025
- Drafted in the 17th round (502nd overall) by the Atlanta Braves in 2018 (signed for $125,000).
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TRACK RECORD: A speedy center fielder out of Lenoir-Rhyne, the Braves signed Dean for $125,000 in the 17th round of the 2018 draft after a college career that saw him hit .367/.467/.532 over three years.
SCOUTING REPORT: Voted the best defensive outfielder in the South Atlantic League this season, Dean's prowess in center field is likely his biggest asset at the moment. He can run it down in the gaps well as a 70-grade runner who also posts 60-grade run times from home to first, and he plays with a lively, infectious energy. Dean uses his speed on the base paths as well, giving him an old school leadoff hitter profile on the surface. Dean could have average raw power in the tank down the line, though it's mostly pull-oriented at the moment—he hit just one opposite field home run in 2019. He's undersized, but pound-for-pound is well put together. Dean's hit tool is still raw, and scouts believe he's more likely to be a solid fourth outfielder type than a regular because of that.
THE FUTURE: If Dean continues to hit at more age-appropriate levels—he was old for the Sally League this season—he'll climb in the organization thanks to impressive supplemental tools and the ability to handle a premium position. For now, he profiles as a fourth outfielder.
Scouting Reports
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Dean's strikeout rate ballooned a bit in Double-A, but his speed and solid walk rate at the plate allowed him to get on base at a solid clip (.367) in his first stint at the level, though that was supported by a .403 BABIP. Dean played almost exclusively in center field and is a good defender there. -
TRACK RECORD: A speedy center fielder out of Lenoir-Rhyne, the Braves signed Dean for $125,000 in the 17th round of the 2018 draft after a college career that saw him hit .367/.467/.532 over three years.
SCOUTING REPORT: Voted the best defensive outfielder in the South Atlantic League this season, Dean’s prowess in center field is likely his biggest asset at the moment. He can run it down in the gaps well as a 70-grade runner who also posts 60-grade run times from home to first, and he plays with a lively, infectious energy. Dean uses his speed on the base paths as well, giving him an old school leadoff hitter profile on the surface. Dean could have average raw power in the tank down the line, though it’s mostly pull-oriented at the moment—he hit just one opposite field home run in 2019. He’s undersized, but pound-for-pound is well put together. Dean’s hit tool is still raw, and scouts believe he’s more likely to be a solid fourth outfielder type than a regular because of that.
THE FUTURE: If Dean continues to hit at more age-appropriate levels—he was old for the Sally League this season—he’ll climb in the organization thanks to impressive supplemental tools and the ability to handle a premium position. For now, he profiles as a fourth outfielder. -
TRACK RECORD: A speedy center fielder out of Lenoir-Rhyne, the Braves signed Dean for $125,000 in the 17th round of the 2018 draft after a college career that saw him hit .367/.467/.532 over three years.
SCOUTING REPORT: Voted the best defensive outfielder in the South Atlantic League this season, Dean's prowess in center field is likely his biggest asset at the moment. He can run it down in the gaps well as a 70-grade runner who also posts 60-grade run times from home to first, and he plays with a lively, infectious energy. Dean uses his speed on the base paths as well, giving him an old school leadoff hitter profile on the surface. Dean could have average raw power in the tank down the line, though it's mostly pull-oriented at the moment—he hit just one opposite field home run in 2019. He's undersized, but pound-for-pound is well put together. Dean's hit tool is still raw, and scouts believe he's more likely to be a solid fourth outfielder type than a regular because of that.
THE FUTURE: If Dean continues to hit at more age-appropriate levels—he was old for the Sally League this season—he'll climb in the organization thanks to impressive supplemental tools and the ability to handle a premium position. For now, he profiles as a fourth outfielder.
Career Transactions
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Iowa Cubs activated CF Justin Dean.
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Chicago Cubs optioned CF Justin Dean to Iowa Cubs.
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Chicago Cubs claimed CF Justin Dean off waivers from San Francisco Giants.
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San Francisco Giants designated CF Justin Dean for assignment.
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Los Angeles Dodgers sent CF Justin Dean outright to Oklahoma City Comets.
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San Francisco Giants claimed CF Justin Dean off waivers from Los Angeles Dodgers.
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Los Angeles Dodgers recalled CF Justin Dean from Oklahoma City Comets.
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Los Angeles Dodgers optioned CF Justin Dean to Oklahoma City Comets.
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Los Angeles Dodgers selected the contract of CF Justin Dean from Oklahoma City Comets.
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CF Justin Dean assigned to Oklahoma City Comets from ACL Dodgers.
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CF Justin Dean assigned to ACL Dodgers from Oklahoma City Comets.
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Los Angeles Dodgers invited non-roster CF Justin Dean to spring training.
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Caneros de los Mochis placed CF Justin Dean on the reserve list.
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Caneros de los Mochis placed CF Justin Dean on the reserve list.
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Oklahoma City Comets activated CF Justin Dean.
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Los Angeles Dodgers signed free agent CF Justin Dean to a minor league contract.
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CF Justin Dean assigned to Oklahoma City Comets.
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Caneros de los Mochis activated CF Justin Dean from the reserve list.
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Caneros de los Mochis placed CF Justin Dean on the reserve list.
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CF Justin Dean elected free agency.
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CF Justin Dean assigned to Caneros de los Mochis.
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Gwinnett Stripers activated OF Justin Dean.
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Gwinnett Stripers transferred OF Justin Dean to the Development List.
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Gwinnett Stripers activated OF Justin Dean.
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OF Justin Dean assigned to Gwinnett Stripers from Mississippi Braves.
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OF Justin Dean assigned to Mississippi Braves from Gwinnett Stripers.
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OF Justin Dean assigned to Atlanta Braves.
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OF Justin Dean assigned to Caneros de los Mochis.
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OF Justin Dean assigned to Gwinnett Stripers from Mississippi Braves.
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OF Justin Dean assigned to Gwinnett Stripers from Mississippi Braves.
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OF Justin Dean assigned to Mississippi Braves from Gwinnett Stripers.
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Mississippi Braves activated OF Justin Dean.
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OF Justin Dean assigned to Mississippi Braves from Gwinnett Stripers.
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OF Justin Dean assigned to Gwinnett Stripers from Mississippi Braves.
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OF Justin Dean assigned to Gwinnett Stripers from Mississippi Braves.
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OF Justin Dean assigned to Mississippi Braves from Gwinnett Stripers.
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OF Justin Dean assigned to Mississippi Braves from Gwinnett Stripers.
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OF Justin Dean assigned to Gwinnett Stripers.
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OF Justin Dean roster status changed by Atlanta Braves.
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Atlanta Braves invited non-roster OF Justin Dean to spring training.
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OF Justin Dean assigned to Mexico.
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Mexico activated OF Justin Dean.
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OF Justin Dean assigned to Caneros de los Mochis.
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Mississippi Braves activated OF Justin Dean from the 7-day injured list.
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Mississippi Braves activated OF Justin Dean from the 7-day injured list.
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Mississippi Braves placed OF Justin Dean on the 7-day injured list.
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Mississippi Braves activated OF Justin Dean from the 7-day injured list.
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Mississippi Braves placed OF Justin Dean on the 7-day injured list.
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Atlanta Braves invited non-roster OF Justin Dean and to spring training.
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Caneros de los Mochis traded OF Justin Dean and to Mayos de Navojoa.
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Caneros de los Mochis placed OF Justin Dean on the reserve list.
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Caneros de los Mochis signed free agent OF Justin Dean.
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OF Justin Dean assigned to Mississippi Braves from Augusta GreenJackets.
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Atlanta Braves invited non-roster CF Justin Dean to spring training.
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OF Justin Dean assigned to Atlanta Braves .
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Augusta GreenJackets activated CF Justin Dean.
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Augusta GreenJackets activated CF Justin Dean.
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CF Justin Dean assigned to Atlanta Braves.
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CF Justin Dean assigned to Scottsdale Scorpions.
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Rome Braves activated CF Justin Dean from the 7-day injured list.
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Rome Braves activated CF Justin Dean from the 7-day injured list.
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Rome Braves placed CF Justin Dean on the 7-day injured list.
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CF Justin Dean assigned to Atlanta Braves.
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CF Justin Dean assigned to Rome Braves from Danville Braves.
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Atlanta Braves signed OF Justin Dean.
- OF Justin Dean assigned to Danville Braves.
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OF Justin Dean assigned to Mississippi Braves from Gwinnett Stripers.
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OF Justin Dean assigned to Gwinnett Stripers from Mississippi Braves.