AB | 162 |
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AVG | .185 |
OBP | .342 |
SLG | .247 |
HR | 1 |
- Full name Peyton Graham
- Born 01/26/2001 in Waxahachie, TX
- Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 185 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Oklahoma
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Drafted in the 2nd round (51st overall) by the Detroit Tigers in 2022 (signed for $1,800,000).
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Listed at 6-foot-4, 171-pounds, Graham is a lanky righthanded hitter who has done nothing but hit since he stepped foot on campus. With Graham’s steady offensive improvement that has taken place every year, his draft eligible campaign falls nothing short of excellent. Through 59 games prior to super regionals, Graham slashed .339/.420/.661 with 19 home runs, 14 doubles and 32 stolen bases. He is a bit of a free swinger, and will expand the zone at times with a strikeout rate around 20% for his career. With more of an upright stance, Graham relies on a leg kick as a timing mechanism before settling into his power position. With a loose, quick set of hands, the barrel fires through the zone with bat speed and leverage producing exit velocities up to 108 mph. Though most of his action is to the pull side, Graham has demonstrated straight away loft power as well. Contributing on the left side of the dirt in his time with the Sooners, Graham made the transition from third base to shortstop this spring. Evaluators like his athleticism and range accompanied by above average arm strength. He does have a quick first step and the instincts off the barrel needed to stick at the position, and there’s no glaring reason why he couldn’t stick at the position long term, with plenty of defensive versatility if he needs to move. Graham is an above-average runner who’s been an efficient base stealer this spring. The biggest question in his profile revolves around his body, as he’s ultra lean now and has been throughout his time at Oklahoma.
Top Rankings
Organization Prospect Rankings
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BA Grade/Risk: 50/High
Track Record: A lanky righthanded hitter with a long track record of hitting at a high level with Oklahoma, Graham showed improved in-game power in 2022 and hit a career-high 20 home runs while slashing .335/.417/.640. The Tigers liked what they saw and signed Graham for $1.8 million in the second round. He hit .270/.345/.370 in 27 games for Low-A Lakeland in his pro debut and went 7-for-8 in stolen base attempts.
Scouting Report: Graham is an ultra-lean infielder listed at 6-foot-3, 185 pounds, and perhaps the biggest question he faces in pro ball is how his 20-homer season translates. His average exit velocities were modest in his 2022 pro debut, but his top-end numbers were encouraging. Graham has shown an ability to drive the ball to his pull side with bat speed and leverage. There are some swing-and-miss tendencies with Graham, and he'll expand the zone more often than he should, with a leg kick and long levers that could be detrimental to his pure bat-to-ball ability. He struck out at a near 26% rate in Low-A, where he was age-appropriate. Graham transitioned from third base to shortstop in college and played all over the infield in his pro debut. He has solid athleticism, a good first step and above-average arm strength that could allow him to stick at shortstop, depending on how his body develops. Graham is an above-average runner with excellent baserunning instincts. He stole 34 bags in 36 tries with Oklahoma during the spring.
The Future: If Graham can improve his swing decisions and cut down his swing-and-miss, he provides a well-rounded tool set with interesting defensive versatility. Whether he adds more strength and power could play a key role in his ultimate upside.
Scouting Grades: Hitting: 50. Power: 50. Speed: 55. Fielding: 55. Arm: 55 BA Grade: 50
Draft Prospects
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School: Oklahoma Committed/Drafted: Never Drafted
Age At Draft: 21.5
BA Grade: 50/High
Scouting Grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 55 | Run: 55 | Field: 55 | Arm: 55
Listed at 6-foot-4, 171-pounds, Graham is a lanky righthanded hitter who has done nothing but hit since he stepped foot on campus. With Graham’s steady offensive improvement that has taken place every year, his draft eligible campaign falls nothing short of excellent. Through 59 games prior to super regionals, Graham slashed .339/.420/.661 with 19 home runs, 14 doubles and 32 stolen bases. He is a bit of a free swinger, and will expand the zone at times with a strikeout rate around 20% for his career. With more of an upright stance, Graham relies on a leg kick as a timing mechanism before settling into his power position. With a loose, quick set of hands, the barrel fires through the zone with bat speed and leverage producing exit velocities up to 108 mph. Though most of his action is to the pull side, Graham has demonstrated straight away loft power as well. Contributing on the left side of the dirt in his time with the Sooners, Graham made the transition from third base to shortstop this spring. Evaluators like his athleticism and range accompanied by above average arm strength. He does have a quick first step and the instincts off the barrel needed to stick at the position, and there’s no glaring reason why he couldn’t stick at the position long term, with plenty of defensive versatility if he needs to move. Graham is an above-average runner who’s been an efficient base stealer this spring. The biggest question in his profile revolves around his body, as he’s ultra lean now and has been throughout his time at Oklahoma.
Scouting Reports
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BA Grade/Risk: 50/High
Track Record: A lanky righthanded hitter with a long track record of hitting at a high level with Oklahoma, Graham showed improved in-game power in 2022 and hit a career-high 20 home runs while slashing .335/.417/.640. The Tigers liked what they saw and signed Graham for $1.8 million in the second round. He hit .270/.345/.370 in 27 games for Low-A Lakeland in his pro debut and went 7-for-8 in stolen base attempts.
Scouting Report: Graham is an ultra-lean infielder listed at 6-foot-3, 185 pounds, and perhaps the biggest question he faces in pro ball is how his 20-homer season translates. His average exit velocities were modest in his 2022 pro debut, but his top-end numbers were encouraging. Graham has shown an ability to drive the ball to his pull side with bat speed and leverage. There are some swing-and-miss tendencies with Graham, and he'll expand the zone more often than he should, with a leg kick and long levers that could be detrimental to his pure bat-to-ball ability. He struck out at a near 26% rate in Low-A, where he was age-appropriate. Graham transitioned from third base to shortstop in college and played all over the infield in his pro debut. He has solid athleticism, a good first step and above-average arm strength that could allow him to stick at shortstop, depending on how his body develops. Graham is an above-average runner with excellent baserunning instincts. He stole 34 bags in 36 tries with Oklahoma during the spring.
The Future: If Graham can improve his swing decisions and cut down his swing-and-miss, he provides a well-rounded tool set with interesting defensive versatility. Whether he adds more strength and power could play a key role in his ultimate upside.
Scouting Grades: Hitting: 50. Power: 50. Speed: 55. Fielding: 55. Arm: 55 BA Grade: 50 -
BA Grade/Risk: 50/High
Track Record: A lanky righthanded hitter with a long track record of hitting at a high level with Oklahoma, Graham showed improved in-game power in 2022 and hit a career-high 20 home runs while slashing .335/.417/.640. The Tigers liked what they saw and signed Graham for $1.8 million in the second round. He hit .270/.345/.370 in 27 games for Low-A Lakeland in his pro debut and went 7-for-8 in stolen base attempts.
Scouting Report: Graham is an ultra-lean infielder listed at 6-foot-3, 185 pounds, and perhaps the biggest question he faces in pro ball is how his 20-homer season translates. His average exit velocities were modest in his 2022 pro debut, but his top-end numbers were encouraging. Graham has shown an ability to drive the ball to his pull side with bat speed and leverage. There are some swing-and-miss tendencies with Graham, and he'll expand the zone more often than he should, with a leg kick and long levers that could be detrimental to his pure bat-to-ball ability. He struck out at a near 26% rate in Low-A, where he was age-appropriate. Graham transitioned from third base to shortstop in college and played all over the infield in his pro debut. He has solid athleticism, a good first step and above-average arm strength that could allow him to stick at shortstop, depending on how his body develops. Graham is an above-average runner with excellent baserunning instincts. He stole 34 bags in 36 tries with Oklahoma during the spring.
The Future: If Graham can improve his swing decisions and cut down his swing-and-miss, he provides a well-rounded tool set with interesting defensive versatility. Whether he adds more strength and power could play a key role in his ultimate upside.
Scouting Grades: Hitting: 50. Power: 50. Speed: 55. Fielding: 55. Arm: 55 BA Grade: 50 -
BA Grade: 50/High
August Update: Listed at 6-foot-4, 171-pounds, Graham is a lanky righthanded hitter who has done nothing but hit since he stepped foot on campus. With Graham's steady offensive improvement that has taken place every year, his draft eligible campaign falls nothing short of excellent. Through 59 games prior to super regionals, Graham slashed .339/.420/.661 with 19 home runs, 14 doubles and 32 stolen bases. He is a bit of a free swinger, and will expand the zone at times with a strikeout rate around 20% for his career. With more of an upright stance, Graham relies on a leg kick as a timing mechanism before settling into his power position. With a loose, quick set of hands, the barrel fires through the zone with bat speed and leverage producing exit velocities up to 108 mph. Though most of his action is to the pull side, Graham has demonstrated straight away loft power as well. Contributing on the left side of the dirt in his time with the Sooners, Graham made the transition from third base to shortstop this spring. Evaluators like his athleticism and range accompanied by above average arm strength. He does have a quick first step and the instincts off the barrel needed to stick at the position, and there's no glaring reason why he couldn't stick at the position long term, with plenty of defensive versatility if he needs to move. Graham is an above-average runner who's been an efficient base stealer this spring. The biggest question in his profile revolves around his body, as he's ultra lean now and has been throughout his time at Oklahoma.
Scouting Grades: Hit: 55. Power: 55. Run: 55. Field: 55. Arm: 55.