Jack Winkler

Draft Prospects

• Ranked #486 prospect in 2021 draft
  Winkler long impressed with his defensive ability at shortstop but failed to hit for most of his college career. His bat finally came around this spring and he hit .307/.382/.505 with seven home runs, 39 RBIs and 23 stolen bases for San Francisco, all career highs. Winkler is a solid all-around player and a quality defensive shortstop. He is a steady defender with a tall, lean frame and an excellent glove that picks up everything hit in his area. He has solid range with his above-average speed and makes all the plays he should. He projects to be at least an average defender at shortstop and has the athleticism to potentially move around the diamond in a utility role. Winkler has a good swing and average raw power but has struggled with consistency at the plate. His improvements this spring give him a chance to be a below-average hitter with enough power to be a threat. Winkler projects to be a potential utilityman if he can maintain his offensive improvements from this season. He is in the mix to be selected on the draft’s third day, although a few teams have expressed interest earlier.