Zach McKinstry

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Los Angeles Dodgers #12 prospect in 2021
  TRACK RECORD: McKinstry hit .325 as a draft-eligible sophomore at Central Michigan and was expected to return to school, but the Dodgers snagged him in the 33rd round and signed him for $100,000. He continued to hit for average in the minors and, like so many other Dodgers prospects, made swing changes to add power and hit 19 home runs between Double-A and Triple-A in 2019. McKinstry spent most of 2020 at the alternate training site and received his first major league callup on Sept. 16, becoming the ninth player from the Dodgers 2016 draft class to reach the majors.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: McKinstry is a player who does everything well. He's a natural hitter who works counts, uses the whole field and hangs in well against same-side pitching. He's primarily a contact hitter, but his swing changes and added strength have enabled him to drive the ball to his pull-side for home runs. McKinstry is an above-average runner and versatile defender. His best position is second base and he's also average at shortstop and third base with the ability to play left and center field, as well. He has a plus, accurate arm with a quick release.
  
  THE FUTURE: McKinstry is ticketed to replace Kiké Hernandez as the Dodgers do-everything utilityman in 2021. His versatility and contact skills should make him a valuable contributor.
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  Ranked Los Angeles Dodgers #20 prospect in 2020
  TRACK RECORD: McKinstry led Central Michigan with a .325 batting average as a draft-eligible sophomore in 2016. Most teams expected him to return to school, but the Dodgers grabbed him in the 33rd round and gave him $100,000 to sign. McKinstry hit just 11 home runs his first three seasons combined, but he overhauled his swing and hit 19 homers while advancing to Triple-A in 2019.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: McKinstry has long worked counts, recognized pitches and made consistent contact to project as an average hitter. What changed is McKinstry's power. He added muscle, tweaked his grip and altered his bat path to generate more loft last season. The result was newfound pop evaluators expect to translate to 10-15 home runs in the majors. McKinstry is a versatile athlete capable of playing second base, shortstop and third base at least average. He is an above-average runner with a plus, accurate arm.
  
  THE FUTURE: The Dodgers added McKinstry to their 40-man roster after the season. He is set to debut as a utilityman in 2020.

• March, 2021 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: McKinstry hit .325 as a draft-eligible sophomore at Central Michigan and was expected to return to school, but the Dodgers snagged him in the 33rd round and signed him for $100,000. He continued to hit for average in the minors and, like so many other Dodgers prospects, made swing changes to add power and hit 19 home runs between Double-A and Triple-A in 2019. McKinstry spent most of 2020 at the alternate training site and received his first major league callup on Sept. 16, becoming the ninth player from the Dodgers 2016 draft class to reach the majors.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: McKinstry is a player who does everything well. He's a natural hitter who works counts, uses the whole field and hangs in well against same-side pitching. He's primarily a contact hitter, but his swing changes and added strength have enabled him to drive the ball to his pull-side for home runs. McKinstry is an above-average runner and versatile defender. His best position is second base and he's also average at shortstop and third base with the ability to play left and center field, as well. He has a plus, accurate arm with a quick release.
  
  THE FUTURE: McKinstry is ticketed to replace Kiké Hernandez as the Dodgers do-everything utilityman in 2021. His versatility and contact skills should make him a valuable contributor.
• December, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: McKinstry hit .325 as a draft-eligible sophomore at Central Michigan and was expected to return to school, but the Dodgers snagged him in the 33rd round and signed him for $100,000. He continued to hit for average in the minors and, like so many other Dodgers prospects, made swing changes to add power and hit 19 home runs between Double-A and Triple-A in 2019. McKinstry spent most of 2020 at the alternate training site and received his first major league callup on Sept. 16, becoming the ninth player from the Dodgers 2016 draft class to reach the majors.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: McKinstry is a player who does everything well. He's a natural hitter who works counts, uses the whole field and hangs in well against same-side pitching. He's primarily a contact hitter, but his swing changes and added strength have enabled him to drive the ball to his pull-side for home runs. McKinstry is an above-average runner and versatile defender. His best position is second base and he's also average at shortstop and third base with the ability to play left and center field, as well. He has a plus, accurate arm with a quick release.
  
  THE FUTURE: McKinstry is ticketed to replace Kiké Hernandez as the Dodgers do-everything utilityman in 2021. His versatility and contact skills should make him a valuable contributor.
• July, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: McKinstry led Central Michigan with a .325 batting average as a draft-eligible sophomore in 2016. Most teams expected him to return to school, but the Dodgers grabbed him in the 33rd round and gave him $100,000 to sign. McKinstry hit just 11 home runs his first three seasons combined, but he overhauled his swing and hit 19 homers while advancing to Triple-A in 2019.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: McKinstry has long worked counts, recognized pitches and made consistent contact to project as an average hitter. What changed is McKinstry’s power. He added muscle, tweaked his grip and altered his bat path to generate more loft last season. The result was newfound pop evaluators expect to translate to 10-15 home runs in the majors. McKinstry is a versatile athlete capable of playing second base, shortstop and third base at least average. He is an above-average runner with a plus, accurate arm.
  
  THE FUTURE: The Dodgers added McKinstry to their 40-man roster after the season. He is set to debut as a utilityman in 2020.
• February, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: McKinstry led Central Michigan with a .325 batting average as a draft-eligible sophomore in 2016. Most teams expected him to return to school, but the Dodgers grabbed him in the 33rd round and gave him $100,000 to sign. McKinstry hit just 11 home runs his first three seasons combined, but he overhauled his swing and hit 19 homers while advancing to Triple-A in 2019.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: McKinstry has long worked counts, recognized pitches and made consistent contact to project as an average hitter. What changed is McKinstry's power. He added muscle, tweaked his grip and altered his bat path to generate more loft last season. The result was newfound pop evaluators expect to translate to 10-15 home runs in the majors. McKinstry is a versatile athlete capable of playing second base, shortstop and third base at least average. He is an above-average runner with a plus, accurate arm.
  
  THE FUTURE: The Dodgers added McKinstry to their 40-man roster after the season. He is set to debut as a utilityman in 2020.