In 2018, he played for Team USA in the U-18 Pan-American Championships. I love the impact he brings to the game. That first-round hitter was CJ Abrams, a speedy high school shortstop out of Georgia, who might project as a center fielder long-term. 4 overall Draft prospect. Of course, a position change can’t be ruled out for Abrams, who deferred to Witt at shortstop and played center field for Team USA in the 18-and-under Pan American Championships last fall. • Abrams has already gotten a taste of the big-game spotlight. As is the case with all high school prospects, CJ Abrams carries a bit of risk. Win Expectancy, Run Expectancy, and Leverage Index calculations provided by Tom Tango of InsideTheBook.com, and co-author of The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. If he doesn’t like the team who drafts him or feels that the money isn’t worth it, he could opt to go to college and try again in three years. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the San Diego Union-Tribune. Fernando Tatis Jr., of course, is expected to man the position for the foreseeable future. Preller said Abrams will indeed begin his Minors career at short, but he left open the possibility for a move to second or center in the future. Subscribe to email newsletters from the Union-Tribune about news, sports, business, opinion and more. “I think he could stay in the infield,” said Abrams’ high school coach Andy Harlin, who has managed a handful of big leaguers including Tyler Flowers. CJ Abrams. “It’s crazy athleticism. His 6-foot-1, 178-pound frame is not likely to grow into much power, but his bat-to-ball skills are excellent. “He played some second base for us when he was younger, and it was just ridiculous pivots at second base. [4] [5] [6] He was selected by the San Diego Padres with the sixth overall pick. Ht/Wt: 6' 2"/185 lbs Position: SS Team: Blessed Trinity HS (GA) CJ Abrams - Prospect Profile MLB.com: "Abrams has game-changing speed, uses his quickness to beat out bunts and grounders and has the instincts to develop into a premium basestealer.He has a quick left-handed stroke and controls the bat very well, making consistent contact and using the entire field." In his senior season at Blessed Trinity High School, Abrams hit .431 with three homers, and he earned the nod as the Gatorade Player of the Year in Georgia. For the first time in his tenure as general manager, the Padres selected a hitter with their first pick in the MLB Draft on Monday night. • Though it remains to be seen whether Abrams will stick at shortstop (some scouts project him more as an outfielder), he follows a handful of current up-and-comers who were drafted as shortstops from Georgia: Boston’s Michael Chavis, Washington’s Carter Kieboom, Atlanta’s Dansby Swanson and Cincinnati’s Derek Dietrich. The state has now produced nine top-10 overall picks in the last decade alone: Abrams, Joey Bart (second overall, 2018), Byron Buxton (second, 2012), Donavan Tate (third, 2009), Clint Frazier (fifth, 2013), Zack Wheeler (sixth, 2009), Delino DeShields (eighth, 2010), Austin Meadows (ninth, 2013) and Cornelius Randolph (10th, 2015). It’s just a freaky athlete that’s fun to watch.”. Abrams could be named to the taxi squad under the current MLB proposal for a 2020 season, but he is unlikely to see big-league playing time during the campaign, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports. That said, he probably won’t ever eclipse 15-20 homers per season even with the added weight. "Blessed Trinity shortstop named Gatorade Georgia baseball player of year", https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=446124, "Do Chicago White Sox take college slugger or prep phenom? Subscribe to our Free Newsletter, This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. The day began with Oregon State catcher Adley Rutschman and Texas prep shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., as expected, going off the board to the Orioles and Royals, respectively. Follow him on Twitter @ajcassavell. Preller and director of scouting Mark Conner after the Padres select shortstop C.J. That's the kind of player that you're getting.”. Abrams earned consideration with a senior year that earned him Gatorade’s Georgia baseball player of the year. • Abrams is more than a baseball talent. He signed with the Padres on June 8 for $5.2 million, and was assigned to the Arizona League Padres, where he hit safely in his first twenty games. I took a lot of pride in my defense this past year – not playing basketball my senior year. The left-handed-hitting Abrams also collected three homers, swiped 33 bases, scored 42 runs and drove in 27. 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The reason I bring that up is because it shows how he plays the game. “It’s easy for a player to pull up on a ball like that,” Harlin said. Hear from Padres general manager A.J. Do you have a sports website? Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. September 13, 2019: Fort Wayne TinCaps activated SS CJ Abrams from the 7-day injured list. Abrams started all nine games and made the All-Tournament team while helping the U.S. capture the gold medal. The speedy, switch-hitting Edwards was drafted 38th overall last year and is leading the Midwest League with a .356 batting average. Additionally, he might have to switch away from shortstop, as his defensive mechanics are too flawed for the most important infield position. His presence is in the room.”. As a group, we couldn’t be happier that he was sitting there for us.”. The first thing that jumps off the page with Abrams is his electric speed. Copyright © 2000-2020 Sports Reference LLC. The grind starts now.”. Welke, known fondly as “Coach,” spent 50-plus seasons in professional baseball, and he influenced a number of the game’s top executives today. Or write about sports? CJ Abrams should be one of the first players off the board come draft night. “It's a ground ball to first base, a normal three-hop hard ground ball, and he outran the first baseman to the bag. “He is a very strong-bodied athletic kid,” Conner said. 73. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Here’s where you can (kind of) watch in person. Preller and Co. found an appropriate way to honor beloved scouting executive Don Welke, who passed away in September at age 75. AJ Cassavell covers the Padres for MLB.com. The American League Championships will be held in Petco Park. SAN DIEGO -- A.J. Many thanks to him. SAN DIEGO -- A.J. It accurately sums up Abrams’ speed -- which Harlin said is “on a different tier that I've never seen.” But the moment is arguably a better indication of the drive and determination Abrams plays with.
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