Trent Grisham Stats & Scouting Report — College Baseball, Mlb Draft, Prospects

Track Record: Grisham, who used to go by the last name Clark, was considered one of the best prep hitters in the country when the Brewers drafted him in the first round in 2015, but he's never lived up to that as a pro. He put together a second straight uninspiring season in 2018, this time at Double-A Biloxi after the Brewers tried to challenge him.

Scouting Report: Grisham still is trying to find a consistent stroke at the plate. He has a good eye, drawing enough walks each season to produce a respectable OBP (.356 in 2018) but has shown little power while compiling low batting averages every season. Grisham often is too passive at the plate, taking good pitches and falling behind in the count, leading to too many strikeouts for a hitter of his supposed caliber. When he does choose to swing, he hits enough line drives to make you wonder if power eventually will come, but he also takes an alarming number of noncompetitive swings where he pulls off the ball. Grisham continues to play all three outfield positions, with his average speed and below-average arm fitting best in left field.

The Future: Grisham is still young enough to hope he will turn it around, but it's time for a big season that befits a first-round pick.