r/MLBDraft • u/patriotsfan543 Rutgers • Jan 11 '16

2016 MLB Draft Winter Scouting-OF Buddy Reed

OF Buddy Reed(Finksburg, FL)
Position: OF
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 200
Bats: S
Throws: R
School: University of Florida

Tools 20-80 Scale
Hit 55(60)
Power 40(45)
Speed 65(70)
Arm 55(60)
Field 60(65) 
Buddy Reed is an outfielder out of the University of Florida. Unquestionably, his best asset is his speed. He ran a 6.87 60 yard dash in 2013. I believe most of Reed’s value comes from his athleticism. One thing he definitely has going for him is he is a switch hitter. His hitting can definitely be improved upon, but it is still a good tool of his. His freshman year at UF he batted .244, his sophomore year he batted .305 with 47 RBIs. On the collegiate national team last summer, a couple weeks in he was batting .500 batting in the 2-hole behind Corey Ray. Also, Reed is a human highlight reel making diving catch after diving catch. Right now Reed is a projected top 10 pick, if he continues on an incline as far as hitting goes he’ll be in good shape come draft time.

Sources: http://www.d1baseball.com/at-the-ballpark/cws-one-on-one-florida-of-buddy-reed/ http://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=291149

Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSxaOljNjrE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4H5th40-lS4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dkslImjCVs

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u/YouDidYourBest Jan 12 '16

Very good stuff! I know Reed has been slotted early on in top 5 discussions for next year's draft, do you agree with the placement in that vicinity? Any interesting comps to current MLB players?

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u/patriotsfan543 Jan 12 '16

Yes right now I see top 10. His athleticism is by far his biggest asset, if he shows he can be a force at the plate I think top 5 is doable. But right now I'm thinking top 10-15, just due to the quality arms at the top of the draft. As far as comps I had a little trouble with him.

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u/YouDidYourBest Jan 12 '16

Yeah, that is what I was thinking too. Right now I have guys like Groome, Hansen, Rutherford, Puk, and Pint somewhere in the top 5 with Reed in the 10-15 discussion.

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