Miami Marlins Draft Prospect: Outfielder Connor Scott

MIAMI, FL - MAY 25: Derek Dietrich #32 of the Miami Marlins runs the bases after hitting a homerun during the sixth inning against the Washington Nationals at Marlins Park on May 25, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - MAY 25: Derek Dietrich #32 of the Miami Marlins runs the bases after hitting a homerun during the sixth inning against the Washington Nationals at Marlins Park on May 25, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) /
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Today we are taking a look at the talented Tampa native, Connor Scott. Rated as the no. 18 draft prospect by MLB.com, Scott has the makings of a future five-tool player.

OF Connor Scott

Height: 6’4”

Weight: 180

Age: 18

School: Plant (FL) HS

Commitment: Florida

Connor Scott attended the same high school as Astros’ prospect Kyle Tucker. They both have extremely similar swings, which has led scouts to compare their overall games. Scott may have just the stuff to impact the Miami Marlins down the road.

Below, you will be able to see the similarities between their swings:

Kyle Tucker:

Connor Scott:

Coming out of high school, Tucker had more power than Scott. Outside of that, you can see why scouts compare the two young hitters. They both have a tall, lanky build with a simplistic, smooth swing.

In 2015, Tucker was taken with the number five overall pick by the Astros and he is currently ranked as the 15th prospect in all of baseball. His development has been rapid as he has hit his way through the Astros’ farm system. A similar fast developing path can be seen with Scott as his hit tool is the real deal.