More about new Miami Marlins prospect Jordan Groshans

Neil Raymond

DUNEDIN, FLORIDA - MARCH 19: Jordan Groshans #76 of the Toronto Blue Jays poses for a portrait during Photo Day at TD Ballpark on March 19, 2022 in Dunedin, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

The Miami Marlins made a major trade at the trade deadline. A trade for top prospect Jordan Groshans, that we already covered on the site. With the lack of big news as our season is unfortunately basically over, I thought that it made sense to take a look at the top prospect a bit more. I found an interesting analysis that I want to get more in-depth on.

Jordan Groshans could one day be a difference-maker for the Miami Marlins.

What do we know about how well Jordan Groshans can hit?

"Hit: Slightly open stance that squares on load; hands high above the letters; upright stance with a slight crouch and wide base. Busy pre-load; large leg lift on gather opens body up to clear hips on load; shortens to a smaller stride or toe tap when behind in the count. Quick trigger. Strong hands and quick wrists generate plus bat speed. Fluid swing with natural loft. Advanced feel; solid bat-to-ball skills; shows patience, grinding out ABs waiting for his pitch; occasionally more passive than you’d prefer to see. Utilizes entire field. Enough bat speed to handle premium velocity; occasionally exposed by chase up in the zone and above-average or better off-speed and breaking balls. Deficiencies should shore up a tick with further pro instruction. Grade: 55"

What this basically says, is that Jordan Groshans has great bat control, and should be able to hit for a good average all-over the field. It also implies that he good be a good contact hitter, and a good hitting coach can help him improve even further.

What about how much power Jordan Groshans has?

"Power: Plus raw in BP; shows average in game. Explosive hands and quick wrists generate plus bat speed. Fluid swing with natural loft. Good barrel control; stays within his swing, seldom selling out for power. Drives the ball with authority to all fields; drives the gaps; shows significant over-the-fence pop. Frame and physicality ideal for future power; should easily mature into an above-average asset."

It is believed that Jordan Groshans has power and that it’s only a matter of time before it manifests itself. He is built to be a good power hitter and with the right coaching I firmly believe that he will be a future all-star.

Neil Raymond

Neil Raymond has been a lifelong Miami Marlins fan, with the 2003 playoff run being one of his favorite childhood memories. Neil has been called a "walking encyclopedia" for his knowledge of MLB statistics and the sport's history. He follows every game and actually invented his own statistic for player value on his side project BaseballAnalyzed.com. Writing for Fansided's Marlin Maniac since 2022, he also loves Fantasy Baseball and as such is an FSWA member. Neil also loves to travel, read and follow "Futbol" teams: Germany, Argentina, Greece, Inter Miami, Bayern Munich and NYC FC.