Bobby Bradley

Bradley, a preseason second team All-American, is one of the headliners out of a strong Mississippi prep class. While the other top position player prospect in the state, shortstop Ti'Quan Forbes, is a toolsy athlete, Bradley will be carried by his lefthanded bat, likely from the bottom of the defensive spectrum. He has the potential to become one of the better prep hitters, with a combination of hit and power, in the class and he hit well on the showcase circuit. Bradley, who has above-average bat speed and a compact stroke, will likely develop at least an average hit tool, and those who like him believe it could be better than that. He has plus raw power that has a chance to play in game action. Bradley has a very strong, physical 6-foot-1, 231-pound build with a powerful lower half. A corner infielder on the showcase circuit, Bradley transitioned behind the plate over the offseason. Bradley showed an average arm and some aptitude receiving, but inexperience makes some evaluators believe his defensive skill set will fit best at a corner infield spot. Bradley, a well below-average runner with below-average first step quickness, is likely ticketed for first base in the long term.