Peyton Burdick

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Miami Marlins #8 prospect in 2023
  BA Grade/Risk: 45/Medium
  
  Track Record: Burdick's strong junior campaign at Wright State resulted in both the Horizon League's player of the year award and a third-round selection in the 2019 draft. The pandemic's shutdown of the 2020 season meant that Burdick had to wait until 2021 for his full-season debut, which came at Double-A Pensacola in the pitcher-friendly Southern League. Despite the unfriendly atmosphere, Burdick slammed 23 home runs--which tied for the SL lead--before earning a late-season promotion. He returned to Triple-A in 2022 and made his major league debut on Aug. 5. He swatted four home runs in 92 big league at-bats before being sent back to Triple-A.
  
  Scouting Report: Burdick's calling card is his power, which showed up in an average exit velocity of 90 mph during his short stint in the big leagues. To get to that power more often, he'll need to improve his approach. If he tries to use the whole field, he'll likely see big improvements in all aspects of his offensive game. If he continues to focus on trying to hit balls out to the pull side, he'll likely fit more into a power-over-hit profile. He also showed an extreme platoon split in the minors, where he hit just .186 against righthanders over 242 at-bats. Defensively, scouts are split on where he'll wind up. He played all three spots during his time in Miami, with a heavy emphasis on both center and left field. His speed should give him a chance in center field, but scouts differ on whether he can stick at that position.
  
  The Future: Burdick will have a good shot to make the big league roster out of spring training. If not, he'll head back to Triple-A Jacksonville for more seasoning. He likely fits as a second-division regular or a backup on a championship-caliber club.
  
  Scouting Grades: Hitting: 40. Power: 55. Speed: 50. Fielding: 50. Arm: 55
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  Ranked Miami Marlins #7 prospect in 2022
  Track Record: Burdick was the Horizon League player of the year in 2019 and parlayed the award into becoming a third-round pick of the Marlins that season. He showed well in his first year as a pro but had to wait until 2021 for his full-season debut because of the coronavirus pandemic. He jumped straight to Double-A for his full-season debut and hit 23 home runs to tie for the league lead in the Double-A South before receiving a promotion to Triple-A.
  
  Scouting Report: Burdick uses his smaller frame to generate surprising strength, which results in raw power that easily grades as plus. He tends to favor that side of his game over hitting for average, which sometimes leads to his swing getting too big and his approach becoming overly pull-heavy. The Marlins also worked with Burdick during the season to close a hole at the top of the strike zone which was caused by a stride that had a tendency to get too long. When that happened, it forced his bat path to work under the strike zone, leaving him vulnerable to anything elevated. Burdick is most likely a corner outfielder, but he’s playable in center field if needed. His power profiles in a corner and his above-average arm would serve him well in right field. Evaluators inside the Marlins organization love his makeup and dedication to the game.
  
  The Future: Burdick ended the season in Triple-A and will return to the level in 2022, when he’ll try to add a little more balance to his game without sacrificing his enviable power potential. He profiles as a right fielder who can move to center every so often.
  
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  Ranked Miami Marlins #16 prospect in 2021
  TRACK RECORD: The Marlins appear to have found a hidden gem in Burdick, whom they signed below-slot for $397,500 after choosing him with the 82nd overall pick in 2019. Burdick earned Horizon League Player of the Year honors that season after returning from Tommy John surgery and proceeded to slash .308/.407/.542 with 11 home runs and 64 RBIs combined at short-season Batavia and low Class A Clinton.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: One of the quickest risers in the Marlins' system, Burdick has put himself in the thick of the club's next wave of potential outfielders. His strength is his combination of above-average power to all fields and average to above-average hit tool. Following his impressive season at Clinton, he continued to impact the ball consistently during his work at the alternate training site to solidify himself as a potential impact hitter. Burdick has an above-average arm along average speed. He should be an average defender in either corner outfield spot.
  
  THE FUTURE: Burdick might end up the best of the Marlins' outfield prospects. If he continues to add power and maintain consistency in his swing and approach, he should be an everyday player.
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  Ranked Miami Marlins #17 prospect in 2020
  TRACK RECORD: A redshirt junior at Wright State due to a Tommy John surgery that forced him to miss the entire 2017 season, Burdick was named 2019 Horizon League player of the year. Ranked No. 183 on the BA 500, Burdick was drafted with the 82nd overall pick and signed him for just under $400,000.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Armed with plus power and an above-average hit tool, Burdick was one of the minors' best hitters after making his pro debut in mid-June. More bat strength than looseness, Burdick showed an impressive ability to drive the ball to all fields while also showcasing a a walk rate above 11 percent at low Class A Clinton. Burdick's peripherals were particularly impressive during his first year in pro ball, including a 90.8 mph average exit velocity and 16.1-degree launch angle. Burdick should be an average defender in either corner-outfield spot with average speed and a slightly above-average arm.
  
  THE FUTURE: Burdick will likely begin his age-23 season with an assignment to high Class A Jupiter. If he continues to impact the ball like he did in his pro debut, he could move quickly through the minors.

Draft Prospects

• Ranked #183 prospect in 2019 draft
  Burdick played pretty much every sport available in high school, but what his teammates will most likely remember is how quickly he bounced back from being hit in the head by a comebacker that struck him while he was pitching. At the time, he told the Cincinnati Enquirer that he couldn't see out of one of his eyes for two days. Now focusing on hitting, Burdick and third baseman Seth Gray have given Wright State a very impressive duo to drive their lineup in 2019. This pairing likely wouldn't have happened if not for Burdick's elbow injury that forced him to have Tommy John surgery and redshirt in 2017 after an impressive freshman season. Burdick has 70-grade raw power and he's shown solid productive power in games. He stands 6-foot with a thick, powerful build and uses his average speed well, as he's aggressive and successful in swiping bases. He fits in either corner outfield spot with average defense and an average arm. Burdick needs to do a better job recognizing breaking balls, but he's shown a more discerning eye this spring and scouts like his swing. Burdick has excellent strength, but his pro future depends on how much he can continue to improve his hitting ability. He is a little old for the 2019 class because of his redshirt year.

Minor League Top Prospects

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  Ranked Southern League #9 prospect in 2021
  Burdick has made a habit of exceeding expectations. The Marlins drafted the redshirt junior in the third round in 2019, and he tore up the Low-A Midwest League in his pro debut and then jumped to Double-A South this year after the lost 2020 season. He led the league with 23 home runs, 76 walks and 71 runs. One scout referred to Burdick as the “sleeper of the league.” His bat came to life late in the season, and his 1.036 OPS in August and September was tops in the league. Burdick does everything well but lacks a true plus, aside from his outstanding hustle and competitive makeup. Burdick works deep counts, and while he needs to improve his two-strike approach to limit strikeouts, he hits for impact to all fields and takes walks. He is a capable center fielder who probably shifts to left field. Burdick moved to Triple-A when Pensacola’s season ended, and Marlins general manager Kim Ng mentioned him as a candidate to be Miami’s center fielder of the future.

• February, 2023 Scouting Report
  BA Grade/Risk: 45/Medium
  
  Track Record: Burdick's strong junior campaign at Wright State resulted in both the Horizon League's player of the year award and a third-round selection in the 2019 draft. The pandemic's shutdown of the 2020 season meant that Burdick had to wait until 2021 for his full-season debut, which came at Double-A Pensacola in the pitcher-friendly Southern League. Despite the unfriendly atmosphere, Burdick slammed 23 home runs--which tied for the SL lead--before earning a late-season promotion. He returned to Triple-A in 2022 and made his major league debut on Aug. 5. He swatted four home runs in 92 big league at-bats before being sent back to Triple-A.
  
  Scouting Report: Burdick's calling card is his power, which showed up in an average exit velocity of 90 mph during his short stint in the big leagues. To get to that power more often, he'll need to improve his approach. If he tries to use the whole field, he'll likely see big improvements in all aspects of his offensive game. If he continues to focus on trying to hit balls out to the pull side, he'll likely fit more into a power-over-hit profile. He also showed an extreme platoon split in the minors, where he hit just .186 against righthanders over 242 at-bats. Defensively, scouts are split on where he'll wind up. He played all three spots during his time in Miami, with a heavy emphasis on both center and left field. His speed should give him a chance in center field, but scouts differ on whether he can stick at that position.
  
  The Future: Burdick will have a good shot to make the big league roster out of spring training. If not, he'll head back to Triple-A Jacksonville for more seasoning. He likely fits as a second-division regular or a backup on a championship-caliber club.
  
  Scouting Grades: Hitting: 40. Power: 55. Speed: 50. Fielding: 50. Arm: 55
• December, 2022 Scouting Report
  BA Grade/Risk: 45/Medium
  
  Track Record: Burdick's strong junior campaign at Wright State resulted in both the Horizon League's player of the year award and a third-round selection in the 2019 draft. The pandemic's shutdown of the 2020 season meant that Burdick had to wait until 2021 for his full-season debut, which came at Double-A Pensacola in the pitcher-friendly Southern League. Despite the unfriendly atmosphere, Burdick slammed 23 home runs--which tied for the SL lead--before earning a late-season promotion. He returned to Triple-A in 2022 and made his major league debut on Aug. 5. He swatted four home runs in 92 big league at-bats before being sent back to Triple-A.
  
  Scouting Report: Burdick's calling card is his power, which showed up in an average exit velocity of 90 mph during his short stint in the big leagues. To get to that power more often, he'll need to improve his approach. If he tries to use the whole field, he'll likely see big improvements in all aspects of his offensive game. If he continues to focus on trying to hit balls out to the pull side, he'll likely fit more into a power-over-hit profile. He also showed an extreme platoon split in the minors, where he hit just .186 against righthanders over 242 at-bats. Defensively, scouts are split on where he'll wind up. He played all three spots during his time in Miami, with a heavy emphasis on both center and left field. His speed should give him a chance in center field, but scouts differ on whether he can stick at that position.
  
  The Future: Burdick will have a good shot to make the big league roster out of spring training. If not, he'll head back to Triple-A Jacksonville for more seasoning. He likely fits as a second-division regular or a backup on a championship-caliber club.
  
  Scouting Grades: Hitting: 40. Power: 55. Speed: 50. Fielding: 50. Arm: 55
• April, 2022 Scouting Report
  BA Grade:45/High
  
  Track Record: Burdick was the Horizon League&#39s player of the year in 2019, and he parlayed the award into a third-round pick that season. He showed well in his first year as a pro, then had to wait until 2021 for an encore because of the pandemic. He showed hints of a being a four-tool player this past season, with only the pure hit tool lagging. His 23 home runs tied for the lead in the Double-A South, and his .848 OPS was third on the circuit.
  
  Scouting Report: Burdick uses his smaller frame to generate surprising strength, which results in raw power that easily grades as plus. He tends to favor that side of his game over hitting for average, which sometimes leads to his swing getting too big and his approach becoming overly pull-heavy. The Marlins also worked with Burdick during the season to close a hole at the top of the strike zone which was caused by a stride that had a tendency to get too long. If that happened, it would force his bat path to work under the strike zone, leaving him vulnerable to anything elevated. Burdick is most likely a corner outfielder, but he&#39s playable in center field if required. His power would profile in a corner as well, and his above-average arm would serve him well in right field. Evaluators inside the organization love his makeup and dedication to the game.
  
  The Future: Burdick ended the season in Triple-A and will return to the level in 2022, when he&#39ll try to add a little more balance to his game without sacrificing his enviable power potential. He profiles as a right fielder who can move to center every so often.
  
  Scouting Grades: Hit: 40. Power: 60. Speed: 50. Fielding: 50. Arm: 55.
• December, 2021 Scouting Report
  Track Record: Burdick was the Horizon League player of the year in 2019 and parlayed the award into becoming a third-round pick of the Marlins that season. He showed well in his first year as a pro but had to wait until 2021 for his full-season debut because of the coronavirus pandemic. He jumped straight to Double-A for his full-season debut and hit 23 home runs to tie for the league lead in the Double-A South before receiving a promotion to Triple-A.
  
  Scouting Report: Burdick uses his smaller frame to generate surprising strength, which results in raw power that easily grades as plus. He tends to favor that side of his game over hitting for average, which sometimes leads to his swing getting too big and his approach becoming overly pull-heavy. The Marlins also worked with Burdick during the season to close a hole at the top of the strike zone which was caused by a stride that had a tendency to get too long. When that happened, it forced his bat path to work under the strike zone, leaving him vulnerable to anything elevated. Burdick is most likely a corner outfielder, but he’s playable in center field if needed. His power profiles in a corner and his above-average arm would serve him well in right field. Evaluators inside the Marlins organization love his makeup and dedication to the game.
  
  The Future: Burdick ended the season in Triple-A and will return to the level in 2022, when he’ll try to add a little more balance to his game without sacrificing his enviable power potential. He profiles as a right fielder who can move to center every so often.
  
• October, 2021 Scouting Report
  Burdick has made a habit of exceeding expectations. The Marlins drafted the redshirt junior in the third round in 2019, and he tore up the Low-A Midwest League in his pro debut and then jumped to Double-A South this year after the lost 2020 season. He led the league with 23 home runs, 76 walks and 71 runs. One scout referred to Burdick as the “sleeper of the league.” His bat came to life late in the season, and his 1.036 OPS in August and September was tops in the league. Burdick does everything well but lacks a true plus, aside from his outstanding hustle and competitive makeup. Burdick works deep counts, and while he needs to improve his two-strike approach to limit strikeouts, he hits for impact to all fields and takes walks. He is a capable center fielder who probably shifts to left field. Burdick moved to Triple-A when Pensacola’s season ended, and Marlins general manager Kim Ng mentioned him as a candidate to be Miami’s center fielder of the future.
• July, 2021 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: The Marlins appear to have found a hidden gem in Burdick, whom they signed below-slot for $397,500 after choosing him with the 82nd overall pick in 2019. Burdick earned Horizon League Player of the Year honors that season after returning from Tommy John surgery and proceeded to slash .308/.407/.542 with 11 home runs and 64 RBIs combined at short-season Batavia and low Class A Clinton.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: One of the quickest risers in the Marlins' system, Burdick has put himself in the thick of the club's next wave of potential outfielders. His strength is his combination of above-average power to all fields and average to above-average hit tool. Following his impressive season at Clinton, he continued to impact the ball consistently during his work at the alternate training site to solidify himself as a potential impact hitter. Burdick has an above-average arm along average speed. He should be an average defender in either corner outfield spot.
  
  THE FUTURE: Burdick might end up the best of the Marlins' outfield prospects. If he continues to add power and maintain consistency in his swing and approach, he should be an everyday player.
• March, 2021 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: The Marlins appear to have found a hidden gem in Burdick, whom they signed below-slot for $397,500 after choosing him with the 82nd overall pick in 2019. Burdick earned Horizon League Player of the Year honors that season after returning from Tommy John surgery and proceeded to slash .308/.407/.542 with 11 home runs and 64 RBIs combined at short-season Batavia and low Class A Clinton.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: One of the quickest risers in the Marlins' system, Burdick has put himself in the thick of the club's next wave of potential outfielders. His strength is his combination of above-average power to all fields and average to above-average hit tool. Following his impressive season at Clinton, he continued to impact the ball consistently during his work at the alternate training site to solidify himself as a potential impact hitter. Burdick has an above-average arm along average speed. He should be an average defender in either corner outfield spot.
  
  THE FUTURE: Burdick might end up the best of the Marlins' outfield prospects. If he continues to add power and maintain consistency in his swing and approach, he should be an everyday player.
• December, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: The Marlins appear to have found a hidden gem in Burdick, whom they signed below-slot for $397,500 after choosing him with the 82nd overall pick in 2019. Burdick earned Horizon League Player of the Year honors that season after returning from Tommy John surgery and proceeded to slash .308/.407/.542 with 11 home runs and 64 RBIs combined at short-season Batavia and low Class A Clinton.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: One of the quickest risers in the Marlins' system, Burdick has put himself in the thick of the club's next wave of potential outfielders. His strength is his combination of above-average power to all fields and average to above-average hit tool. Following his impressive season at Clinton, he continued to impact the ball consistently during his work at the alternate training site to solidify himself as a potential impact hitter. Burdick has an above-average arm along average speed. He should be an average defender in either corner outfield spot.
  
  THE FUTURE: Burdick might end up the best of the Marlins' outfield prospects. If he continues to add power and maintain consistency in his swing and approach, he should be an everyday player.
• July, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: A redshirt junior at Wright State due to a Tommy John surgery that forced him to miss the entire 2017 season, Burdick was named 2019 Horizon League player of the year. Ranked No. 183 on the BA 500, Burdick was drafted with the 82nd overall pick and signed him for just under $400,000.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Armed with plus power and an above-average hit tool, Burdick was one of the minors’ best hitters after making his pro debut in mid-June. More bat strength than looseness, Burdick showed an impressive ability to drive the ball to all fields while also showcasing a a walk rate above 11 percent at low Class A Clinton. Burdick’s peripherals were particularly impressive during his first year in pro ball, including a 90.8 mph average exit velocity and 16.1-degree launch angle. Burdick should be an average defender in either corner-outfield spot with average speed and a slightly above-average arm.
  
  THE FUTURE: Burdick will likely begin his age-23 season with an assignment to high Class A Jupiter. If he continues to impact the ball like he did in his pro debut, he could move quickly through the minors.
• February, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: A redshirt junior at Wright State due to a Tommy John surgery that forced him to miss the entire 2017 season, Burdick was named 2019 Horizon League player of the year. Ranked No. 183 on the BA 500, Burdick was drafted with the 82nd overall pick and signed him for just under $400,000.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Armed with plus power and an above-average hit tool, Burdick was one of the minors' best hitters after making his pro debut in mid-June. More bat strength than looseness, Burdick showed an impressive ability to drive the ball to all fields while also showcasing a a walk rate above 11 percent at low Class A Clinton. Burdick's peripherals were particularly impressive during his first year in pro ball, including a 90.8 mph average exit velocity and 16.1-degree launch angle. Burdick should be an average defender in either corner-outfield spot with average speed and a slightly above-average arm.
  
  THE FUTURE: Burdick will likely begin his age-23 season with an assignment to high Class A Jupiter. If he continues to impact the ball like he did in his pro debut, he could move quickly through the minors.
• December, 2018 Scouting Report
  Burdick played pretty much every sport available in high school, but what his teammates will most likely remember is how quickly he bounced back from being hit in the head by a comebacker that struck him while he was pitching. At the time, he told the Cincinnati Enquirer that he couldn't see out of one of his eyes for two days. Now focusing on hitting, Burdick and third baseman Seth Gray have given Wright State a very impressive duo to drive their lineup in 2019. This pairing likely wouldn't have happened if not for Burdick's elbow injury that forced him to have Tommy John surgery and redshirt in 2017 after an impressive freshman season. Burdick has 70-grade raw power and he's shown solid productive power in games. He stands 6-foot with a thick, powerful build and uses his average speed well, as he's aggressive and successful in swiping bases. He fits in either corner outfield spot with average defense and an average arm. Burdick needs to do a better job recognizing breaking balls, but he's shown a more discerning eye this spring and scouts like his swing. Burdick has excellent strength, but his pro future depends on how much he can continue to improve his hitting ability. He is a little old for the 2019 class because of his redshirt year.