Rhett Wiseman
| AB | 2161 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .238 |
| OBP | .313 |
| SLG | .416 |
| HR | 79 |
- Full name Rhett Harrison Wiseman
- Born 06/22/1994 in Boston, MA
- Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 200 / Bats: L / Throws: R
- School Vanderbilt
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Drafted in the 3rd round (103rd overall) by the Washington Nationals in 2015 (signed for $554,100).
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After Vanderbilt's much-heralded trio of shortstop Dansby Swanson and righthanders Carson Fulmer and Walker Buehler, Wiseman is the Commodores' next best prospect. Last year he helped Vanderbilt win its first ever national championship and was named to the College World Series all-tournament team. He then went to Cape Cod, where he was playing well before breaking his arm near the end of the summer. He's returned strong this spring for the Commodores, displaying intriguing athleticism. Wiseman generates good bat speed and he's willing to work a walk, but that comes along with a fair amount of swing-and-miss. His bat speed and strength mean that he has solid power if he can consistently get to it. At his best, he hits line drives to all fields. Wiseman covers ground well in the outfield thanks to his route-running ability and instincts. He's more of a solid average runner, however, which makes him a better fit in a corner, where he has played for Vanderbilt. He's done a better job of tapping into his power this spring and if he's able to continue to do so in the professional ranks, he could shed the tweener tag and fit the corner outfield profile.
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Wiseman was a key member of the Vanderbilt teams that advanced to back-to-back College World Series finals in 2014 and 2015. After signing as a third-round pick in 2015, he made his pro debut at short-season Auburn. Wiseman has an intriguing mix of athleticism and raw tools. His bat speed and strength give him solid raw power if he can consistently get to it. At his best, the lefthanded batter hits line drives to all fields, but he swings and misses at a high rate, having struck out 25 percent of the time at Vanderbilt and 23 percent of the time at Auburn in 2015. Wiseman covers ground well in the outfield thanks to his route-running ability and instincts. With solid-average speed and arm strength, he fits best in right field. If he can consistently tap into his power, he would fit the right-field profile. He appears destined to begin 2016 at low Class A Hagerstown.
Draft Prospects
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After Vanderbilt's much-heralded trio of shortstop Dansby Swanson and righthanders Carson Fulmer and Walker Buehler, Wiseman is the Commodores' next best prospect. Last year he helped Vanderbilt win its first ever national championship and was named to the College World Series all-tournament team. He then went to Cape Cod, where he was playing well before breaking his arm near the end of the summer. He's returned strong this spring for the Commodores, displaying intriguing athleticism. Wiseman generates good bat speed and he's willing to work a walk, but that comes along with a fair amount of swing-and-miss. His bat speed and strength mean that he has solid power if he can consistently get to it. At his best, he hits line drives to all fields. Wiseman covers ground well in the outfield thanks to his route-running ability and instincts. He's more of a solid average runner, however, which makes him a better fit in a corner, where he has played for Vanderbilt. He's done a better job of tapping into his power this spring and if he's able to continue to do so in the professional ranks, he could shed the tweener tag and fit the corner outfield profile. -
Wiseman caught the eye of scouts on the showcase circuit in 2011 with his premium bat speed, foot speed and athleticism, but he's far from a finished product. He stands at 6-foot-1, 195 pounds with a chiseled physique, and he's a tireless worker with exceptional makeup. His high school's academics are highly regarded and he has served as class president. While scouts love his athleticism and raw tools, he swings and misses too often. He hasn't dominated as expected this spring and needs to continue learning the game. He has already adjusted his stance by adopting a wider base and putting more weight on his back leg, and he needs to learn to use the whole field and keep his body under control. He is a plus runner so he could stick in center field. He has a below-average arm now, but could improve if he irons out his mechanics and gets on a pro throwing program. He is committed to Vanderbilt, so he figures to be a tough sign if he doesn't go in the top two rounds.
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- Rated Best Outfield Arm in the Washington Nationals in 2020
