Tristen Lutz

It's not easy for a high school righthanded-hitting corner outfielder to hear his name called early in the draft. In the last two years not one righthanded hitting high school outfielder who was sent out as a corner outfielder was picked in the first 100 picks. Lutz is running well enough to possibly head out as a center fielder, but long-term he could end up in a corner. Lutz has an easy bat to believe in. He has shown consistent power and hitting ability with a long track record of production, both on the summer showcase circuit and with his high school team, as he was leading his Martin High team into the Texas 6A playoffs. Scouts rave about his makeup and feel for the game. Lutz has a pro-ready body at 6-foot-3, 220 pounds with plenty of present strength. His power comes from excellent bat speed and a broad-shouldered frame that allows him to create torque. He projects as a potential 25 home run hitter. Scous grade his power ahead of his hitting ability, but he has the batting eye to be at least an average hitter. He's an above-average runner and projects as a potentially above-average right fielder with an above-average arm. Lutz is committed to Texas.