Zavier Warren Stats & Scouting Report — College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects

AB	17
AVG	.118
OBP	.25
SLG	.118
HR	0

Full name Zavier Lewis Torres Warren
Born 01/08/1999 in Southfield, MI
Profile Ht.: 5'10" / Wt.: 215 / Bats: S / Throws: R
School Central Michigan
Drafted in the 3rd round (92nd overall) by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2020 (signed for $575,000).

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Warren is an instinctual player who brings a lot of defensive versatility and reliability to the table. He entered Central Michigan as a catcher, but logged time behind the dish, at third base and first base as a freshman. In 2019 a need opened at shortstop, and he’s been a reliable defender at the position, though he isn’t a true pro shortstop prospect. Warren played third base in the Cape Cod League over the summer, where he hit .315/.396/.443 with three home runs and eight doubles. Warren doesn’t have a real standout tool but is solid across the board and has a pretty and consistent swing from both sides of the plate. He has solid power, but it plays more in the gaps for doubles (he set the single-season Central Michigan record with 22 doubles in 2019) than true over-the-fence power. That could create problems with how he profiles at the hot corner, though scouts have said he’s athletic enough to return to catching at the next level, and if he can handle the defensive grind there, his bat all of a sudden looks extremely impressive. Warren has just average speed, but he’s an instinctual baserunner who is 17-for-18 in stolen base attempts over his collegiate career.

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Track Record: Warren was primarily a shortstop at Central Michigan, though he spent some time behind the plate in college. Warren started to transition to catching after signing and played 20 games there in his pro debut in 2021, though he spent most of his time at third base.

Scouting Report: Wherever Warren ends up, his bat stands out the most. He has good rhythm and balance, solid bat-to-ball skills and good strike-zone discipline. Warren’s on-base skills stick out more than his power, though he does make hard contact and could unlock more power as he learns which pitches he can drive. Warren’s defense at catcher is understandably still a long way from being major league ready. He might continue catching in 2022, but it’s unlikely he sticks there long term. An average runner with an average arm, Warren looked much better at third base, where he has quick reactions off the bat.

The Future: Catching can take a toll on a player’s offensive game, so a move off that position could help Warren take off, even if it raises the bar for what he will need to produce at the plate.
Hitting: 55. Power: 50. Running: 50. Fielding: 50. Arm: 45.

TRACK RECORD: Warren played catcher in high school and spent time behind the plate at Central Michigan, but he was primarily a shortstop for the Chippewas. The Brewers drafted him as a catcher in the third round in 2020 and signed him for $600,000. After signing, Warren worked on his catching in the independent United Shore League, then went to instructional league and hit well.

SCOUTING REPORT: A switch-hitter, Warren has a good track record of getting on base. He led the Mid-American Conference with a .502 on-base percentage in 2019 and hit .315/.396/.443 that summer in the Cape Cod League. He’s a patient hitter with a loose, rhythmic swing and good hand-eye coordination. Warren has a hit-over-power profile, though he makes hard contact from both sides and could be a threat for 15-20 home runs. Warren has the attributes to stay behind the plate with his baseball acumen, agility, hands and average arm strength. He has fallback options with the defensive skills that could fit at third base or perhaps second base. He’s an average runner, though he may slow down if he continues to catch.

THE FUTURE: It’s not a lock that Warren can stay behind the plate. If he can, his value receives a boost as a switch-hitting catcher with strong on-base skills.

Draft Prospects

Warren is an instinctual player who brings a lot of defensive versatility and reliability to the table. He entered Central Michigan as a catcher, but logged time behind the dish, at third base and first base as a freshman. In 2019 a need opened at shortstop, and he’s been a reliable defender at the position, though he isn’t a true pro shortstop prospect. Warren played third base in the Cape Cod League over the summer, where he hit .315/.396/.443 with three home runs and eight doubles. Warren doesn’t have a real standout tool but is solid across the board and has a pretty and consistent swing from both sides of the plate. He has solid power, but it plays more in the gaps for doubles (he set the single-season Central Michigan record with 22 doubles in 2019) than true over-the-fence power. That could create problems with how he profiles at the hot corner, though scouts have said he’s athletic enough to return to catching at the next level, and if he can handle the defensive grind there, his bat all of a sudden looks extremely impressive. Warren has just average speed, but he’s an instinctual baserunner who is 17-for-18 in stolen base attempts over his collegiate career.

Scouting Reports

Track Record: Warren was primarily a shortstop at Central Michigan, though he spent some time behind the plate in college. Warren started to transition to catching after signing and played 20 games there in his pro debut in 2021, though he spent most of his time at third base.

Scouting Report: Wherever Warren ends up, his bat stands out the most. He has good rhythm and balance, solid bat-to-ball skills and good strike-zone discipline. Warren’s on-base skills stick out more than his power, though he does make hard contact and could unlock more power as he learns which pitches he can drive. Warren’s defense at catcher is understandably still a long way from being major league ready. He might continue catching in 2022, but it’s unlikely he sticks there long term. An average runner with an average arm, Warren looked much better at third base, where he has quick reactions off the bat.

The Future: Catching can take a toll on a player’s offensive game, so a move off that position could help Warren take off, even if it raises the bar for what he will need to produce at the plate.
Hitting: 55. Power: 50. Running: 50. Fielding: 50. Arm: 45.

TRACK RECORD: Warren played catcher in high school and spent time behind the plate at Central Michigan, but he was primarily a shortstop for the Chippewas. The Brewers drafted him as a catcher in the third round in 2020 and signed him for $600,000. After signing, Warren worked on his catching in the independent United Shore League, then went to instructional league and hit well.

SCOUTING REPORT: A switch-hitter, Warren has a good track record of getting on base. He led the Mid-American Conference with a .502 on-base percentage in 2019 and hit .315/.396/.443 that summer in the Cape Cod League. He's a patient hitter with a loose, rhythmic swing and good hand-eye coordination. Warren has a hit-over-power profile, though he makes hard contact from both sides and could be a threat for 15-20 home runs. Warren has the attributes to stay behind the plate with his baseball acumen, agility, hands and average arm strength. He has fallback options with the defensive skills that could fit at third base or perhaps second base. He's an average runner, though he may slow down if he continues to catch.

THE FUTURE: It's not a lock that Warren can stay behind the plate. If he can, his value receives a boost as a switch-hitting catcher with strong on-base skills.
Hitting: 55. Power: 50. Running: 50. Fielding: 50. Arm: 45.

TRACK RECORD: Warren played catcher in high school and spent time behind the plate at Central Michigan, but he was primarily a shortstop for the Chippewas. The Brewers drafted him as a catcher in the third round in 2020 and signed him for $600,000. After signing, Warren worked on his catching in the independent United Shore League, then went to instructional league and hit well.

SCOUTING REPORT: A switch-hitter, Warren has a good track record of getting on base. He led the Mid-American Conference with a .502 on-base percentage in 2019 and hit .315/.396/.443 that summer in the Cape Cod League. He’s a patient hitter with a loose, rhythmic swing and good hand-eye coordination. Warren has a hit-over-power profile, though he makes hard contact from both sides and could be a threat for 15-20 home runs. Warren has the attributes to stay behind the plate with his baseball acumen, agility, hands and average arm strength. He has fallback options with the defensive skills that could fit at third base or perhaps second base. He’s an average runner, though he may slow down if he continues to catch.

THE FUTURE: It’s not a lock that Warren can stay behind the plate. If he can, his value receives a boost as a switch-hitting catcher with strong on-base skills.
Hitting: 55. Power: 50. Running: 50. Fielding: 50. Arm: 45.

TRACK RECORD: Warren played catcher in high school and spent time behind the plate at Central Michigan, but he was primarily a shortstop for the Chippewas. The Brewers drafted him as a catcher in the third round in 2020 and signed him for $600,000. After signing, Warren worked on his catching in the independent United Shore League, then went to instructional league and hit well.

SCOUTING REPORT: A switch-hitter, Warren has a good track record of getting on base. He led the Mid-American Conference with a .502 on-base percentage in 2019 and hit .315/.396/.443 that summer in the Cape Cod League. He’s a patient hitter with a loose, rhythmic swing and good hand-eye coordination. Warren has a hit-over-power profile, though he makes hard contact from both sides and could be a threat for 15-20 home runs. Warren has the attributes to stay behind the plate with his baseball acumen, agility, hands and average arm strength. He has fallback options with the defensive skills that could fit at third base or perhaps second base. He’s an average runner, though he may slow down if he continues to catch.

THE FUTURE: It’s not a lock that Warren can stay behind the plate. If he can, his value receives a boost as a switch-hitting catcher with strong on-base skills.