Ian Lewis Stats & Scouting Report — College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects

AB	757
AVG	.25
OBP	.324
SLG	.374
HR	10

Full name Ian Maurice Lewis
Born 02/04/2003 in Nassau, Bahamas
Profile Ht.: 5'11" / Wt.: 177 / Bats: S / Throws: R

Top Rankings

Organization Prospect Rankings

BA Grade/Risk: 45/High

Track Record: Lewis is part of a growing cadre of players from the Bahamas, including current Marlins middle infielder Jazz Chisholm. He is also enmeshed amid a pack of talented middle infielders at the lower levels of Miami's system. After a strong 2021 season in the Rookie-level Florida Complex League, Lewis put together a solid but not spectacular first turn at full-season ball in the Florida State League, which ended early because of an injury to his hamate bone that required season-ending surgery.

Scouting Report: Lewis' move to the FSL didn't begin until May 10, but he showed flashes of his potential the rest of the way. He's far too aggressive at the plate, swinging nearly 56% of the time and chasing at a 39% rate. That approach was somewhat mitigated by strong hand-eye coordination and bat-to-ball skills that allowed him to strike out just 45 times in 213 plate appearances. He's wiry strong as well, as shown by average and max exit velocities of 86.4 mph and 109.6, respectively. If he tones down his approach and stops hunting home runs, that raw strength will play better. Lewis needs plenty of refinement in the field, where he bounced mainly between second and third base. Scouts believe all the movement led to some inconsistencies, including taking bad angles to the ball. His arm isn't strong enough to play third base so he'll likely settle in at second, where his offensive skills would profile just fine. He's an above-average runner.

The Future: Lewis might return to Low-A in 2023 because of the numbers game at High-A Beloit and the small sample he got in 2022 before his injury. No matter the level, he needs to tone down his aggressiveness and become more consistent in the field.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 40. Power: 55. Speed: 55. Fielding: 40. Arm: 40.
Track Record: Lewis was part of a strong Marlins 2019 international signing class that included righthander Eury Perez and shortstop Jose Salas. He signed for $950,000, the top bonus for any Bahamian player in the class, and drew acclaim for his blend of tools, athleticism and projectability in his pro debut. Lewis hit .302/.354/.497 in the Florida Complex League and drew universal praise as one of the league’s top prospects.

Scouting Report: Lewis is an aggressive hitter who hunts fastballs he can drive. That approach helped him produce exit velocities up to 110 mph and drive 40% of his hits for extra bases. The switch-hitting Lewis combines that aggression with excellent bat-to-ball skills from both sides of the plate with a whippy swing and strong hands. He has excellent barrel accuracy for his age, and also shows the ability to foul off tough pitches in order to get something he can drive. The Marlins worked with Lewis to maintain a more consistent posture throughout his swing. When he gets out of whack, his stride gets too long and his shoulders dip, which causes his bat path to divert from its ideal course. Defensively, Lewis is likely to move to either second or third base. He has quick feet and a strong arm as well as excellent body control while turning double plays. He accelerates well into his above-average speed and has the potential to move around the diamond.

The Future: After a successful turn in the FCL, Lewis will likely head to Low-A Jupiter, where he’ll be part of a high-upside trio of players with Salas and 2021 first-rounder Kahlil Watson.

Minor League Top Prospects

Lewis was the top prospect from Bahamas when the Marlins signed him in what is looking like a stacked 2019 international class for Miami that also included with righthander Eury Perez and shortstop Jose Salas. Lewis is a quick-burst athlete with explosive movements, both in the field and in the batter’s box. A wiry 5-foot-10 when he signed, Lewis has added considerable strength to his frame over the last two years with more room to fill out while staying lean and athletic. Lewis has good hand-eye coordination to make frequent contact from both sides of the plate, with the additional strength helping him drive the ball with more impact with a lot of damage against fastballs. With Jose Salas and 2021 first-rounder Kahlil Watson on the team, Lewis primarily played second base, which is where he probably fits best, though he did get time at third and a little bit at shortstop, too. He’s a plus runner who has quick feet and good body control in the field with smooth double play turns.

Scouting Reports

BA Grade/Risk: 45/High

Track Record: Lewis is part of a growing cadre of players from the Bahamas, including current Marlins middle infielder Jazz Chisholm. He is also enmeshed amid a pack of talented middle infielders at the lower levels of Miami's system. After a strong 2021 season in the Rookie-level Florida Complex League, Lewis put together a solid but not spectacular first turn at full-season ball in the Florida State League, which ended early because of an injury to his hamate bone that required season-ending surgery.

Scouting Report: Lewis' move to the FSL didn't begin until May 10, but he showed flashes of his potential the rest of the way. He's far too aggressive at the plate, swinging nearly 56% of the time and chasing at a 39% rate. That approach was somewhat mitigated by strong hand-eye coordination and bat-to-ball skills that allowed him to strike out just 45 times in 213 plate appearances. He's wiry strong as well, as shown by average and max exit velocities of 86.4 mph and 109.6, respectively. If he tones down his approach and stops hunting home runs, that raw strength will play better. Lewis needs plenty of refinement in the field, where he bounced mainly between second and third base. Scouts believe all the movement led to some inconsistencies, including taking bad angles to the ball. His arm isn't strong enough to play third base so he'll likely settle in at second, where his offensive skills would profile just fine. He's an above-average runner.

The Future: Lewis might return to Low-A in 2023 because of the numbers game at High-A Beloit and the small sample he got in 2022 before his injury. No matter the level, he needs to tone down his aggressiveness and become more consistent in the field.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 40. Power: 55. Speed: 55. Fielding: 40. Arm: 40.
BA Grade/Risk: 45/High

Track Record: Lewis is part of a growing cadre of players from the Bahamas, including current Marlins middle infielder Jazz Chisholm. He is also enmeshed amid a pack of talented middle infielders at the lower levels of Miami's system. After a strong 2021 season in the Rookie-level Florida Complex League, Lewis put together a solid but not spectacular first turn at full-season ball in the Florida State League, which ended early because of an injury to his hamate bone that required season-ending surgery.

Scouting Report: Lewis' move to the FSL didn't begin until May 10, but he showed flashes of his potential the rest of the way. He's far too aggressive at the plate, swinging nearly 56% of the time and chasing at a 39% rate. That approach was somewhat mitigated by strong hand-eye coordination and bat-to-ball skills that allowed him to strike out just 45 times in 213 plate appearances. He's wiry strong as well, as shown by average and max exit velocities of 86.4 mph and 109.6, respectively. If he tones down his approach and stops hunting home runs, that raw strength will play better. Lewis needs plenty of refinement in the field, where he bounced mainly between second and third base. Scouts believe all the movement led to some inconsistencies, including taking bad angles to the ball. His arm isn't strong enough to play third base so he'll likely settle in at second, where his offensive skills would profile just fine. He's an above-average runner.

The Future: Lewis might return to Low-A in 2023 because of the numbers game at High-A Beloit and the small sample he got in 2022 before his injury. No matter the level, he needs to tone down his aggressiveness and become more consistent in the field.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 40. Power: 55. Speed: 55. Fielding: 40. Arm: 40.
BA Grade: 50/Extreme

Track Record: Lewis was part of a 2019 international class that already has the look of a coup, with righthander Eury Perez and shortstop Jose Salas making excellent impressions in their first pro seasons. Lewis received the top bonus for any Bahamian player in the class and drew acclaim for his blend of tools, athleticism and projectability. He ranked No. 6 among the Florida Complex League&#39s Top 10 prospects.

Scouting Report: Lewis an aggressive hitter who hunts fastballs in the zone he can hit with impact. That approach helped him produce exit velocities up to 110 mph in a year when 40% of his hits went for extra bases. He combines that strength and aggression with excellent bat-to-ball skills from both sides of the plate with a whippy swing and strong hands. He has excellent barrel accuracy for his age, and also shows the ability to foul off even the toughest pitches in order to get something he can impact. The Marlins worked with Lewis to maintain a more consistent posture throughout his swing. When he gets out of whack, his stride gets too long and his shoulders dip, which causes his bat path to divert from its ideal course. Defensively, Lewis is likely to move to either second or third base. He&#39s got quick feet and a strong arm as well excellent body control while turning double plays. He accelerates well into his above-average speed and will likely move around the diamond in his first test at full-season ball come 2022.

The Future: After a successful turn in the FCL, Lewis will likely head to Low-A Jupiter, where he&#39ll be part of a high-upside trio of players with Salas and 2021 first-rounder Kahlil Watson.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 50. Power: 55. Speed: 55. Fielding: 50. Arm: 50.
Track Record: Lewis was part of a strong Marlins 2019 international signing class that included righthander Eury Perez and shortstop Jose Salas. He signed for $950,000, the top bonus for any Bahamian player in the class, and drew acclaim for his blend of tools, athleticism and projectability in his pro debut. Lewis hit .302/.354/.497 in the Florida Complex League and drew universal praise as one of the league’s top prospects.

Scouting Report: Lewis is an aggressive hitter who hunts fastballs he can drive. That approach helped him produce exit velocities up to 110 mph and drive 40% of his hits for extra bases. The switch-hitting Lewis combines that aggression with excellent bat-to-ball skills from both sides of the plate with a whippy swing and strong hands. He has excellent barrel accuracy for his age, and also shows the ability to foul off tough pitches in order to get something he can drive. The Marlins worked with Lewis to maintain a more consistent posture throughout his swing. When he gets out of whack, his stride gets too long and his shoulders dip, which causes his bat path to divert from its ideal course. Defensively, Lewis is likely to move to either second or third base. He has quick feet and a strong arm as well as excellent body control while turning double plays. He accelerates well into his above-average speed and has the potential to move around the diamond.

The Future: After a successful turn in the FCL, Lewis will likely head to Low-A Jupiter, where he’ll be part of a high-upside trio of players with Salas and 2021 first-rounder Kahlil Watson.
Lewis was the top prospect from Bahamas when the Marlins signed him in what is looking like a stacked 2019 international class for Miami that also included with righthander Eury Perez and shortstop Jose Salas. Lewis is a quick-burst athlete with explosive movements, both in the field and in the batter’s box. A wiry 5-foot-10 when he signed, Lewis has added considerable strength to his frame over the last two years with more room to fill out while staying lean and athletic. Lewis has good hand-eye coordination to make frequent contact from both sides of the plate, with the additional strength helping him drive the ball with more impact with a lot of damage against fastballs. With Jose Salas and 2021 first-rounder Kahlil Watson on the team, Lewis primarily played second base, which is where he probably fits best, though he did get time at third and a little bit at shortstop, too. He’s a plus runner who has quick feet and good body control in the field with smooth double play turns.