Kendall George Stats & Scouting Report

AB	337
AVG	.276
OBP	.383
SLG	.323
HR	1

Full name Kendall Adli George
Born 10/29/2004 in Humble, TX
Profile Ht.: 5'10" / Wt.: 170 / Bats: L / Throws: L
School Atascocita HS, Humble, Tex.
Drafted in the 1st round (36th overall) by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2023 (signed for $1,847,500).

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School: Atascocita HS, Humble, Tex. Source: HS

Commit/Drafted: Arkansas
Age At Draft: 18.7
BA Grade:45/Extreme
Tools:Hit: 50. Power: 30. Run: 80. Field: 60. Arm: 40.

George is a small and skinny, 5-foot-11, 165-pound outfielder, but what he lacks in size and power, he makes up for with quickness, explosiveness and some of the best pure speed in the 2023 draft class. He could hang in a foot race with almost anyone in the class and routinely turns in 80-grade run times in the 3.9-4.0-second range from home to first, and it’s not uncommon to see him post lower run times than that on jailbroken swings. While George won’t threaten to hit many balls over the fence, he’s a pesky and difficult hitter to get out, with a contact-oriented stroke from the left side and both a strong batting eye and bat-to-ball skills. He’s always a threat to lay down a bunt and is proficient in that area, and can slap the ball around to all fields effectively. The center fielder for Team USA’s gold medal-winning 18U National Team, George was second on the team with a .364 average, went 5-for-5 in stolen bases and also walked six times to just one strikeout. His elite speed gives him easy plus range in center field where he should be an impactful defender with below-average arm strength. While they have different body types, George could compare reasonably to 2023 classmate Enrique Bradfield Jr., an outfielder at Vanderbilt who shares a similar all-around profile, though George has a bit more strength and a bit less defensive polish compared to Bradfield at the same age.

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BA Grade: 50/Extreme

Track Record: George hit .364 with five stolen bases as the center fielder on USA Baseball’s 18U national team in 2022. He got stronger throughout his senior season at Atasocita (Humble, Texas) High and was targeted by the Dodgers for their second-round pick, but they instead jumped up to take him 36th overall. He signed for $1,847,500 to forgo an Arkansas commitment. George surprised the Dodgers with how advanced he was offensively after signing and earned a quick promotion to Low-A Rancho Cucamonga. He hit .381 in 12 games to help the Quakes reach the California League championship series.

Scouting Report: George is a small but speedy outfielder with a knack for contact. He’s a patient hitter with a good feel for the strike zone and makes consistent contact with a short, slashing lefthanded swing. George primarily hits ground balls and low line drives, but he can beat out almost any ball in play with his 80-grade speed. He turns in sub 4.0–second run times down the line and is an excellent baserunner with advanced basestealing instincts. George flashes surprising power in batting practice, but he doesn’t show it in games. He projects to be an above-average hitter with limited power who racks up steals. George is still raw defensively in center field. He has the speed to run down balls but needs to polish his routes and tracking. He has below-average arm strength.

The Future: George projects to be a contact and speed-driven center fielder similar to Juan Pierre. He’ll begin 2024 back at Rancho Cucamonga.

Scouting Grades Hit: 55 | Power: 30 | Run: 80 | Field: 55 | Arm: 40

Draft Prospects

School: Atascocita HS, Humble, Tex. Source: HS

Commit/Drafted: Arkansas
Age At Draft: 18.7
BA Grade:45/Extreme
Tools:Hit: 50. Power: 30. Run: 80. Field: 60. Arm: 40.

George is a small and skinny, 5-foot-11, 165-pound outfielder, but what he lacks in size and power, he makes up for with quickness, explosiveness and some of the best pure speed in the 2023 draft class. He could hang in a foot race with almost anyone in the class and routinely turns in 80-grade run times in the 3.9-4.0-second range from home to first, and it’s not uncommon to see him post lower run times than that on jailbroken swings. While George won’t threaten to hit many balls over the fence, he’s a pesky and difficult hitter to get out, with a contact-oriented stroke from the left side and both a strong batting eye and bat-to-ball skills. He’s always a threat to lay down a bunt and is proficient in that area, and can slap the ball around to all fields effectively. The center fielder for Team USA’s gold medal-winning 18U National Team, George was second on the team with a .364 average, went 5-for-5 in stolen bases and also walked six times to just one strikeout. His elite speed gives him easy plus range in center field where he should be an impactful defender with below-average arm strength. While they have different body types, George could compare reasonably to 2023 classmate Enrique Bradfield Jr., an outfielder at Vanderbilt who shares a similar all-around profile, though George has a bit more strength and a bit less defensive polish compared to Bradfield at the same age.