Brooks Baldwin Stats & Scouting Report

Full name Riley Brooks Baldwin
Born 08/15/2000 in Whiteville, NC
Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 175 / Bats: S / Throws: R
School UNC Wilmington
Drafted in the 12th round (371st overall) by the Chicago White Sox in 2022 (signed for $125,000).

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The Colonial Athletic Association player of the year hit .347/.406/.621 this year, marking the second straight year that he’s posted a .900-plus OPS. The switch-hitter should be able to remain a plus hitter in pro ball, with plenty of bat speed and line-drive oriented swings that produce extra-base hits in the gaps more than home runs. An above-average runner, Baldwin has played second base, shortstop, third base and all three outfield spots. He is best in the outfield, where he has an above-average arm and average range, but he may profile best at second base. Baldwin turned down the Giants in the 15th round last year. He was even better this year, and a strong performance in the Cape Cod League should further help his draft stock.

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School: UNC-Wilmington Committed/Drafted: Giants ’21 (15)
Age At Draft: 21.9
The Colonial Athletic Association player of the year hit .347/.406/.621 this year, marking the second straight year that he’s posted a .900-plus OPS. The switch-hitter should be able to remain a plus hitter in pro ball, with plenty of bat speed and line-drive oriented swings that produce extra-base hits in the gaps more than home runs. An above-average runner, Baldwin has played second base, shortstop, third base and all three outfield spots. He is best in the outfield, where he has an above-average arm and average range, but he may profile best at second base. Baldwin turned down the Giants in the 15th round last year. He was even better this year, and a strong performance in the Cape Cod League should further help his draft stock.

Chicago White Sox selected the contract of 3B Brooks Baldwin from Charlotte Knights.
3B Brooks Baldwin assigned to Charlotte Knights from Birmingham Barons.
3B Brooks Baldwin assigned to Birmingham Barons from Winston-Salem Dash.
Kannapolis Cannon Ballers activated 3B Brooks Baldwin from the 7-day injured list.
Kannapolis Cannon Ballers placed 3B Brooks Baldwin on the 7-day injured list.
Kannapolis Cannon Ballers activated 3B Brooks Baldwin from the 7-day injured list.
Kannapolis Cannon Ballers placed 3B Brooks Baldwin on the 7-day injured list.