Although he has concerns about his bat, the No. 12 prospect for the Diamondbacks is another talented outfielder who might play centre field.
This piece is a part of a series that ranks the top 30 prospects the Diamondbacks have entering the 2024 campaign. Michael McDermott collaborates with the Inside the Diamondbacks crew to produce these rankings.
In conclusion, Jack Hurley fell short of expectations as a top college-aged talent in the 2023 draft because of the strong class. In the third round, the D-backs grabbed him with the 80th overall pick, signing him for full slot value. A tool-loving centre fielder with a strong build, he might become a major league outfielder if he can improve his hit and power tool.
Rank: 12
Age: 22
Height/Weight: 6’0″ 185 lbs.
Bats/Throws: Left/Right
Tools: Hit 50, Power 45, Defense 55, Run 60, Arm 50, Overall 45
ETA: 2027
What the D-backs are saying about him?
We are really lucky to have him where we did; we adore the player. He has the ability to influence play from both ball sides. Extremely agile, capable of playing defence and running, and we believe he possesses impact power. We are overjoyed to have a player of that calibre in the third round.” – Ian Rebhan, director of scouting, July 2023
2023 Recap: Hurley entered the 2023 season as one of the top college prospects for the draft. Despite an impressive junior season at Virginia Tech, in which he slashed .320/.414/.714 with 17 home runs, he fell to the 80th overall pick in one of the deepest draft classes in recent history. The D-backs selected him with the 80th overall pick and signed him for the full slot value. In his first 33 professional games, he hit .276 with two home runs but also struck out 44 times in 147 plate appearances.
2023 Recap: Hurley entered the 2023 season as one of the top college prospects for the draft. Despite an impressive junior season at Virginia Tech, in which he slashed .320/.414/.714 with 17 home runs, he fell to the 80th overall pick in one of the deepest draft classes in recent history. The D-backs selected him with the 80th overall pick and signed him for the full slot value. In his first 33 professional games, he hit .276 with two home runs but also struck out 44 times in 147 plate appearances.
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