Prep Baseball Report

MLB Draft: OF Quin Cotton, RD 8, No 234, Cincinnati Reds


John Cackowski
Director of Scouting

Between June 3 and 5, the annual MLB Draft will be taking place. Every year, there's a number of former and current prospects selected who were born and raised in Illinois. PBR will be following along, posting in-depth player spotlights for each player selected out of the state of Colorado.



Quin Cotton

Class of 2016 / OF

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2016
    Commitment: Grand Canyon
  • Primary Position: OF
  • High School: Regis Jesuit
    State: CO
  • Height: 5-11
    Weight: 205lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Position
6.80
60-yard
86
OF Velo
101
Exit Velo

Scouting Report

2-28-16
A 5-foot-11, 190-pound right hand hitting outfielder who ran a 7.03 60.  Narrow stance at the plate with a long stride on the pitch.  Displays quick hands and a level path through the ball.  Ball had good carry and left the yard repeatedly during the live round.  Good lower half produced an exit velocity of 100 MPH.  In the field he is quick to balls in the gap and fields through ground balls well.  Showcased an above average arm at 85 MPH with good accuracy to the bag.  He was identified as the most complete player 2016 at this event.
6-10-15

Currently ranked No. 12 in the 2016 class. 5-foot-11, 175 pounds. Bats and throws right. Cotton hit 3-hole, and was one of the best players on the field today between Team Colorado, Missouri, and Mississippi. In the first game Cotton showed explosive line drive power to right center hitting a double and triple driving in 5 RBI's. Shows speed on the basesCotton was named to the Junior Sunbelt All-Tournament Team.

5-4-15
5-foot-11, 175 pounds. Bats and throws right. Impressive looking athlete. At the plate has no wasted movement from a balanced athletic stance. Load is smooth and stride is short. Bat speed and lower half are explosive. Has line drive gap to gap power that produced the 2nd fastest exit velocity at the tryout at 91 mph. Shows power potential. In the outfield displays confidence with good actions. Throws from a high 3/4 arm slot at 84 mph with good carry. Ran a 6.80 60 time. Was the most athletic looking player at the tryout. High 2016 player to follow in our state.

4-14-15

Currently ranked No. 12 in the 2016 class. 5-foot-10, 165 pounds. Bats and throws right. Most athletic looking player on the field. Hits from an open stance, smooth load back, and above average bat speed. Now hitting 3-Hole for Regis Jesuit. Underrated power. 4.3 on the round, home to first.  3-4 on the day. Cotton is having a good season at the plate hitting .447 with 3 triples and leading the Raiders with 21 hits.

3-16-15
Currently ranked No. 12 in the 2016 class. 5-foot-10, 165 pounds. Bats and throws right. Most athletic looking player on the field. Hits from an open stance, smooth load back, and above average bat speed. Now hitting 3-Hole for Regis Jesuit. Underrated power.


May-2014

When you watch Cotton you ask what he can't do. Plus runner (Sub 7.00 60 time), plus arm (Mid 80's from outfield), and explosive bat speed that produces underrated power from the lead-off position. Quin might be the best lead-off hitter in the state, and you can see him potentially being a No. 3 hole hitter for Regis as soon as this season.


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