MLB Draft: 2B Isaac Collins- 9th Round- Rockies
June 6, 2019
Between June 3 and 5, 2019- the annual MLB Draft will be taking place. Every year, there's a number of former and current prospects selected from the state of Minnesota. PBR will be following along, posting in-depth player spotlights for each player selected out of the state of Minnesota.
Scouting Report
6/16/15- MN Top Prospect
5-foot-9, 175-pound switch-hitting middle infielder. Athletic player who ran a 6.94 60 at the event. Shows plus range in field with ability to get to a lot of balls other players can’t. Has quickness to game and glove is solid in the middle infield. Has accuracy with above average arm strength- 85 mph. Has rhythm in swing from both sides and flashes ability to drive ball to gaps. 87 mph exit velocity off tee.
2/28/15- MN Preseason All-State
5-foot-10, 175-pound shortstop with raw athleticism and fast twitch actions. Ran a 6.72 60. Switch-hitter who shows ability to hit from both sides of plate. Has strength in swing from both sides with exit velocity of 90 mph. Still shaking off some rust during the winter. Performed well at PBR Futures Games last summer. Gap to gap approach right-handed/ middle-pull left-handed. Shows quick feet and ability to move laterally. Glove works and arm is accurate with carry. High Follow Infielder in 2016 class.
July- 2014
Playing on Select Team, the 5-foot-10, 175-pound switch-hitting middle infielder impressed with his all-around game and athleticism. On the workout day, Collins ran a 6.77 60, was clocked at 84 mph from shortstop, recorded a 90 mph exit velocity while showing a balanced, level swing from both sides of the plate. In game play, Collins showed off his top-level hands at multiple infield positions, and smoked a triple to right field in the first game.