Brett
Auerbach

8/16/19: Standing 5-foot-9, 185 pounds, Auerbach is an instinctive ball player with versatility to add value around the diamond. The ‘Bama senior-to-be was selected to the All-Star Game as a catcher, yet he’s also able to play third base and outfield, with left field likely his best position in the long term. As a catcher his POP times ranged from 1.90-2.00 with fringe arm strength and showing average accuracy to the bag. From the outfield his throwing accuracy was above average and arm strength was similar. He’s a below average runner down the line (4.38, 4.41) but gets good reads and jumps on the basepaths and relied on momentum leadoffs to steal his way to a team leading 11 bases in 14 attempts. Auerbach also showed below-average bat speed and raw power which produced just six extra base hits in 145 at-bats (.082 ISO). That lack of thump didn’t stop the righty bat from coming up big in the clutch, however. His walk-off single won the Cape All-Star game for the East squad, earning him shared MVP honors after going 3-for-3 with two RBI in the contest. After a solid junior season (.274/.364/.341) for the Tide and a very strong summer on the Cape (.297/.372/.379) Auerbach has started to put together a resume of production which, paired with his defensive versatility, should make evaluators sit up and take notice. With continued production this spring, he should receive Day Two consideration as a money saver senior sign next June. (Seifert)