Slowly creeping up draft lists after showing a strong ability to play shortstop, Heefner is also on point in the batter’s box. The left-handed hitter showed a compact swing and stayed within himself at the plate. His raw power is below average and Heefner knows it’s not his role to get big in search of the long ball. His other tools are at least average with just enough arm strength to remain at shortstop at the next level. He also has the intangible tool with a high baseball IQ and a grinder mentality. Currently slashing .321/.421/.469 with six stolen bases, Heefner will likely be considered in the later rounds of Day Two.
7/31/19
Heefner stood out in the showcase phase of day 1, putting on a display at the plate and putting up some top-tier numbers at SS. The 5-foot-11, 155-pounder as quick in each direction to the ball at SS, clean actions with his arm and rifled up to 91 mph across the field. Showed out with a nice round of hard BP, started with his hands high, quick to attack the ball, slight uphill plane through the zone, and showed that there is even more power to come. 88 mph exit velocity.
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Heefner stood out in the showcase phase of day 1, putting on a display at the plate and putting up some top-tier numbers at SS. The 5-foot-11, 155-pounder as quick in each direction to the ball at SS, clean actions with his arm and rifled up to 91 mph across the field. Showed out with a nice round of hard BP, started with his hands high, quick to attack the ball, slight uphill plane through the zone, and showed that there is even more power to come. 88 mph exit velocity.