Colin Houck Stats & Scouting Report College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects

May 2024 · 2 minute read
BA Grade: 55/Extreme

Track Record: Houck starred for Atlanta-area prep power Parkview High and shined on the showcase circuit heading into his senior year of 2023. The Mets were pleased to scoop him up at pick no. 32 and sign him for $2,750,000, about 5% over slot value. Houck was a two-sport athlete in high school who also was a three-star quarterback, and many believe he can take a leap in pro ball after he tailors his body for baseball. He made a brief pro debut in the Florida Complex League after signing and then impressed the Mets by volunteering to spend his offseason in Port St. Lucie to train at the organization’s complex.

Scouting Report: Houck has a well-rounded tool set and is lauded for his competitive makeup. His simple righthanded swing and small leg kick produce a clean bat path through the zone. Houck showed off his bat speed by hammering mid-90s velocity in high school and exercised swing decisions in pro ball with a patient approach, high contact rate and discerning eye to not chase breaking pitches. His power is mostly gap-to-gap but should improve as he matures his 6-foot-2 body and approach. Houck is a sound fundamental shortstop who ultimately may be a touch short in terms of range and arm to stick there. A move to third base or second base could be in his future. He has flashed plus run times but probably settles as above-average.

The Future: Houck can hit and has the potential to hit for power. He has a lot of polish for a high school product and has no glaring weakness. If he can take one of his average to above-average tools to plus, he could become a first-division regular. His journey begins as the shortstop for Low-A St. Lucie in 2024.

Scouting Grades Hit: 55 | Power: 55 | Run: 55 | Field: 55 | Arm: 55

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