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3 minutes ago, Romeo_Santiago81 said:

I will be passed if Teel is the only name prospect. White Sox already have two catchers. 

maybe Quero is a first baseman. I think it's interesting that they hire this catching guy from the Brewers and then the return is another catcher. 

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Well let's start with some BA scouting reports for those unfamiliar.

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4. Kyle Teel
C

Ht: 6'1" | Wt: 190 | B-T: L-R

BA Grade/Risk: 55/High.

Track Record: Teel started at Virginia for three years and emerged as a standout All-America catcher in 2023 when he was Atlantic Coast Conference player of the year. Widely seen as a top 10 prospect, he remained available to the Red Sox at No. 14 and signed for a slightly below-slot $4 million. Given his advanced feel for the game—aided by a father who caught in the minors—the Red Sox let Teel zip to Double-A in his pro debut then had him spend all of 2024 at the upper levels. He was an impressively consistent performer at Double-A Portland before seemingly wearing down at Triple-A Worcester.

Scouting Report: Teel is a line-to-line hitter who stays back on the ball and employs a minimal stride into a firm front side before generating impact with an aggressive hip rotation while relying on his hands to catch the ball in different areas of the zone. He’s willing to shoot the ball the other way—a trait that should produce at least an average hit tool—while occasionally turning on pitches with top-end exit velocities of 110 mph, suggesting average power potential. Defensively, Teel’s start to 2024 was rough as he acclimated to a one-knee down catching setup. He struggled with his framing and blocking, and footwork issues led to a poor start in controlling the running game. But he made strides over the year and transitioned well to Triple-A, suggesting potential to be an average receiver with above-average arm strength. His enthusiasm and motor endear him to pitchers. His speed is below-average, but better than most catchers.

The Future: Teel’s well-rounded profile suggests an unusually high floor for a catcher. Ideally, he’ll refine his defense in Triple-A for the first half of 2025.

Scouting Grades Hit: 50 | Power: 50 | Run: 45 | Field: 50 | Arm: 55.

 

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