Quincy Schultz was the 9th pick overall in the this year's draft, taken by the Portland Wild Things. Shortly thereafter he was named the #35 best prospect in the WPK at the tender age of 18. Granted, he does have advanced development for a player his age but there can be no doubt that he has torn up the Rookie league in his first taste of pro ball.
And with his great makeup, good speed, defensive tools that should lead to Gold Glove awards, and power/contact hitting skills that are well above average, Schultz looks like the real deal. If he does have a weakness it is that his approach at the plate, in terms of selectivity and patience, isn't the best and doesn't project as ever being great. Will it limit his development? Only time will tell. But this reporter would be willing to take the chance with this kid.
