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Originally Posted by LansdowneSt

Scouting grades: Hit: 60 | Power: 50 | Run: 50 | Arm: 55 | Field: 50 | Overall: 55

Emerson emerged from the Ohio high school ranks during a strong showcase circuit performance and hit .360 on the U.S. national 18-U team that won the World Cup heading into his senior season. The Gatorade state player of the year that spring, he became the Mariners’ third straight high school bat taken in the first round, signing for an over-slot bonus of $3.8 million and then exceeding expectations with the numbers he put up while reaching full-season ball in his pro debut.

The athleticism Emerson has as a former all-state wide receiver shows up on the baseball field consistently. He has a smooth left-handed swing geared for hard contact and his advanced approach was on display as he walked nearly as often (17 times) as he struck out (20) during his pro debut. Thought to be a definitive hit-over-power guy, his pop showed up much more than anyone anticipated, and his bat speed plus strength should continue to translate to in-game power.

Emerson has excellent instincts and is a steady defender at shortstop even though he’s an average runner. He has enough arm for the left side of the infield and played a good third for Team USA, while he also got some reps at second during his pro debut. Wherever he settles in, he has the chance to be an everyday big league performer and gives the Mariners an opportunity to boast a trifecta of high school draftee standouts, following Harry Ford and Cole Young. - mlb pipeline

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