Alex DeVito, 1B/DH, Chico State

High energy, intense competitor; team leader who plays hard. Adrenaline guy … Defensively limited to first base, but historically has been unlikely to even play there; designated hitter who shows little current upside with the glove and must find a serviceable position if he’s to transition into pro ball; no defensive home with below-average athleticism and foot speed (4.54 and 4.57 up the line from the RHH box), but bat can play … Carrying tool is his power; strong, thick-built kid with some feel for the barrel and real, above-average raw power. Very crouched, low stance at the plate; wants to uncoil on the ball and do damage. Good bat speed with natural lift in his swing to hit the ball in the air. Struggled some with breaking balls in my look; late to recognize pitches and pick up spin; stands far to the front of the batter’s box, likely to counteract some of the late break in those cases in a way similar to Mariners farmhand Nick Zammarelli. Alex DeVito is a one-trick guy with very little margin of error right now; the Chico State power hitter must consistently actualize his impressive raw power if he’s to provide value at the next level.

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