Dylan Beavers #17

• OF
• B/T: L/R
• 6' 5"/206
• Age: 23
• DRAFTED
  2022, CB-Ath (33) - BAL
• Eta: 2025

  Beavers garnered comparisons to Christian Yelich at Cal, where the toolsy outfielder was a top performer before Baltimore snagged him in Competitive Balance Round A of the 2022 Draft and signed him for a slightly below slot 2.2 million. His two-plus years in pro ball showed Beavers’ ability to do a little bit of everything -- he’s paired 26 homers with 64 steals -- while revealing he might not have one truly elite tool, and how his production can come more in the aggregate than in dominant performances. His good-not-great 2024, which Beavers finished at Triple-A, exemplified this. He hit 15 homers and stole 31 bases at Double-A, but also struggled concerningly with higher velocity and slashed .241/.343/.413.

  Beavers was more power than speed in college, with a swing evaluators knew needed tweaking in pro ball. But as a pro, it’s his speed and on-base ability that’s kept him productive as he worked through those swing adjustments seeking more slug. The power is just average now, though Beavers’ plate discipline and bat-to-ball skills allow him to barrel pitches with enough regularity that he still has a chance to be an average hitter. The speed remains above-average and Beavers improved on the basepaths in ‘24, taking fewer risks and picking his spots to steal bases with greater efficiency (31-for-34 in attempts).

  Defensively, he’s capable of playing all three outfield spots but is likely suited for left or right long-term, where his near-plus arm will play. Committing to a corner, though, will put more pressure on Beavers’ bat, which remains streaky and prone to slumps. That’s the tool that will determine whether he develops into an everyday player or a versatile depth piece with a varied skill set.