Drafted in the second round of the 2024 draft, Wyatt Sanford was known for his defense and bat-to-ball skills when he was taken. He began the year in the FCL before getting promoted to Bradenton. An injury cut his season short, playing in just 64 games.

In that time, he hit .243/.384/.376 with five home runs, 25 RBI, and 34 stolen bases (on 42 attempts). The defense came as advertised, committing just three errors all year. 

Sanford plays an old-school, gritty style of baseball, with strong defense and an aggressive approach on the bases. He struggled a bit against breaking pitches and posted a less-than-ideal contact rate of 73.7%, especially if he isn’t going to hit for much power.

 

He does have a frame where he could grow into more power down the road, but even then, he probably maxes out in the 10-15 range over the course of a full season.

Having his season cut short hurts, but he did show enough in his brief time to warrant an aggressive push to Greensboro, especially if he has a strong camp.Â