Prospect Spotlight: Jameson Hannah (OAK)
Patrick Cavey | MiLB.com Matt Linder Hannah was selected by the Athletics with the 50th pick in the 2018 draft, receiving an above slot bonus. The 20-year-old was off to a good start in Short Season A, slashing .279/.347/.384 with six steals over 23 games. However, he missed much of the season with a left ankle injury. I saw him play in June against Hudson Valley. Hannah is not a physically imposing figure, listed at only 5’9” and 185 lbs. The young outfielder couples an advanced hit tool with solid strike zone awareness. He has a smooth load and weight transfer that flows into a simple, easy swing. Currently, his swing path is more geared toward spraying the ball to all fields with gap power. However, Hannah does have an athletic build that could produce mid-teen home run totals with a few tweaks to his approach. The 20-year old’s best tool is his speed. He uses it on the base paths and in centerfield, where he...