A’s 2019 Draft Profile: Maurice Hampton, Memphis University HS (TN)

Courtesy of Perfect GameThe MLB Draft is coming up next week on Monday, June 3. Click here for my preview, exploring trends in past A’s drafts. Here’s a profile of one of the more interesting names we could see Oakland choose in the 1st round with the No.29 overall pick.

Maurice Hampton: CF/Memphis University HS (TN)

DOB: 8/1/01

Size: 6’0” 195 – 6’1” 210

Bats/Throws: Right/Right

Stats: UNK

Fangraphs Scouting Grades: (Future Value = 45)

Hit: 20/50 GamePow: 20/55 RawPow: 55/55 Speed: 70/70 Field: 50/60 Arm: 60/60

Pros:

Hampton is an excellent athlete, a two-sport star in high school. He’s also one of the youngest players available in the draft. Loaded with tools, Hampton is raw but has an incredibly…