Adam Hall
INF Adam Hall
Hometown: London, Ont.
Bats/Throws: Right/Right
Height/Weight 6’ 0,” 170 lbs.
Teams: Great Lake Canadians, Canadian Junior National Team/C-Texas A&M.
Coaches: Adam Stern, Adam Arnold, Mike Lumley, Greg Hamilton.
Previous teams: Yankees Scout Team, Texas Orange, London Badgers.
Twitter Handle: @hallsy_99
On other lists: Ranked 100th on Baseball America's top 500 players in North America (05/05/17), down 10 spots ... Listed 116th on MLB Pipeline top 200 high schoolers and collegians (05/06/17), down, 28 spots ... Ranked 130th on Perfect Game's top 500 combined list of HSers and collegians (26/05/17), down 40 spots ... Listed 47th on Perfect Game's top 500 list of high schoolers (05/05/17), down two spots ... Ranked 90th on Baseball America's top 200 combined list os high schoolers and collegians (05/05/17), down 54 spots ... Listed 88th on MLB Pipeline top 100 combined list (4/27/17) ... Ranked 87th on Perfect Game's top 150 combined list of HSers and collegians (4/03/17), down 21 spots ... Listed 45th on Perfect Game top 500 HS list (4/3/17), up 13 spots ... Ranked 36th on Baseball America's top 100 combined (03/23/2017) ... Listed 32nd on Perfect Game's top 500 HSers (02/02/17) down one spot ... Rated 56th on Perfect Game’s top 250 combined list of college and HSers (11/29/16) ... 16th on Baseball America's top 100 (11/23/16) ... 31st on Perfect Game’s top 500 HSers in North America (11/07/16),down nine spots ... 22nd on Perfect Game’s top 500 HSers in North America (8/29/16) ... 36th on PG's top 400 HSers (6/15/2016) ... 77th on PG’s top 100 (7/18/16) ... 178th on PG’s top 400 HSers (7/5/16) ... Listed fifth among HS shortstops in North America ... Listed on Baseball America Watch List (06/13/16).
MLB Pipeline Scouting Report
116. Hall, Adam A.B. Lucas SS SS R/R HS 5’11” 165lbs DOB: 05/22/99
Canada has produced a fair share of Draft talent over the years, with Josh Naylor and Mike Soroka the most recent examples to get taken in the first round, both in 2015. But there hasn’t been much in the way of middle infielders to come from North of the Border and while Hall may not go as high as that pair in 2015, he does have a shot to be a rare Canadian shortstop at the next level. The Texas A&M commit might be a bit unpolished, but he has considerable tools and upside. He has a decent approach at the plate for his age and experience level, with a natural feel to hit. There should be some power in the future as well. Hall is a plus runner and uses that speed well on the basepaths. He is capable of making the spectacular play defensively and while his arm might grade out as average, he can reach back for more when needed and he’s usually very accurate. He will struggle at times with the backhand play, but most feel he can stick at short. If not, he’d make an outstanding second baseman and has enough arm for third. Hall needs to add strength to his athletic frame, but that should come as he matures. He turned 18 not long before the Draft, giving him plenty of time to fulfill his fairly high ceiling.
Perfect Game Scouting Report
131. Adam Hall, ss, AB Lucas Secondary School
R-R, 6-0/170, London, Ontario, Canada.
College Commitment: Texas A&M
Hall was one of the standouts on the summer showcase circuit last year, showing outstanding 6.29 speed in the sixty and lots of athleticism that was sure keep him in the middle of the infield for many years to come. He hit surprisingly well given his slender young build, with very quick hands and plenty of power to all fields. He had multiple extra base hits, including a no doubt home run, at the heavily scouted Area Code Games and was a Perfect Game All-American in addition to the top Canadian in the PG class rankings.
Hall’s name has been conspicuously absent from discussions with scouts and cross checkers as the draft nears, however. Scouts have reported that his bat speed on the Canadian National 18U team’s annual spring trip to Florida, where most top Canadian prospects are cross checked, was down from last summer with a less aggressive approach at the plate.
Still, too many scouting directors and cross checkers saw him too often last summer at the top of his game to forget about Hall’s tools. He could be a surprise come draft time.
2017 season: Leading up to draft: Making the private invite tour, worked out for the Kansas City Royals at Kaufmann Stadium and the San Diego Padres ... Dominican summer trip: Hit .318 (14-for-44) with three, doubles, a triple, four RBIs, .844 OPS in 13 games ... Single and a stolen base against MLB Prospects ... A 3-for-3 day, including a double facing the Jays ... Singled facing the Yankees ... Single facing Astros ... Double against Brewers ... Singled against the Cubs ... Run-scoring single against Mets ... PBR Showcase: Ran 6.7 60 in Scarborough, third fastest, 93 MPH exit velocity ... Extended spring trip _ Hit .286 (8-for-28) with five RBIs, 5-for-5 stealing bases ... Singled against the Bravos ... Stolen base facing the Blue Jays ... Two steals facing Braves pitchers ... Run-scoring line single against the Jays ... Had two hits facing the Tigers ... Two-run single against the Braves ... March trip _ Hit .214 (6-for-28) with two RBIs, 6-for-7 stealing bases ... Had a poor offensive week, but didn’t let it disrupt his play on the field ... Singled and stole a base against the Red Sox ... Threw out a runner at the plate in a one-run win over the Red Sox ... Run-scoring single facing the Jays ... Knocked in a run facing the Phillies ... Singled and stole a base facing the Braves ... Singled, stole second, third and scored against the Tigers ... Singled against the Rays.
What they are saying: "We have him as a 3rd-to-5th rounder. Impressive raw tools, could be second base in future. Has wiry strength plus raw power." _ AL scout.
"Hasn't had the best spring, but he will be OK." _ Veteran scout.
“Pure shortstop defensive tools, plus running speed and a loud bat, his stock is definitely on the rise.” _ Perfect Game.
“Always on base, played very solid defensively, fun to watch, and I look forward to following his career for years to come.”_ T12 commissioner and Hall of Famer Robbie Alomar.
“Compared to last year here he portrays that he has grown ... his attitude is better, he has calmed down.” _ Hall of Fame father Sandy Alomar at T12
“He knows what to do and how the game is played, stands head and shoulders above the others.” _ Duane Ward, at T12.
“He has deceptive speed, he’s a 30-steal guy. Until the last day or so I didn’t know if he was the best position player, now I think he is. He’s aggressive, ready and into the game. Scouts tell me he sometimes takes a bad at-bat into the field with him, but he’s young, lots of guys did that.” _ Devon White at T12.
“A complete player right: arm, bat and speed.” _ Mario Diaz instructor at T12.
“Did a nice job incorporating his lower half and explosive hands into his swing, consistently driving balls off the Green Monster in left field (at Jet Blue in Fort Myers).” _ Jheremy Brown, Perfect Game.
MLB Pipeline report: Scouting grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 40 | Run: 65 | Arm: 50 | Field: 55 | Overall: 45
Canada has produced a fair share of Draft talent over the years, with Josh Naylor and Mike Soroka the most recent examples to get taken in the first round, both in 2015. But there hasn’t been much in the way of middle infielders to come from North of the Border and while Hall may not go as high as that pair in 2015, he does have a shot to be a rare Canadian shortstop at the next level.
The Texas A&M commit might be a bit unpolished, but he has considerable tools and upside. He has a decent approach at the plate for his age and experience level, with a natural feel to hit. There should be some power in the future as well. Hall is a plus runner and uses that speed well on the base paths. He is capable of making the spectacular play defensively and while his arm might grade out as average, he can reach back for more when needed and he’s usually very accurate. He will struggle at times with the backhand play, but most feel he can stick at short. If not, he’d make an outstanding second baseman and has enough arm for third.
Hall needs to add strength to his athletic frame, but that should come as he matures. He turns 18 not long before the Draft, giving him plenty of time to fulfill his fairly high ceiling.
Scouting Reports: Scouts liked the fact that he walked his first time up in showcase game in Dorchester and was not pleased -- he wanted to hit. Walked next time, asked to stay in box -- and homered on next pitch ... Once ran a 6.53 60, complained he had a bad start, went again and had a 6.5 ... Ran 7th fastest 60 during PG showcases at 6.29 (National Showcase). Fastest: Quentin Holmes at 6.15 (National Showcase) ... Ran 6.58 60 at T12 on scout Day at T12 on Rogers Centre carpet ,,, Showed all five tools at Perfect Game National: ran a 6.29 60 (fifth), exit veloctiy (93 mph), infield velocity (88 mph), 10 yard split of 1.45 (10th best)
2016 season _ Fall Florida trip: Singled, stole second and third facing Tigers ... Run-scoring single against Braves ... Singled against Braves ... Run-scoring single against the Jays ... Jupiter: Did not attend (minor injury) ... Tournament 12 MVP (.444, six RBIs, eight stolen bases) All-Star, ran 6.58 (4th) ... PG All-American Classic: Robbed in first inning at Petro Park when San Diego native SS Nick Allen, Perfect Game defensive player of the year, dove into hole and nipped Hall at first ... Area Code Games: Mammoth three-run home run to left-centre field, accompanied by a respectful enthusiastic bat flip. Some observers claimed was longest home run in event ... East Coast Pro Showcase: Impressed in Tampa ... Cuba trip: Hit .333 with a double, a triple, home run, six RBIs and four stolen bases in eight games ... Tripled over the centre fielder’s head ... Combined 6-for-8 in doubleheader, three singles, RBI and stolen base in Game 1, three hits, including double, triples, plus an RBI in Game 2 ... Singled in loss ... Homered to left on 3-0 pitch, singled, knocked in four runs, plus two stolen bases ... Dominican summer tour: Singled against Brewers ... Celebrating 17th birthday he had two extra-base hits against the Astros: a double and an RBI triple ... Three-run homer that cleared the fence in left and doubled against the Rays ... National Showcase in Fort Myers, Fla.: Double down the right field line for a standup double and impressed during BP ... Extended spring trip .400 average (10-for-25) in eight games: Two hits facing Braves ... Singled against Braves ... Singled vs. Jays ... Bunt single facing Astros ... Run-scoring triple and a double against the Astros ... 2-for-4 with a triple vs. Tigers ... Tripled facing Nationals ... March trip to St. Pete’s: 2-for-3 with a triple and bunt single vs. Phillies ... Singled against the Braves ...
Honors _ 2017 season: Rawlings-Perfect Game Preseason All-American and All-Region Teams Canada/Puerto Rico Region ... Canadian Futures Award presented by BBWAA ... 2016 season: Tournament 12 MVP hitting .444 with six RBIs, seven runs scored and eight stolen bases, T12 All-Star ... National Showcase: 1.45 10 Yard Split (11th) ... Only Canuck invited to East Coast Pro Showcase in Tampa, 14th annual Perfect Game All-American Classic at Petco Park in San Diego and Baseball Factory Under Armour All-America Game at Wrigley Field ... Pre-season Underclass All American Second Team ... 2015 season _ All Tournament Team WWBA World Championship ... Top 10 Exit Velocity (fifth) Pitcher Catcher Indoor Showcase ... Top 10 Zepp Time to Impact (First) National Underclass West Showcase ... Sub 7 60 ... Preseason Underclass All American High Honorable Mention ...
2015 season _ Worlds in Osaka, Japan: Hit .214 (6-for-28) with a double, triple, four RBIs, 9-for-11 stealing bases ... Went 4-for-5 with a double, triple and four RBIs in win over Australia ... Australia-Canada Friendly Series: Batted .292 (7-for-24) with two doubles, a triple and three RBIs in eight games ... Disney trip: Two hits vs. Braves ... Tournament 12 ... Ran 6.59 (3rd) ... Dominican trip: Doubled and scored twice in a win over the Cubs ...
20-80 Baseball Scouting Report: By Ryan Ozella “Hall is a slender yet athletic and strong middle infielder that has the tools to stay at shortstop at the next level. In the field he has plus range with the ability to show off a plus arm to match. He makes plays look easy when ranging to both sides, and he’s able to show soft hands while being smooth and fluid when fielding the ball. When throwing across the diamond there are times where the ball will tail a bit, but his throws were regularly on target and there with plenty of time to get even some of the fastest runners.
Offensively, Hall has a quiet setup where he loads by transferring his weight back into his hip, while keeping his hands still and up around his shoulder. He showed an ability to tuck the front elbow tight to the body as he kept the bat level through the zone. He utilizes his quick hands well while reacting to different pitches and driving balls back through the middle and into the gaps. Hall also showed an ability to turn on pitches that got in, hitting a home run that got out of Blair Field quickly.
“I see him more as an on-base and doubles-type hitter, but the pop he showed could continue to be there when pitchers make mistakes. On the bases, Hall utilizes his quick reactions well and is aggressive taking bases and going 1st-to-3rd. He’s got plenty of speed and showed the ability to turn on a second gear when he scored from 1st on a double into the gap.
“Some teams may overlook him due to his size, but this would be a mistake. Hall showed the skills to stick up the middle and the demeanor to captain the infield. During games he would talk with pitchers who were struggling and get them to refocus on getting hitters out. The size may push him down a bit, but Hall looks like a top-ranked high school middle infielder.”
Alexis Brudnicki: Improved maturity the difference in Hall’s development
Alexis Brudnicki: Opportunities stacking up for Hall