Scouting Report: Heston Kjerstad
Baltimore Orioles | LF
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Summary
Heston Kjerstad, the 2nd overall pick in the 2020 MLB Draft, is currently on the 60-day injured list recovering from a Grade 1 right hamstring strain suffered during spring training exhibition play against the San Diego Padres. At age 27, Kjerstad is in his fourth season with the Baltimore Orioles and has begun a rehab assignment with Double-A Chesapeake. The player has struggled significantly in his MLB career, posting a .218 batting average, .284 OBP, .649 OPS with only 10 home runs over 106 games, totaling -1.1 WAR. This is being characterized as a critical opportunity for Kjerstad to prove he belongs in the majors, as time is running out for the former top prospect.
Strengths
- Excellent spring training performance before injury (2 doubles and 2 homers in 13 Grapefruit League games)
- Grade 1 hamstring strain is relatively minor and should allow for recovery
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