Brandon Lockridge

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked New York Yankees #23 prospect in 2022
  Track Record: Lockridge was a second baseman for the first part of his college career before converting to the outfield, where his high-end speed would be more of an asset. He showed a burner’s skill set and an improved eye in his draft year, leading the Yankees to take him in the fifth round. In 2021, he was one of just three players in the minor leagues to hit 16 or more doubles, 13 or more home runs and steal 18 or more bases while playing in 75 or fewer games.
  
  Scouting Report: Above all, Lockridge has the speed and power traits which teams covet. Thirty-eight percent of his career hits have gone for extra bases, and his stolen base efficiency increased greatly in 2021, when he was successful on 18 of 20 tries. In Hudson Valley, Lockridge suffered a 70-point dropoff in batting average when hitting against righthanders. Upon moving to Double-A, that hole seemed to close. Though his numbers against lefties were still much better, he produced an .870 OPS against righties. If that improvement can be maintained, Lockridge’s path to the big leagues became much clearer.
  
  The Future: Lockridge was left exposed by the Yankees in the Rule 5 draft, which was delayed until the end of the lockout. Lockridge at his peak could provide speed, power and solid defense in center field.
  

Draft Prospects

• Ranked #194 prospect in 2018 draft
  Lockridge has been a consistent presence in Troy's lineup since he arrived on campus but flew under the radar until this year. He has moved from second base to center field, where his top-of-the-scale speed plays better. Lockridge also knows how to get the most out of his speed offensively. The righthanded hitter has good hittability and this spring has doubled his walk rate, giving him the on-base skills to profile as a top-of-the-order hitter. His power has mostly played as doubles pop so far, but he's listed at 6-foot-1, 185 pounds and many scouts believe he will start to turn his raw power into more home runs in time. Though Lockridge doesn't have much experience as an outfielder, he has taken well to his new position and his speed and athleticism give him a chance to become an above-average defender in time.

• December, 2021 Scouting Report
  Track Record: Lockridge was a second baseman for the first part of his college career before converting to the outfield, where his high-end speed would be more of an asset. He showed a burner’s skill set and an improved eye in his draft year, leading the Yankees to take him in the fifth round. In 2021, he was one of just three players in the minor leagues to hit 16 or more doubles, 13 or more home runs and steal 18 or more bases while playing in 75 or fewer games.
  
  Scouting Report: Above all, Lockridge has the speed and power traits which teams covet. Thirty-eight percent of his career hits have gone for extra bases, and his stolen base efficiency increased greatly in 2021, when he was successful on 18 of 20 tries. In Hudson Valley, Lockridge suffered a 70-point dropoff in batting average when hitting against righthanders. Upon moving to Double-A, that hole seemed to close. Though his numbers against lefties were still much better, he produced an .870 OPS against righties. If that improvement can be maintained, Lockridge’s path to the big leagues became much clearer.
  
  The Future: Lockridge was left exposed by the Yankees in the Rule 5 draft, which was delayed until the end of the lockout. Lockridge at his peak could provide speed, power and solid defense in center field.