Sebastian Walcott

Age/level always needs to be noted with Walcott, as he's been aggressively assigned every step of the way since being one of the top prizes of the 2023 international signing class. The 19-year-old infielder was the youngest qualified hitter at Double-A by over six months and was 10 percent better than league average (110 wRC+) while logging a .355 on-base percentage, 13 homers and 32 steals in 124 games. Walcott, a tooled up 6-foot-4 Bahamian shortstop who has seen time at third base, made positive gains in strikeouts (25.6 K% to 19.6 K%), walks (10.3 BB% to 12.7 BB%) and swing rate (46.3% to 44.1%) compared to his 2024 output. Walcott went 2-for-4 with a double in his first and only Arizona Fall League game before getting shut down with arm fatigue. Star upside remains for Walcott, whose exit velocities, age and frame portend at least plus power in his MLB prime. He could generate buzz in spring training and arrive ahead of schedule, but as things stand, a late-August MLB debut seems like the most likely arrival date based on the current incentives. Read Past Outlooks