Hao-Yu Lee: Tigers' Righty Bat Prospect

0:00On April 17th, how you Lee, the 23-year-old infielder from New Taipei, Taiwan, signed with the Phillies for $570,000. Dallas back in June 2021. Born February 3rd, 2003, this 5'9", 190-pound righty hitter quickly impressed, hitting 364N, his U.S. debut. Traded to the Tigers in July 2023 for pitcher Michael Lorenzen, he's now their number 6 prospect, hitting into 2026. Scouts love his bat-to-ball skills and timing, grading his hit-tool around 50-60 across reports. He strings together, quality at bats, makes heart contact, up to 104 mph exivello, and handles both lefties and righties. Defensively, he splits time at 2nd and 3rd base with solid hands and average range, though his arm limits him from shortstop. League managers name him the top batting prospect in low-A Florida back in 2022, and he's held his own in the Arizona fall league, and futures game.

1:03Injuries like a broken hand, spine inflammation, and various strains have slowed him, but he's shown resilience, posting a 300-average in. Just 10 at bats this year, at Tribolidodo. Recently, the Tigers added him to the 40-man roster, optioned him to Toledo Mud Hens, and activated him from the injured list. His stocky builds suggest more power potential, projecting French average pop with 15 homers possible, and he's got base-stealing instincts. Despite average speed, with the Troyts infield crowded by lefty bats like Jace Jung, Lee's right-handed swing and versatility could land him a platoon role soon, keeping eyes. On this steady climber, as he pushes toward Motown, that's your update from MLB News today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with The Story.