Tate Southisene - Prospect Profile

MLB.com - July 1st: "He’s very aggressive, exhibiting bat speed and strength, and the control he has is surprising given how big of a swing he generally takes. He might not be quite as good of a pure hitter as Ty, but he easily has more power."

Keith Law - The Athletic - July 1st: "Southisene’s older brother Ty was the Cubs’ fourth-round pick last year out of the same high school (which is also Mason Neville’s alma mater). Tate is a little ahead of Ty across the board — better hit tool now, better shortstop — with the same raves about his makeup from scouts."

Baseball America - June 25th: "Southisene is a bit undersized at 5-foot-11, 170 pounds but has an enticing mix of baseball skills, a performance track record and a high-IQ style of play. Like his older brother, Southisene has moving parts in his righthanded swing, which starts with a low handset and features a moderate leg kick and a big hand hitch."

Tyler Jennings - Just Baseball - March 24th: "He’s not a physically imposing player in the box at 6’0, 170 pounds, but his athleticism, sheer rotational force, and bat speed help him stand out. It’s a relaxed, closed stance at the plate with a low handset and his hands move violently through the zone, helping him create the bat speed he’s known for."

A scout - Baseball America - March 10th: "The bat has a chance to be average with average power, and he’s an above-average runner with enough arm strength for shortstop. I might be light on the power because he is not that big of a guy now, but the frame is projectable. He just raked every time I saw him."

Kiley McDaniel - ESPN - February 21st: "Southisene's younger brother Ty got $1 million from the Cubs last year, but Tate should get a multimillion deal due to his power-and-patience skill set packed into a 5-11 frame with some scouts referencing Anthony Volpe."

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