School:

Foundation Academy, Winter Garden, Fla. Source: HS

Commit/Drafted: Vanderbilt
Age At Draft: 18.7
BA Grade:45/Extreme
Tools:Hit: 40. Power: 55. Run: 50. Field: 50. Arm: 60.

Much like Nationals shortstop Brady House was at this age, Holcomb physically looks like he belongs in a major league uniform today. He’s 6-foot-4, 215 pounds, strong, athletic and has a mature tool set for his age, with a combination of strength and bat speed to produce plus raw power. As an underclassman, Holcomb showed the ability to tap into that power against live pitching too, with one of the better offensive track records among 2023 hitters. He had a rough introduction to much of the national scouting community on the 2022 showcase circuit, however, when he went 0-for-12 with two walks and nine strikeouts at the PDP League in July, struggling with both chase and contact. The swing can get lengthy at times and Holcomb has also shown a tendency to leak out to the pull side with his lower half. Holcomb has a plus arm and has spent time at shortstop, though at his size he’s likely a third baseman in pro ball, with a chance he could head to an outfield corner as well. He’s athletic for his size, with slightly above-average speed, although that tool could back up in the future as well. Holcomb is committed to Vanderbilt.