BA Grade/Risk:

40/Medium

Track Record: A powerful but strikeout-prone slugger at Cincinnati, Noda was drafted by the Blue Jays in the 15th round in 2017 and traded to the Dodgers as the player to be named later for Ross Stripling before the 2021 season. He took a leap in the Dodgers system and delivered a strong showing at Triple-A Oklahoma City in 2022, finishing in the top 10 in the organization in runs (86), doubles (23), home runs (25), RBIs (90), stolen bases (20), walks (92) and on-base percentage (.395). The A's selected him with the second pick of the Rule 5 draft after the season.

Scouting Report: Noda stands a physical 6-foot-3, 217 pounds from the left side and is one of the most patient hitters in the minors. He owns a career .407 on-base percentage and walks in nearly one out every five plate appearances. Noda works long at-bats and has above-average raw power when he connects, but his swing is a bit stiff and leaves him prone to swinging and missing in the zone. He's mostly a three-true-outcomes hitter reliant on walking. Noda is a good athlete for his size and plus defensive first baseman. He moves around the bag fluidly and is excellent at picking balls out of the dirt to prevent errors. He has good range and is a reliable, consistent defender.

The Future: Noda's power, on-base skills and defense give him a chance to stick as a reserve. He'll aim to make his big league debut in 2023.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 30. Power: 50. Speed: 40. Fielding: 60. Arm: 50.