2014 MLB draft prospects rankings: Nos. 35-31

35. Michael Gettys, Gainsville HS (GA), OF, 6′ 2″, 205 lbs.

Gettys is a bona fide talent that has the ability to play all three outfield positions. With his speed (6.43 in the 60 yd.), center is the more likely destination. Not only does Gettys possess the speed, he has maybe the best outfield arm of all in this draft. He has hit 100 mph! The only aspect of his defense that may need work is getting rid of the ball a bit quicker. Of course, since he can hit 100, that might not be a pressing.

The bat is solid. He has decent power and, with the aforementioned speed, has the opportunity to create havoc when he’s on base. His knowledge of the strike zone is good. It helps that he can also pitch and has hit 95 off the mound. He gets set early with his swing, providing him a little leverage.

The swing is short and has some quickness which should provide him time to adjust to off-speed pitches. But there’s the rub. This might be the one issue with Gettys as he struggles when it comes to handling of those off-speed pitches. His contact isn’t as consistent as we’d like to see. There’s no question about his contact when he sees the old number 1.

A first round selection once seemed a possibility, but look for Gettys to go around the beginning of the second round. If he falls there, some team will have snared a great talent.

Gettys has committed to play for the University of Georgia.