2014 MLB draft prospects rankings: Nos. 40-36

39. Forrest Wall, Orangewood Christian HS (CA), 2B (SS), 6′, 170 lbs.

Over the past calendar year, Wall is one guy that has steadily climbed many rankings.

There’s much to like about Wall’s offense. He might be the best pure hitter among all prep bats, if not the best. The ball jumps off his bat and he also possesses good zone recognition.

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There’s a lot going on with that swing. That’s not always a bad thing, and those “extracurriculars” don’t seem to have any negative effect on his production. He certainly keeps himself “busy” while in the box. He also possesses nice speed as his 60-yard time, as noted by Big League Futures, is 6.51.

The concern is related to a pair of shoulder injuries. Wall plays shortstop on his high school team, but the perceived lack of arm strength will mist likely see him move over to second base. He had surgery on his right shoulder in 2011 and it appears to have sapped some of that arm strength.

This past March, Wall also missed time due to a separating his left shoulder. Yet, neither has deterred his bat.

Wall has a commitment to the University of North Carolina.