Scouting grades 20–80
60Hit
55Power
40Run
45Field
50Arm
A former standout at Maryland, Hacopian will be headed to Texas A&M for his junior year where he's expected to immediately slot in as one of the top bats in the SEC. It's hard to find a guy who has put up the type of numbers that Hacopian has throughout two years in college. He's a .347 career hitter with 29 homeruns across two prolific offensive seasons.
Hacopian might be the most complete college bat in the class. It's plus bat-to-ball skills, paired with a swing that features very few holes. Hacopian absolutely hammers velocity and has the adjustability to stay on breaking balls thrown towards the bottom of the zone. This is a guy that has hit at every stop, and will continue doing so at the next level. Hacopian generates explosive bat speed from the right side of the plate with plus raw power that plays to all fields. The small hole in Hacopian's offensive game can be poked in the fact that he doesn't lift the ball as much as he should, leading to an inflamed ground ball rate. Despite this, with the huge raw power and barrel rates, it's easy to project potential for 25+ homerun seasons as a pro should the ground ball rates improve. It's hard to find many red flags in Hacopian's offensive profile. He rarely chases, rarely swings-and-misses, and seemingly never strikes out. Paired with his brutish bat speed, it's easy to see why Hacopian is one of the better bats in this entire draft class.
Hacopian is close to physically maxed out, and will likely end up at second or third base when it's all said and done. While the range and arm both grade out around average, he shows off a strong internal clock. Even if he moves off shortstop long term, the defensive profile at third should be solid, and the bat is strong enough to carry the overall package. He has the look of a guy who could rise quickly through a minor league system, and provide immediate value to an organization.
