re: (Braves Board) A question about Dansby

Highest grade possible is 80

Swanson:

Scouting grades: Hit: 60 | Power: 45 | Run: 60 | Arm: 55 | Field: 55 | Overall: 60
Swanson's Vanderbilt career started slowly, but he was the Most Outstanding Player in the 2014 College World Series, then helped the Commodores get back to the championship series again in 2015 en route to becoming the No. 1 pick in the Draft. He signed right at the deadline for the highest bonus in the class, $6.5 million, still well below the assigned pick value. His debut was delayed after getting hit by a Yoan Lopez pitch during a simulated game, though he did return to get in 22 Northwest League games. He was the top prospect sent to the Braves in the huge Shelby Miller deal at the 2015 Winter Meetings.

The top college position player in the Draft class, Swanson moved from second base to shortstop for his junior season and showed everyone he can stay there. Most scouts believe he has the quickness and arm strength to stay at the position long-term, even though he hadn't played there since he was a Georgia high schooler in 2012, when the Rockies drafted him in the 38th round.

Swanson is a technically sound hitter who fits at the top of his lineup with his on-base ability and speed. He showed as a junior that there might be Major League average power in his bat as well. His makeup is off the charts and universally praised by coaches and scouts.

Albies:

Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 20 | Run: 70 | Arm: 60 | Field: 50 | Overall: 55
As Jose Peraza was breaking out in 2014 in the upper levels of the Braves' system, Albies was doing the same in the lower levels. Making his professional debut, the 17-year-old excelled, first in the Gulf Coast League and then the Appalachian League, where he was the third-youngest position player. He was having an impressive sophomore campaign, too, before he fractured his right thumb in August, prematurely ending his 2015 season.

Albies makes a lot of contact, thanks to his quick swing, excellent hand-eye coordination and innate feel for the barrel. He has a line-drive stroke and, while power will never be a part of his game, drives the gaps well. His above-average speed gives him all the tools to fit at the top of the order.

Albies has a strong arm, and scouts believe he has the skills necessary to remain at shortstop. The island of Curacao has produced several talented middle infielders in recent years, and Albies has a strong chance to continue the line.