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Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 50 | Run: 55 | Arm: 50 | Field: 45 | Overall: 50

One of the more polished high school bats available, Kilby has a track record of producing against quality competition on the showcase circuit. There are questions about his long-term defensive home, but his hitting ability could land him as high as the second round if he's signable away from a Clemson commitment. He led Newnan HS to the Georgia state 5-A championship this spring, the Cougars' first title in 34 years.

Kilby has a quick and relatively compact left-handed stroke and a mature approach. He doesn't stray from the strike zone too often and makes consistent contact while looking to drive the ball from gap to gap. He has plenty of room to add strength to his projectable 6-foot-2 frame and should grow into at least average power.

Though Kilby has plus straight-line speed, he plays as more of an average to solid runner. Bothered by shoulder issues early in his high school career, he has a funky arm action and can't make all the throws necessary from shortstop. He'll get a look at second base and also could wind up in left field, though he still may provide enough offense to profile at the less challenging position.

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Scouting grades: Hit: 60 | Power: 50 | Run: 60 | Arm: 50 | Field: 45 | Overall: 55

Kilby was one of the more polished hitters in the 2025 high school class, though he also got overshadowed in a deep crop of shortstops by players more likely to remain at the position. He fared well against quality pitching on the showcase circuit before leading Newnan (Ga.) HS to the Georgia state 5-A championship last spring, then signed for an over-slot $2,797,500 as a supplemental first-round pick. The Yankees sent him straight to Single-A, where he hit .353 with 16 steals and more walks (13) than strikeouts (11) in 18 games.

Kilby employs a quick and relatively compact left-handed stroke that stays in the hitting zone for a long time. He makes advanced swing decisions, rarely misses fastballs and focuses on driving balls from gap to gap. While he stands out most with his hitting ability, he also has the bat speed and projectable strength to develop plus raw power.

Add in plus speed and an aggressive nature on the basepaths, and Kilby has 20-20 potential. The only real question is where he winds up on the diamond because he had shoulder issues early in his high school and has a funky arm action that prevents him from making all the throws at shortstop. He'll stay there for now but profiles better at second base or center field, and he could be a solid defender at either spot.

Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 50 | Run: 55 | Arm: 50 | Field: 45 | Overall: 50

One of the more polished high school bats available in the 2025 Draft, Kilby has a track record of producing against quality competition on the showcase circuit. He led Newnan HS to the Georgia state 5-A championship this spring, the Cougars' first title in 34 years. There are questions about his long-term defensive home, but his hitting ability landed him in the supplemental first round and garnered him an over-slot $2,797,500 bonus.

Kilby has a quick and relatively compact left-handed stroke and a mature approach. He doesn't stray from the strike zone too often and makes consistent contact while looking to drive the ball from gap to gap. He has plenty of room to add strength to his projectable 6-foot-2 frame and should grow into at least average power.

Though Kilby has plus straight-line speed, he plays as more of an average-to-solid runner. Bothered by shoulder issues early in his high school career, he has a funky arm action and can't make all the throws necessary from shortstop. He's more likely to fit at second base and also could wind up in left field, though he still may provide enough offense to profile at the less challenging position.

Transactions

Team	Date	Transaction
	08/06/2025	SS Dax Kilby assigned to Tampa Tarpons from FCL Yankees.
	08/06/2025	FCL Yankees activated SS Dax Kilby.
	08/03/2025	SS Dax Kilby assigned to FCL Yankees.
	08/03/2025	SS Dax Kilby roster status changed by FCL Yankees.
	07/18/2025	New York Yankees signed SS Dax Kilby.
	05/26/2025	College Workout activated SS Dax Kilby.
	08/16/2024	SS Dax Kilby assigned to High School Workout.
	06/30/2024	High School Workout activated SS Dax Kilby.