Scouting grades: Hit: 40 | Power: 50 | Run: 35 | Arm: 60 | Field: 50 | Overall: 40
Scouting grades: Fastball: 50 | Curveball: 50 | Control: 45 | Overall: 40
Walsh had an up-and-down career as a two-way player at Georgia, serving at times as a lefty swingman and showing glimpses of offensive ability as a hitter. Taken with no expectations as a 39th-round senior sign, Walsh focused on his bat for much of his pro career. Playing mostly first base and a little outfield, he'd always hit well, then broke out across three levels and led the organization in RBIs and finished tied for the lead in home runs. At the same time, he started re-introducing pitching to his resume, showing some aptitude as a lefty reliever and making it to the big leagues in May as a two-way player.
Walsh's raw power from the left side has always been intriguing and he started tapping into it consistently in 2018. There were plenty of strikeouts, but also a much higher walk rate, and that improved approach helped him get more pitches to drive. Defensively, he probably is a first baseman only, but it's the bat that gives him a chance to hit in the big leagues.
It's hard to evaluate what kind of pitcher Walsh is. Without any real instruction or program, he was touching 93 mph with his fastball and could spin an occasional plus breaking ball. After Walsh's offseason with a dedicated throwing program, the Angels are anxious to see if he can be a two-way player at the highest level. Statcast - Batting Season Pitches Batted Balls Barrels Barrel % Exit Velocity Launch Angle XBA XSLG WOBA XWOBA XWOBACON Hard Hit % K % BB % 2019 368 44 6 13.6 91.3 14.1 .218 .401 .259 .289 .453 50.0 40.2 6.9 ALL 368 44 6 13.6 91.3 14.1 .218 .401 .259 .289 .453 50.0 40.2 6.9 MLB 40553 6.3 87.5 11.2 .251 .412 .317 .318 .371 34.5 21.7 8.3 Transactions Team Date Transaction 09/01/2019 Los Angeles Angels recalled 1B Jared Walsh from Salt Lake Bees. 08/09/2019 Los Angeles Angels optioned 1B Jared Walsh to Salt Lake Bees. 08/04/2019 Los Angeles Angels recalled Jared Walsh from Salt Lake Bees. 07/21/2019 Los Angeles Angels optioned 1B Jared Walsh to Salt Lake Bees. 07/19/2019 Los Angeles Angels recalled Jared Walsh from Salt Lake Bees. 07/01/2019 Los Angeles Angels optioned 1B Jared Walsh to Salt Lake Bees. 06/29/2019 Los Angeles Angels recalled Jared Walsh from Salt Lake Bees. 06/08/2019 Los Angeles Angels optioned 1B Jared Walsh to Salt Lake Bees. 05/15/2019 Los Angeles Angels selected the contract of Jared Walsh from Salt Lake Bees. 01/25/2019 Los Angeles Angels invited non-roster 1B Jared Walsh to spring training. 07/12/2018 RF Jared Walsh assigned to Salt Lake Bees from Mobile BayBears. 05/22/2018 1B Jared Walsh assigned to Mobile BayBears from Inland Empire 66ers. 03/15/2018 1B Jared Walsh assigned to Los Angeles Angels. 03/10/2018 1B Jared Walsh assigned to Los Angeles Angels. 07/11/2017 1B Jared Walsh assigned to Inland Empire 66ers from Mobile BayBears. 06/11/2017 1B Jared Walsh assigned to Mobile BayBears from Inland Empire 66ers. 05/22/2017 Inland Empire 66ers activated 1B Jared Walsh from the 7-day disabled list. 04/13/2017 Inland Empire 66ers placed 1B Jared Walsh on the 7-day disabled list retroactive to April 11, 2017. 04/05/2017 1B Jared Walsh assigned to Inland Empire 66ers from Burlington Bees. 05/03/2016 Burlington Bees activated 1B Jared Walsh from the 7-day disabled list. 04/22/2016 Burlington Bees placed 1B Jared Walsh on the 7-day disabled list. 04/02/2016 1B Jared Walsh assigned to Burlington Bees from Orem Owlz. 03/24/2016 1B Jared Walsh assigned to Los Angeles Angels. 08/31/2015 1B Jared Walsh assigned to Orem Owlz from AZL Angels. 06/20/2015 1B Jared Walsh assigned to AZL Angels. 06/12/2015 Los Angeles Angels signed 1B Jared Walsh.
