Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 40 | Run: 45 | Arm: 50 | Field: 50 | Overall: 40
Beaty increased his OPS in each of his four years at Belmont, batting .382/.469/.668 as a senior in 2015 and becoming the highest-drafted player in Bruins history when the Dodgers grabbed him in the 12th round. He broke out in 2017, winning the Texas League MVP award and leading the Double-A circuit in batting (.326) and OPS (.883). An intercostal strain and a torn thumb ligament ruined his encore, limiting him to just 34 games last year.
With a disciplined approach and quality hand-eye coordination, Beaty makes repeated line-drive contact to all fields. He made some adjustments to his left-handed swing in mid-2017 that allowed him to drive the ball more often for some pull power, but he still stands out more for his hitting and on-base ability than as a home run threat. He has struggled against left-handers in the upper Minors, so he'll have to adapt or risk being tagged as a platoon player.
A fringy runner with an average arm, Beaty has split most of his career between first base and third base. He's a decent defender at either corner and also has made brief appearances at second base, left field and right field as a pro. He also did some catching as an amateur and his versatility will come in handy as he tries to crack a Los Angeles roster with an overload of corner-infield options. Statcast - Batting Season Pitches Batted Balls Barrels Barrel % Exit Velocity Launch Angle XBA XSLG WOBA XWOBA XWOBACON Hard Hit % K % BB % 2019 977 216 11 5.1 89.4 10.2 .280 .427 .324 .321 .341 40.5 12.3 6.3 ALL 977 216 11 5.1 89.4 10.2 .280 .427 .324 .321 .341 40.5 12.3 6.3 MLB 40553 6.3 87.5 11.2 .251 .412 .317 .318 .371 34.5 21.7 8.3 Transactions Team Date Transaction 07/15/2019 Los Angeles Dodgers recalled 1B Matt Beaty from Oklahoma City Dodgers. 07/10/2019 Los Angeles Dodgers optioned 1B Matt Beaty to Oklahoma City Dodgers. 06/21/2019 Los Angeles Dodgers recalled Matt Beaty from Oklahoma City Dodgers. 06/20/2019 Los Angeles Dodgers optioned 1B Matt Beaty to Oklahoma City Dodgers. 06/12/2019 Matt Beaty roster status changed by Los Angeles Dodgers. 06/09/2019 Los Angeles Dodgers sent 1B Matt Beaty on a rehab assignment to Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. 06/05/2019 Los Angeles Dodgers placed 1B Matt Beaty on the 10-day injured list retroactive to June 3, 2019. Left hip flexor strain. 05/17/2019 Los Angeles Dodgers recalled 1B Matt Beaty from Oklahoma City Dodgers. 05/05/2019 Los Angeles Dodgers optioned 1B Matt Beaty to Oklahoma City Dodgers. 04/30/2019 Los Angeles Dodgers recalled Matt Beaty from Oklahoma City Dodgers. 03/11/2019 Los Angeles Dodgers optioned 1B Matt Beaty to Oklahoma City Dodgers. 12/04/2018 Toros del Este placed 1B Matt Beaty on the reserve list. 11/26/2018 1B Matt Beaty assigned to Toros del Este. 11/20/2018 Los Angeles Dodgers selected the contract of Matt Beaty from Oklahoma City Dodgers. 08/19/2018 Oklahoma City Dodgers activated 1B Matt Beaty from the 7-day disabled list. 08/14/2018 Oklahoma City Dodgers sent 1B Matt Beaty on a rehab assignment to AZL Dodgers. 06/19/2018 Oklahoma City Dodgers placed 1B Matt Beaty on the 7-day disabled list retroactive to June 17, 2018. 01/30/2018 Los Angeles Dodgers invited non-roster 1B Matt Beaty to spring training. 04/04/2017 1B Matt Beaty assigned to Tulsa Drillers from Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. 03/03/2017 1B Matt Beaty assigned to Los Angeles Dodgers. 04/04/2016 1B Matt Beaty assigned to Rancho Cucamonga Quakes from Great Lakes Loons. 06/26/2015 IF Matt Beaty assigned to Great Lakes Loons from Ogden Raptors. 06/17/2015 IF Matt Beaty assigned to Ogden Raptors. 06/16/2015 Los Angeles Dodgers signed IF Matthew Beaty.
