Hudson Head

23-Year-Old OutfielderOF
Pittsburgh Pirates A+
2024 Fantasy Outlook
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$Signed a $3 million contract with the Padres in June of 2019. Traded to the Pirates in January of 2021.
Flashing on-base ability in Low-A
OFPittsburgh Pirates  A+
August 6, 2021
Head is batting .214/.375/.403 with 11 homers, three steals, 35 RBI, 45 runs and a 51:90 BB:K across 70 games for Low-A Bradenton.
ANALYSIS
The good news is the 20-year-old outfield prospect is showing terrific on-base ability, exemplified by his brilliant 17.1 percent walk rate -- not to mention he's been hit by pitches 10 times. The bad news is Head is striking out at a 30.1 percent clip, which is why he's had so much trouble hitting for average. He also hasn't tried to run much at all, which is surprising for a guy who's considered to have 60-grade speed and has been on first base as often as he has. On balance, it's taken some of the shine off Head as a prospect, but he still has intriguing tools and the Pirates will give him time to address his swing-and-miss issues as he moves through the minors.
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Head gets a lot of hype in some circles because of his plus speed and potential for above-average power, and his Q Score is higher than ever after headlining Pittsburgh's return for Joe Musgrove this winter. That said, there are reasons to be concerned about his ability to hit for a high average. His left-handed swing isn't very smooth, and he didn't get much of an opportunity to develop his hit tool in 2020, as recurring hamstring injuries limited him at the alternate training site and the fall instructional league. He has only played in the AZL and is entering his age-20 season, so he should head to Low-A, but it may not be a smooth transition for the tooled up center fielder. If he keeps his strikeout rate in check and hits for a decent average, his stock will climb, but that outcome shouldn't be an assumed inevitability.
It may seem crazy that Head fell to the Padres with the No. 84 overall pick in the draft, but the prep center fielder from Texas was paid like a first rounder ($3 million bonus). He was one of the best players in the AZL, showcasing a well-rounded skill set with room for growth, particularly in the power department. Thanks to a lean 6-foot-1, 180-pound frame, he should hold his plus speed into his late-20s, which should allow him to stick in center field while stealing around 20 bases annually. His all-fields approach (34.8 Oppo%), patience (10.6 BB%) and ability to make contact at a reasonable clip (20.6 K%) as a toolsy 18-year-old stood out and portend success as he moves up the ladder. He didn't hit for much power, but he could eventually grow into 25-homer pop, thanks to plus bat speed and a swing that is geared for lofting the ball. He will head to Low-A and could reach the majors in 2022 or 2023.
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Traded to Pirates
OFPittsburgh Pirates  A+
January 18, 2021
Head was traded from the Padres to the Pirates on Monday as part of a package for Joe Musgrove, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
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Gets summer camp nod
OFSan Diego Padres  A+
June 29, 2020
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Joins San Diego's draft class
OFSan Diego Padres  A+
June 4, 2019
The Padres have selected Head with the No. 84 overall pick in the 2019 first-year player draft.
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