The Atlanta Braves’ 2021 eighth round pick from McKinney Boyd high school in Texas, Tyler Collins is a throwback type of leadoff hitter known for his contact ability and speed. He fits into the same type of skill set as former Braves center fielder Michael Bourn if you are looking for a loose comp for the type of player we expect him to be.
Midseason Ranking: 26
2021 Stats
FCL: 85 PA, .347/.424/.453, 4 2B, 2 3B, 12-16 SB, 7 BB, 23 K
What we saw in 2021
Collins ranked 26th in our midseason list purely based on his pre-draft hype, coming in as an overslot eighth rounder that should have gone higher based on talent.