Coates comes in at 6 feet even and 195 pounds and was drafted as a shortstop despite having mostly played first base and third base with Louisiana Tech.

In 58 games last season, he hit .330/.447/.488 with 13 doubles, three triples, five home runs and 28 RBIs. Most importantly, he showcased the same skill set that Breslow has been targeting this draft: an ability to recognize pitches and a great understanding of the strike zone. He worked 45 walks to 30 strikeouts as part of his breakout campaign.

He is a switch-hitter and played all four infield spots this past season. He also showcased an ability to limit swing-and-miss in his game. He has above-average speed and thanks to his range and arm should be able to play up the middle. This is a high-floor prospect with room to grow if he adds more pop to his game.