"Drew showed some promise in 2024, hitting .289/.394/.414 in 110 games across Augusta and Rome. Because of it, and his good production in college, there were some expectations brewing for Drew because of his ability to switch hit and hit for some decent power. Because of this strong performance, Drew was named the starting first baseman for the Columbus Clingstones in 2025 with some promise."
"While the expectations might have been a bit bigger, Drew was solid in 2025 hitting .251/.326/.341 in 112 games. His walk rate did drop a bit, though still strong, at 10%. The strikeout rate, however, jumped all the way to 26% after sitting at 17% most of last year. The result was his OBP dropping to .326 and his wRC+ sitting at just 101, a big fall from 144 the year before."
Drew signed as an undrafted free agent in 2023 after the MLB Draft. He hit .289/.394/.414 in 110 games in 2024 across Augusta and Rome and showed switch-hitting ability and some power. He was named the Columbus starting first baseman in 2025. In 2025 he hit .251/.326/.341 in 112 games with a 10% walk rate but a strikeout jump from 17% to 26%, dropping his wRC+ from 144 to 101. He hit better as a lefty (.256 with a .352 OBP) and struggled from the right (.230/.362/.299). He will enter the season at 25 and faces a pivotal year to reach the majors.
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