Track Record: In three seasons at Oregon State, Forrester proved himself as one of the Pac-12’s best hitters. He was part of the conference’s all-freshman team in 2021 and finished his career with 26 home runs in 177 games. The Pirates selected him in the third round, signed him for $772,500 and assigned him to Low-A Bradenton to begin his career. Forrester’s father played three seasons as a Dodgers minor leaguer.
Scouting Report: Forrester doesn’t have the skills for a prototype first baseman, but he can hit. He’s got solid bat-to-ball abilities and a keen eye for the strike zone. He walked more than he struck out during his college career, then did the same thing in his first test as a pro. Forrester shows an all-fields approach and should get to average power in time, and he posted an average exit velocity of 88 mph during his junior season with the Beavers. The righthanded hitter is an average defender with an average arm, though teams tried him at catcher in a few workouts before the draft.
The Future: Forrester will move to High-A in 2024 and will need to boost his power to profile as a first baseman. Greensboro’s cozy confines should help him in that regard.
Scouting Grades Hit: 55 | Power: 50 | Run: 40 | Field: 50 | Arm: 50
