Jared Thomas Stats & Scouting Report

AB	163
AVG	.245
OBP	.347
SLG	.374
HR	3

Full name Jared Alan Thomas
Born 07/01/2003 in Dallas, TX
Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 175 / Bats: L / Throws: L
School Texas
Drafted in the 2nd round (42nd overall) by the Colorado Rockies in 2024 (signed for $2,000,000).

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School: Texas
Commit/Drafted: Never Drafted
Age At Draft: 21.1
BA Grade: 45/High
Tools: Hit: 50. Power: 45. Run: 50. Field: 55. Arm: 50.

Thomas is a draft-eligible sophomore first baseman and outfielder who has turned in a pair of standout offensive seasons for Texas. He’s a career .336/.418/.565 hitter who showed a bit more power in his 2024 campaign—going from four home runs to 16—and has an unusual defensive profile as a plus defensive first baseman who is a legitimate option in center field as well. Listed at 6-foot-2, 190 pounds, Thomas has solid hitting chops and contact skills with a lefthanded swing that has a slight hitch in his hand load and can get a bit long at times but has yielded an 88% in-zone contact rate. He gets a bit aggressive with his swing decisions out of the zone at times, particularly against secondaries, but can handle top-end velocity and has a chance for average pure hitting ability and average raw power. Thomas has a bit more room for physical development in his lanky frame that he could wind up accessing with good strength gains. He’s a strong athlete who has split time between center field and first base at Texas, and scouts expect him to be a plus defender at first base or solid defender in center who runs well underway. Thomas does enough with a well-rounded profile to warrant a day one selection.

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Organization Prospect Rankings

BA Grade/Risk: 50/High

Adjusted Grade: 35

Track Record: Thomas emerged in his draft year at Texas, hitting .349/.434/.635 with 16 home runs and 18 stolen bases in 60 games as an eligible sophomore. The Rockies drafted him in the second round in 2024 and signed him for $2 million. Thomas shined at High-A Spokane in the first half of 2025, posting a .922 OPS in 73 games, before scuffling in 45 games for Double-A Hartford as his strikeout rate spiked to nearly 35%. He led the Rockies’ system in both walks (70) and strikeouts (145).

Scouting Report: The 6-foot-2, 190-pound Thomas is an average athlete who moves well for his size. He began his pro career playing primarily center field, but when he moved to Hartford, he slid to left field, which is a better long-term fit. Thomas’ move to Double-A also exposed the key area of concern: swing-and-miss issues, particularly against better sequencing and breaking stuff. Still, when he makes contact, it is often loud contact—supported by consistently high exit velocities and quality barrel rates. While Thomas’ approach leans toward aggression, he generally recognizes pitches well enough to do damage in the zone. His power surge at Texas carried over to Spokane, suggesting that he might one day produce at least average power. Encouragingly, his groundball rate remains low, indicating a swing geared for lift and power. Originally a first baseman in college, Thomas is now a full-time outfielder. He lacks the speed for center but is serviceable on the corners with above-average speed and an average arm.

The Future: Given the learning curve Thomas experienced at Double-A, he should start in Hartford again. Since he is largely limited to the outfield corners and first base, developing his power will be crucial to determining whether he can be an everyday regular or a useful lefthanded-hitting role player with average or better tools across the board.

Scouting Grades Hit: 50 | Power: 50 | Run: 55 | Field: 50 | Arm: 50.
BA Grade/Risk: 45/High.

Track Record: Thomas was draft-eligible as a sophomore after turning in a pair of standout offensive seasons for Texas. He hit .336/.418/.565 over his college career and showed a bit more power in his 2024 campaign, going from four home runs to 16. The Rockies selected Thomas with the 42nd overall pick in the second round of the 2024 draft. He signed for $2 million and debuted following the draft with Low-A Fresno, hitting .333/.389/.545 with two home runs over eight games. Thomas is expected to break camp with High-A Spokane to begin 2025.

Scouting Report: Thomas stands 6-foot-2, 190 pounds and is a solid athlete for his size and build, showing defensive versatility. Thomas is an average hitter with strong bat-to-ball skills and power at the point of contact. His approach is on the aggressive side but he’s able to attack hittable pitches while also deciphering balls and strikes. He shows fringe-average underlying exit velocity data with the ability to consistently backspin the ball off of the barrel, resulting in consistent flush contact. He should grow into more power and get to average home run totals at peak. Thomas is a versatile defender who’s plus at first base but can play an average center field. This positional versatility will add value and likely see Thomas spend more time in the outfield over the next few seasons. Thomas is an average runner who could add strength to his lean frame and slow down over time.

The Future: Thomas has an average everyday regular upside with an opportunity to provide average power numbers and solid batting averages.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 45 | Run: 50 | Field: 50 | Arm: 50.

Draft Prospects

School: Texas Commit/Drafted: Never Drafted
Age At Draft: 21.1
BA Grade: 45/High
Tools: Hit: 50. Power: 45. Run: 50. Field: 55. Arm: 50.

Thomas is a draft-eligible sophomore first baseman and outfielder who has turned in a pair of standout offensive seasons for Texas. He’s a career .336/.418/.565 hitter who showed a bit more power in his 2024 campaign—going from four home runs to 16—and has an unusual defensive profile as a plus defensive first baseman who is a legitimate option in center field as well. Listed at 6-foot-2, 190 pounds, Thomas has solid hitting chops and contact skills with a lefthanded swing that has a slight hitch in his hand load and can get a bit long at times but has yielded an 88% in-zone contact rate. He gets a bit aggressive with his swing decisions out of the zone at times, particularly against secondaries, but can handle top-end velocity and has a chance for average pure hitting ability and average raw power. Thomas has a bit more room for physical development in his lanky frame that he could wind up accessing with good strength gains. He’s a strong athlete who has split time between center field and first base at Texas, and scouts expect him to be a plus defender at first base or solid defender in center who runs well underway. Thomas does enough with a well-rounded profile to warrant a day one selection.