Reds trade Roark for Jameson Hannah

[*psychdoctor*]

Reds get CF Jameson Hannah for Roark

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) July 31, 2019

 

Jameson Hannah was drafted on round 2 in 2018.  He is rated #7 in A's farm system.  Here is a little background.  I think to get something for Roark is good deal now that Bauer is on board.  

http://athleticsfarm.com/2019/02/22/as-farms-2019-top-10-prospects-list/

"Left-Handed-Hitting Outfielder

Age on Opening Day: 21

Drafted 2018 – 2nd Round

With last year’s top pick Kyler Murray seemingly out of the picture, Hannah is the only selection from last year’s draft to make this year’s list. The 2nd-round pick is a speedy contact hitter who can cover a lot of ground in center field. Hannah is primarily known for his smooth swing and his solid plate discipline, but he also showed his speed by successfully swiping 28 bases in 30 attempts in his college career. In 2018, the Texas native led his college team in both doubles and triples while notching just as many walks as strikeouts with 35 of each. Although he doesn’t appear to have much real home run power, Hannah does have good power to the gaps, and his efficient swing should enable him to hit for a high average. His speed not only makes him an effective base stealer but also allows him to get a good break on balls in the field. A stint on the DL limited Hannah to just 23 games with Vermont in his pro debut last summer, but he hit .279, posted a .347 on-base percentage and managed to swipe six bases in six attempts for the Lake Monsters. A’s scouting director Eric Kubota extolled Hannah’s hitting abilities in an interview with A’s Farm last summer: “We think Jameson’s just a natural-born hitter. He’s just got those hitter’s hands, and his approach is advanced. This is a kid we think can just flat-out hit.” And the 21-year-old should have the chance to show what he can do in the hitter-friendly California League in 2019."