Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
William Fleming is a 2025 prep draft pick who has recently joined the Top 100 Prospects list (No. 97) as a shortstop for the Rays organization. Early reports indicate strong performance in full-season ball with excellent contact rates (81.3% overall contact rate) and impressive offensive production (165+ wRC+ pace). Fleming is a 6-foot-3, 190-pound left-handed hitter with a compact swing and strong bat-to-ball skills. He is showing early signs of development that could push him up prospect lists as the season progresses.
Strengths
- + Recently added to Top 100 Prospects list at No. 97
- + Excellent contact rate of 81.3% in early professional play
- + Impressive offensive production with 165+ wRC+ pace
- + Compact swing with strong bat-to-ball skills
- + Tall frame at 6-foot-3 with good athleticism
- + Showing early success in full-season ball as 2025 prep draft pick
- + Organizational investment suggests high potential
Weaknesses
- - Early in professional career with limited track record
- - Transition from high school to professional pitching still ongoing
- - Lower-minors production requires continued development
About
William Fleming is a sp for the Chicago Cubs.
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