School: University of Arizona; Class: Sophomore
Position: C; B/T: R/R
Height: 6-4; Weight: 218
Previously Drafted: N/A
High School: Jesuit High School
| Hit | Power | SB | Patience | Glove | Overall |
| 50 | 55 | 30 | 45 | 50 | 55 |
Background: Taking a page out of the Jung Brothers’ playbook, Daniel’s following in his brother’s footsteps as a top prospect heading into the 2022 MLB Draft. Originally a product out of Jesuit High School – home to Andrew Susac (of course), Lars Anderson, and J.P. Howell – the young backstop was a standout two-sport athlete during his teenage years, starring on the diamond and the gridiron for the California-based school.
A 6-foot-4, 218-pound prospect, Susac was an offensive dynamo during his freshman season at the University of Arizona, slugging a scorching .335/.393/.591 with 24 doubles, one triple, and 12 homeruns in 61 games for the Pac 12 powerhouse. He spent the ensuing summer playing for Team USA, compiling .273/.273/.318 slash line in nine games (including seven starts).
This season the Wildcat’s star upped the ante even further. In a career best 64 games, Susac batted .366/.430/.582 with 19 doubles, two triples, and 12 homeruns – earning him a bevy of awards:
- Perfect Game Second Team All-American
- NCBWA Second Team All-American
- ACBA First Team West All-Region
- Coral Cables NCAA Regional All-Tournament Team
- Collegiate Baseball Second Team All-American
- Pac-12 All-Conference
- Golden Spike Award Semifinalist
- Dick Howser Trophy Semifinalist
Scouting Report: Consider the following:
- Since 2011, only two Pac-12 hitters posted a .360/.425/.575 slash line with a single-digit walk rate in a season (min. 275 PA): J.J. Matijevic and – of course – Andrew Susac.
Plenty of natural loft and strength to jolt 20 homeruns a year in the professional ranks. The problem with Susac is that his swing tends to get a bit long at times. He loves the ball low, so he can elevate. He may struggle with pitches at the top of the zone. Solid defensive contributor who can help control the run game. Susac doesn’t figure to be a star at the big league level, but should have no problem carving out a lengthy career as a better than average backstop.
Ceiling: 3.0-win player
Risk: Moderate
Grade: First Round
