School: Hammond School; Class: Senior
Position: 3B/SS; B/T: B/R
Height: 6-1; Weight: 190
Previously Drafted: N/A
College Commitment: Louisiana State University
| Hit | Power | SB | Patience | Glove | Overall |
| 45/50 | 50/55 | 30 | 45 | 50 | 50 |
Background: Continuing the 2022 Draft subtheme of strong bloodlines, Toman’s father, Jim, is a long time collegiate coach. The elder Toman, who was a two-year team captain at N.C. State during his playing days, spent time coaching at Florida International University, N.C. State, South Carolina, Liberty, College of Charleston, and is currently the head coach at Middle Tennessee State University.
A member of Hammond’s varsity baseball team since his eighth grade year, Toman batted a scorching .502 with eight dingers and 25 RBIs as a junior. And he finished his senior campaign with a .487 average with seven homeruns and 27 RBIs. He is committed to powerhouse Louisiana State University.
Scouting Report: A high school athlete playing shortstop but is destined to slider over to the hot corner. Toman’s robotic and lacks a lot of lateral movement to stay at the infield’s prime position. Offensively, the young switch-hitter shows an open stance from either side of the batter’s box. Upright with plenty of natural loft, Toman hasn’t begun to fully tap into his above-average power potential. His swing looks more natural as a lefty, showing impressive bat speed for his non-dominant side. There’s some sneaky upside as potential second round pick.
Ceiling: 1.5- to 2.0-win player
Risk: Moderate
Grade: Second Round
