James Outman (born May 14, 1997) is an American professional baseball outfielder in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization. Outman grew up in Redwood City, California, and attended Junípero Serra High School.
Outman was drafted by the Dodgers in the seventh round of the 2018 MLB Draft out of California State University, Sacramento. He played with the Ogden Raptors in 2018 and the Great Lakes Loons in 2019.
After missing the 2020 season as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Outman spent 2021 with the Great Lakes Loons, where he hit .250 with nine home runs and 30 RBI.
The Dodgers assigned him to the Glendale Desert Dogs of the Arizona Fall League after the season. Outman was added to the Dodgers’ 40-man roster in November 2021.
James Outman’s Salary And Contract
James Outman earns an annual salary of $1,038,252.
James Outman’s Net Worth
He has an estimated net worth of between $1 million to $3 million.
James Outman Scouting Reports
Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 215 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2018 Draft – Round 7
RuleV: 2021
Physical Description: Tall, muscular, but not overly bulky to the point it saps athleticism. The build of an outside wide receiver in the NFL. Plus athlete that runs well and has above-average raw power due to his natural strength.
Hit: Starts from a square stance on the left side with a slight bend in his knees, but is fairly upright. Lower hands set by his back shoulder, Outman employs a light leg lift timing mechanism before a quiet and quick trigger. Longer bat path due to the uppercut nature of his stroke combined with his long levers. This in turn leads to a fair amount of swing and miss in the profile. Had elevated strikeout rates as an older college player in both Rookie and Low-A. Poor overall contact hitter that makes up for some of his swings and misses with the above average on-base ability. Grade: 40
Power: Fringe average game power with above-average raw. Outman has the body and bat path to optimize for power. His lack of contact ability and holes in his swing lead to his power playing below his abilities. Has the ability to tap into pull-side juice. There’s some power projection in his profile but much of it lies on his ability to hit. Grade: 45
Field: Above average fielder bordering on plus. Long majestic strides in the outfield do an above-average job of covering ground which aids average route running. He is instinctual in the field and focused, limiting lapses. He played all three outfield spots for Great Lakes in 2019 but manned center predominantly, starting 93 games there. The tool from which Outman’s profile derives the greatest value. Grade: 55
Arm: Above average outfield arm with seven assists in 2019. Good online carry and accuracy average to a tick better distance but good form and a strong motion. Grade: 55
Run: Above average runner that clocks consistent 55-60 run times home to first with speed translating in the field and on the base paths. Aggressive baserunner, will sometimes take chances on steals and get thrown out. Jumps are average with solid reads of the pitcher. Borderline plus tool, but he could lose a step in the coming years due to the size of his frame. Grade: 55
Overall: With strong supporting skills and questionable offensive tools overall, Outman profiles perfectly as an up and down emergency outfielder type. There’s some hope for a little more out of the profile if Outman is able to improve his bat-to-ball skills and cut down on the swing and miss. Good defense, outfield flexibility, and strong throwing arm could push him to a low-end bench outfield role if the hit improves. There’s more risk in the profile than typical of a college outfield profile.
OFP: 35
Role: 30 – Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: High