Diamondbacks trade Michael Bourn to Orioles for prospect Jason Heinrich

At the waiver trade deadline yesterday the Arizona Diamondbacks traded veteran outfielder Michael Bourn to the Baltimore Orioles. In exchange, the desert-dwellers receive outfield prospect Jason Heinrich. Here's a quick profile.

Jason Heinrich, OF: Heinrich was drafted by the Orioles in the fifth round in 2015 from high school in New Port Richey, Florida. He had a University of Central Florida commitment but signed without problems, then hit .270/.360/.382 in 152 at-bats in the Gulf Coast Rookie League. Promoted to the New York-Penn League for 2016, he was hitting .231/.301/.347 through 147 at-bats for the Aberdeen Ironbirds.

Listed at 6-1, 205, Heinrich is a right-handed hitter and thrower born June 7, 1996 (in Anchorage, Alaska of all places). In high school he had a reputation as a strong power hitter but fell in the draft due to defensive questions, concerns about contact, and his college commitment. He is quite strong physically and has above-average raw power, but so far his swing does not translate that strength into home runs very often outside of batting practice. His plate discipline isn't terrible and he has a good arm, but lack of speed and general athleticism are a hindrance.

There's some upside here, but right now Heinrich is more of a Grade C development project rather than someone who will make a rapid impact.

Nice views here from Jason Kine.