2024 MLB Draft Profile: Billy Amick

Overview

Position: 3B

Height: 6’1″

Weight: 220 pounds

School: Tennessee

Billy Amick is a 6’1”, 220-pound corner infielder who plays for the Tennessee Volunteers. Amick has emerged as one of the top hitters in college baseball after a fantastic season playing for the Volunteers.

Coming out of high school, Amick was a quality high school prospect ranked inside the Top 350 in his class. Amick went undrafted and signed his National Letter of Intent to Clemson University.

During his first season at Clemson, Amick saw limited action and didn’t perform well when he got his opportunity. Amick only batted .105 with one run scored in nine games and three starts.

In his sophomore season, Amick earned a starting role and was one of the biggest breakout stars in college baseball. Amick slashed .413/.464/.773 with 69 hits, 17 doubles, 13 home runs, 63 RBIs, and had a 1.236 OPS. He was named First Team All-ACC and was universally considered a First- or Second-Team All-American.

Then, Amick entered the Transfer Portal and committed to Tennessee. In 2024, he has picked up where he left off. Amick is slashing 351/.432/.776 with 47 hits, seven doubles, 16 home runs, 42 RBIs, 16 walks, and a 1.208 OPS.

Amick has some of the best hit tools in this draft class. He consistently makes hard contact and can drive the ball to all fields. He has plus power that’s generated by his bat speed and strength. His above-average arm is well-suited to third base.

Amick is 33rd on the 2024 MLB Mock Draft Consensus Board.

Strengths

• Plus hit tools
• Consistently barrels balls
• Can drive the ball to all fields
• Hit well in the Cape Cod League
• Power should translate to the next level

Weaknesses

• Chases a lot of pitches out of the zone
• Low walk rate
• Tends to be over-aggressive at the plate
• Fringy third baseman at the next level

Pro Comparison: Isaac Paredes

Projection: Top 30 pick

Bottom Line

Billy Amick is among the most dangerous hitters in the talent-rich Southeastern Conference that includes the likes of Charlie Condon, Jac Caglianone, Tommy White, and many others. He has proven that he’s capable of hitting at a high level and even continued to rake with a wood bat in Cape Cod.

The Marlins desperately need to add more hitters to their farm system. They have one of the worst farm systems in baseball and have struggled to develop hitters in the past. Amick would instantly become one of the Marlins’ top hitting prospects if they select him with their first-round pick.