The Miami Marlins are continuing to build toward the future, and one of their most intriguing power bats has taken another significant step up the organizational ladder.

Outfielder Brandon Compton was promoted earlier this month to the Triple-A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, placing the 22-year-old one level away from the major leagues and giving Miami another look at a prospect who has established himself as one of the system’s premier power hitters.

Compton joined the Marlins after being selected 46th overall in the second round of the 2025 MLB Draft out of Arizona State University. While he has experience at both corner-outfield positions, his long-term defensive home remains somewhat uncertain. His offensive ability, however, has never been much of a question.

That has become particularly evident in 2026, as Compton entered his Sept. 2 promotion to Jacksonville batting .274 with 33 home runs, 94 RBI, and 83 runs scored in 398 at-bats. Those numbers have helped put him firmly on Miami’s long-term radar, although he is expected to spend significant time developing at the Triple-A level before ultimately making his major-league debut.

Though he's finding success now, Compton's path has not been completely straightforward. The youngster dealt with a significant throwing-arm issue during his college career that ultimately required Tommy John surgery. The effects of which have continued to influence his defensive profile, making his bat even more important to his future value.

His MLB.com scouting report recognizes exactly what makes Compton such an intriguing prospect — while also acknowledging the areas of his game that still need work.

"The lefty slugger is a stocky 6-foot-1 with incredible raw strength out of a crouched stance," the report states. "Compton was able to access that power more in his first college season when he controlled the zone better, and the Marlins will work closely on his swing decisions."

There are still questions surrounding his defensive value, however.

"Compton is a decent runner [but] his range in the outfield is lacking... He's likely to get time at first base in 2026 to increase his versatility, but that lack of defensive value puts lots of pressure on him to unlock his natural power."

That combination of raw strength and offensive instincts gives Miami something it cannot easily manufacture: legitimate middle-of-the-order potential. Therefore, he doesn't necessarily need to become a defensive standout. If Compton continues to produce offensively at the rate he has throughout 2026, his bat could ultimately provide more than enough reason for Miami to find a place for him in its lineup.