Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | CHC | RHP | 38 | 35 |
Grades Update: Nov 2020
| OFP | Role | FB | CB | CH | Cmd/Cnt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 30 | 55 | 40 | 60 | 40/40 |
Nov 2020 Report
Evaluator: Matt Thompson
Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 185 lbs
Hits/Throws: S/R
Acquired: 2017 Draft - Round 6
RuleV: 2021
Physical Description: Lean, athletic build at 6'1", 185. Likely a little heavier than listed weight but nothing concerning. Not much physical projection here. Had some elbow injuries since draft. Former UCLA commit hurt elbow in June of 2018, rehabbed and ended up having Tommy John surgery in August of 2019. Expected to be a full go as baseball resumes. Worth tracking as sixth rounders that get a six digit signing bonus are special arms.
Delivery & Mechanics: Slower paced delivery with fast, loose arm. Showcases athleticism as he drives off back leg from high 3/4 slot. Used to work quicker but slowed himself down and now is able to repeat.
Fastball: Estrada found consistent velocity by slowing down his delivery and was touching 95 frequently before the arm injury. Pitch had some arm-side run and generated weak contact and missed bats. Grade: 55
Curveball: Inconsistent pitch with good shape and will flash plus, but it backs up at times and needs more refinement. Grade: 40
Changeup: Plus pitch with fade and depth. Feel for his changeup is rare for a kid with so few professional innings. Swing and miss pitch and one of better changeups in the system. Grade: 60
Control and Command: High octane stuff with below average to fringe command. Has moments where he completely loses himself in his delivery and can't find the plate. Nothing unusual for such a young, inexperienced arm. Control: 40 | Command: 40
Overall: Electric arm with injury question marks. High probability he's a reliever with two above average pitches that can advance quickly so Cubs can start getting some return on their high cost investment. Excited to see him in game action after shutdown. Only 17 professional innings since being drafted in 2017.
OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: Extreme
