Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | TB | OF | 30 | 40 |
Grades Update: Aug 2021
| OFP | Role | Hit | Power | Field | Arm | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 40 | 40 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 55 |
Aug 2021 Report
Evaluator: Joe Drake
Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 180 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2018 CRC
RuleV: 2022
Physical Description: Long, lean, strong build on a big frame. Classic projection frame with long limbs, broader shoulders and high waist. Room for 15-20 pounds of good weight. Wide hips and torso portend that the weight will come.
Hit: Hands at shoulders with arms half extended; Torso mostly upright, slight knee bend with very open base just wider than shoulders. Noisy load with long leg kick to coil hips from open stance as hands shift up and back. Moving parts cover a lot of distance. Steeper swing plane with the bat head staying below the hands even on elevated pitches. Solid to above-average bat speed. Swing and miss is prevalent, especially on spin. Appears to struggle to recognize breaking balls and even offspeed at times. Has decent feel for the zone and doesn't expand excessively. Ultimately, long arms and swing with limited feel to hit limit the upside for contact. Grade: 40
Power: Plus raw power at present and gets to it in games; able to drive the ball out to the opposite field power alley. Solid bat speed and swing path built to lift the ball help unlock the in-game pop which should be a good mix of homeruns and extra base hits. Contact issues hold the game power down a notch. Grade: 50
Field: Solid reads and routes in center and somewhat rangey with long gait. Shows an ability to make the big play with diving catches. Should be able to play an average centerfield at the top level. If he outgrows center, it's likely an above-average LF and solid right due to average arm strength, though the bat is probably too light for a corner. Grade: 50
Arm: Average arm strength. Throws have solid carry and are generally on target. Typically in good position to throw. Grade: 50
Run: Above-average runner underway with long strides now, borderline plus, who'll likely slow down with added weight. Clocked above-average run time (4.16). Aggressive in the run game; wants to take the extra base and will force the issue; comfortable with big leads and gets solid jumps on steal attempts. Has taken a step forward in that regard. Grade: 55
Overall: Big, athletic center fielder with plus power and above-average speed. Hit tool concerns limit his overall upside. The body and hit tool will ultimately drive the profile. There's enough talent and athleticism to be a star if he ever got to an average hit. But if he doesn't hit and he outgrows center, the profile is closer to an up and down guy. Most likely outcome is a role player off the bench who contributes on the bases and in the field.
OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Bench or Platoon
Risk: High
