Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | SD | OF | 3 | 55 |
Grades Update: Mar 2021
| OFP | Role | Hit | Power | Field | Arm | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | 60 | 60 | 50 | 55 | 60 | 55 |
Mar 2021 Report
Evaluator: Geoff Pontes
Age: 19 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 190 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2020 Round 1
RuleV: 2024
Physical Description: Slender frame that makes him appear smaller than his actual height. Sleek and athletic, positive projectable build, with little worry about bad weight as he ages.
Hit: Sets up square to the pitcher, hands by back shoulder, deep bend in knees. Utilizes a moderate leg kick that closes off front side at load. Short, compact stroke, capable of generating whippy bat speed, and subsequently hard contact. Little issue adjusted barrel to hit balls in all four quadrants. Shows an innate ability to hit breaking balls, and is rarely fooled by offspeed. Arguably the best hit tool projection in the 2020 draft. Plus hit with projection remaining. Grade: 60
Power: Average power projection, primarily due to bat speed and physical projection, will show power in games. Doesn't sell out for power and rarely takes aggressive swings. The possibility for above average or even plus power is there, but it might come at the expense of Hassell's approach. But he should comfortably produce average homer run production with lots of doubles. Grade: 50
Field: Above average fielder capable of handling all three outfield positions. May end up in right field long term, but should stay in centerfield in the short term with a 50/50 shot he stays there. Runs efficient routes, makes all the routine plays and doesn't try to do too much. Grade: 55
Arm: Forner two way star as an amateur and that arm talent translates to the outfield. Good online carry with plenty of arm strength to keep runners honest. Plus arm with strength and accuracy. Grade: 60
Run: Above average runner that gets a second gear when underway. Enough range and makeup speed to cover all three outfield positions, though his speed is above average for a corner it's likely only average for center. Grade: 55
Overall: Depending upon your definition of five tool player Hassell might fit the bill. Strong across the board Hassell's standout tool his his advanced hitting and bat to ball skills. It is upon this foundational skill that all of his other abilities support. Hassell the finished product could be anything from top of the order run producing centerfielder to middle of the order corner outfield star. There's still a long way till Hassel debuts, but his minor league time could be accelerated by his polished skill set.
OFP: 55
Role: 60 - Above-Average Regular; Occasional All-Star
Risk: High
