Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | HOU | OF | 26 | 40 |
Grades Update: Jan 2021
| OFP | Role | Hit | Power | Field | Arm | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 40 | 50 | 40 | 45 | 45 | 40 |
Jan 2021 Report
Evaluator: Trevor Hooth
Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 200 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2020 Draft, Round 5
RuleV: 2023
Physical Description: Has built well on his frame so far. There is still some projection left for the Astros to work with. Kind of a lanky frame at this point.
Hit: This is his carrying tool. Open stance. Hands start at shoulder height, with bat head close to vertical. Utilizes a shin high leg kick to trigger the swing. Hands are quick and smooth to the ball. The hands are the main ingredient in what made Whitcomb a draft pick out of Division II. Grade: 50
Power: Showed some homerun power both in the Cape Cod League and in college. His frame suggests there's probably some pop to be had at the professional level too. As the Astros get their hands on him, he could tap more into his average raw power. Grade: 40
Field: Ultimately his home on the dirt isn't a given. He's a shortstop now, and can play there. Some believe his best chance might be to transition to second base. Grade: 45
Arm: The arm may not wow anybody, but it is strong enough to play at shortstop. He might struggle on some throws due to the below average arm strength. Should be plenty fine if he makes the move to second base, as many are predicting. Grade: 45
Run: Only stole a couple of bases in college. Speed shouldn't kill him defensively. Grade: 40
Overall: The very last pick of the, albeit shortened, 2020 draft out of Division II UC San Diego is a pure hitter. Many believe in his ability to hit the ball at the professional level. Due to his size, he might not be a shortstop long term. That might mean he stays up the middle and winds up at second base. Regardless, that hit tool will carry him as far as he goes in the professional ranks.
OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Bench / Platoon
Risk: High
