Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | ARI | INF | 39 | 35 |
Grades Update: Dec 2020
| OFP | Role | Hit | Power | Field | Arm | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 30 | 50 | 30 | 40 | 45 | 60 |
Dec 2020 Report
Evaluator: Isaiah Burrows
Age: 20 yr
Height: 5-9
Weight: 170 lbs
Hits/Throws: S/R
Acquired: 2019 4th
RuleV: 2022
Physical Description: Short and slender build with room to fill out. Average upper and lower half strength. Small, compact frame. Added weight and muscle can help his physical strides.
Hit: Tight and compact stance from both sides. Upper and lower half stay connected. Elbows locked in, hands slightly above the letters. Feet stay shoulder width apart with bent knees. Slight leg kick within his load. Looks more comfortable from the left side, signs of going the opposite way. Quick bat speed makes solid contact to all fields. Plate discipline concerns, swings often at off-speed away. Grade: 50
Power: Lacks significant raw power from both sides of the plate. Squares up an occasional ball for extra bases. Not much over-the-fence power in his frame. Relies on his contact skills and approach to get on base, doesn't pull the ball. Lack of strength and size translates to weak power results. Grade: 30
Field: Average range in the field continues to be a work in progress. Struggles to make the simple play consistently, one-hoppers get past him on occasion. Stuck with second base in pro ball. Doesn't make eye-popping dives or plays defensively. Needs to hone in on his defensive skills. Grade: 40
Arm: Fringe average arm strength that lacks velocity to first base. Lacks arm strength and accuracy for shortstop. Good mechanics to his motion, needs to improve accuracy and overall arm strength. Grade: 45
Run: Plus-speed that bodes well with his athletic traits. Good hustle and determination, always digs for the extra bag. Quick, small strides and burst of speed out of the box. Gets to top-end speed quickly, utilizes quickness to steal bases. Grade: 60
Overall: Hill Jr. lacks the power and hit tool to become an offensive force, but he makes plays with his speed and athleticism. His defense at second base continues to be a work in progress, and his offensive profile needs to improve to rise up Arizona's minor league ranks.
OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: High
