Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | TB | 3B | 32 | 40 |
Grades Update: Aug 2021
| OFP | Role | Hit | Power | Field | Arm | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 40 | 40 | 50 | 50 | 55 | 40 |
Aug 2021 Report
Evaluator: Jake Kerns
Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 210 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2014 Round 5
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster
Physical Description: Above-average height with a good body that is noticeably trimmer in the midsection than in past seasons. Strong throughout.
Hit: Has toyed with several iterations of his stance since signing. Presently stands crouched with his hands back. Significant amount of pre-pitch bat and hand movement, something he's had since signing. Utilizes a small leg kick as he loads and steps into the pitch. Swing can get long. It's above-average bat speed with an upward swing plane that gets the ball in the air often. Has consistently produced more fly outs than ground outs since signing. Shows some bat-to-ball skills and he has a good eye, but he strikes out too often, which has followed him from rookie ball to the big leagues. Strikeouts will be a part of his game, but so will walks. There's potential for average or better on-base ability, but it's going to require him to get to cut down on the strikeouts, something he's been unable to do since signing. Grade: 40
Power: Plus raw power that started showing up with more frequency in 2019 after an adjustment that got him lower in his stance and creating better leverage. He has the bat speed and swing plane to get the ball out of the park with regularity, but the swing and miss hinders the ultimate output. He can also get pull-happy. Grade: 50
Field: Has quick reactions in the field but he covers an average amount of ground at 3B. Moves well enough laterally to suggest he can stick. He's unafraid to charge the ball and shows a good backhand, but mostly just makes the routine plays. Grade: 50
Arm: Strong arm with good carry across the infield. Throws from a low 3/4 slot. Quick transfers. Arm plays at 3B. Pitched as an amateur. Grade: 55
Run: Timed at and around 4.38 down the line from the right side. Hustles out of the box. Not a threat to steal. Grade: 40
Overall: Padlo shows some very real power and a good eye, but he simply struggles with strikeouts. That alone will hinder his chances at starting long term, but he does enough things to stick, likely in a multi positional backup role. He's an average fielder at 3B, something that has been aided by the improvement of his body, and he's also taken reps at 1B and 2B in the minors. He's on the 40-man roster and debuted in 2021.
OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Bench or Platoon
Risk: Moderate
