Trei Cruz - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	DET	SS/2B	27	40

Grades Update: Nov 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
40	40	40	40	50	45	50

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Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: Trei Cruz

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 200 lbs
Hits/Throws: S/R
Acquired: 2020 Draft - Round 3
RuleV: 2024

Physical Description: Large frame, Lean but strong and sturdy build. Toned: noticeable, muscular definition in forearms and solid strength throughout. Impressive athleticism. Modest room for additional growth/gains. Bloodlines: the son of Jose Cruz Jr and grandson of Houston Astros great Jose Cruz Sr.

Hit: Open stance; hands at the head; upright with a narrow base. Above-average bat speed. Quick to and through the ball with a level bat path; swing can get long at times -- yielding swing and miss against above-average or better secondaries. Modest pre-load waggle but relatively quiet; slight stride assisted toe tap timing mechanism and quick trigger. Contact oriented approach with a respectable amount of power. Aims to put the ball into play without sacrificing power. More than enough polish to handle the lower to mid-levels of minor league ball. Continued development with pitch recognition and improved consistency with driving the ball will be important moving forward. Grade: 40

Power: Bat speed and leverage in swings indicates future average power; Barrel control indicates an inconsistency in barreling up for power; however, can handle wood. Pitch recognition will need to develop in order to hit for power consistently. Line drive, gap hit type. Grade: 40

Field: Solid average fielder - good defensive habits. Clean and quick footwork; soft hands with solid transfers and good range that can play up anywhere in the infield. The game speeds up on him at times; errant throws and misreads on semi-difficult hops. Pro instruction should clear up some of these minor deficiencies, yielding an adequate and capable defender. Grade: 50

Arm: Arm strength is average, inaccurate throws, and inconsistent release make it a borderline fringy tool. Enough arm to handle the left side; could see him benefiting from a move to second base. Grade: 45

Run: Smooth runner out of the box, average speed. Playable speed for his position with good instincts on the basepaths. Grade: 50

Overall: Fringe-average to average parts that could evolve into a solid utility or role player. Comes out to play and his versatility and bloodlines will help him wherever Detroit decides to play him. If he can barrel up the ball consistently, he could surpass a 40 hit tool and tap into the raw power that he has.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Utility
Risk: Moderate

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Caleb Freeman - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CHW	RHP	28	35

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	FB	CB	Ctr/Cmd
35	30	55	50	30/30

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Rogelio Castillo

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 190 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Round 15
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Strong build. Square shoulders. Thick, barrel chested. Muscular thighs and legs. Future strength gains minimal.

Delivery & Mechanics: Throws from a high 3/4 arm-slot; Starts with his glove near his face, raises his left leg near chest and plants it forward as he strides to the plate. Long arm action. Utilizes his height for max extension on his pitches that allows for some deception. Good balance on follow-through.

Fastball: Sits at 92-95 touching 97. Throws downhill. Natural tail and sink. Whip-like with riding life at upper end of velocity. Airs it out. Grade: 55

Curveball: Late, sharp bite. Throws with velocity. Potential difference maker with more pro instruction. Grade: 50

Control and Command: Freeman can pound the zone with his fastball and shows he can climb the ladder. Will need to throw the curveball consistently in the zone. Shows well below-average command at present. Control: 30 | Command: 30

Overall: Freeman's fastball and curve will carry him through the low minors but will need to continue to work on consistency and command as he is prone to wildness. Quite the find in the 15th round for Chicago. He has very good work ethic that should carry him far.

OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: Low

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Micker Adolfo - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CHW	OF	8	45

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
45	40	45	55	50	60	40

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Rogelio Castillo

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 225 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2013 IFA
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Tall, large frame. Broad Shoulders. Thick, barrel chested; Powerful upper body, has gained significant mass.

Hit: Wide stance; hands at the head; slight crouch with knee bend as he loads up to swing. A small amount of rocking and forth in the batter's box. As he swings, there is a slight front leg lick. Has loft in his swing and can go to all fields. Can get pull-happy. Swings for power. Grade: 45

Power: Drives the ball to all fields. Natural loft power as his swing ideally for power. Ball jumps off bat. Swing plane for power to all fields. His best tool. Grade: 55

Field: Solid average fielder - good defensive habits. Sound defensive actions. Good first step read for a player his size. Reliable fielder. With the added size, right-field is the idea location for him to play. Grade: 50

Arm: Live arm, works right and this was before his elbow surgery. Very good arm strength for the position. Will prevent extra bases with his arm. Grade: 60

Run: Below-average but capable. Enough for the position. Grade: 40

Overall: Adolfo has a power ceiling that is unlimited when healthy. The mass gain has helped him tap into his power. He has one of the strongest arms in the organization and still a treat, post elbow surgery. If he can cut back on his strikeouts, the White Sox will have another power bat in their lineup.

OFP: 45
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Bench or Platoon
Risk: Moderate

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Yerry De Los Santos - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	PIT	RHP	34	35

Grades Update: Jan 2021

OFP	Role	FB	SL	Ctr/Cmd
35	30	55	50	45/40

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Rogelio Castillo

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 160 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2014 IFA
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Strong, well built with square shoulders. Muscular thighs and legs. Not body type to add much weight or strength.

Delivery & Mechanics: Throws from a high 3/4 slot. Starts from the stretch comes to the set; high to max effort, rears back slightly before he goes to the plate. Hand break, modest leg kick yields some deception. Long, loose arm action. Repeats delivery consistently.

Fastball: Sits at 93-96 t98. Modest arm-side run and sink. Swing and misses come in the zone due to overpowering, not movement. Effective when making hitters chase high in the zone. Riding life at the upper end of velocity can be flat at times. Grade: 55

Slider: Sits at 79-83 Caught between a slider and curve, De Los Santos is inconsistent with throwing the pitch but can hit the corners on lefties. Will be an effective pitch; Bites when he stays on top. Grade: 50

Control and Command: De Los Santos has fringe-average control and below-average command of his pitches. His fastball can hit the corners well but tends to open up, allowing the ball to miss the target. Can spot the slider on the corners but the pitch can be flat and stay in the zone. He may end up just going with a curve instead. Control: Control: 45 | Command: 40

Overall: De Los Santos is currently pitching in the Dominican Republic Winter League as he continues to get innings under his arm since coming back from Tommy John surgery in 2019. Needs to have a better command of his two-pitch offering if he is going to stick in a bullpen. Slider shows glimpses of a good pitch when consistent.

OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: Moderate

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Santiago Florez - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	PIT	RHP	27	40

Grades Update: Jan 2021

OFP	Role	FB	CB	CH	Ctr/Cmd
40	40	50	50	40	45/40

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Rogelio Castillo

Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-5
Weight: 222 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2016 IFA
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Tall, large frame. Wide shoulders; Strong, well built. Muscular thighs and legs. Can handle more weight. Built like a power forward. Still has room to grow a bit.

Delivery & Mechanics: Throws from a high 3/4 slot. Starts from the stretch with his back facing the first base side and drives his front front towards home. Long, loose arm action. Hand break, small leg kick. Repeats delivery consistently; Slight head wack after delivery; Occasionally flies open.

Fastball: Sits at 93-95 t96 with modest life in the zone. Throws downhill with natural tail & sink. Live FB at the upper band of velocity. Hard tailing 2-seamer; His best pitch. Grade: 55

Curveball: Primary secondary offering; 82-84 with 11/5 shape. Can spin it with desired bite. Will be an effective pitch as he gains consistency and feel. Has the early ingredients of a solid average power curve. Grade: 50

Changeup: Lacks feel; occasionally slows arm speed, guiding it to the plate. A work in progress that needs consistency and further pro instruction. Grade: 40

Control and Command: Repeats delivery. Down in the zone but doesn't miss many bats. Curve has potential to be plus pitch as he learns command and sequencing. Control: 45 | Command: 40

Overall: He is listed as a starter however his 6-5 frame and his delivery suggests he may end up in the backend of a bullpen. As he continues to mature, there is potential for his curve and fastball to get better. Command and control will need to improve to stay in a starting role.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Spot Starter or Low Leverage Reliever
Risk: Moderate

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Lolo Sanchez - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	PIT	OF	26	40

Grades Update: Jan 2021

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
45	40	45	40	50	50	55

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Rogelio Castillo

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 150 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2015 IFA
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Solid, compact build with wide hips. Muscular thighs and legs with square shoulders. Built like former Marlins outfielder Juan Pierre.

Hit: Upright stance; feet shoulder-width with his hands with the bat just above the letters near his helmet. Slight bat wiggle before he swings raises front foot slightly into a small stride. Average bat speed with a lofty swing. Can look off-balance on a good off-speed offering, struggles to barrel up consistently. Sprays ball; Geared to pull. Grade: 45

Power: Strength for power but not with current approach. The swing plane for power is there for all fields but has not shown it consistently yet. Currently grades for gap power. Grade: 40

Field: Solid average fielder - good defensive habits. Tracks the ball well. Quick first step read. Gets to the ball. Speed carries him on defense. Grade: 50

Arm: Flashes average arm strength, Hits cut off with a quick release, Playable in CF or LF. Grade: 50

Run: Smooth runner out of the box, type of speed that makes the defensive rush. Makes things happen. Gets good leads. Excel acceleration. Playable speed for his position with good instincts on the bases. Stealing bases is a big part of his game. The best weapon he has to offer. Grade: 55

Overall: Your typical CF prospect with plus speed and good instincts in the field. Needs to continue to figure out his swing if it's going to be geared for power or gap contact. His speed will provide value once he figures out how to hit against a higher level of competition.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Bench/Platoon
Risk: Moderate

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Nick Mears - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	PIT	RHP	25	40

Grades Update: Jan 2021

OFP	Role	FB	CB	Ctr/Cmd
40	40	70	55	50/45

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Rogelio Castillo

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 215 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 UDFA
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Athletic build; Wide, rounded shoulders with wide hips. Muscular thighs and legs. Not body type to add much weight or strength.

Delivery & Mechanics: Throws from a high 3/4 slot. Starts from the stretch with his right arm dangling down, staring at the target then brings his glove to his hip, drives his front towards home. Hand break, modest leg kick that comes up to his chest. Long, loose arm action. Repeats delivery consistently but can open up from time to time.

Fastball: Sits at 96-98 t101. Downplane. Ball jumps out of his hand. Heavy plus sink from high 3/4 slot with some riding life at the upper end of velocity. Misses bats with this pitch. Airs it out in short relief. Grade: 70

Curveball: Primary secondary offering; 79-82. Lots of break, slurve-like, sweeps in on lefties. Late, sharp bite. Not consistent with command, needs some fine tuning but effective when it's on. Good velocity difference between fastball. Grade: 55

Control and Command: Commands FB both sides of the plate. He can challenge hitters inside with his fastball. Curve is nasty when it's on and hits corners with it. Overthrows, affects command at times. Stays around the plate. Control: 50 | Command: 45

Overall: His work ethic post Tommy John surgery shows he will do whatever it takes to work on getting better after moving up three levels in 2019.Once he can command his fastball and curve better, he could be a closer or a setup man.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Low Leverage Reliever
Risk: Low

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Po-Yu Chen - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	PIT	RHP	22	45

Grades Update: Jan 2021

OFP	Role	FB	CB	SL	Ctr/Cmd
45	40	45	40	45	55/50

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Rogelio Castillo

Age: 19 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 187 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2020 IFA
RuleV: 2025

Physical Description: Trim, wiry build. Sloping shoulders, with long, tapering legs, Long, loose arms. Room to fill out, get stronger.

Delivery & Mechanics: Throws from a high 3/4 slot. Starts with his right arm dangling down, pauses, with his left leg back then drives it up right under his chest then points as he drives towards home plate. Hand break, modest leg kick. Long, loose arm action. Repeats delivery consistently.

Fastball: Sits at 89-91 t193. Projected FB velocity with physical maturity. Natural tail & sink. Occasionally rides up. Grade: 45

Curveball: Sits at 71-74 with big 11/5 depth.needs some fine-tuning. Commands it; Continued pro instruction could improve the offering. Good velocity. Grade: 40

Slider: Sits at 78-80. Bites when it stays on top 1ith 10/4 tilt. Does show late life, dives at the end. Grade: 45

Control and Command: His control is advanced for his age as he can throw strikes early in the count. Repeats delivery well. Slider and curveball will improve with instruction. Slider can hang in the zone, needs to hit the target consistency. Control: 50 | Command: 40

Overall: He has above-average control for his age. Potential to grow into his size, allowing him to be a much more effective starter. Needs to work on his curve to be an effective third pitch. The slider has some good potential as a good strikeout pitch. Very mature for his age and looks like he has the endurance to be a starter.

OFP: 45
Role: 40 - Long Reliever or Spot Starter
Risk: High

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Jared Oliva - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	PIT	OF	10	45

Grades Update: Jan 2021

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
45	40	40	40	50	50	55

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Rogelio Castillo

Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 187 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2017 Round 7
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Tall, lanky build. Rounded shoulders. Not body type to add much weight or strength. Athletic body.

Hit: Wide stance; hands at the head; slight crouch with knee bend as he loads up to swing. Average bat speed. No real big trigger or load. Short, flat stroke, slaps it where it goes. Strength through upper body swing. Grade: 40

Power: Bat speed & leverage in swings indicates future average power. Strength & quickness. Will get a hold of a few. Gap power now, more to follow. Line drive, alley type. Added strength will give a power boost. Grade: 40

Field: Solid average fielder - good defensive habits. Improving, defensive actions. Good first step read. Has the basic skills needed. Still needs some polish. Grade: 50

Arm: Arm strength is average, good throwing mechanics that keep improving. Playable arm strength for the position. Grade: 50

Run: Smooth runner out of the box, type of speed that makes the defensive rush. Quick first step; Gets good leads. Excel acceleration. Playable speed for his position with good instincts on the basepath. Best tool. Grade: 55

Overall: He shows gap power and above-average power flashes but could use some more upper body strength to continue to develop that based on the swing. He will need to continue to learn the outfield as he can over field his position. Still very raw for centerfield but if he can cut back on his swing and misses, can be an average centerfielder or play the corner at some point if his power numbers can be consistent.

OFP: 45
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Bench/Platoon
Risk: Low

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Tahnaj Thomas - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	PIT	RHP	5	50

Grades Update: Jan 2021

OFP	Role	FB	SL	CH	Ctr/Com
50	50	50	50	40	55/50

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Rogelio Castillo

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 190 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2016 IFA, CLE
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Athletic build; Wide shoulders with a long, thin waist. Muscular thighs and legs. Big hands. Not body type to add much weight or strength. Built like a wide receiver.

Delivery & Mechanics: Throws from a high 3/4 slot. Starts from the stretch with his back facing the first base side and drives his front front towards home. Long, loose arm action. Hand break, modest leg kick. Repeats delivery consistently; Balance throughout his delivery.

Fastball: Sits at 95-98 t100 with modest life in the zone. Throws downhill with natural tail & sink; Riding life at upper end of velocity. Whip-like life. His best pitch. Grade: 50

Slider: Primary secondary offering; 82-84. Fair bite. Does not use it much. Still learning, Caught in between CB and SL with some break. Grade: 50

Changeup: Lacks feel for pitch; Needs further development. Needs to develop to complement FB. Grade: 40

Control and Command: Commands FB both sides of the plate. Shows good control just a few seasons removed from playing shortstop. He can challenge hitters inside with his fastball. Slider needs to develop more in order to be a consistent second pitch. Flashes a changeup but have not seen it enough to be a consistent third pitch. Control: 55 | Command: 50

Overall: This is a very live arm that could be a steal for the Pirates. Continued development of his slider and changeup could make him a front tier starter. He is only 20 years old so he has time to develop those pitches to complement a very good plus fastball. Current sequencing of his two pitches could also put him as a high leverage reliever. He is new to pitching so he is extremely raw and could get better as he moves through their system.

OFP: 50
Role: 50 - #4-#5 SP or High Leverage Reliever
Risk: High

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Nick Gonzales - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	PIT	2B	2	55

Grades Update: Jan 2021

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
55	60	60	50	50	50	55

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Rogelio Castillo

Age: 22 yr
Height: 5-10
Weight: 190 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2020 Round 1
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Small, compact frame with muscular thighs and legs. Rounded shoulders. Not likely to add much weight, physicality is limited based on frame. Strong,muscular, and athletic in a diminutive package.

Hit: Slightly open stance; hands at the head; slight crouch with knee bend as he loads up to swing. Plus bat speed. Very quick to and through the ball with a bat path conducive for square hitting over backspin. Stays through the ball in the zone with good barrel control. Generates loud bat speed, fluid stroke with good barrel control. Slight stride assisted toe tap timing mechanism and quick trigger. Contact oriented approach. Quick, strong wrists with good feel for wood. Good pitch recognition at the plate. Beautiful swing. Grade: 60

Power: Bat speed and leveraged swings indicates future average power. Does have a track record of above average power production as na amteur. Drives the ball with hip turn through the swing. Mostly gap power now, with more to follow. Gonzales is a smart hitter that gets the most power out of his swing, improved strength as he ages hints at possible above average ceiling. Grade: 50

Field: Solid average fielder - good defensive habits. Clean and quick footwork; Alert. Solid defender. Good first step read. Can play short or second but range suggests second base is his long term position. Sound defensive actions. Grade: 50

Arm: Arm strength is average, good throwing mechanics that keep improving.Playable arm strength for second base. Good transfer to throws to first base. Does not have the arm strength for short. Grade: 50

Run: Smooth runner out of the box, type of speed that makes the defensive rush. Quick first step; Playable speed for his position with good instincts on the basepath. Grade: 50

Overall: One of the best college hitters in the draft with high level production between New Mexico State and the 2019 CCBL. Plus hit tool, with a strong track record of high production with wood bats. Has the contact, approach, and contact quality to develop into one of the premier hitters at second base. Power should play at the next level due to a combination of plus bat speed, strong pitch recognition skills, and a swing that's leveraged for power. High level competitor and a notoriously tireless worker. The Pirates may have landed a standout offensive performer at the keystone for years to come.

OFP: 55
Role: 60 - Above-Average Everyday Regular: Occasional All-Star
Risk: Low

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Dylan File - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	MIL	RHP	24	40

Grades Update: Jan 2021

OFP	Role	FB	CB	SL	CH	Cnt/Cmd
40	40	44	50	40	40	60/55

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Rogelio Castillo

Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 205 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2017 Round 21
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Athletic build. Well proportioned. Strong legs. Future strength gains minimal.

Delivery & Mechanics: Throws from a 3/4 arm slot. Starts with his glove near his bottom of his stomach, raises his right leg right above his belt and plants it forward as he strides to the plate. Long arm action. Repeatability in his delivery. Works quickly.

Fastball: Sits 88-93. Throws downhill with arm-side run. Effective inside. Pitches to both sides of the plate. Has some deception. National tail and sink. Grade: 45

Curveball: Sits 77-80. Good 11-5 action. Tight rotation with depth and late break. Good velocity separation from fastball. Command's it well. Grade: 50

Slider: Rolls more like a slurve. Could use more depth to the pitch. Grade: 40

Changeup: More of a get me over pitch. Effective when down. Can spot inside on lefties. Maintains arm speed. Does not use the pitch as much as breaking pitches. Grade: 40

Control and Command: File has the best command in the Brewers system, allowing the fewest walks in 2019. All of his pitches come out the same tunnel padding deception. Overall there's plus control and above-average command on all four of his pitches. Control: 60 | Command: 55

Overall: File will not overpower hitters on the mound however, his repeatability of his four pitch mix will allow him to get through a lineup once or twice. His ceiling is a back-end starter because his curve is average and the command of his fastball will help keep hitters honest. He changed his windup from Low-A to High-A.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Spot Starter or Long Reliever
Risk: Low

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