2022 MLB Draft Scouting Report for RHP Landon Sims
Elijah Green - MLB Draft Profile
Cole Young - MLB Draft Profile
2022 MLB Draft - Rank History
| Date | List | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 9/8/21 | Top 150 | 8 |
| 7/26/21 | Top 100 | 22 |
| 1/8/21 | Early Top 100 | 27 |
Interview - Sep 2021
Cole Young is one of the most talented shortstops in the 2022 class. Blessed with a good arm, fantastic barrel control and all the tools necessary to stick at the position, scouts are in love with the whole package. A Duke commit, Young is one of the best young prospects in the 2022 MLB Draft.
Aug 2021 ARTICLE
2022 MLB DRAFT MAILBAG -- 8/19/2021
Q: With PGAA this weekend, outside of Greene, Johnson and Lesko. Which guys are you thinking have best chance at going day one in 2022.
Sunday’s Perfect Game All-American Classic is always one of the brighter spectacles for draft talent each summer and this year will be no different. There’s a ton of guys in this years game that have a chance to go on day one next summer. Green, Termarr Johnson and Dylan Lesko are all fantastic candidates. Others to keep on who are currently inside the Prospects Live Top 25 include right-handed pitchers Brock Porter and Ian Ritchie Jr., as well as left-handed pitchers Tristan Smith and Brandon Barriera. On the position player side, we like infielders Cole Young, Cam Collier and Jayson Jones, as well as legacy outfielder Druw Jones Jr.
Truth be told there are countless other players who could ascend into day one and this is only a small snippet. Watch out for southpaws Jackson Ferris and Noah Schultz.
Oct 2020 ARTICLE
WWBA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS PREVIEW: PART 2
You like loaded rosters? Well, Canes always provides that with not only their National squad, but their Prospects squad as well. The lineup is loaded with a ton of talented 2022 prospects, led by the power bats of Xavier Issac and Roman Anthony, followed by great hitters in Cole Young, Paxton Kling, Nathan Fink, and many more. The rotation is spearheaded by a tough combo of Tristan Smith and Brock Porter, with Tyler Gough joining to help lead a fantastic group of arms at WWBA.
Aug 2020 ARTICLE
2020 AREA CODES UNDERCLASS STANDOUTS
The state of Pennsylvania has produced plenty of exciting prep hitters over the past few years, with Austin Hendrick and Benny Montgomery. Cole Young is hoping to follow in their footsteps, in being a potential first round pick. And he's doing a great job with that, as he has the talent to stick at shortstop, with an arm that produces 90+ mph throws from the infield, with plenty of bat speed from the left side. His standout moment came when he hit a HR against the Brewers underclass team.
Bryce Hubbart - MLB Draft Profile
Interview - Sep 2021
Bryce Hubbart comes armed with a full arsenal of breaking balls, off-speed stuff and deceptive heat. He manipulates his pitches better than most in this draft class and presents some of the best pitchability at the top as well. He was one of the most impressive arms on the Cape in 2021 and figures to anchor an imposing Florida State staff in 2022.
Sep 2021 Article
CAPE COD LEAGUE - PUNCH LEADERS
Landed in top 15 pitchers with the highest Punch Scores.
Hubbart also has a very intriguing SP profile based on his Punch distribution. He demonstrates an innate ability to miss bats and execute pitches as shown by the near even BB Score and Whiff Score. Hubbart also shows the potential to further develop his arsenal as his Whiff Score still has room to grow.
Aug 2021 Article
2021 CAPE COD LEAGUE TOP 50 PROSPECTS
High spin FB/CB combination. FB has plus IVB and plays well at top of strike zone. CB has great depth and above average movement on two planes. Looks to attack hitters with FB and has great feel to throw CB in all counts. SL and CH are both developing secondary offerings. Needs to throw CH for strike more often, has good movement profile. Athletic pitchers’ body with room to add overall body strength. Could lead to an uptick in velocity. Profiles as a middle of rotation ML starter with ceiling of ML #2 starter.
Aug 2021 Article
THE 2021 PROSPECTS LIVE CAPE COD ALL-STAR TEAMS
Hubbart's performance on the Cape this year has generated a lot of big buzz. The Florida State lefty was the ace of the Brewster staff this summer, featuring a strong package of stuff. It starts with a low-90s four seam fastball, a big curveball in the low to mid-70s with usable shape manipulation, as well as a sweeping slider. Over 31 innings this summer, Hubbart posted a 0.87 ERA with a miniscule 0.710 WHIP. He punched out 45 batters in the process. There is some effort with his arm and lower half in the delivery, but Hubbart repeats well and lands his pitches where he wants to. It’s an extremely uncomfortable at-bat with a ton of deception. This could be the first college pitcher off the board in 2022.
Jun 2021 Article
CAPE COD NOTES: WEEK 1
Bryce Hubbart got hit around a bit in his debut start against Bourne, but if he held the Cape’s best offense scoreless he’d be an outlier. Coming off a good second year at Florida State, Hubbart features a low 90s four seamer with good carry and downer curve as his primary offerings, but can alter the tilt on the breaking ball to slurve it away from lefties. He was able to mostly overpower the Bourne bats and racked up seven strikeouts, but left a fastball belt high on the outer half for Braylen Wimmer that was deposited over the left field wall for all three of the runs he would surrender over four innings. Hubbart went five scoreless in his next outing, which dropped his ERA to 3.00 in two CCBL starts. Definitely an interesting arm to follow on the Whitecaps this year.
Jan 2020 Article
THE COMPLETE 2020 ACC BASEBALL SEASON PREVIEW
Made the Projected All ACC Freshman Team
Zach Neto - MLB Draft Profile
Interview - Sep 2021
Zach Neto looks an awful lot like Javier Baez at the plate. He's got the raw power and flare on the field to fit the label too. Neto was one of the best players in the country on the Cape this season, vaulting himself into first round chatter for the 2022 MLB Draft. The Campbell Camels are expecting big things from their shortstop this season.
Sep 2021 Article
2021 CAPE COD LEAGUE - PLATE APPROACH EFFICIENCY PROFILE
Landed in Top 25 with an ELITE profile.
Lastly the two players with the top overall profile balance were Zachary Neto (Campbell) and Chase DeLauter (James Madison). Both players came into the CCBL with small-school performance doubters but both players were arguably the two best overall offensive performers with their consistency to make an impact with their bat while being selective in the strike zone.
Aug 2021 Article
2021 CAPE COD LEAGUE TOP 50 PROSPECTS
High energy, super athletic SS. Above average bat to ball skills with power to all fields. Demonstrates a patient approach in the box and is consistently able to barrel balls in the zone. Ranges well at SS and has a plus arm. Movement in the box pre-load may be an issue long term if it begins to affect his timing. Has the tools to be a ML SS with a great power/speed combination.
Aug 2021 Article
THE 2021 PROSPECTS LIVE CAPE COD ALL-STAR TEAMS
Coming off a big year at Campbell, scouts were looking for Zach Neto to impress them against stiffer competition and impress he did. Neto showed at least above average power with advanced feel for hitting and projection. His .304/.439/.587 slash with three homers highlights a mature approach at the plate with plenty of thump. Neto was a consistent defensive performer with the arm and glove to be an asset at shortstop long-term at the highest level. He currently tracks as a first rounder in the 2022 draft and represents some of the highest ceiling on this list for my money.
Nick Northcutt - Scouting Report
Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | BOS | 3B | 43 | 30 |
Grades Update: Dec 2020
| OFP | Role | Hit | Power | Field | Arm | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 30 | 30 | 55 | 40 | 50 | 30 |
Dec 2020 Report
Evaluator: Geoff Pontes
Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 180 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2013 IFA, PHI
RuleV: On 40-man
Physical Description: Bulky upper body with projection remaining in lower half. Broad shouldered already maxed out in the upper body. Will require maintenance as he ages.
Hit: Below average hit tool, struggled to recognize spin, gets caught chasing and expands the zone frequently. Will try and turn on a pitch and get caught on the front foot. Swing starts from a semi-wide base, square to pitcher, leg lift trigger, slight rock during load. Swing is very steep, with an uppercut path. Will backspin balls with authority to his pull-side on his best contact. Grade: 30
Power: Plus raw power, will drive balls all over the outfield and behind pull-middle. The biggest hurdle is Northcutt's ability to make contact. In game power will not show until he can consistently barrel balls. Grade: 55
Field: Below average third base defender, below average hands, limited mobility. Above average instincts and good reads off the bat cover other weaknesses. Grade: 40
Arm: Strong arm shows zip across the diamond, but would often rush throws and miss the intended target. Below average accuracy with above average strength. Grade: 50
Run: Station to station runner, poor run times. Grade: 30
Overall: Power first bat with below average hit and long term questions about his defensive home. Some possible improvements mechanically could improve his hit and allow him to tap into more of his plus raw. For now it's a profile slipping more toward system depth than up and down player.
OFP:30
Role:30-Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk:Extreme
Andrew Politi - Scouting Report
Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | BOS | RHP | 42 | 30 |
Grades Update: Dec 2020
| OFP | Role | FB | CB | SL | CH | Cnt/Cmd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 30 | 50 | 30 | 55 | 30 | 45/40 |
Dec 2020 Report
Evaluator: Geoff Pontes
Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 190 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 Draft - Round 15
RuleV: 2021
Physical Description: Slightly below average height, broad shoulder boxy frame. No remaining projection, body will require maintenance long term. Below average athleticism.
Delivery & Mechanics: Pitches exclusively from the stretch, high chest glove raise followed by moderate leg kick into drop and drive delivery. Longer arm action, delivers from a high three quarters slot. Arm often off time, lagging behind, below average extension, falls often to the first base side. Effort throughout the delivery.
Fastball: Fastball will sit 92-95 mph bumping 96 mph, moves the pitch around the zone, controls it well on the outer half and can elevate the pitch for swinging strikes. Can work low in the zone but he lacks the release height or sink to make it work. Will lose his release due to his strenuous mechanics and miss his spots for stretches. Still improving command. Grade: 50
Curveball: Loopy 12-6 offering in the 78-81 mph range. More vertical drop than slider with less horizontal and deception. Will spike it at times to get chases. May not be a part of his arsenal long term. Grade: 30
Slider: Good velocity slider with above average horizontal movement and late vertical drop when he buries it. Sits 84-86 mph clocked as high as 88 mph. His best pitch as he shows the ability to manipulate shape and sharpness. Swing and miss offering. Grade: 55
Changeup: 83-86 mph range, not much run or life, poor pitch. Grade: 30
Control and Command: Due to the moving parts, lack of athleticism and stress on Politi's body throughout his motion he has trouble repeating his mechanics and release. Due to this he struggles to hit his spots and at times throw strikes. Control: 45 | Command: 40
Overall: Two average or better pitches with some projection in the fastball and slider. Lacking third pitch to start long term. Possesses enough of a one-two punch in his fastball and slider to fill and up and down relief role long term.
OFP:30
Role:30-Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk:Low
Deivy Grullon - Scouting Report
Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | BOS | C | 41 | 30 |
Grades Update: Dec 2020
| OFP | Role | Hit | Power | Field | Arm | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 30 | 30 | 45 | 30 | 55 | 20 |
Dec 2020 Report
Evaluator: Joe Drake
Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 180 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2013 IFA, PHI
RuleV: On 40-man
Physical Description: Listed at 6'1", 180. Maybe 5 years ago. Stout, soft body now with a protruding gut. Wide hips and thick thighs, but still looks top heavy. Big boy. Frame is mature and then some. Have to hope he stays in playing shape. Nothing live about his body these days.
Hit: Upright stance with a slight knee bend. Lead foot open by about a foot length. Hands sit navel-high with some wiggle. Whole body rocks just a tad waiting for the pitch. Steps in towards pitcher as he loads, slight coil, lets his foot hover just off the ground rather than using a pronounced leg kick. Slightly different each time, seems easy to get off track. Aggressive, takes hacks, sells out for damage. Grooved swing. Has good loft, any more and you might call it an uppercut though. Looks to pull anything middle and in. Will chase up and inside off the plate to do so. Trouble with spin. Plenty of swing and miss. Not going to work many walks. Grade: 30
Power: Lofted swing with intent to drive the ball in the air. Gets his body into the swing to help generate bat speed, but still average at best. Will crush fastballs and mistakes, but hit tool may not be good enough to get to anything more than average pull power in games. Grade: 45
Field: Catcher. Uses the one knee technique, stabs a bit when receiving. Doesn't present ball to umpire well or often, not likely to steal many strikes. Below-average receiver. Multiple passed balls in same outing, pitches should have been blocked. Appears to have outgrown ability to defend. Just not athletic enough to adjust with a knee down. Not MLB-caliber. Grade: 30
Arm: Looks strong, clocked a 1.94 pop time from the minors. Actions are slower now, which will drag pop time down a bit. Especially in his new stance. Grade: 55
Run: Plodding runner. Turns triples into doubles, etc. Bottom of the scale. 4.72 H-1 from when he was closer to 180lbs. Easy 5+ now. Grade: 20
Overall: Round, unathletic catcher with a strong arm and pull power, but that's it. Poor receiver with poor reflexes. Robo-umps will help him, but still not an MLB-caliber defender. Only reason he catches is because he can't play anywhere else. Will get beat on high fastballs and spin, unlikely to DH. Likely an emergency catcher, org depth type. Not someone you want behind the plate even once a week.
OFP:30
Role:30-Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk:Moderate
Jorge Rodriguez - Scouting Report
Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | BOS | RHP | 40 | 30 |
Grades Update: Dec 2020
| OFP | Role | FB | CB | CH | Cnt/Cmd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 30 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50/45 |
Dec 2020 Report
Evaluator: Joe Drake
Age: 20 yr
Height: 5-11
Weight: 170 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2017 IFA
RuleV: 2022
Physical Description: Small, but solid frame, wouldn't project much more here.
Delivery & Mechanics: Crossfire action with 3/4 arm slot; moderate leg kick
Fastball: Sits 89-91, T93; Reported to have AA spin rates, chance for fastball to play up with flat approach angle given his size. Finds the zone often. Grade: 50
Curveball: Spins it well. Grade: 50
Changeup: Gets depth. Grade: 50
Control and Command: Good control per reports and backed up by low walk rates so far in pro career. Could change as we get more looks. Control: 50 | Command: 45
Overall: Soft tossing lefty without much projection. Good command and ability to spin the ball will help mask weak fastball velo, but likely needs to add a few ticks to have legit shot as MLB starter. Long relief also an option. Very limited looks.
OFP:30
Role:30-Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk:Extreme
Bryan Van Belle - Scouting Report
Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | BOS | RHP | 38 | 30 |
Grades Update: Dec 2020
| OFP | Role | FB | CB | CH | Cnt/Cmd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 30 | 50 | 40 | 55 | 55/50 |
Dec 2020 Report
Evaluator: Tyler Jennings
Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 187 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2020 UDFA
RuleV: 2023
Physical Description: Very athletic frame at 6'2", 187 pounds. Started Friday nights for Miami ahead of two 2020 draftees (Slade Cecconi and Chris McMahon). Has projection remaining to his frame. Had Tommy John prior to arriving at Miami, has transformed himself into a very competitive arm.
Delivery & Mechanics: Pitches from a three-quarters arm slot from first base side of the rubber. High leg kick, pitches downhill well. Very good at repeating his delivery. Good pitchability.
Fastball: Not an overpowering pitch. Velocity sat 89-92 MPH in college and topped out at 93 MPH with some late movement to the pitch. Likely will see velocity uptick with added strength, but likely to only be an average offering. Grade: 50
Curveball: Inconsistent pitch that lags behind his change-up. Gets loopy at times, but he can locate it for strikes. Refinement is needed. Grade: 40
Changeup: Easily his best secondary offering. Pairs well with the fastball and generates a solid amount of swings and misses. Circle change-up grip, thrown for strikes, and has good fade and sink to it. Has potential to be a plus offering, but is above average right now. Grade: 55
Control and Command: Throws a ton of strikes, only walked 22 hitters at Miami across two seasons. Pitches around the zone very well, controls the strike zone. Likely to be an above-average asset down the line. Control: 55 | Command: 50
Overall: Refinement of his curveball will be key to how he progresses. He's shown to be a very competitive pitcher at Miami and likely will replicate it with Boston. Chances to start will rely on development of third pitch.
OFP:30
Role:30-Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk:High
CJ Chatham - Scouting Report
Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | BOS | 2B/SS | 36 | 30 |
Grades Update: Dec 2020
| OFP | Role | Hit | Power | Field | Arm | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 30 | 45 | 30 | 50 | 60 | 40 |
Dec 2020 Report
Evaluator: Geoff Pontes
Age: 23 yr
Height: 5-10
Weight: 195 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Draft - Round 2
RuleV: 2022
Physical Description: Lanky, tall frame. Built like a wide receiver who has been out of the game for a year. There's muscle, but he's a little soft - stomach sticks out further than chest. Body is mature, no real room for added weight. Could benefit from a little body recomposition. Long arms, proportional legs. Baseball athletic.
Hit: Tall setup, hands by back ear, back elbow even with shoulder. Sits into back leg slightly, front leg extended, a little wider than shoulder-width. Very slight trigger; Front leg twitches, slight coil, hands travel back to bicep. Comes to the plate looking to do damage, selling out for power. Has average bat speed; Steep swing plane, little bit of a windmill, will allow him to lift the ball but leaves plenty of holes in the swing. Some swing and miss; Poor contact quality. Will work a walk, but nothing special about approach or zone control. Grade: 45
Power: Average bat speed and uppercut swing maximize his average raw power. Takes hacks, looking to drive the ball in the air, but doesn't square the ball up often. Average raw is there, he's just not going to get it. Doubles pop. Grade: 30
Field: Average actions and instincts. Range is limited but his hands are soft enough for the infield. Not going to turn any heads, but can stick at middle infield. Grade: 50
Arm: Easy arm strength; strong and fluid. Carries firm and on target from short. Little to no tail. Live and loose. Grade: 60
Run: Below-average runner. Doesn't cover as much ground as his 6'4 frame might lead you to expect. Slow movements, lacks quickness, explosiveness. Grade: 40
Overall: Tall, lanky infielder who lacks MLB bat skills. No carrying tool. Aggressive approach but doesn't really square up the ball and drive it; Gap power. Old school style who won't strike out or walk much, going to put the ball in play and see what happens. Empty batting average. Solid defender with strong arm but not very quick; Good enough to play the left side of the infield. Lack of offense keeps him from being a threat to start on a competitive team. Ceiling of defensive utility type, floor is AAA emergency depth. At 26, his time has come and gone.
OFP:30
Role:30-Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk:Moderate
Cameron Cannon - Scouting Report
Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | BOS | 2B/SS | 35 | 30 |
Grades Update: Dec 2020
| OFP | Role | Hit | Power | Field | Arm | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 30 | 45 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
Dec 2020 Report
Evaluator: Geoff Pontes
Age: 23 yr
Height: 5-10
Weight: 195 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Draft - Round 2
RuleV: 2022
Physical Description: Lanky and projectable frame at 6'2, just shy of 200 pounds. Will add strength to his frame as he develops. Very athletic player, he was a former two-sport athlete in high school in California.
Hit: Wide stance at the plate with a moderate leg kick trigger to operation. He has decent bat speed, but struggles with swings and misses, particularly against off-speed pitches. He does showcase decent plate discipline, although the strikeout rate is a tad worrisome. Controlled load during coil, hands start high and are nearly parallel with shoulder. Contact rate is low and approach is rather aggressive, which creates concern over progression of hit tool. Grade: 45
Power: Tapped more into his power after trade from Arizona to Boston. Swing change allowed Wilson to hit the ball in the air more, leading to 16 home runs in Boston's system in 2019. Swing has some natural loft. Worry about contact rate limits how power will play at the next level. More than likely to become a fringe-average to average tool. Grade: 45
Field: Good instincts and speed will allow Wilson to potentially stay in center field long term. Average defense in center field, shows some good range. Move to a corner outfield spot, particularly left field, is possible. Grade: 50
Arm: As mentioned with defense, a move to a corner outfield spot is not out of the question, mainly due to his arm. At best, his arm is average, and will work better in left field in Fenway Park. Arm strength is present. Grade: 50
Run: Has become a noteworthy baserunner in recent seasons, stealing 15-20 bases a season. Moves well thanks to his slender frame, will likely be his best tool moving forward: Grade: 55
Overall: Hit tool concerns will continue to follow Wilson as he makes his way through the Red Sox system. Will need to improve his approach and plate discipline to fully tap into his potential. Projects to be a bench bat for the time being, maybe even a 5th outfielder.
OFP:35
Role:30-Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk:Extreme
Marcus Wilson - Scouting Report
Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | BOS | OF | 34 | 35 |
Grades Update: Dec 2020
| OFP | Role | Hit | Power | Field | Arm | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 30 | 45 | 45 | 50 | 50 | 55 |
Dec 2020 Report
Evaluator: Tyler Jennings
Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 198 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2014 Draft - CBB, ARI
RuleV: On 40-man
Physical Description: Lanky and projectable frame at 6'2, just shy of 200 pounds. Will add strength to his frame as he develops. Very athletic player, he was a former two-sport athlete in high school in California.
Hit: Wide stance at the plate with a moderate leg kick trigger to operation. He has decent bat speed, but struggles with swings and misses, particularly against off-speed pitches. He does showcase decent plate discipline, although the strikeout rate is a tad worrisome. Controlled load during coil, hands start high and are nearly parallel with shoulder. Contact rate is low and approach is rather aggressive, which creates concern over progression of hit tool. Grade: 45
Power: Tapped more into his power after trade from Arizona to Boston. Swing change allowed Wilson to hit the ball in the air more, leading to 16 home runs in Boston's system in 2019. Swing has some natural loft. Worry about contact rate limits how power will play at the next level. More than likely to become a fringe-average to average tool. Grade: 45
Field: Good instincts and speed will allow Wilson to potentially stay in center field long term. Average defense in center field, shows some good range. Move to a corner outfield spot, particularly left field, is possible. Grade: 50
Arm: As mentioned with defense, a move to a corner outfield spot is not out of the question, mainly due to his arm. At best, his arm is average, and will work better in left field in Fenway Park. Arm strength is present. Grade: 50
Run: Has become a noteworthy baserunner in recent seasons, stealing 15-20 bases a season. Moves well thanks to his slender frame, will likely be his best tool moving forward: Grade: 55
Overall: Hit tool concerns will continue to follow Wilson as he makes his way through the Red Sox system. Will need to improve his approach and plate discipline to fully tap into his potential. Projects to be a bench bat for the time being, maybe even a 5th outfielder.
OFP:35
Role:30-Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk:Extreme
Antoni Flores - Scouting Report
Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | BOS | SS | 33 | 35 |
Grades Update: Dec 2020
| OFP | Role | Hit | Power | Field | Arm | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 30 | 45 | 45 | 55 | 60 | 40 |
Dec 2020 Report
Evaluator: Geoff Pontes
Age: 20 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 190 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2017 IFA
RuleV: 2022
Physical Description: Physically mature, broad shouldered, maxed out lower half, more mass than muscle, upper body still projectable, 2019 version was significantly less athletic and pliable than 2018 Fall Instructional observation.
Hit: Feel to hit profile, starts from basic setup, square to pitcher feet shoulder width apart, hands raised shoulder height, bat rests on shoulder preload. Leg kick trigger followed by longer swing with steep angle, rotational upper body. Shortens up with two strikes, gets deep into counts due in larger part to pacificity than approach. Just average bat speed, struggled to catch-up to elevated velocity. Notably three years younger than average age of competition in 2019 Short Season. Grade: 45
Power: Raw power shows in batting practice took a few balls to the wall and over across a pair of BP sessions in July of 2019. Pull-middle power projection, but it has yet to translate in game. Needs to add physical strength and improve contact quality in order for the power to manifest. Based on body type and BP raw, it's a tick below average to average power projection. Grade: 45
Field: Strong defender with smooth infield actions. Great first step and good reads off the bat. Polished defensive player for his age, despite added bulk and lost foot speed he moved well laterally and covered plenty of real estate. Despite this he shouldn't be described as rangy due to size. Smooth glove and transfer, slick defender with flair. If Flores grows anymore he could move off shortstop. Grade: 55
Arm: Plus throwing arm across the diamond. Made difficult throws on the run coming in, deep in the hole on hot shots and turned the pivot on the double play with smooth poised throws. Arguably Flores' strongest tool. Grade: 60
Run: Once an average to above-average runner, Flores dropped below that line in 2019 following added mass. Run times were consistently below average with a few average times sprinkled in. Perhaps reverse projection in this regard, but a 40 runner at present. Grade: 40
Overall: A high riser coming off noteworthy performances in the Dominican Summer League and 2018 instructs, Flores failed to meet expectations in Lowell in 2019. What looked like a young player overmatched at the plate was anything but in the field. There's still a strong defensive profile but much depends on his body conditioning, developing feel to hit, and manifesting his raw power. Still a projectable profile despite struggles at the plate. Wide range of outcomes between fringe up and down type to average regular. Due to his glove and projection in the bat Flores could exceed this role projection and settle in as a utility infield type.
OFP:35
Role:30-Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk:Extreme
Brandon Howlett - Scouting Report
Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | BOS | 3B | 31 | 35 |
Grades Update: Dec 2020
| OFP | Role | Hit | Power | Field | Arm | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 30 | 40 | 45 | 50 | 50 | 40 |
Dec 2020 Report
Evaluator: John Calvagno
Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 205 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 Draft - Round 21
RuleV: 2022
Physical Description: Sturdy and strong, particularly in the lower half. Probably 6'1"215 lbs. Nearly maxed out physically, there may be room for an additional 5-10 lbs of good weight up top. But that could mean the difference between sticking on the left side of the infield and a future at 1B/ corner OF.
Hit: He hits from an upright, closed stance. Hands are above the shoulders and the feet are shoulder width apart. Pretty quiet in the box, pre-pitch. The swing is medium in length and linear. Patient approach, has a pretty good feel for the strike zone for a young player. He gets caught in between a lot, has trouble getting around on even low-90's heat. And is often ahead on the breaking stuff. Needs to get quicker to the ball. 40/45 Grade: 40
Power: The ball comes off of his bat very well but he isn't set up to fully tap into it with his current flat swing. 45 game power, could play as much as 55 with a swing adjustment. Grade: 45
Field: Shows good hands and decent range will have to keep an eye on his conditioning. Grade: 50
Arm: Above average arm strength and good accuracy, seems to make all of the throws pretty well. Grade: 50
Run: A below average runner, not a big part of his game. Grade: 40
Overall: Howlett is interesting, he looks great in BP. The hands are special, he really whips the bat head through the zone. Needs to get quicker to the ball and find some lift. But he gets caught in between a lot, needs to get quicker to the ball and find some lift. Assuming he does all of that, he's potentially a 2nd division regular or a short side of a platoon bat. Minus the adjustments he's likely an org guy.
OFP:35
Role:30-Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk:High
Nick Decker - Scouting Report
Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | BOS | OF | 30 | 35 |
Grades Update: Dec 2020
| OFP | Role | Hit | Power | Field | Arm | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 30 | 40 | 55 | 45 | 55 | 50 |
Dec 2020 Report
Evaluator: Geoff Pontes
Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 150 lbs
Hits/Throws: B/R
Acquired: 2014 IFA, PHI
RuleV: On 40-man
Physical Description: Square body type, muscular, physically mature build, average height at 6 feet even, broad shouldered with present strength throughout frame. Slight projection remaining, but could be concerns about getting too bulky. Strong firearms and writes, muscular lower half, and some surprising twitch.
Hit: Split-heavy production early in his professional career, and the organization has limited his exposure to left-left matchups. Sets up slightly open from left side with a wide base, hands set by ear, deep into back-hip in setup, moderate leg lift trigger, slight rock back at load, hands drop, as he unleashes a longer uppercut swing, looks to elevate and extend on fastballs. Due to the length of his swing and the rock in his mechanics he struggles to barrel spin, leading to a fair amount of swing and miss. Does show the ability to keep his hands in against fastballs on the inner-half and will make loud barrel impacts on his best contact. Struggles heavily against left-handed pitching and will need to make adjustments to avoid a platoon role. Grade: 40
Power: Plus raw power to all fields, shows the ability to ambush fastballs and launch to his pull-side. Shows off all fields power in batting practice, good present strength, above average bat speed, and the ability to generate power from his lower half. One of the top power bats in the organization, will need to continue to refine his approach to get to all of his thump in game. Showed off his in game power during 2019 debut, with 21 extra base hits and a .224 isolated slugging. Needs to show ability to make contact versus left hand pitching to reach a full plus grade. Grade: 55
Field: Average to slightly below average outfield skills, has enough closing speed to make the plays he needs to make. Could lose some speed over time which could push him to left field only, but the sum of his parts are passable in right field at present. Grade: 45
Arm: Above average throwing arm from a corner. Hits his spots, slightly better than average arm strength but enough for it to work in a corner. Grade: 55
Run: Average runner, smart base runner, will take extra base and utilize average speed. Explodes out of the box with intent, hustle player on the bases. Stolen bases will never be a part of Decker's game but he's a better than station to station player at present. Based on body type might lose some burst and end up a tick below average runner at maturation. Grade: 50
Overall: Split issues weigh heavily on overall value. Likely a strong-side platoon power hitting corner outfielder in the Brandon Moss mold should he max out. Strong arm and average defensive skills give him some foundational value but he'll need to hit for the profile to work.
OFP:35
Role:30-Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk:High
Jonathan Arauz - Scouting Report
Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | BOS | SS | 29 | 35 |
Grades Update: Dec 2020
| OFP | Role | Hit | Power | Field | Arm | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 30 | 50 | 30 | 50 | 55 | 50 |
Dec 2020 Report
Evaluator: Joe Drake
Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 150 lbs
Hits/Throws: B/R
Acquired: 2014 IFA, PHI
RuleV: On 40-man
Physical Description: Built like an average middle infielder. Lean up top, thicker legs and butt. Looks athletic. Mostly filled out, not much room to add more weight. Live body that moves well. Good athlete with the quickness and reflexes to play up the middle.
Hit: Switch hitter. Left: Stands upright with hands at the eyes and bat pointed directly back over the shoulder. Moderate bend in the rear knee, front foot extended for a wider base and open half a step. Coils moderately with a waist-high leg kick and steps toward the pitcher to get to launch position. Right: Similar stance, deeper knee bend, hands sit lower, rest bat on shoulder. Straight on setup. Coils a touch less, smaller leg kick, everything less pronounced, less smooth - probably a natural lefty. Hands stay back allowing him to adjust when fooled. Not super selective, swings at pitchers' pitches. Gets beat by velo and good spin. Visibly frustrated when things don't go his way. Seems to alternate between passive and aggressive. Earns walks and gets hard contact when he's patient. Grade: 50
Power: Fairly level swing plane. Below-average bat speed. Will run into a few, but not someone who will drive the ball out of the park. More a gap power, doubles guy. Legs are good enough to stretch a single into 2 here and there. Grade: 30
Field: Actions are smooth and natural, but prone to mistakes (multiple dropped balls on tags); Gets himself into position; good, soft hands Grade: 50
Arm: Able to throw on the run and from odd angles. Ball is firm with solid carry. Enough to play the left side but nothing to salivate over. Combo of functionality and strength should be above-average overall. Grade: 55
Run: Smooth runner. Big, quick strides; gets up to speed quickly. Can and will go 1 to 3 on a single. 4.27 on a H-1B. Grade: 50
Overall: Athletic, glove-first middle infielder who was overmatched in his first MLB season (R5 guy forced up early). Inconsistent approach oscillating between passive and aggressive exacerbated his poor swing decisions. Whiffed often against good pitching, especially spin. Switch hitter who looks more natural as a lefty, but doesn't look like he'll hit for much power from either side due to swing path and lack of pop. Speed and defense are carrying tools, if you had to choose. Ceiling is below-average regular at short, floor is probably once a week MI and defensive replacement. MLB defender with AAA bat.
OFP:35
Role:30-Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk:High
Yoan Aybar - Scouting Report
Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | BOS | LHP | 27 | 35 |
Grades Update: Dec 2020
| OFP | Role | FB | SL | CH | Cnt/Cmd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 30 | 60 | 45 | 40 | 40/40 |
Dec 2020 Report
Evaluator: Tyler Jennings
Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 210 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2013 IFA
RuleV: On 40-man
Physical Description: Lean frame at 6'2", 210 pounds with little, if any, projection remaining. Athletic body, strong lower half. Shoulders are broad, muscular arms. Former outfielder turned pitching prospect.
Delivery & Mechanics: Works from the stretch only. Throws across his body from the third base side of the rubber. Throws from a three-quarters arm slot with a lengthy arm motion and not-so-deceptive delivery. Struggles to stay in sync at times, but that is to be expected from someone who is only two years into pitching. Arm is a tad late at foot plant, as well.
Fastball: Fastball is lights out when Aybar is on. Reportedly has touched 100 MPH in the past, but primarily sits in the mid-to-high 90's with some run to it. Pitch is primarily located armside, has some trouble commanding pitch at times. Even when it's not on, the pitch is useful for getting outs. Velocity tends to taper off during longer outings. With further development of control/command and more movement, could be a plus-plus offering. Grade: 60
Slider: Main secondary offering with two-plane shape to it. Lack of consistency with pitch creates some concern. Slider/Cutter hybrid at times. Pitch sits in the mid-to-upper 80's, primarily 86-88 MPH. Could become an above-average offering with further development, but looks more like fringe-average offering presently. Grade: 45
Changeup: Not thrown very often. Sits in the mid-80's with some sink to it, but overall, not likely to be anything of worth in the future, if he keeps it in his repertoire. Grade: 40
Control and Command: Struggles to find the strike zone. Throughout his career, he has walked 55 batters across 85 innings of work. Development of control/command will be key. If he can learn to land the fastball glove side, could see a bump in grade, but both grade as below-average currently. Control: 40 | Command: 40
Overall: Has the makings of a solid fastball/slider combination out of the bullpen, but needs to develop consistency with control/command and slider. At worst, he's a low-leverage relief arm that could be used sparingly. At best, likely an average high leverage arm with a nasty fastball/slider combo. His development will be very intriguing to watch as he progresses through the Red Sox's system.
OFP:35
Role:30-Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk:Extreme
Jeremy Wu-Yelland - Scouting Report
Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | BOS | LHP | 26 | 35 |
Grades Update: Dec 2020
| OFP | Role | FB | SL | CH | Cnt/Cmd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 30 | 60 | 50 | 40 | 40/40 |
Dec 2020 Report
Evaluator: Joe Drake
Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 210 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2020 Draft - Round 4
RuleV: 2023
Physical Description: Looks every bit of his 6'2", 210 pound listing. Sturdy, athletic frame. Thick, strong legs and rounded shoulders. Lean and muscled. Mostly filled out, but could add a few more pounds. Live arm. Looks like an MLB pitcher.
Delivery & Mechanics: Has a three quarters release that whips around after leg kick that comes waist-high and moderate coil. Coil and whip combo add some deception; looks like some crossfire action. Uses long legs to get down the mound for what looks like good extension, need data to confirm. Moderate effort. Multiple iterations over different looks, may have issues repeating.
Fastball: 92-94 with tail. Explodes on hitters. Power, deception, and life make it tough to square up. Grade: 60
Slider: 79-83. More sweep than depth, really comes across the zone due to angle created by wide release. Can bury armside for whiffs, ability to be his out pitch. Appeared inconsistent in limited look. Grade: 50
Changeup: Rumored 81-83, didn't see it in limited looks. Reports suggest below-average, may change with additional looks. Grade: 40
Control and Command: Walk issues in college, struggled to find zone in limited viewing. Seemed to find good spots when he was on, but missed entirely when he wasn't. Control: 40 | Command: 40
Overall: Good sized lefty with plus velo will get a chance to prove he can't start before moving to the pen. Live arm, good body, 3 pitches gives him at least a shot to be a back end guy. There's a chance it works out if org help with control and command -- first look would be his crossfire mechanics. If not, feels like a surefire low-leverage relief floor, especially with 3 pitches in the 3-batter minimum age, with upside as an AA high-leverage guy.
OFP:35
Role:30-Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk:High
Shane Drohan - Scouting Report
Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | BOS | LHP | 25 | 35 |
Grades Update: Dec 2020
| OFP | Role | FB | CB | CH | Cnt/Cmd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 30 | 50 | 55 | 45 | 40/40 |
Dec 2020 Report
Evaluator: Tyler Jennings
Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 195 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2020 Draft - Round 5
RuleV: 2023
Physical Description: Long limbs to his body, athletic frame. High waisted pitcher. Some projection remaining to his frame. Drafted in the 5th round of the 2020 Draft out of Florida State.
Delivery & Mechanics: Throws from a three-quarters arm slot with a loose arm. Hides ball well, creating some deception to his delivery. High leg kick triggers delivery, threw from the third base side of rubber at Florida State.
Fastball: Not the most overpowering offering in his arsenal, but has solid late sink to the pitch that sits in the low-90's (91-93 MPH) and has topped out at 95 MPH in the past. More velocity could be added as his frame matures and adds weight/muscle. Solid spin rates. Grade: 50
Curveball: Best secondary offering in his arsenal. Showcases plus spin rates with 1-to-7 shape and great depth. Tight rotation to the pitch. Sat in the high-70's in college. Can be effective against left-handed hitters if he can locate the pitch better. Grade: 55
Changeup: Has a feel for pitch, but needs improvement/consistency to be a true weapon in his repertoire. Velocity in college was 80-84 MPH. Fringe-average pitch at best. Grade: 45
Control and Command: Has worked on improving his control throughout his college career, especially in 2020. However, he struggles to find the strike zone, as showcased by his 69 walks across 73.2 innings in college. His athleticism will help his delivery become repeatable and will certainly help him throw more strikes. Control: 40 | Command: 40
Overall: Has good upside for a college pitcher that struggles to find the zone. If he can improve his fastball command and overall control, he could have a chance to remain a starter for a little bit longer. However, his future resides in the bullpen.
OFP:35
Role:30-Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk:Extreme