Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | MIN | OF | 16 | 45 |
Grades Update: Apr 2021
| OFP | Role | Hit | Power | Field | Arm | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 40 | 50 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 55 |
Apr 2021 Report
Evaluator: Geoff Pontes
Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 175 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2020 Round 2
RuleV: 2023
Physical Description: Undersized, with strength, natural athleticism and twitch. Abound maintain athleticism and conditioning at a high level going forward. Projection remains in the frame but will be more strength than bulk.
Hit: Sets slightly closed off; toe tap timing mechanism; hands set by shoulder; bat flat over shoulder. Flatter bat path with some length; shows the ability to make adjustments based on pitch height, still struggles with lower quadrant strikes. Good bat speed, and twitch, deep coil during load. Has a hole in his swing down and away. Good high ball hitter. Struggles versus changeups. Patient hitter, with plus on-base skills, rarely expands the zone. An average contact hitter with a strong approach and some holes in his swing. Grade: 50
Power: Shows power to his pull-side, generates good torque with his swing that culminates in plus bat speed. Good twitch, with the ability to elevate or ambush a fastball. Lacks big strength or natural juice, his bat path is fairly flat leading to a lot of groundball contact and a good number of pop ups. Will sell out for elevated contact at times, which is likely the culprit behind his high pop up numbers. It's fringe-average game power that could improve over the coming years. Grade: 45
Field: Still learning the position. Reads and routes are still inconsistent. Does flash the baseline tools to be an effective corner outfielder. Not enough speed for centerfield, possibly not enough arm for right field. Likely fits in as an average left fielder with the ability to fill-in at right in a pinch. Still improving at the position. Grade: 50
Arm: Converted infielder that caught some in high school. Played exclusively outfield at Tennessee, arm shows some strength and zip but it's inconsistent. Fringe-average tool that can improve with instruction. Grade: 45
Run: Above-average runner. Gets out of the box off balance but makes up for it with good burst. Good strength line runner with quick feet. Clocks consistent above-average times. Grade: 55
Overall: Fits the second division regular profile. While Soularie is unlikely to ever be a star there's enough bat talent and supporting skills to be a contributor at the major league level. Some untapped potential at the professional level, and Minnesota has done a good job of coaching up players with Soularie's profile. An improvement in power and defensive awareness in the outfield could push the profile to major league regular.
OFP: 45
Role: 40 - Second Division Regular
Risk: High
