Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | LAD | 2B | 26 | 40 |
Grades Update: Dec 2020
| OFP | Role | Hit | Power | Field | Arm | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 40 | 50 | 55 | 45 | 55 | 30 |
Dec 2020 Report
Evaluator: Wyatt Kleinberg
Age: 19 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 170 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 IFA
RuleV: 2022
Physical Description: At 6'2'' 170, De Jesus is built pretty much to the specifications of the "ideal" modern shortstop. With more room to fill in, De Jesus should project out very nicely from a physical standpoint. While powerful, he is not an elite athlete by any means at the shortstop position however -- he lacks flexibility and lateral explosiveness that may see him better suited at third.
Hit: De Jesus has overall plus potential as a hitter. He is very good at getting his hands to the baseball, which is key in producing consistent flush contact. With plus bat speed and his aforementioned good hands, he can make up for his very lengthy load, and shows an ability to sit back and go the other way when required of him. He is very compact from front foot plant on, which is extremely helpful in his ability to make adjustments to pitches. While his pitch recognition and discipline are still lacking, he projects as a potential plus big league bat. Grade: 50
Power: Mechanically, De Jesus possesses some traits that suggest plus power potential -- he creates a solid amount of separation, and does a very good job of setting his bat angle early (with proper, lift based bat path optimization, this could lead to more power numbers). De Jesus possesses a leg kick, which is a plus in further power generation. He already has a plus power profile as a teen, and with a lot of bulking up to do could become a real power threat. Right now, he looks like an easy 20-25 home run guy. Grade: 55
Field: While De Jesus is an extremely smooth mover, he is not very explosive. This creates issues for him as he possesses an above-average glove and understanding for positioning. The lack of explosiveness and lateral mobility limits his ability to stick at short, though a shift to third base when he fills out could result in an overall defensive asset. Grade: 45
Arm: De Jesus has a very good arm. At shortstop, he has been able to make throws from deep in the 5/6 hole, and he has not had trouble on close double play balls. His overall accuracy is plus as well, leading many to believe that the arm is his best defensive asset. Grade: 55
Run: The largest weakness in De Jesus' game is his lack of speed and explosiveness. He is subpar in both categories and does not look like a threat on the bases whatsoever. Grade: 30
Overall: Overall, De Jesus looks like a plus big leaguer if he reaches his full potential. The projectable frame and solid overall swing mechanics suggest that he could project plus in both the hit and power tool categories. While his explosiveness and speed are limiting for him at the shortstop position, his plus glove and borderline elite arm help make up for it -- he would likely be best suited however at third base.
OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Below Average Player - Bench/Platoon
Risk: High
