Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | CLE | SS | 29 | 40 |
Grades Update: Nov 2020
| OFP | Role | Hit | Power | Field | Arm | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 40 | 50 | 45 | 50 | 55 | 55 |
Nov 2020 Report
Evaluator: Joe Drake
Age: 19 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 165 lbs
Hits/Throws: B/R
Acquired: 2018 IFA
RuleV: 2022
Physical Description: Athletic looking body with high waist and long limbs. Quite lean. Thighs have a little muscle to them, but wiry still might be the best descriptor. Broad enough shoulders to hang some muscle on. Looks quick and explosive; live body. Appears to have added a little muscle in a recent (grainy) video from 2020 fall instructs.
Hit: Switch Hitter. Left: Sets up slightly open. Balanced stance with front heel off the ground and toes turned in. Hands start at the eyes with a little wiggle. Moderate toe tap to load; sits into the back leg and coils; hands move back minimally. Average bat speed; swing has a little loft to it. A near mirror image from the right side. Very limited in game looks, but athleticism, bat path and actions point to an average hit tool at this time. Grade: 50
Power: Little power at present, but should grow into fringe raw when he matures. Has quick hands and some loft to the bat path to help it play in game. Projects for more gap/doubles power than over the fence. Grade: 45
Field: Quick, smooth actions and instincts appear average if not better in limited looks. Moves fluidly to the ball and fields in a position to make the appropriate throw. Average hands to go along with good quickness and range that will play up the middle. Looks confident fielding the ball. Grade: 50
Arm: There's virtually no film on Martinez's arm at the moment, so this is likely to change as we see more action. In limited looks, the ball pops out of his hand and he puts himself in position to make good throws. Reports have it anywhere from above average to plus. Grade: 55
Run: Clocked a 4.08 H-1st from the left side on a bunt where he stumbled out of the box. Gets up to speed quickly, legs turn over fast and he covers ground. Plus runner who will probably lose a step as his body fills out. Grade: 55
Overall: First impression of Angel Martinez is an athletic switch hitter who will grow into fringe-average power while retaining the athleticism to stick at shortstop. In limited looks, it appears he'll bring an above-average defensive package which will be his carrying toolset. The bat will be the biggest question. He's going to need to hit well and grow into some power to be anything more than a defensive replacement.
OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Bench / Platoon / Utility
Risk: Extreme
