Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | BAL | 2B/SS/OF | 27 | 40 |
Grades Update: Dec 2020
| OFP | Role | Hit | Power | Field | Arm | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 40 | 45 | 40 | 55 | 55 | 55 |
Dec 2020 Report
Evaluator: Jake Boes
Age: 22 yr
Height: 5-10
Weight: 175 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2020 Draft - Round 3
RuleV: 2023
Physical Description: Small, compact, wiry frame; spark plug type with tapered shoulders and a trim waist; short legs with twitchy movements; room to add strength throughout. Plays with emotion. Frame similar to Marco Scutaro. Grandson of former AL Rookie of the Year Curt Bleffary.
Hit: Open stance gives off Curtis Granderson sensations; hands back at the letters; chokes up slightly; small crouch forms a wide base; weight favors the back side; above-average leg kick into load; hands stay quiet throughout. Short, compact path to the zone; contact-oriented swings; allows the ball to travel deep; uses center and opposite fields often especially against same-sided pitching. Pesky hitter; will foul off good pitches and limits hacks at chase pitches. Struggles to barrel the ball consistently; slap approach; legs will allow him to steal an occasional infield hit. Below average hit tool, but ability to control counts and take free passes helps the profile. Grade: 45
Power: Below average power; frame and approach are not geared for power. Over-the-fence thump favors the pull field heavily but occasionally will go to center. Legs will boost extra-base numbers, likes the ball down and in to lift and separate. Grade: 40
Field: Above-average defender; moved around in college; best position is at shortstop, where he features good range going both directions. Quick transfers with solid instincts in the field. Will occasionally boot routine ground balls; fixable with continued pro instruction. Solid footwork. Grade: 55
Arm: Textbook throwing mechanics with good accuracy; above-average arm strength; throws through the bag. Arm would play best at shortstop or right field; would be overqualified for second base. Grade: 55
Run: Home-to-first times range from above-average to plus 4.10-4.15; shows the ability to hurry infielders and will find an infield hit with his legs. Shows calculated aggressiveness; takes the extra base when he knows he can make it. Regular base-stealing threat currently that may settle down as his frame reaches projection and climbs through the minor leagues. Grade: 55
Overall: 2020 draftee Servideo will enter 2021 with just 17 games over the previous year, suggesting there may be some rust to knock off as he gets acclimated to professional baseball. At his ceiling, he's a pest-type player that works at-bats, steals bases, and does the little things well on a baseball field. Considering his inability to barrel balls consistently, his speed, as well as the versatility he showed in college, he's more likely destined for a utility or platoon-type role at the next level.
OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Bench/Platoon/Utility Role
Risk: Moderate
