Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | NYY | SS | 5 | 50 |
Grades Update: Jan 2021
| OFP | Role | Hit | Power | Field | Arm | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 50 | 60 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 50 |
Jan 2021 Report
Evaluator: Mike Kinsela
Age: 20 yr
Height: 5-11
Weight: 180 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Draft, Round 1
RuleV: 2023
Physical Description: Compact, athletic build with good weight distribution and some projection remaining. Has come into more and more strength, body still projects some moving forward.
Hit: Volpe's hit tool was one of the best of the 2019 prep class and it projects to be an above-average tool for him. The swing is simple, compact, and direct with above-average bat speed that portends some power projection. He's always been able to control the zone and in spite of elevated K numbers in rookie ball, he still walked quite a bit. The ingredients of a plus hit tool are here. Grade: 60
Power: Volpe is certainly a hit-over-power profile, but there's some present pop to his game right now and the projection for more is there given his frame and bat speed. He's more of a line drive, gap-to-gap approach at the plate but can turn on fastballs over the plate and can drive mistakes out to the pull-side. His consistent contact quality will lead to plenty of extra base hits and the projection for 15-18 HR annually is there. Grade: 50
Field: The instincts come into play here as well, as Volpe was lauded as the most steady, consistent infield defender in the '19 prep class, though he lacks explosive athleticism. His range, hands, feet, and feel for the position all grade above-average and he's got a higher degree of polish as a defender than most prep drafts do. Good chance to play short long term, backup plan of 2nd base. Grade: 55
Arm: Neither a plus nor minus here, Volpe has solid-average raw arm strength that plays well due to the quickness of his release and the consistency of his mechanics and subsequent accuracy. Can make all the throws required to play shortstop, though arm will never be a weapon. Grade: 50
Run: Volpe can turn in an above-average time down the line but is mostly a solid-average runner who maximizes his speed with an extremely instinctual baserunning game. His instincts should allow him to steal some bases, but it's not a burner profile. Grade: 50
Overall: Hit tool-driven profile with shortstop projection, Volpe lacks a super high ceiling but has a high one as well as more of a floor than typical prep drafts. Still risky as are all HS hitters, but the upside of first division starting shortstop exists here.
OFP: 50
Role: 50 - Average Everyday Regular
Risk: High
