Nick Roth - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	BAL	RHP	43	35

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	FB	CB	Cnt/Cmd
35	30	45	50	60/50

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Eric Garfield

Age: 24 yr
Height: 5-10
Weight: 175 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Draft - Round 26
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Undersized. Not excessively muscular or large in stature. Athletic lower body. Springy, quick off the mound. Excellent athlete who excelled at other hand/wrist sports like golf and tennis.

Delivery & Mechanics: Slow buildup from set position can get one-legged. Quiet yet abrupt movement initiates windup from a mid-chest hold. Hip turn is quick and efficient, core strength to gather is significant. Much effort is made to stay on top of ball and force pitches to the lower portions of the zone. Post delivery leg sweep to get balanced into a forward facing fielding posture. Little overall wasted motion.

Fastball: Offerings are 2-seam, 4-seam and occasional cutter. Velocity can reach as high as 93-94. 4-seamer gets late ride and utilized as an effective strikeout finisher due to large percentage of stuff being down. 2-seamer located with high level of accuracy. Spin rates and location make this his preferred pitch. Grade: 45

Curveball: Tight, small spin path occurs ahead of swings without exceptional depth. RHBs seemed especially flustered even if swings were geared up to swing late. Not a tumbler, more a way to throw a different spin or surprise a righty. Can reach low 80's but sits high 70's. Grade: 50

Control and Command: Reaching low-mid 90's with his heat is a gift, but control and command are Roth's best assets. Very rare to have a misdelivered pitch leading to poor location. Spots are hit often regardless of pitch or path to get there. 12.5K/BB in year one; thanks to just two walks over 21 2/3 innings. Control: 60 | Command: 50

Overall: Excelling in a role as a reliever, Roth grabbed the reins and stacked successful appearances in his first year as a pro. A late round draft pick with a high strikeout profile at Randolph-Macon University continued to finish with strikeouts in the pros. Bulldog presence who prefers to come in with runners on or pressure building. The Orioles have turned a late pick into a bullpen pitcher with a developing arsenal. A solid depth piece with a chance for more.

OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: Moderate

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Jake Lyons - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	BAL	RHP	42	35

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	FB	CB	SPL	Cnt/Cmd
35	30	45	40	50	50/40

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Eric Garfield

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-5
Weight: 280 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Draft - Round 22
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Large, workhorse frame. Thick, wide legs. Wide chest/midsection. Tall. Large limbed with strong hands. Country big and country strong. Lower body momentum factors 'heavily' into delivery. Athletic for size. Foot speed, lateral movement, flexibility adequate. Balance will surprise you. Very big and can move a little bit. Can field his position fairly well.

Delivery & Mechanics: Clean and consistent delivery that features forceful hip turn/leg thrust after a short leg kick to initiate. Can generate lots of torque due to combo of height/downward plane/big legs. Starts windup straight legged and upright, elbows in an inverted triangle that meet at his glove under his chin. Quick leg kick/swing in the windup but much tighter step and turn in the stretch. Follow through is slow and rhythmic for all the power behind it, this seems to make the mph just a hair faster off the fingers. Hand position exposed to hitters a bit too long post-glove separation. Ends up balanced, in fielding posture.

Fastball: Consistent 89-91; tops out at 93. Late life gaining heavy heater. Can maintain velocity through 15 outs; loses velo soon after. Has more rise than run and spin rates adequate. Gets quality extension with arm and fingers/hands fully pronated. Arm-side rise is the pitch's best feature but it's located well across the plate and kept out of the center. His most featured pitch. Grade: 45

Curveball: A small 12-5 shape breaker that spins much more than it changes planes. Can be flat. Doesn't seem to get the dexterity and finish on it like his other pitches. Doesn't get wild, but doesn't fool many hitters and bend legs. Needs seasoning/depth/success. Grade: 40

Splitter: When on can really get some strong tumble and late life. Utilizes digit strength/wrist action to spin somewhat violently. Can baffle hitters. Potential out pitch. Arm action and hand positioning dissimilar to FB. Needs more confidence but it's there to be developed. Grade: 50

Control and Command: Good spot-hitting skills and consistency. Doesn't center-cut many offerings. Shows guile by avoiding bad counts, finishing when he's ahead, a good sign for future development here. Intelligent situational pitcher. Needs experience. Control: 50 | Command: 40

Overall: Lyons was picked extremely late after a college career that featured success without a defined role. That continued in orange and black and Lyons both started and came out of the bullpen 7 times. One start (5IP) he was part of a combined no-hitter. There are some positives despite the lack of a lengthy menu. His size and ability to use his lower half is what has already begun to work for him. Think Brad Penny/John Broxton as far as momentum. The organization has quickly helped him shed some bad weight and changed both his exercise and diet drastically so he looks a bit different but kept his legs, which is key. He can last anywhere from 30-80 pitches so that's something to mold too. Working on breaking ball depth and consistency is key and if he breaks through it will be because hitters will have to key on another pitch or plane.

OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: Moderate

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Zach Peek - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	BAL	RHP	41	35

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	FB	CB	CH	Cnt/Cmd
35	30	45	40	45	55/45

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Jake Boes

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 190 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Draft - Round 6
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Tall, lanky frame. Trim with sloped shoulders; long arms and legs with a high waist. Lacks definition throughout; near physical projection but not likely to add more than 10-15 more lbs.

Delivery & Mechanics: Slings from a high 3/4 arm slot with moderate effort; delivery lacks consistent release point and timing. Hides the ball well and generates deception with extension. No fall off on the followthrough. Ball exits the hand nicely; delivery most consistent when the body stays linear toward the plate.

Fastball: 89-92 t94 with two variations in the same velocity band; two-seamer shows riding life similar to a conventional four-seam fastball; four-seamer has cutting action consistently yielding soft contact. Consistency with delivery would help command; overall a fringy offering with potential for average given his impressive movement. Grade: 45

Curveball: 76-78 with sweeping, slurvy action; flashes above-average but sits below average; slows arm and motion; lacks depth necessary to generate consistent swings and misses. Grade: 40

Changeup: Sits 81 with fading action; shows feel but lacks depth; enhances and compliments fastball well. Despite below average movement, fade and feel helps the pitch play up. Grade: 45

Control and Command: Above-average control with fringy command; fills the zone with all three pitches but inconsistencies with motion hinder command, especially with the curveball. Control: 55 | Command: 45

Overall: Acquired as part of the deal that sent Bundy across the country, Peek has the chance to be a touch-and-feel starter to finesse his way through lineups. While he won't overpower or dominate, if he is able to lean on his fastball/change-up complimentary offerings, there is a chance for a long relief or spot starter role. More than likely, it's an emergency up-and-down arm.

OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: Moderate

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Brenan Hanifee - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	BAL	RHP	38	35

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	FB	SL	CH	Cnt/Cmd
35	30	50	50	40	55/50

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: James Chipman

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-5
Weight: 215 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2016 Draft - Round 4
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Large frame; sturdy build. Broad shoulders; long levers; high waist; strong core; power bottom. Physically mature and maxed out. Impressive athleticism: standout HS baseball, basketball and football player.

Delivery & Mechanics: Semi-windup; moderate effort delivery; high 3/4 slot generates steep downward plane. Above-average arm speed; simple, quick well repeated mechanics. Long stride; great extension. Odd delivery, medium leg kick, peculiar hand break and arm action yield above-average deception.

Fastball: Sits 91-94; will bump as high as 96. Shows tailing action up and heavy sink in the lower third. Tough to square up; groundball machine. Moves the ball around the zone well. Deception and command pad overall quality. Grade: 50

Slider: 83-86 with late horizontal darting action at its best. Occasional two plane depth with bite. Works it as a chaser away from same sided batters and back foots it against LHB. Sits fringe-average; flashes average potential; not a weapon pitch at projection. Grade: 50

Changeup: Firm offering between 86-88; maintains arm speed but lacks optimal feel. Tumbler with modest fade down in zone; usable against LHB, won't challenge average or better hitters. Clear third pitch. Grade: 40

Control and Command: Showed plus command his first two minor league seasons when he simply filled the zone with heavy sinkers. Worked hard in 2019 to refine secondary pitches and eliminate prior FB heavy sequencing. Unfortunately that yielded a well below-average walk ratio. Control and command likely returns near previous mark with likely move to the bullpen. Control: 55 | Command: 50

Overall: Development of pitchability and secondary pitches needed to maximize profile and reach back of the rotation ceiling. More realistic potential ceiling is that of a long reliever or sinker slider one inning low-leverage guy; especially if the FB velocity returns. Overall a solid org soldier with a chance that should provide emergency depth for his big league club.

OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: Moderate

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Blaine Knight - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	BAL	RHP	37	35

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	FB	CB	SL	Cnt/Cmd
35	30	55	45	50	45/40

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Jake Boes

Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 165 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 Draft - Round 3
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Tall, wiry frame; significant room to add strength throughout but gains likely minimal; tapered shoulders with long, slim arms; sunken chest with a trim waist; belt buckle sits high with long, slender legs. Lacks definition throughout lower half; massive, NBA-sized feet. Near physical projection. Movements are not as loose as expected; frame reminds me of MLB reliever Carl Edwards Jr.

Delivery & Mechanics: Comes from a high 3/4 armslot with moderate effort; Quick wind-up, downward plane, and long levers yield deception in the delivery; repeats fairly well thanks to overhead glove action prior to hand break; works quickly. Hides the ball well. Stiff arm action; slows delivery on offspeed from the stretch; uncomfortable with a true slide step. Fields his position well; ball comes nicely out of the hand. Competitor on the mound; bulldog mentality.

Fastball: 92-94 t95 on a downhill plane with riding life; modest armside run. Goes flat when thrown down in the zone. Will move it around all four quadrants, but inconsistent command; gets hit hard when thrown in the middle and lower thirds; overthrows occasionally. Pitch is best when he lives up in the zone. Grade: 55

Curveball: 73-76 with inconsistent shape and feel; sits below average but flashes above average occasionally with tight, 11/5 rotation. Mimics the slider movement too often; gets his hand underneath occasionally, causing the pitch to float into the right-handed batters box. Pitch likely to settle in fringy due to inconsistent feel. Grade: 45

Slider: 85-87 with bite; flashes plus but sits fringy. Pounds the outer third to same-sided hitters; movement tends to get loopy when thrown for strikes. Shows feel; likely to settle in at average thanks to command of the pitch. Grade: 50

Changeup: 81-84; lacks consistent desired velocity; shows fade but rarely generates swings and misses; often yields soft contact or foul balls. Lacks conviction; flashes average but sits below average. Grade:

Control and Command: Fringe-average control with below average command; throws enough strikes to avoid trouble due to walks but will misfire with the fastball and curveball more consistently than desired; shows more feel with the slider for strikes at times over the fastball. Control: 45 | Command: 40

Overall: Knight's four-pitch mix makes him an intriguing rotation option, but his tall frame and potential fastball/slider arsenal that would likely play up in a bullpen role makes his case even more curious. To stick in the rotation, feel for a third pitch is vital. His fastball is rumored to hit 97 on occasion; if that comes more consistently in a relief role there is high-leverage upside. As a starter, he's likely to be an up-and-down spot starter or long relief arm out of the bullpen.

OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: Moderate

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Luis Ortiz - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	BAL	LHP	35	40

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	FB	CB	CH	Cnt/Cmd
40	40	50	50	45	50/45

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Jason Gold

Age: 18 yr
Height: 6-5
Weight: 183 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2019 IFA
RuleV: 2024

Physical Description: Tall and strong with sloped shoulders and narrow hips with long skinny legs. Classic pitcher body. Frame has plenty of projection, especially in the lower half.

Delivery & Mechanics: Extremely simple mechanics with a high leg kick. Below-average extension in the delivery and he doesn't finish with authority. Stiff hips on pivot leave some room for velocity projection with improved levers. Long arm action with an inconsistent arm slot that varies from high 3/4 to over-the-top; both have good downhill plane.

Fastball: Above-average fastball with projection based on frame and mechanical gains. Sits 91-93, top 95. Tight four-seam spin, but flat. Grade: 50

Curveball: Developing pitch that flashes above-average and sits fringe-average. Has good spin with late horizontal break. Projects as an out pitch that can get consistent swing and miss against left-handed batters. Grade: 50

Changeup: Below-average pitch that plays up because of consistent arm speed and deception. Soft tumbling offering with average arm side fade. Relies on offering to keep right-handed batters off balance. Grade: 45

Control and Command: Throw his entire arsenal for strikes and makes it a priority to challenge hitters in the zone in all counts. Will need to balance his aggressive approach with inconsistent command of his burgeoning changeup to limit damage. Control: 50 | Command: 45

Overall: Sushi raw but physically mature with good mechanics. Extreme risk profile, but intriguing as his raw arsenal shows flashes of above-average pitchabilty and quality within the arsenal. Huge gap between what is and what could be. Development of his curveball will be necessary to neutralize right-handed batters and to differentiate him between a role-40 fringe starter and a solid middle-of-the-rotation piece. He already has a mature approach on the mound and the confidence in all his offerings to challenge hitters in all counts. Likely a slow burn that will take multiple years to develop.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Spot Starter or Low Leverage
Risk: Extreme

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Kyle Brnovich - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	BAL	RHP	34	40

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	FB	CB	CH	Cnt/Cmd
40	40	40	50	50	50/40

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Eric Garfield

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 190 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2019 Draft - Round 8, LAA
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Slightly above-average height. Average build with longer arms, legs, higher torso. Athletically built but little definition. Strong in the midsection. Wider forearms. Slick demeanor. Quick laterally and a non-stiff mover.

Fastball: 87-91 t93. Low spin rate. Not featuring late action or run. Average location. Can get straight . It's not the foundation for his arsenal. Is used more so to establish or work back into counts. Providing some cut would help set up hitters as fatigue is not an issue. Shows the ability to sit low-90s in shorter bursts; making relief work a more likely outcome. Grade: 40

Curveball: Power curveball that sits 81-82 and spins like a curveball but break / plane is side to side. Manipulates movement appearing like more of a slider touching 85-86. Maintains good control at 82-83; can be an out pitch. Effectively wild close to corners can confuse and elicit bad swings. Has the confidence to throw it often in any count. Cuts strike zone with angle and strong break and depth. His best, most developed, most natural pitch. Grade: 50

Changeup: Throws infrequently. Has feel; fades more than tumbles. Action isn't 'fall off the table' as much as it's a late fader. A bit more straight/flat than FB. Grade: 50

Control and Command: Has excellent mechanics and rarely misses high. Likes to let count/situation dictate his plan but always trying to a)control and b) get strikeouts; so he'll pitch to hittable areas of the plate. Prefers downward half of the zone and finishes with flair to get there. Little bit unorthodox in hip action yet has no effect on output or delivery being repeated. Doesn't appear that control will be an issue, it's solid average; command however is likely below-average. Control: 50 | Command: 40

Overall: Brash and confident with his breaking stuff in a big way, Brnovich wants to move fast and throw a strike on every pitch. The success of his breaking ball will determine both the course of his career and his role. Smart baseball instincts and steadfast refusal to beat himself have marked his amateur career. Little pro experience to this point can't be seen as a positive. Bad results or long innings known to not deter him. High character; reminds me in attitude and pitching mentality very much of Kevin Brown. Overall a potential Spot Starter or Long Reliever.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Spot Starter or Long Reliever
Risk: Moderate

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Isaac Mattson - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	BAL	RHP	32	40

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	FB	SL	CH	Cnt/Cmd
40	40	50	45	50	50/45

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: James Chipman

Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 205 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2017 Draft - Round 19, LAA
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Ideal frame. Big strong, sturdy frame. High waist; long levers. Broad shoulders; strong upper body; thick lower half. Physically maxed. Impressive work ethic; student of the game.

Delivery & Mechanics: Stretch only; long, deceptive deep arm-circle beyond backside. Tilts to clear arm through extremely fast and powerful arm stroke. High 3/4 arm slot with high effort delivery. Repeats well. Long strider. Hides the ball well.

Fastball: Inconsistent velocity. Occasionally sat below-average around 89-91 in '19; reportedly averaged 93 mph, scraping 96 this summer. Firm heavy life through the zone; moderate sink in the lower third. Tough to square up and drive. Avoids the heart of the plate and isn't afraid to work inside; moves the ball around the edges of the zone. Deception and command pad the overall quality. Grade: 50

Slider: Used sparingly over my looks. Sits 82-85 with low efficiency, low spin gyroish movement. Inconsistent execution; flashes near average, sits below-average. Modest swing and miss, predominantly against RHB. Grade: 45

Changeup: Good pitch. Sits 83-85, has feel and is thrown with conviction. Maintains arm-speed with optimal velocity separation from FB. Features late tumble with solid fade at its best. Grade: 50

Control and Command: FB command is borderline above-average at times. Command of his secondary pitches significantly lags behind, near below-average. Frequently gets ahead and keeps himself in pitchers counts. Nibbles at times hunting for strikeouts. Occasional FB heavy sequencing against same-sided batters. Control: 50 | Command: 45

Overall: Older prospect that put up impressive numbers across A+, AA, AAA and the AFL in 2019. Close to a finished product and recently added to the 40-man roster, Mattson lacks a loud carrying tool but has a successful track record and the ingredients of a potential low leverage reliever.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Low Leverage Reliever
Risk: Moderate

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Kyle Bradish - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	BAL	RHP	26	40

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	FB	CB	SL	Cnt/Cmd
40	40	50	55	45	40/30

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Eric Garfield

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 190 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 Draft - Round 4, LAA
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Tall and lean, long legged frame. Slender, long limbs. Shoulders straight, not overly developed. Strong midsection and torso. Big hands and long fingers. Flexible and agile off the mound. Not heavy legged side-to-side. Good mover. Can add weight just about everywhere above the belt and develop a classic innings eater body.

Delivery & Mechanics: From set to release there is a complicated amount of movement and positioning. Slow movement out of set includes a dropping and re-raising of the glove in his chest before hips open and his legs gradually open up into facing the batter and pitching. Added to the beginning is a shrug organizing the hands. Big tilt of shoulders drives and affects release/control. Lots of steps, time between step 1 and the following ones. Strength is in the finish as it's somewhat consistent in the lower half. Good job of being behind/over the baseball into follow through. Balance on one leg decent throughout motion. Hand/wrist action similar with all offerings. Keeps ball pointed downward, away from hitters' eye.

Fastball: 92-94. Uses height, hand position to elicit decent rise/finish. Inconsistent placement. Spin rates low. Gets back and shoulders into FB too much, misses down too much for somebody that tall. Quicker, sharper delivery could enable him to hit perimeter of strike zone. Grade: 50

Curveball: Spins hard and sharp directly off fingertips. Shows advanced control of both path and landing spot. Thrown from 79-83 mph with deception and disguised wrist thrust, can be a true knee buckler. Confidence to both start and end counts with it. Clean, consistent 12-6 drop. His best pitch. Grade: 55

Slider: Can reach 90, utilized mostly at 85-88. Spin is horizontal but considerably flat and hittable. Development of a third pitch is a good idea. This one is present but needs work and coaching. Thrown with good deception. Grade: 45

Control and Command: Being a tall pitcher with a complex buildup there's not as much guidance into and around the strike zone that he's in control of. Extending into a push carries the ball way down or forces wild pitches up. Vertical issues outnumber horizontal. Learning how to sync up lower and upper body with consistency into release could very well refine this motion. Still had 120K in 101 IP. The 53BB led to a 1.42 WHIP however so it's clear that there were simply too many people on base during his time on the mound. Control: 40 | Command: 30

Overall: 4th Round draft pick in 2018 with a high quality breaking ball today. Tall, leggy but without the requisite balance to fully utilize his height, Bradish presents an excellent and developable foundation for O's pitching instructors. Too soon to tell if his breaking ball tendencies play better out of the pen or as a starter but his batting-average against was nearly 50 points higher as a SP. Good curve, natural deception, decent athleticism but overall not as much ability to aim/locate non-breaking balls.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Long Reliever or Spot Starter
Risk: Moderate

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Kevin Smith - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	BAL	LHP	24	40

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	FB	SL	CH	Cnt/Cmd
40	40	45	40	40	50/40

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Jake Boes

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-5
Weight: 200 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/L
Acquired: 2018 Draft - Round 7, NYM
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Tall, imposing frame near physical projection; well-proportioned with long arms, high waist, and thick thighs and legs. Better athlete than average for his size; moves well on the mound.

Delivery & Mechanics: Works quickly from a 3/4 arm slot with moderate effort; crossfire action. Body starts facing the away dugout; repeats well from the windup; high leg kick and slight hitch after hand break yield deception. Falls off toward third base despite landing on the first base side of the rubber. Motion is more conventional from the stretch.

Fastball: 88-90 t91 with cutting action; not as powerful as frame would suggest; finesse and feel pitch with inconsistent command. Not afraid to go inside to right-handed hitters; used primarily in the bottom third of the zone. Gets flat when left up. Despite below average velocity band, movement and deception allow the pitch to play fringy. Grade: 45

Slider: 80-83 with slurvy movement. Flashes average but sits below average; lacks consistent shape and feel. Generates swings and misses at the bottom of the zone; misses are mostly horizontal. Gets hand under the pitch occasionally, causing the pitch to lack bite. Grade: 40

Changeup: Below average flashing above-average at 83-84; overlaps slider velocity at times; straight change with limited movement. Slows arm slightly; shows ability to throw for strikes. Lacks conviction; designed to keep hitters honest against the fastball. Grade: 40

Control and Command: Average control with below average command; crossfire delivery hinders ability to consistently fill the zone and hit the glove. Changeup used rarely, especially deep in counts. Relief future possible considering heavy two-pitch mix. Control: 50 | Command: 40

Overall: Despite his tall, workhorse frame, Smith's stuff doesn't match the physicality he displays on the mound. Considering his deception and arm slot, a relief future may be the best long-term role; however, if he can find some movement and feel on his changeup, it may allow his sneaky fastball to play as a starter. More than likely, it is a long relief or low-leverage option out of the bullpen.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Long/low leverage reliever/spot starter
Risk: High

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Alexander Wells - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	BAL	LHP	23	40

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	FB	CB	SL	CH	Cnt/Cmd
40	40	45	50	40	55	60/60

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Eric Garfield

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 190 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2015 UDFA
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Average height with significant lower body strength. Thick middle with wide hips, round thighs. Upper body not as strong as lower. Strong, sturdy core. Bloodlines include twin brother Lachland (LHP-MIN) who profiles similarly. His most effective body part while on the mound is between his ears; cool calm and even keeled composure.

Delivery & Mechanics: Utilitarian, plate facing with purpose. The windup is short yet far from smooth. Strides are small, leg kicks high. Face stays locked on to catcher consistently. Head movement minimal. Rhythm, timing control are huge parts of his repertoire. Works uptempo. Stays in posture to receive ball from catcher and begin windup immediately. Initiates motion with hands middle of chest. Little deception. Finishes one-legged yet momentum influences a balanced fielding posture.

Fastball: A pitch that gets slightly more rise than run. Can maintain high 80's velocity consistently; will scrape as high as 92. Influenced more by lower body setup than arm and shoulder. Lives on the black of the plate; will not be placed in or particularly near center of hitting zone. If used as a strikeout offering it'll be placed low to establish advantage in-count; placed higher to end a count. Spots it accurately all around the zone. Impressive command pads the offering's future value. Grade: 45

Curveball: Shows a large 12-to-6 spike curve and a tighter, slurvy offering that doesn't break planes. Cerebral approach makes breaking ball his best pitch. Uses it in any count and to effectively influence poor-timed contact. Some skill in deception here could ascend profile. Grade: 50

Slider: Newer offering. Not experimental but utilized least often. Moderately effective to both RHB and LHB. Needs more consistency and control to line up with rest of pitches. Can show significant spin and distance, breaking horizontally. Grade: 40

Changeup: Sits 80-84; plays 8-10mph off the FB. A refined and controlled offering. Well developed. Maintains arm speed; throws with conviction. Arm action reduces both velocity and height frustrating hitters. If ever moved to relief could excel utilizing this as his put-away pitch. Grade: 55

Control and Command: Crafty pitchabilty southpaw. Pitches hit his spots with regularity, control emphasized over command. Center cut offerings are as rare as any pitcher. Rhythm is a weapon as much as any radar gun reading but Wells is not giving up a cookie regardless of count or situation. Learning from mistakes is a huge part of his game despite not making too many throughout his decorated minor league career. Has just 75 BB in nearing 500 professional innings. Control: 60 | Command: 60

Overall: Term crafty lefty invented for him. Australian who has a twin with the Twins, Wells is as interesting a story as he is a watch. Guile and experience have molded Wells into a very cerebral performer. Won't beat himself. Plays solid defense. Best control in system. Floor and ceiling not too distinctly separated and I see a back end starter who makes hitters wonder what they did wrong three times that day. Not a rebuild darling like others on this list but ignoring a multi-pitch lefty who is aggressively trying to outwit his opponents would be a mistake. If the slider gets better, he gains potential. If not, he lives with his craftiness, advanced pitchabilty and command as a long reliever or big league spot starter.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Spot Starter or Long Reliever
Risk: Moderate

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Zac Lowther - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	BAL	LHP	20	40

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	FB	CB	SL	CH	Cnt/Cmd
40	40	45	50	40	40	55/45

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Jason Kamlowsky

Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 235 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2017 Draft - Round CBB
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Thick, unathletic build. Broad shoulders but heavy through the midsection. Lower body is well developed. Not much more room for projection. Weight could be a blessing or a curse: Has the body of a durable starter but could get away from him without proper maintenance. Mid-section will need to be area of focus.

Delivery & Mechanics: Low-maintenance, repeatable delivery. 3/4 arm slot with a whippy arm motion. Calm mound presence. Starts on the third base side of the rubber. Slight rocker step with the hands staying at the chest through the balance point. High leg kick that extends straight down to his plant foot. Gets good drive to the plate in his lower body. Hips get through the throwing zone well. Arm can lag at times causing pitches to sail.

Fastball: 88-91 MPH. Relies more on movement and deception than velocity. Above average spin rates makes ball appear to jump out of his hand. Consistently around the plate. Moves the fastball around the zone with confidence. Throws black to black with authority. At his best when throwing down in the zone but not afraid to throw to upper third and change eye levels. Command of the fastball is already above average. Grade: 45

Curveball: Slow and loopy 73-77 MPH. Really tough on lefties. Will throw in any count. Drops it into the zone at will. Can generate swings and misses because of above average command. When thrown to the bottom third, can be an above average offering. Grade: 50

Slider: 78-82 MPH. Thrown slightly harder than the curveball with different tilt. Used more as a chase pitch than one that gets dropped in for a strike. Not quite as effective as the curveball but can be used as a weapon against righties or lefties. Grade: 40

Changeup: 83-85 MPH work in progress. Has enough separation off the fastball to be effective. Command of his changeup lags far behind the fastball. More of a show-me pitch but could flash average with work. Grade: 40

Control and Command: Polished for his age and doesn't get rattled. Knows how to set up hitters and induces a lot of soft contact. Command of the fastball has flashed plus. Has confidence to throw it in any situation despite lack of velocity. Command of the secondaries lacks consistency. Will need to show the ability to throw his curveball and slider more consistently in the zone to hit his ceiling. High baseball IQ and knows how to pitch. Control: 55 | Command: 45

Overall: What Lowther lacks in premium velocity, he makes up for with a four-pitch mix that has allowed him to have success as he's advanced through the Orioles system. His strikeout numbers are a testament to the spin rate on his fastball and his ability to move the ball around the zone. Lowther is an interesting prospect for a couple of reasons. He already has an advanced feel for how to pitch but due to his law of plus stuff, his margin for error against big league hitters will be considerably smaller. You have to admire a guy who gets the most out of his talent and that is exactly what Lowther is going to do. He may never be more than a back-of-the-rotation starter or swingman, but he likely will become a valuable member of the Orioles staff in the near future.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Spot Starter or Long Reliever
Risk: Moderate

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Drew Rom - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	BAL	LHP	19	40

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	FB	SLV	SPL	Cnt/Cmd
40	40	45	55	50	55/50

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: James Chipman

Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 170 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2018 Draft - Round 4
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Tall; wiry build. Broad shoulders that slope; high waist; long levers; average core and upper body strength. Above-average athleticism. Plenty of room to fill out and get stronger. Former standout HS soccer player. Intelligent. Strong work ethic.

Delivery & Mechanics: Semi-windup; above-average arm-speed; 3/4 arm slot with moderate effort delivery. Long stride with good extension. Crossfire finish and deep hand break yield impressive deception.

Fastball: Sits 88-91 t92; mostly upper-80s. High efficiency; well above-average backspin; good movement profile. Shows tailing action up and moderate sink low. Tough to square; tough to lift; keeps the ball in the yard and often on the ground. Projects solid average command; overall quality padded by movement and deception. Below-average velocity will give him a smaller margin for error at the big league level. Grade: 45

Slurve: Sits 78-83; manipulates movement showing 2/8 depth with tight rotation and late bite. Occasionally drops his arm slot down a tick yielding more traditional slider shape; primarily short horizontal single plane break. The sweepy breaker is commanded well and leaned on heavily; often thrown back-to-back and in FB counts when he's behind. He's comfortable backdooring it and back-footing it. Likely a solid average offering; I'm bullish and see above-average potential. Grade: 55

Splitter: Underutilized. Sits 83-85. Inconsistent but shows feel. Maintains arm speed; tunneled nicely off FB. Unpredictable late tumble and fade at its best. Pounded low out of the zone as a chaser; potential to eats bats and generate weak ground balls in the lower third. Significant gap between what is and what could be; has shown significant gains since draft day. Grade: 50

Control and Command: Advanced pitchability. Does his best to live on the corners. Attacks all four quads; frequently adjusts eye level. Pitches backwards in FB counts; occasional slurve happy sequencing. Locates FB well glove-side; occasionally struggles arm-side and up in the zone. Secondary command surprisingly not far behind FB. Overall command will have to exceed average to have impact at the big league level. Control: 55 | Command: 50

Overall: Crafty pitchability southpaw that could easily surpass my modest expectations. Backend SP highest outcome ceiling with velocity bump, consistency gains within secondaries and improved command. Big league spot starter or long reliever a more likely outcome.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Spot Starter or Long Reliever
Risk: High

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Michael Baumann - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	BAL	RHP	7	50

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	FB	CB	SL	CH	Cnt/Cmd
50	50	60	45	55	45	55/50

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Jason Kamlowsky

Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 225 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2017 Draft - Round 3
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Impressive physical stature. Long and thick lower half that has already filled out giving him plenty of strength in his legs. Good looking upper body with plenty of muscle down through his forearms. Could take on some extra weight although it is not a necessity to be effective. Sturdy righty whose body is built to eat innings at the big-league level. Wouldn't look out of place on a Major League mound.

Delivery & Mechanics: No nonsense approach and repeatable delivery. Gets right to work attacking hitters. Slight side step off the first base side of the rubber with the hands starting at the chest and working down to the waste then back to the chest. Minimal effort through the balance point. Balance point out of the windup is place of strength and allows him to get tremendous drive off his back leg. Long, overhand delivery with enough deception to keep hitters honest. Gets consistent full extension through the pitch and follow-through. Can fall off to the first base side. Athletic enough to recover on bunts and slow rollers.

Fastball: Has a four-seam fastball that explodes out of his hand. Touches 99 but sits consistently around 93-96. Good glove side run. Uses it to get ahead early in the count and gets bonus points for movement. Command is plus and throws it to all four quadrants. Does need to harness it early in games. Elevates in the zone which may present an issue. Has no fear of coming inside on hitters. Overall potential plus pitch. Grade: 60

Curveball: 77-80 MPH show me pitch. Much different look than the slider with more traditional loop. More confident throwing to lefties. Development of this pitch could be the difference between him being a high-floor SP3 or a back-end starter. Grade: 45

Slider: 88-89 MPH with hard, tight spin. Breaks like a cutter and he uses it effectively against righties and lefties. Can generate swings and misses and is already a put-away offering. Command can be spotty at times although it gets better later in games. Seems to get a better feel in the middle innings. Projects as an above-average offering. Grade: 55

Changeup: 84-88 MPH work in progress. Velo isn't a concern relative to his fastball. Shows some late movement but not enough to warrant more than an average offering at present. When he gets on top of it, he is much more effective. Will need to improve consistency. Grade: 45

Control and Command: Fills up the zone and gets right to work. Made vast improvements in pitchability and sequencing in 2019. Flashed above average on secondary pitches. Needs more consistency, although the slider is coming along nicely. Fastball command is already above average. Sometimes tends to push his changeup and will need to work better down in the zone. Mound presence is among the best in the Orioles system. Control: 55 | Command: 50

Overall: I will try and temper my enthusiasm here but Baumann could be the SP3 Robin to DL Hall and Grayson Rodriguez's Batman for years to come. He broke out in 2019 pitching effectively across two levels. Threw a no-hitter for Bowie and had a stretch of 27 innings in AA where he gave up just one run. There is some concern he may be better in a relief role so he can let his stuff fly like a bull coming out of the chute. Fastball velocity holds late into games and gives me a lot of optimism that he can hit his ceiling as a starter, however. One of the fastest risers in a very good system for pitching. Should make his Baltimore debut sometime in 2021. Mid-rotation upside, with back of the rotation SP a more realistic ceiling.

OFP: 50
Role: 50 - #4 / #5 SP
Risk: Moderate

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DL Hall - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	BAL	LHP	3	55

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	FB	CB	SL	CH	Cnt/Cmd
55	60	60	55	55	50	55/45

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Jason Kamlowsky

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 195 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2017 Draft - Round 1
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Medium build but looks to be heavier than 190. Not the prototypical pitcher's body but has off-the-charts athleticism. Can drunk a basketball flat-footed and is one of the best pure athletes in the entire system. Has added weight, especially in his core, and could stand to add more. Fluid and smooth body movements.

Delivery & Mechanics: Athletic delivery. Starts on third-base side of the rubber. Slight rocker step with a high leg kick at the balance point. More repeatable from the windup than the stretch. 3/4 arm slot with loose, quick arm. Sometimes has arm lag instead of getting out in front. Tremendous leg drive. Has made adjustments from rushing his front side through and collapsing the backside, unlocking more velocity. Has tendency to pitch uphill out of the stretch getting a little crouch before separating his hands. Needs to consistently generate a downhill plane.

Fastball: Live arm. Throws an easy 97 and sits 93-96. Reports are that he has touched 99 at the Orioles instructional camp. Gets some late run which gradually increases later in the game. Pitches to both sides of the plate. Arm lag and inconsistency out of the stretch allows fastball to sail. Potential plus pitch. Grade: 60

Curveball: 75-79 MPH with 2/7 shape. Can be devastating, especially on lefties. Already shown ability to drop it into the zone. Will throw it in any count or situation. Potential out-pitch that has flashed plus. If the slider is for real, the curve will pair with it as a terrific secondary combo. Grade: 55

Slider: 86-88 MPH, touching 90 at instructs. Has passed the curveball as his best secondary offering. Hasn't thrown it much in live games but has been unhittable in instructs. Could be the big-time weapon that turns him into an ace. Grade: 55

Changeup: 83-85 with consistent arm action to fool hitters. Gets above average late fade. Command comes and goes. Will need to mix it more to be truly effective. Grade: 50

Control and Command: Command of the fastball is solid for his age. Works the lower half of the strike zone well. Curveball command flashes average when arm slot is maintained. In my live looks he already knew how to set hitters up. Sequencing is coming along. Changeup command needs significant work. Will go outside, inside, and then drop a curveball making him one of the top left-handed pitching prospects in baseball. Control: 55 | Command: 45

Overall: The raw stuff is outstanding and when combined with the elite athleticism there is a lot to get excited about. The Orioles got a steal with Hall dropping to 21st overall in 2017 and the new front office has done wonders for him. The projectability here is off the charts and he has already shown that he loves the big stage in getting a 1-2-3 inning in the 2019 Futures Game. If the slider is as good as it has been advertised to be in instructs, Hall could have some of the nastiest stuff in all of baseball. Overall there's legitimate impact level mid-rotation upside here.

OFP: 55
Role: 60 - #3 SP
Risk: High

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Grayson Rodriguez - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	BAL	RHP	2	55

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	FB	CB	SL	CH	Cnt/Cmd
55	60	60	50	55	55	55/50

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Eric Garfield

Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-5
Weight: 220 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2018 Draft - Round 1
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Tall, long limbed righty. High torso. Athletic build still maturing. Effective weight added throughout pro career. Shoulders are broad, square. Chest is developed. Strong, athletic legs with room for more muscle near torso. Huge hands with long fingers. Straight, tall posture athletically on the mound. Competitive, commanding mound presence.

Delivery & Mechanics: High 3/4 almost over-the-top slot with moderate effort in the delivery. Short strider but decent extension and good arm speed. Limb length contributes to moving parts during delivery. Legs seem to hinge several times throughout motion. Hands held high, they're joined and torqued down then up together in the windup creating a hop effect into the motion. Pro career has included shaving rough edges off raw HS delivery while dominating hitters.

Fastball: Sits 93-97 t98; average velo 95 with explosive late life. Velocity has ticked up incrementally as a pro. Shows confidence throwing it in any count. Heavy bore low in the zone; decent run elsewhere; willing to elevate it to finish off hitters. Late explosion into the mitt increases a heavier feel. Places well on perimeter of zone; command average and improving. Grade: 60

Curveball: Sits 74-79. Inconsistent but improving. Shows desired velocity, tight rotation and 11/5 break at its best. Primarily a spike pitch buried low in the zone. Less optimal ineffective cement mixers and hangers occasionally come in around 74-76. Can be located well at times and end plenty of ABs. Will clean up with more success against advanced hitters. Flashes average enough to keep me optimistic. Grade: 50

Slider: Sits 84-88. Highly effective to RHB influencing weak contact, good K rates. Breaks tight and sharp; short with slight, floating motion like a cutter. Shows longer two-plane horizontal breaker with darting action at lower velo band. Developing pitch that's seen significant gains. Grade: 55

Changeup: Sits 78-82. Previously a low usage pitch that has now become a potential weapon. Significantly improved, the change is a byproduct of pro instruction and technology. Flat pitch that's firm with contrast movement; works well off the high spin heat. His ability to control, pull the string and influence tumble very high. If he's able to repeat fastball arm speed, and gain consistency the ceiling only increases. Grade: 55

Control and Command: Improving part of an ace repertoire, Grayson has showed both throughout his pro career. A stuff monster with a projectable frame, Rodriguez shows flashes of above-average control and solid average command. Control: 55 | Command: 50

Overall: Drafted as a prep arm, Rodriguez has already experienced massive physical gains, losing baby fat and maturing into a long, lean flamethrower. Tasting success at the lower levels wasn't enough as he added and then began to perfect and further develop his secondary offerings. Lots of hope and faith for the organization's pitching future hinges on Rodriguez rescuing expectations. Despite being aware of this, his attitude and focus are uncommonly forward focused. Frontline rotation upside, with realistic #3 SP future potential. The Orioles don't usually have prospects like this. I see innings, strikeouts and wins in his near future with no need to rush his already increasing progress.

OFP: 55
Role: 60 - #3 SP
Risk: High

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Mason Janvrin - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	BAL	OF	46	30

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
30	30	40	30	55	50	70

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Eric Garfield

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 180 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Draft - Round 14
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Slender, sprinter/cyclist build. Lower body springy, bouncy and powerful in strides. Upper body lithe, room to build significant muscle mass in chest, shoulders, arms. Longer-legged. Fluid in movements. Core strength, power into movements belies frame size. Longer fingers, average hand size. Explosive calves. Excelled in multiple sports. Father was an Olympic track athlete and sister competed in track on international level.

Hit: Stance is bent back in a coiled position. Front leg is planted on an angle as it prepares for a short stride. Back leg bent as power to swing is provided off a tight, compact hip thrust. Back elbow pointed at the umpire's mask as bat rests above the shoulder by an inch or two, the swing motion is efficient after a bit of a backswing to put it into motion. Length/angle built much more for line drives than loft. Hands/wrists control bat in a natural, field covering opposite field stroke. Contact ability and eyes are adequate. Grade: 40

Power: Tracks fly balls well. Seeing ball off bat, first step timing present an interesting outfield specimen. Speed to get to any ball regardless of positioning. Strides near perfect to get to landing spot. Feel for warning track, long flies while backtracking seems veteran. Can jump, slide, dive. Solid job of converting natural athleticism to the field. Shaving off minimal wasted motion could show an advanced, rhythmic CF with range. Grade: 30

Field: Tracks fly balls well. Seeing ball off bat, first step timing present an interesting outfield specimen. Speed to get to any ball regardless of positioning. Strides near perfect to get to landing spot. Feel for warning track, long flies while backtracking seems veteran. Can jump, slide, dive. Solid job of converting natural athleticism to the field. Shaving off minimal wasted motion could show an advanced, rhythmic CF with range. Grade: 55

Arm: Better than expected. Accurate. Steam to hit targets from warning track in air/one bounce and have glove sound indicate sizzle. Puts legs and lower body behind the motion and gets all of body into release. Throws with effort. Grade: 50

Run: Impact tool; impressive double-plus speed. Quick out of the box into sprinting position. Gets up to a high top speed in a stride and a half. His speed is more of a weapon than an asset. Ideal for an extra inning, runner on 2nd situation. Grade: 70

Overall: Rare, athletic combo of unique skills and bloodlines present an elite level mover between the lines. Janvrin could not be thrown out or even kept in check by GCL backstops in year one. He will likely never develop into consistent power; and hit tool projection will be tested as he climbs the ladder. He'll have to prove he can hit at every stop, but his sound defense and game changing speed are enough tools to keep him a shot to exceed a future that's likely capped in the upper minors.

OFP: 30
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: High

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Joseph Ortiz - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	BAL	SS	45	35

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
35	30	40	30	55	55	55

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: James Chipman

Age: 22 yr
Height: 5-11
Weight: 175 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Draft - Round 4
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Medium frame. Sturdy compact athletic build. Above-average athleticism; average strength for position. Baseball rat. Impressive leadership and work ethic. Physically mature.

Hit: Open stance that squares on load; hands high at the ear; busy active hands pre-load; upright stance with a slight crouch and wide base. Leg kick timing mechanism opens body up to clear hips on load; chokes up and shortens to a small stride or toe tap when behind in the count. Circular path to and through the ball with a two handed finish; average bat speed. Patient but often over-passive approach. Shows the ability to grind out at-bats, take his fare share of free passes and is tough to strikeout. Struggles against above-average or better velocity and secondaries. Ingredients and potential of a fringe-average hit tool, but approach and deficiencies make a below-average outcome more likely. Grade: 40

Power: Flashes fringe-average raw in BP, rare over-the-fence pop is predominately to the pull side. Contact oriented, all fields line drive approach. Has enough raw to turn on the occasional mistake, but extra-base power is limited to when the ball finds a gap or is hit into a corner. Grade: 30

Field: Above-average defender. Smooth fluid actions. Moderate range that plays up due to good instincts. Efficiently sound footwork; quick first step; strong pivot skills; average hands; smooth quick transfers. Makes good reads; anticipates hops well; moves well to both sides and handles difficult plays okay. Capable defender anywhere on the infield dirt. Not flashy, but an adequate defender with consistent execution. Grade: 55

Arm: Gets the job done. Clean arm actions and solid mechanics yield above-average arm-strength that's passable at short. Decent accuracy with crisp velocity and optimal carry. Has enough arm to throw over-the-top across the diamond with steam from deep in the hole. Grade: 55

Run: Above-average runner; consistent 4.23 - 4.26 clocks down the line. Gets up to speed quickly and runs the bases well with solid instincts. Grade: 55

Overall: Potential glove first, big league utility type if the bat exceeds modest expectations and the stars align. More realistically a solid emergency depth piece that provides value to Baltimore's high minors affiliates.

OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: Moderate

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Toby Welk - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	BAL	3B	44	35

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
35	30	40	50	50	55	50

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Eric Garfield

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 205 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Draft - Round 21
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Above average height. Thick build, especially upper body. Broad, straight shoulders. Longer legged. Higher torso. Barrel chested with big hands. Wide, long developed forearms. Athleticism is adequate. Cornerman build. Not much room for more mass. Body change since draft included losing less than 10 lbs body fat, adding core strength, increasing flexibility.

Hit: Stance is crouched, height is negotiated. Closed stance. High hands, Length in swing. Path to ball is clean despite length. Plate coverage stands out. Timing mechanism (front knee/toe) can seem exaggerated. Ability to meet pitches at apex is adequate, but ability to drive them when he does is above-average. Swing plane is slightest of uppercuts. Grade: 40

Power: Present ability to drive ball over fence with ease. Power could even increase as strike zone judgement/corresponding confidence develop. Build portends high HR/AB totals. Improved ability to drive the ball, perform in situations already. Longest/hardest hit/highest balls are pulled to LF/LCF. Grade: 50

Field: Made great and necessary strides in pre-pitch positioning and reaction in first year. Transfer skills and feet adequate for third. Soft hands, good fielding posture are consistent. Barehanding, throwing off-balance, lining up body to target specific areas of need addressed successfully. Grade: 50

Arm: Strength across diamond more than adequate. Accuracy across diamond dependent on positioning. can get stiff/high. Ability to make quick plays and speed up throws, throw from the hole. Grade: 55

Run: Out of the box, base to base and top speed all average. Strides long, can steal. Speed is more a surprising part than a reliable piece. Grade: 50

Overall: For a late round pick from a division 3 school (Penn State-Berks) it may appear that he's already beat the odds. Being open to coaching and learning every cage session is his reputation so he's probably going to be bringing his power bat to higher levels of the system. A little bit of slimming down has helped his game and athletic ability and he looks like he could be a scouting find that has already begun to bloom. Seeing him against higher levels of pitching has to be a priority.

OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: Moderate

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Elio Prado - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	BAL	OF	39	35

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
35	30	50	40	50	45	55

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Eric Garfield

Age: 19 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 160 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 IFA, BOS
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Slender, athletic sinewy frame. Room to add significant weight/mass/muscle throughout chest, shoulders, back as maturity occurs. Longer arms/legs. Arm length stands out. Core strength not adequate. Bouncy, high energy mover on the field who has yet to transition fully from young man to man. Quick, efficient hands and wrists.

Hit: Waits in a coiled yet upright closed stance, knee bend slight. Hands held back and high close to the right earhole of his helmet. Advanced hand speed through hitting zone shows little reach/wasted motion. Consistently meets ball with barrel. Swing plane lacks finish/uppercut. Extension/plate coverage shows potential for advanced skill set due to arm length. Grade: 50

Power: Strength is an issue currently. 15 XBH in his first 220 AB as a teenager with little muscle including 3 HR. Offensive skill set not power dependent, currently built for contact with room to grow. Reports include optimism on raw and potential for in-game warning track pop. Grade: 40

Field: Instinctive fielder who shows a great first step. Tracking skills also advanced. Rarely takes a bad step. Routes are clean. Fundamental receiver who circles ball, gets to landing spots on time. Athletic strider. Pace, acceleration, finding ball in air seems like a veteran. A quality defender at a very early phase of development. Grade: 50

Arm: Reports vary. Puts body behind throws naturally. Average arm strength, accuracy. Fundamental thrower who can improve with more strength and practice. Glove ahead of arm. Grade: 45

Run: Above-average at all aspects of running. High top speed. Excellent burst out of the box. Shift from batter to runner is compact, fluid. Low, aggressive when sliding. Hits base with force. Picks spots to run intelligently. Potential for double digit SB total. Grade: 55

Overall: Long way to go but lots of positives already. Athletic and defensively skilled as an older teen, some physical changes and offensive development could turn him into a riser before age 21/22, not a bad return for a trade deadline Andrew Cashner. Translates his natural ability to accelerate and put power into his baseball movements to the field with ease. Toolsy and far from finished all the way around but talent has scouts on notice. A solid lotto ticket worth keeping an eye on.

OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: Extreme

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