Bryan Ramos - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CHW	3B	29	30

Grades Update: Dec 2020

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

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Eddy Almaguer

Age: 19 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 190 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 IFA
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Mature body for his age. Sturdy build with thick thighs, 6-foot-2 frame lends to room for muscle in the upper half but fairly filled out already.

Hit: Open, wide stance. Weight on back leg preload. Small hand waggle at the letters. Big hitch as he cocks that slows down his attack on the ball, leaves him susceptible to velocity up. Uppercut loft in the swing, tries to do the most damage to the pull side and leaves himself open on the outside. Tendency to lean in and chase soft stuff away and a penchant for low ball swings too. Sees the ball much better versus LHP, is at his best when he stays back. Grade: 30

Power: Ramos' strongest trait, it goes far when he connects. Loft in the swing makes him a power threat for any pitch thrown his way, but better at barreling pitches in the lower quadrant of the zone. Has flashed average raw power in BP, hit tool needs to take a big step to translate the results in game. Grade: 40

Field: Fringe average fielder. Had some second base reps at instructs in 2019 but looked poor. Has the arm for third base and will barely be able to cut it at the position. Grade: 40

Arm: Strong arm, good carry from the corner. Shows an average arm on throws where he's not max effort, potential for plus arm but need more looks. Grade: 50

Run: Choppy steps, below average runner under way. Not a part of his game and expected to slow down as he continues to pack on more muscle. Grade: 40

Overall: The Cuban-born Ramos needs some maturation in multiple areas of his game if he wants to climb higher than being depth for the team. Held his own in AZL debut but flaws in his swing were apparent. Has the body to grow into average game power but improvement in discipline needed. Future at first base possible if fielding does not improve and there are concerns about his bat playing there.

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

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Caleb Freeman - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CHW	RHP	28	35

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	FB	CB	Ctr/Cmd
35	30	55	50	30/30

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Rogelio Castillo

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 190 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Round 15
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Strong build. Square shoulders. Thick, barrel chested. Muscular thighs and legs. Future strength gains minimal.

Delivery & Mechanics: Throws from a high 3/4 arm-slot; Starts with his glove near his face, raises his left leg near chest and plants it forward as he strides to the plate. Long arm action. Utilizes his height for max extension on his pitches that allows for some deception. Good balance on follow-through.

Fastball: Sits at 92-95 touching 97. Throws downhill. Natural tail and sink. Whip-like with riding life at upper end of velocity. Airs it out. Grade: 55

Curveball: Late, sharp bite. Throws with velocity. Potential difference maker with more pro instruction. Grade: 50

Control and Command: Freeman can pound the zone with his fastball and shows he can climb the ladder. Will need to throw the curveball consistently in the zone. Shows well below-average command at present. Control: 30 | Command: 30

Overall: Freeman's fastball and curve will carry him through the low minors but will need to continue to work on consistency and command as he is prone to wildness. Quite the find in the 15th round for Chicago. He has very good work ethic that should carry him far.

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

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Will Kincanon - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CHW	RHP	27	35

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	FB	SL	CH	Ctr/Cmd
35	30	50	55	40	45/40

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Joe Doyle

Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 202 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2017 Round 11
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Sturdy, thick build with long arms. Very strong build. Completely physically mature. Most of his strength resides in sturdy lower half.

Delivery & Mechanics: Very quick arm with good extension down the mound. Uncomfortable cross-body three-quarters delivery. Energy leakage exists in lower half. Relies on arm speed and arm talent to generate great velocity. Mechanics are definitive relief profile.

Fastball: Extremely heavy fastball, low-to-mid 90s. Big sinking action. Command can waver. Doesn't induce much swing and miss, but does get a healthy number of groundballs. Delivery doesn't present much deception. Grade: 50

Slider: Slider is his best pitch. Low 80s offering with more horizontal sweep and not as much depth. Plays well off the inverse action of his sinker. Not a big strikeout pitcher at the highest level, but should be his out-pitch. Grade: 55

Changeup: Changeup has been very fringy at every level. Really lacks consistency and command. Actually stepped away from throwing the pitch as much. Should probably stay away from the pitch as a competitive offering at big league level. Grade: 40

Control and Command: Command and control are what landed Kincanon in the bullpen. Fastball and slider are both fringy, while changeup and even a curveball from years past, simply don't find the zone enough to warrant worthwhile usage. Likely a fastball/slider guy in the bullpen at big league level. Control: 45 | Command: 40

Overall: Kincanon has some good arm talent and a herky-jerky delivery that can make for an uncomfortable at-bat, especially when deploying his slider against righties. He's likely a low-leverage reliever at the next level.

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

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Seby Zavala - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CHW	C	26	35

Grades Update: Dec 2020

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

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Isaiah Burrows

Age: 27 yr
Height: 5-11
Weight: 215 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2015 Round 12
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Well-built frame throughout. Good size with broad shoulders and defined chest. Strong lower half with trunk-like legs and thighs.

Hit: Slightly crouched right-handed stance. Hands remain above the letters, elbows point out. Upper and lower half stay compact and tight. Hit tool leaves more to be desired. Struggles to make contact to all fields. Doesn't produce consistent hard contact. Aggressive, swing-heavy approach leads to several strikeouts. Not viewed as an on-base threat. Needs to improve his plate discipline drastically. Grade: 40

Power: Shows glimpses of above-average power when he connects. Turns on pitches to deep center and left field. When swing comes together, pure raw power display is impressive. Aggressive approach makes him sell out for power at times. Grade: 55

Field: Fringe-average fielder from the catcher position. Struggles with receiving and blocking. Lacks athleticism to glove pitches in the dirt. Needs more consistency and improvement. Grade: 45

Arm: Average arm strength behind home plate. Throws lack velocity and accuracy. Has solid pop time to test opposing base stealers, but throws remain off target. Has shown improvements in this area. Grade: 50

Run: Well below-average athleticism across the board. Very slow out of the box with short, choppy strides. Lacks top-end burst to stretch for extra bases. Speed and athleticism hinder his defensive skills. Grade: 30

Overall: Zavala comes up short in several key areas, as his hit tool and athleticism hold back his potential. He likely won't be a starting backstop given his plate discipline struggles, but his power and improved arm strength can be viewed as an occasional fill-in at the position.

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

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Tyler Johnson - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CHW	RHP	25	35

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	FB	CB	CH	Ctr/Cmd
35	30	55	50	40	40/30

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Anthony Franco

Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 205 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2017 Round 5
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Listed at 6'3, 210. Long, narrow frame. Lean but toned upper body. No remaining physical projection.

Delivery & Mechanics: Short stride. Pretty upright and stiff throughout delivery. Front arm flies up before releasing the ball, creating a lot of moving parts and making it difficult to pick up the ball out of his hand. Low 3/4 arm slot. Front hip stays closed at release, preventing him from getting over his lower half and causing cross-body delivery. Well below-average athlete.

Fastball: 92-95 MPH in short stints. Heavy sinker used almost exclusively down in the zone. Johnson's height allows him to generate above-average downhill plane to rack up ground balls but it's not the bat-missing profile teams covet from relievers. Grade: 55

Curveball: Inconsistent mid-80's breaking ball. Seemingly looking to stay on top and create curveball action but struggles to finish, causing the shape to get slurvy at times. At its best, it's an above-average pitch but shape and feel for locating are too variable pitch-to-pitch. Grade: 50

Changeup: Sporadic usage of mid-80's changeup. Doesn't have feel for locating but occasionally flashes some arm-side action on the pitch. Grade: 40

Control and Command: Very inconsistent strike-throwing, especially with the breaking ball. Works down with the fastball with intent but too often misses his spots below the zone. Doesn't have much of an ability to work glove-side because of mechanical/athleticism limitations. Control: 40 | Command: 30

Overall: Added to the 40-man this winter, Johnson's a good bet to pitch in the White Sox's bullpen in 2021. He's probably an up-and-down guy over his option years. Johnson has really impressive career numbers, but most of that production has come as a college draftee in the low minors. Gaudy minor-league strikeout rates aside, it's more of a ground ball profile than one conducive to whiffs. Unless he makes significant strides with the breaking ball (already 25 years old and a below-average athlete, I'd bet against that), he's likely a platoon-challenged middle reliever. For a fifth-round draft pick, that's still a quality outcome.

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

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Jose Rodriguez - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CHW	SS	24	35

Grades Update: Dec 2020

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

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Eddy Almaguer

Age: 20 yr
Height: 5-11
Weight: 175 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 IFA
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Medium frame, ordinary build. Room to fill out and get stronger, particularly in the lower half and arms. Athletic enough that added muscle won't compromise movements.

Hit: Quiet, motionless stance pre pitch, bend at the knees with slight crouch. Bat knob pointed away from body, bat resting parallel to the ground on shoulders. Uses a slight leg lift and toe tap to time the pitcher. Good hand eye. Trigger is quick but bat stays in the zone long where he's able to connect and maximize impact. Bat path isn't level but it does lack loft, has shown tendency to go all fields. Upper and lower body are slightly disjointed during rotation, leads to hips flying open at times and that'll expose him to advanced sequencing with off speed. As expected there's lots of room to improve for the teenager but this will ultimately be his best trait. Grade: 40

Power: Swing geared for line drives, not projected to be an impact power bat. Average raw in the cages but he gears up for it. Has flashed average game power to the pull side when he connects just right, but not expected to be a big part of his game unless mechanical changes are made. Grade: 40

Field: Played primarily second and shortstop in stateside debut in 2019. Projects better at second base where he's committed fewer errors than at short. Would be a fringe defender at the latter. Grade: 45

Arm: Average arm. Playable up the middle, better suited for second base. Lacks zip, could get beat out by quick runner if ball is deep in a hole. Grade: 50

Run: Quick out of the box, short strides, a danger to turn singles into doubles if fielder is sleeping. Has displayed good base stealing instincts early on, knows when to pick his spots. Though not projected to be a serious part of his game, enough to keep pitchers honest. Grade: 50

Overall: Rodriguez has a balanced profile and is trending in a positive direction with a chance to carve out time as a utility man on a second division team. Continued progress on his hit tool will unlock a little more potential. But as is, even at 19 he's looking like a success for a low level J2 signing.

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

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Bernardo Flores Jr. - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CHW	LHP	23	35

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	FB	CB	SL	CH	Ctr/Cmd
35	30	50	45	45	55	50/45

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Joe Doyle

Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 190 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2016 Round 7
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Tall, slender, athletic build. Shows big flexibility and athleticism on the mound. Long legs and long levers present future projection still outstanding.

Delivery & Mechanics: Big, high leg kick with over-the-top delivery. Smooth, fluid action lacks much violence. Starter attributes suggest further extended innings in his future at the next level.

Fastball: Flores is a 90-92 guy in most of his appearances, though at one point he was bumping 6s and 7s. His velocity has regressed a bit in recent years, lowering the floor a bit on his future role. A little bit of ride but plenty of cutting action make his fastball difficult to barrel up at the top of the zone. Grade: 50

Curveball: Loopy, but commanded well. Probably not an out pitch as it lacks velocity and conviction. Not a power breaking ball. More of a get-me-over early-count offering. Grade: 45

Slider: Slider too often melts into what his fastball has become. It's a low-80s offering that lacks sweep, instead relying on depth. Can get flat when Flores gets under the pitch. Fringy. Grade: 45

Changeup: Low 80s pitch with good fading action and impressive conviction. Long levers help with deception out of the hand. Has shown command for the pitch. Grade: 55

Control and Command: Command has been an asset for Flores since the velo has dipped. Will need to remain strong if he's to remain a starter at the big league level. Control: 50 | Command: 45

Overall: Flores doesn't have the stuff to project as a leverageable reliever at the next level. Will need to need to continue to get the most out of his stuff to stick as a starter long-term. Fastball/changeup combo are best offering while breaking balls offer a different look, but lack "out" qualities.

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

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Jimmy Lambert - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CHW	RHP	22	35

Grades Update: Dec 2020

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

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: James Chipman

Age: 26 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 190 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2016 Round 5
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Tall; lean wiry build. Broad shoulders that slope; high waist; long levers; average core with modest upper body strength. Sturdy backside and strong lower half. Room to fill out and add some upper body strength but close to maxed out physically. Average athleticism. Strong makeup. Injury history includes Tommy John surgery performed back in June of 2019 and a season ending forearm strain in 2020.

Delivery & Mechanics: Semi-windup; drop and drive. High 3/4 arm slot with above-average arm speed and moderate effort in the delivery. Hands break early exposing the ball; long arm path; wrap; less than optimal stride and extension. Simple well repeated delivery; arm slot occasionally wanders. Moderate deception from an alternated belt high to letter high leg kick and aforementioned impressive arm speed.

Fastball: Sits 90-94, averaging 92.7; has shown the ability to sit 94-96 in shorter bursts out of the bullpen. Shows minimal arm-side run. Height and high slot help generate some natural downhill plane. Extremely straight and flat in the upper third of the zone. Modest velocity and lack of movement will give him a smaller margin for error. Overall a fringy offering that plays up a bit out of the bullpen thanks to short burst velo bump. Grade: 45

Curveball: Knuckle curve. Sits a touch below optimal velocity at 74-77. Shows tight rotation and deep 12/6 shape. Works it backdoor early in the count for called strikes; thrown as a bat missing put-away spike pitch buried beneath the lower third. Solid average offering at its best. Grade: 50

Slider: Below-average distant fourth offering that sits 85-87. Slurvy breaker; lacks bite; utilized primarily as a chaser against RHB. Likely shelved or limited in bullpen role. Grade: 40

Changeup: Features optimal velo separation sitting 82-84. Maintains arm speed; has feel, just lacks consistency. Flashes average with late tumble and decent arm-side fade. Solid enough to keep same sided batters honest and challenge LHB. Enough athleticism and feel to likely reach average. Grade: 50

Control and Command: Above-average control; pounds the strike zone with all four pitches. Shows advanced pitchabilty; sequences deep four pitch arsenal well, often pitching backwards and attacks all four quads. Control over command; relies on pitchabilty and "stuff" over precise location. Solid average FB command; secondary command lags a touch behind. Control: 55 | Command: 45

Overall: After undergoing Tommy John surgery in June of 2019, Lambert worked his way back quickly, making his big league debut last summer. Unfortunately, after just two relief outings his season ended with forearm soreness, an injury that's often a precursor to Tommy John surgery, further clouding his future. Injury aside, Lambert is a crafty right-hander whose arsenal features three potential fringy to solid average pitches. An ordinary fastball and fringe-average command profile likely push him to the bullpen long term. Lack of anything above-average or better in the secondary also make high-leverage, impact relief work unlikely limiting his upside. Overall he's likely a solid role 30 depth arm that works as a SP in the minors, occasionally contributing big league spot starts or low leverage relief work.

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

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Lenyn Sosa - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CHW	SS	21	40

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
40	40	45	45	40	40	40

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Ian Smith

Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 180 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2016 IFA
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Stocky frame offers a strong range lower half with present strength. Wide shoulders with arms on the shorter side. Frame seems to put on good weight easily. Will likely add as he continues to mature. Not a quick twitch type of athlete, but athletic enough to stick in the middle infield.

Hit: Steps into the box as a right handed hitter with his feet slightly open. Utilizes quiet hands that sit right above the numbers in an upright stance. Small hanging leg kick helps keep his weight back while through the ball. Bat speed is average at best, but bat to ball skills shine through due to an impressive eye at the plate. All fields approach, that slightly leans pull side heavy. Shows ability to identify offspeed well and limited swing and miss to his game, but will likely never post high walk numbers due to a free swinging approach. Grade: 45

Power: Bat path shows potential to tap into above average pull side pop, but lack of true bat speed will hinder the true power profile. Gets out in front of the ball well with above average launch angles but Doesn't produce elite exit velos currently. Does not need to sell out to find pop, so potential for an above average grade as he adds strength is there. Grade: 45

Field: Will show smooth instincts moving in both directions, but short stride and lack of foot speed will limit his range. That said, his ability to get into great positions with his footwork stands out on film. Shows extremely quick hands on transfers and made a few tough double play turns look effortless. He could benefit from being a bit more flexible, as he doesn't bend entirely well at the waste. Profile could push the glove to 2B long term. Grade: 40

Arm: Often fails to step into throws, opting to only rely on his upper body and sapping any true arm strength. Will be accurate on his throws and gets good carry, there's just not much behind it. Likely doesn't possess the arm strength to stay in the left side of the infield long term. Grade: 40

Run: Gets a quick first step out of the box but takes a bit to reach full speed. Takes short, choppy steps in his strides and does not coordinate his upper half into his stride well at all. Advanced baseball IQ and instincts help his speed play up on the base paths, and will likely pick up a handful or steals. Grade: 40

Overall: Primarily a SS throughout his career, but Sosa gives you all the makings of bat first platoon 2B long term. Lack of range and arm strength will be easier to mask at the keystone, and gives his bat a chance to thrive. Has been young for every level he's played, and will only be 21 in likely Hi-A in 2021. If Sosa continues to show this approach, then a role 40 floor is a easy conversation.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Bench or Platoon
Risk: High

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James Beard - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CHW	OF	20	40

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
40	40	30	30	50	40	80

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Matt Thompson

Age: 20 yr
Height: 5-10
Weight: 170 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Round 4
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Very small, skinny frame. Small forearms and waistline. Will be one of the smallest players on the diamond no matter when he plays.

Hit: Beard struggled to make contact during his pro debut, with a strikeout rate hovering near 40%. When he does make contact often it's on the ground (54% rate) and to his pull side (58%). For someone with true 80-grade speed I don't mind the extreme ground ball lean. He's not going to be a power hitter ever, but he's also not just a slap hitter, showing a good swing with above-average bat speed. Immature pitch recognition skills and aggressiveness lead to the strikeouts. For this profile to work he needs to make more contact. Grade: 30

Power: Power is surely not Beard's game. The extra base hits he does accumulate will be because of his legs. He has enough speed to turn well placed bloopers into doubles, and any gapper is a serious threat for three bags. Beard doesn't drive the ball and hits the ball on the ground at an extreme rate. There's enough raw power to hit 6-8 homers but the batted ball profile and aggressiveness won't allow him to get there. Grade: 30

Field: Doesn't get the best jumps and will take bad routes, but has the pure straight line speed to cover up his mistakes. Elite athlete, strong future centerfielder. Has the makings of a future plus defender but he's not there yet. Grade: 50

Arm: Below average arm, accurate but lacks carry. Grade: 40

Run: Game changing speed. Infielders perk up when he steps in the box and they know if there's a slight bobble he's getting on base. Puts a lot of pressure on the defense, pitchers and catchers can lose focus because they are worried about Beard when he reaches base. It's the kind of speed that lets him hang around and have a half decade career like Terrance Gore without ever touching a bat. There's still hope for his offensive game. Grade: 80

Overall: It's fun to see pure 80-grade tools. Beard has one. The rest of his game is very much a question, but he's going to keep getting opportunities because there are tangible baseball skills here. He is also an up the middle athlete which buys him more time. It'll be a long slow trip through the minors but Beard's upside is worth the wait.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Bench or Platoon
Risk: High

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Luis Mieses - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CHW	OF	19	40

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
40	40	45	50	50	60	40

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Russ Peters

Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 180 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2016 IFA
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Medium sized frame, thick lower half, room to add strength and size.

Hit: Sets up with back elbow up and hands at neck level, slightly open stance, wide base with legs set more than shoulder width apart. Weight shifts to back foot with slight leg kick during load, swing could be quieted and more efficient with less unnecessary movement. Plus bat to ball skills which have led to lack of patience and putting balls in play that he would be better off letting go. There is definite potential for an above average hit tool but unless there is an approach change it will remain slightly below average. Grade: 45

Power: As noted above Mieses currently has a contact-oriented approach. His bat contains power as evident in batting practice but rarely gets to the right pitch to exhibit said power. Easy swing used to try to hit the gaps more than drive the ball out of the park. Adding in game power will likely be at cost of overall batting average but the power is there. Grade: 50

Field: Not the fastest guy on the field but played CF for his first couple of pro seasons. Profiles best as a corner OF with good instincts who can make all of the routine plays and maybe more. Grade: 50

Arm: Plus arm with good carry that would play in RF if the bat suits the position. Grade: 60

Run: Below average runner. May even slow down if bulk is added to the frame Grade: 40

Overall: Signed at 16 years old for $428,000 in the same signing class as Luis Robert but has yet to make his full season debut. Plus bat to ball skills combined with average in game power could lead to a 25 HR, .260 future big leaguer. Flaws in the overall approach and lack of flashing said power leave us wondering whether he can reach that ceiling. Mieses is only 20 but the clock is starting to tick on his ability to be more than an up and down or bench role type big leaguer.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Bench or Platoon
Risk: High

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Emilio Vargas - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CHW	RHP	18	40

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	FB	SL	CH	Ctr/Cmd
40	40	50	50	50	50/40

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Matt Thompson

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 230 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2013 IFA
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Strong, durable frame that lacks much future growth. Looks like an innings eating starter, missed some time with an arm injury but is back throwing now.

Delivery & Mechanics: Long, whip like arm action stands out from what is a pretty standard simple motion. 3/4 arm slot, and works very quickly. Will get down into his glutes before he releases the pitch.

Fastball: His fastball sits around 91-92, but it plays a few ticks higher because it lives primarily up in the zone. Gets good carry, and more swing and miss than typically one in that velocity band traditionally would. Grade: 50

Slider: Primary weapon against righties, throws it up over the plate and lets the sweeping horizontal movement take over. Will get some swing and misses, but generally more weak contact than anything else. Solid average pitch. Grade: 50

Changeup: It's actually a split change, and he will use it similarly to the slider, throw it for a strike and let the late movement drop it out of the zone. It has more vertical drop than horizontal run. Good change of pace pitch. Grade: 50

Control and Command: Vargas doesn't walk many guys but the stuff is very ordinary and will have to start living more on the edges, which he tries to do. When he misses it can catch too much of the plate which leads to trouble. Control: 50 | Command: 40

Overall: Vargas is an up and down type arm that is versatile enough to fill a variety of roles on a pitching staff. Arizona thought he was expendable and DFA'd him, but it was smart of the White Sox to get a big league ready arm for minimal investment. There are some health question marks we don't know about because of the shutdown, but this could be a big league reliever for the Sox in 2021.

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

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Konnor Pilkington - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CHW	LHP	17	40

Grades Update: Dec 2020

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

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Russ Peters

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 225 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2018 Round 3
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Strong, sturdy, well built, broad shoulders with thick lower half. Workhorse build.

Delivery & Mechanics: 3/4 arm slot, creates steep down hill plane with arm slot and height. Hides the ball well. Consistently repeats up tempo delivery. Delivery is balanced, controlled and fairly mechanically sound.

Fastball: Topped out at 96 in college but has regressed to working 87-91. Excellent downhill plane and slight deception help the lack of velocity. Fairly straight trajectory. Would benefit from added velo and/or life Grade: 45

Curveball: 12-6 drop, sometimes becomes slurvy. 75-77 MPH with medium depth, lacks some of the bite you'd prefer. Used as a chase pitch or for called strikes. Grade: 50

Slider: Fringe average offering at 83-84 MPH. Can sometimes blend into shape and velocity band of slurvy curve ball. Pilkington adds and subtracts from his curve and slider well to create the desired effect. Would benefit from added teeth when necessary. Grade: 45

Changeup: Pilkington's best secondary. Shows good feel with glove-side fade. 80-82 MPH. Works well as swing and miss/out pitch or to induce weak contact. Grade: 55

Control and Command: Definitely a strike-thrower but has not exhibited consistent ability to spot pitches as desired. Room for each of these to move up a half grade in the future. Control: 50 | Command: 45

Overall: Once an overpowering pitcher, Pilkington now relies on pitchibility and keeping hitters off balance for success. Uses three fringe or better secondaries to keep hitters from timing up a marginal fastball. Proven to be strong and durable. Floor over ceiling prospect at this point. Best case scenario is 4/5 SP innings eatier but the Sox may use him as a swingman/long reliever/spot starter as well.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Spot Starter or Low Leverage Reliever
Risk: Moderate

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Gavin Sheets - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CHW	1B	16	40

Grades Update: Dec 2020

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

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Jake Kerns

Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 230 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2017 Round 2
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Tall with broad shoulders. Thick thighs. Carries some extra weight in the core. Strong hands and forearms. Maxed out. Prototypical size for a 1B.

Hit: Open stance with a wide base, knees bent. Keeps his hands high and behind his head. Some pre-pitch body sway and bat movement. Moderate leg kick as he steps into the pitch. Wide base at impact. Average or better bat speed. Inconsistent bat path that tends to be upward; gets the ball in the air to the pull-side on pitches middle-to-up in the zone. Takes some big cuts. Has a good eye on pitches out of the zone, but struggles with offspeed stuff down. Shows good bat-to-ball skills and fights off pitches in the upper half of the zone, although he is often behind on velocity. Grade: 45

Power: Plus raw power that began to show up during games in 2019. Shows impressive ability during BP, particularly to the pull-side. Swing is designed to put balls in the air, but the bat path is inconsistent and he does not always make strong contact. Can muscle the ball out. There's substantial room for growth in the tool, but he's going to need to focus on driving the ball with more frequency if he wants to reach it. Already uses his lower-half well. Grade: 50

Field: Has soft hands at first. Keeps the ball in front of him. Limited lateral range, but he has good instincts and makes the routine plays. Shows good situational awareness at the bag. Grade: 50

Arm: Average arm strength with limited carry. Quick transfer and good awareness at the bag. Accurate throws to 2B and C in limited looks. Not a weapon, but does not need to be at 1B. Grade: 45

Run: Timed 4.41 down the line from the left side. Lumbers out of the box. Displays solid awareness on the basepaths. Grade: 30

Overall: Sheets' raw power is his best tool, but he's still working toward consistently unleashing it during games. He's good enough defensively to stick at 1B, but without improvement with the stick, he does not profile as anything more than a backup. He's on the 40-man roster and figures to get a look as positional depth in the next couple of seasons, but his ultimate upside will be determined by whether he can get to his power on a more consistent basis.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Bench or Platoon
Risk: Moderate

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Luis Gonzalez - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CHW	OF	15	40

Grades Update: Dec 2020

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

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Anthony Franco

Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 195 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2017 Round 3
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Listed at 6'1, 180. Average build. Thin but toned upper half. Already 25, probably no more room for physical projection.

Hit: Very open, upright stance; had pretty active hands pre-swing in minors but seemed to quiet his setup in very limited MLB time last season. Toe tap with short stride. Conservative approach; doesn't really engage lower half in swing. Average bat control. Gets bat to ball in all areas of the strike zone but doesn't drive pitches on the outer half with authority. Above-average pitch recognition; patient approach. Grade: 50

Power: Fringy raw power; not especially strong or physical. Has some hand speed and whip in the swing that allows him to turn on pitches down and in and drive the ball pull-side. Flat bat path; ran pretty high ground ball rates throughout minor-league career. Grade: 40

Field: Athleticism and reads work in the outfield. Capable of playing an average center field; should be above-average in a corner. Has experience at all three outfield positions. Grade: 55

Arm: Above-average arm is functional anywhere in the outfield Grade: 55

Run: Clocks home to first times in the 4.2-4.3 second range. That's slightly better than average; similar times logged this past season by Max Kepler and Jake Cronenworth, per Statcast Grade: 55

Overall: Gonzalez made his MLB debut in 2020 and looks like a near-term role player. He's patient and makes a high volume of contact, so he should run solid strikeout and walk rates. There's not much raw power here, though, and Gonzalez's hands-dominant swing is only conducive to driving pitches on the inner half. He can get the bat head out and reach pitches away but doesn't impact the ball when forced to get his arms extended. He's a perfectly fine bench outfielder because of the approach and defensive profile but doesn't hit for enough power to be a true everyday option.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Bench or Platoon
Risk: Moderate

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Zack Burdi - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CHW	RHP	14	40

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	FB	SL	CH	Ctr/Cmd
40	40	60	45	55	45/30

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Jake Boes

Age: 26 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 210 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2016 Round 1
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Lean, athletic body; square shoulders, trim torso with long arms; high waist with long, slender legs. Shows flexibility and bounce on the mound. Injury history includes Tommy John surgery in July, 2017; general arm fatigue November, 2018; lat injury March, 2019; and a patella tear in the right knee June, 2019. Brother of current MLB reliever Nick Burdi.

Delivery & Mechanics: Stretch exclusively from a 3/4 slot with moderate effort. Short arm path and extension yields moderate deception; alternates which side of the rubber he works from with a strong, pronounced follow through; falls to the first base side. Typical reliever mentality; high-energy, high-motor presence but shows poise on the mound.

Fastball: 96-97 t99 with riding life in the zone; inconsistent command running in on same-sided batters. Explodes out of the hand but tends to get flat when thrown inside to opposite-sided batters. Double-plus velocity that sits more plus due to the command. Grade: 60

Slider: 87-90 with inconsistent desired shape and feel; flashes plus but sits fringe-average with limited command. Movement varies greatly pitch-to-pitch; some feature traditional, late slider bite with teeth; others more horizontal mimicking a cutter. When thrown arm side, the movement trends more vertically. There is potential for average, but considering the lack of remaining projection, inconsistencies with command, and the varying movements, a fringe grade is more appropriate. Grade: 45

Changeup: Under-utilized offering within a similar velocity band as the slider; 88-92 with fade and flashing darting drop. Throws it to hitters from both sides of the plate and will use it for a called strike and chase when ahead. An above-average pitch that needs higher usage to realize its true potential. Grade: 55

Control and Command: Fringe-average control with well below average command; misses the glove too consistently to warrant a late inning role on a competitive team, but throws enough strikes to warrant a middle bullpen role. The electric stuff masks some shortcomings with command; fastball/slider heavy arsenal that may improve with increased changeup usage. Control: 45 | Command: 30

Overall: With limited projection remaining, Burdi has essentially reached his role at the major league level. Because of his stuff, a late-inning role will always be in the cards, but it would take a drastic improvement with his command to reach it--making his current middle relief bullpen role a likely stalemate for him long-term.

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

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Yermin Mercedes - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CHW	C/DH	13	40

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
40	40	50	60	30	45	30

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Justin Lada

Age: 28 yr
Height: 5-11
Weight: 235 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2011 IFA
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Thick, beefy build but with plenty of strength. Powerful arms, forearms and big hands. Big throughout frame in chest, mid-section and thighs. Big feet.

Hit: Even, moderate length stance. Crouches over slightly so shoulders sit even with his knees. Heavy leg kick and weight transfer. Quick hands and bat. Wild bat waggle pre-load but quick hands get the bat and barrel through the zone well. Balanced swing despite heavy weight transfer. Cuts down on approach with two strikes with no leg kick but uses strong hands and rotation to drive the ball. Does a good job letting his hips lead his hands. Patient hitter that crushes mistakes and shows good pitch recognition. Grade: 50

Power: Big leg kick and heavy weight transfer. Swings with the intent to hurt baseballs. Strong hands and arms and good attack angles to create loft and backspin. Swing gets grooved at times. Heavy pull side power but can use his hands to drive the ball the other day. Only thing that are better than the tanks he hits are his bat flips. Grade: 60

Field: Switches stances behind the plate. Will set up with right knee back and left knee further out front, and will also use the one leg out stretch setup. Inconsistent receiver at best. Will present well occasionally but often stabs at pitches and lose strikes. Gets crossed up or mishandles pitches often, even on fastballs. Has trouble squeezing breaking balls. Lazy blocker. Prefers to use his glove to block balls in the dirt rather than his body. Essentially an emergency option as a backstop. Grade: 30

Arm: 2.10-2.13 pop time. Above average arm strength but slow transfer and underwhelming footwork. Pure arm strength keeps his arm fringe-average but without it, his arm would be bottom of the scale. Slow mechanics hold him back from showcasing his strong arm consistently. Grade: 45

Run: 4.45 home to first time. Big feet and thick lower half don't give him good strides. Below average runner that won't be a factor on the bases. Hits the ball far so he doesn't have to run. Speed for a DH or catcher without enough quickness to handle work behind the dish. Grade: 30

Overall: Everything about Mercedes is a fun player to know and watch minus his defense and base running. He's got the personality and profile of a fan favorite. He can hit a little, takes big daddy hacks, drop major tanks (and bat flips to go with it) and is reportedly a great dresser and dancer. If he's catching for your team, something bad happened. Evan Gattis type profile with a slightly better hit tool, but trade the wild beard for the clothes, dancing, personality and bat flips.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Bench or Platoon
Risk: Moderate

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Benyamin Bailey - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CHW	OF	12	45

Grades Update: Dec 2020

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

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Jake Boes

Age: 19 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 215 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 IFA
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Mature, athletic body; tall, strong frame ideal for an outfielder. Broad shoulders, strong arms. Solid torso; upper-half developed more than lower; legs have significant strength projection remaining. Compared to Carlos Lee with more athleticism by White Sox officials.

Hit: Simple set-up; slightly open stance with feet just outside of shoulder width. Upright with a slight bend at the knee; fluid hands settle near the ear. High leg kick into load with a heavy coil; generates leverage nicely through disconnect between legs and hands, generating plus bat speed into a high finish. Feet and hips finish parallel to the pitcher; upper half finishes further toward the home dugout. Patient approach; looks for a pitch to drive. Unclear if this skill will remain stateside as pitchers tighten their stuff and fill the zone more. Average hit tool potential with lots of projection to reach the outcome. Grade: 50

Power: Plus raw power that figures to translate thanks to patience at the plate and a strong swing naturally geared for loft. Strong hip-turn through the zone causes power to heavily favor the pull field, but may display some centerfield drives in the future with continued pro instruction. Grade: 55

Field: Most project Bailey as destined for a corner outfield spot with the physical projection remaining; has enough athleticism and running ability to stick to either corner long-term. Grade: 50

Arm: Average arm fit for either corner; big, strong frame coupled with athleticism may even warrant above-average potential, but significant gains necessary to reach that projection. Grade: 50

Run: Above-average runner currently with double-digit steals in his first pro season; figures to settle in more around average or even fringe-average and would be surprised to see stolen base totals that high long-term at the highest levels. Grade: 50

Overall: A massive gap between what is and what could be, Bailey has the body, work ethic, and makeup attributes to help him reach his potential as a pro player. While there is the potential for Bailey to shoot up prospect boards even within the next 12 months, the limited looks and video available make him a true wildcard with an average, everyday corner outfielder within the realm of possibility, but not most likely.

OFP: 45
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Bench or Platoon
Risk: Extreme

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Andrew Dalquist - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CHW	RHP	11	45

Grades Update: Dec 2020

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

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Isaiah Burrows

Age: 20 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 175 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Round 3
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Short and wiry frame on the mound. Small arms and lower half. Despite his small size, has an athletic frame. Good definition to his shoulders and upper half. More room for growth and maturity.

Delivery & Mechanics: Semi windup and with a 3/4 arm slot delivery. Works his approach from the from the left side of the rubber. Whippy arm action with a high right leg kick from his shortened windup. Good extension and follow through, sound mechanics for a prep arm. Has a good feel for off-speed.

Fastball: Low-to-mid-90s offering with arm-side run. Fastball touches 95-96, sits 92-93 consistently. Forces weak contact, lacks swing-and-miss capabilities. Solid offering in his arsenal. Grade: 50

Curveball: Mid-70s curveball that he utilizes well. Good break inside on righties, thrown as first pitch for called strikes. Sharp depth gives it late life, forces whiffs. Thrown with good extension, above average off-speed pitch. Grade: 55

Slider: Low-to-mid-80s slider that shows signs of improvement. Lacks consistent horizontal depth. Behind development to his curveball. Good velocity and control. Needs more refinement, shows potential of a solid third pitch. Grade: 50

Changeup: Low-80s changeup that needs more development. Rarely thrown in his arsenal. Shows bits of fade and run, but lacks consistency. Stays firm in the zone. Needs more repetitions to become effective. Grade: 40

Control and Command: Average control and command in his first pro season. Picks his spots and hits the zone for strikes. Has a good feel for his curveball and slider. Solid mechanics helps his ability to throw quality strikes. Control: 55 | Command: 45

Overall: Dalquist may lack the eye-opening size and velocity, but his command and control continues to improve. He has a good feel for his four-pitch arsenal and continues to develop physically. If his velocity ticks up along with his off-speed, he can shoot up the White Sox's system.

OFP: 45
Role: 40 - Spot Starter or Low Leverage Reliever
Risk: High

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Jake Burger - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CHW	3B	10	45

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
45	40	45	50	45	60	40

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Jake Kerns

Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 210 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2017 Round 1
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Tall and broad. Thick lower half and core. Strong forearms. Carries some bad weight. Maxed out physically. Legitimate injury concerns following two achilles tears.

Hit: Slightly crouched stance. Keeps his hands high and back. Some pre-pitch body sway and bat movement. Small leg kick as he steps into the pitch. Keep his weight evenly distributed. Linear swing that generates line drive contact when he connects. Above-average bat speed. The ball jumps off the bat. Shows a good eye on pitches out of the zone and has good bat-to-ball skills. Gets on top of the ball too often, which led to too many ground outs in 2017. Grade: 45

Power: Above-average or better raw power that has so far materialized as gap power in the pros. Mostly pull-side. Has enough strength and bat speed to impact the ball, but needs to focus on driving the ball with more regularity. Grade: 50

Field: Average instincts at 3B. Moves well laterally but has limited range. Will lay out for a ball in both directions. Footwork can get clunky, which leads to mistakes in the field. Grade: 45

Arm: Strong arm with significant carry across the diamond. Throws overhand when he needs to get something extra on it; goes sidearm to get it out quick to 2B. Throws were on target to 1B and 2B from 3B in limited looks. Profiles at 3B. Grade: 60

Run: Hustles out of the box, but runs with some effort. Not a threat to steal. Was a fringe-average runner before a series of lower leg injuries. Grade: 40

Overall: Burger hasn't taken any professional at-bats since 2017 due to a series of serious leg injuries. Prior to the injuries, he flashed big tools, particularly in his arm and power. There were questions about whether he could stay at 3B when he was drafted, and that persists, especially with the injury history. There's a significant amount of unknown in the current profile, but he carries some real upside if he can stay at 3B. He just needs to stay healthy.

OFP: 45
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Bench or Platoon
Risk: High

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