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Cooper Johnson - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 DET C 32 40

Grades Update: Nov 2020
OFP Role Hit Power Field Arm Run
40 40 40 45 60 70 30

Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: Jake Boes

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 215 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Draft - Round 6
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Sturdy, strong frame; more athletic than average for the position; thick neck with sloped shoulders; strong, well-defined forearms; thick, muscular lower half. 6'0" 215 lbs list height and weight appears accurate. Good work ethic; wants to be better. Did not start catching until high school.

Hit: Slightly open stance; hands sit high near the helmet away from the body; wide base. Small circle motion with the bat going into load; will step with the front foot but no stride; stiff lower half. Patient approach; contact issues especially with velocity; bat stays in the zone very little time; takes walks but will also strike out against good spin. Overall below-average hit tool. Grade: 40

Power: Power projects average; raw power shows flashes in-game; will hit home runs to left and center. Limited physical projection remaining will limit additional gains; contact issues cause power to play fringe-average. Grade: 45

Field: Plus fielder; agile movements behind the plate; excellent job blocking balls in the dirt; keeps the ball in front. Quiet glove; sets a nice target for pitchers and excellent framing ability. Grade: 60

Arm: Arm is double plus; strong and accurate. Unafraid to back pick runners sleeping on the base paths. Quick transfers with strong throws: pop times will range 1.88-1.95. Accurate; throws directly to the base. Grade: 70

Run: Well below-average running ability; station to station but will be able to tag on deep fly balls on the bases. Average runner for a catcher; not a base stealing threat. Grade: 30

Overall: Textbook backup catcher profile; strong defensive instincts and skills with work ethic to help reach that potential. Will need to hit to stick but defensive abilities should get him a look at the MLB level.

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

Sergio Alcantara - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 DET SS/3B/2B 31 40

Grades Update: Nov 2020
OFP Role Hit Power Field Arm Run
40 40 40 20 60 70 50

Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: James Chipman

Age: 21 yr
Height: 5-11
Weight: 195 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2016 IFA
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Short, slender build. Sloped shoulders; below-average strength throughout. Average athleticism. Live energetic body.

Hit: Switch hitter. Slightly open stance; high hands; slightly crouched with a wide base from the right side. Slightly closed off from the left side. Modest toe tap timing mechanism on load. Below-average bat speed and a linear bat path. Primarily a slap hitting contact guy, just looking to put the ball in play. Has pitch recognition and some discipline; decent bat to ball. Works counts to occasionally extend at-bats. Plays within his game. Shows the ability to sacrifice himself and hit behind the runner. Overall, a well below-average tool. Grade: 40

Power: Bottom of the scale tool, with minimal remaining projection. Below-average bat speed. Simply lacks the necessary strength, bat speed, and bat path to adequately drive the ball with authority. Occasional extra-base hit will likely be a result of his legs. Overall there's bottom-of-the-scale, over-the-fence and extra-base power in his profile. Grade: 20

Field: Plus defender with great instincts. Enough skill and feel to adequately play anywhere on the infield dirt. Quick feet; soft hands; quick transfers and turns. Ranges well to both sides; reads hops well regardless of their difficulty. A sure-handed defender that's automatic with routine plays, and able to execute the occasional highlight reel play. Grade: 60

Arm: Double-Plus arm, an absolute cannon. Strong accurate throws with low carry; delivered on a line with impressive velocity and accuracy. Grade: 70

Run: Runs well, occasional above-average clocks down the line, but predominantly average; which is where he'll likely settle long term as he matures. Grade: 50

Overall: Prototypical defense first profile. With bottom of the scale power, his bat would have to drastically improve to jump into everyday regular status. Limited ceiling; high floor; likely a AAAA depth piece with some utility/platoon type upside.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Bench / Utility
Risk: Low

Zack Hess - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 DET RHP 30 40

Grades Update: Nov 2020
OFP Role FB SL CH Ctr/Cmd
40 40 55 50 40 45/40

Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: Jake Boes

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-6
Weight: 219 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Draft - Round 7
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Tall, large frame; sturdy; built like a power forward. Long limbs, high waist with long, tree-trunk legs. Massive feet that take up over half the rubber; moves surprisingly well for his size; limited physical projection remaining with minimal strength gains to be had.

Delivery & Mechanics: Throws from a high 3/4 arm-slot from his 6'6" frame with max effort and slight head whack; some herk-and-jerk after hand break and extension generated from his long legs yield some deception. Pitches exclusively from the stretch; balanced upon leg kick with arm action that goes straight down to straight up; lots of moving parts. Quick arm.

Fastball: Sits 93-95 mph t97 with riding life up in the zone; modest arm side run. Average fastball that will flash above-average; will miss up in the zone. Continued pro instruction and cleaning up mechanics may help it reach plus velocity consistently, but command will cause it to play down a tick to above-average. Grade: 55

Slider: Primary secondary offering; 83-87 mph with inconsistent desired velocity; will throw for called strikes ahead in the count as well as down in the zone late in counts for swings and misses. Good bite in the zone; flashes above-average but sits average. Grade: 50

Changeup: 87-89 mph; maintains arm speed well but not enough separation between fastball to yield swings and misses. Straight change lacks deception; no fading or darting action. Will throw for strikes but pitch is not thrown with conviction. Grade: 40

Control and Command: Does a decent job of throwing strikes but will miss the mitt with all three pitches. Shows more comfort with the slider than the fastball at times. Head whack and moving parts in delivery will hurt command; might be able to fix the deficiency with continued pro instruction. Control: 45 | Command: 40

Overall: Profile screams reliever; mammoth presence on the mound with a bulldog mentality. Quieting down the delivery may help with command but deception should make him a candidate for middle relief. One inning stints maximum would be best considering stuff and effort level.

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

Wenceel Perez - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 DET SS/2B 28 40

Grades Update: Nov 2020
OFP Role Hit Power Field Arm Run
40 40 50 45 50 55 60

Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: James Chipman

Age: 21 yr
Height: 5-11
Weight: 195 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2016 IFA
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Thick sturdy frame. Average strength in upper half; thick lower half. Still projects to add more upper body strength. Might require some maintenance as he matures. Above-average athleticism.

Hit: Open stance from both sides of the plate. Stands fairly upright, hands at the letters with a wide base. Average bat speed. Sweet swing from the left side. Aggressive but advanced approach. Has some tracking and pitch recognition, lacks discipline and consistent focus. Extreme peaks and valleys. Can disappear in a lineup for weeks, giving away at-bats; but can also lock in and beast out for a hot stretch. Might be a slow burn, but there's signs of a potential average hitter. Grade: 50

Power: Average bat speed; decent barrel control; shows the ability to sting the ball from both sides of the plate. Modest over-the-fence power due to limited loft in the swing. Potential to pepper the gaps with a respectable amount of extra- base knocks as he finishes filling out and polishes up the hit tool deficiencies. Plus speed should help boost the extra-base hit column. Grade: 45

Field: Athleticism and instincts occasionally flash a Plus defender. Immaturity and lack of experience, however, shine through yielding a rather average glove. The game speeds upon him at times. He'll occasionally boot balls and get eaten up by rather routine plays. Overall it's likely an average tool as he matures. Grade: 50

Arm: Shows plus arm strength. Strong throws with low carry; delivered on a line; inconsistent accuracy. Plenty of arm for plays deep in the hole. Inconsistent release and accuracy push the grade down a tick. Grade: 55

Run: Plus runner. Quick out of the box; impressive second gear. Wheels are an asset with stolen bases and taking the extra hustle bag. Immaturity and aggressive nature cause him to occasionally run into outs. Grade: 60

Overall: Well rounded defensive profile with impressive speed. Some serious pressure on the bat to develop to push the profile. Should the approach and hit tool deficiencies shore up, there's a solid well rounded second division regular. More realistically, Perez looks like a solid potential utility or platoon type. Rule V eligible this December, the cancellation of the 2019 season did no favors to the development of this intriguing prospect.

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

Trei Cruz - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 DET SS/2B 27 40

Grades Update: Nov 2020
OFP Role Hit Power Field Arm Run
40 40 40 40 50 45 50

Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: Trei Cruz

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 200 lbs
Hits/Throws: S/R
Acquired: 2020 Draft - Round 3
RuleV: 2024

Physical Description: Large frame, Lean but strong and sturdy build. Toned: noticeable, muscular definition in forearms and solid strength throughout. Impressive athleticism. Modest room for additional growth/gains. Bloodlines: the son of Jose Cruz Jr and grandson of Houston Astros great Jose Cruz Sr.

Hit: Open stance; hands at the head; upright with a narrow base. Above-average bat speed. Quick to and through the ball with a level bat path; swing can get long at times -- yielding swing and miss against above-average or better secondaries. Modest pre-load waggle but relatively quiet; slight stride assisted toe tap timing mechanism and quick trigger. Contact oriented approach with a respectable amount of power. Aims to put the ball into play without sacrificing power. More than enough polish to handle the lower to mid-levels of minor league ball. Continued development with pitch recognition and improved consistency with driving the ball will be important moving forward. Grade: 40

Power: Bat speed and leverage in swings indicates future average power; Barrel control indicates an inconsistency in barreling up for power; however, can handle wood. Pitch recognition will need to develop in order to hit for power consistently. Line drive, gap hit type. Grade: 40

Field: Solid average fielder - good defensive habits. Clean and quick footwork; soft hands with solid transfers and good range that can play up anywhere in the infield. The game speeds up on him at times; errant throws and misreads on semi-difficult hops. Pro instruction should clear up some of these minor deficiencies, yielding an adequate and capable defender. Grade: 50

Arm: Arm strength is average, inaccurate throws, and inconsistent release make it a borderline fringy tool. Enough arm to handle the left side; could see him benefiting from a move to second base. Grade: 45

Run: Smooth runner out of the box, average speed. Playable speed for his position with good instincts on the basepaths. Grade: 50

Overall: Fringe-average to average parts that could evolve into a solid utility or role player. Comes out to play and his versatility and bloodlines will help him wherever Detroit decides to play him. If he can barrel up the ball consistently, he could surpass a 40 hit tool and tap into the raw power that he has.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Utility
Risk: Moderate

Zack Short - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 DET SS/2B 26 40

Grades Update: Nov 2020
OFP Role Hit Power Field Arm Run
40 40 40 40 55 50 55

Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: Zack Short

Age: 26 yr
Height: 5-10
Weight: 180 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2016 Draft - Round 17, CHC
RuleV: On 40-man

Physical Description: Solid, compact build; sturdy frame thanks to thick, muscular thighs and legs. Athletic; not much room to fill out or add strength; build similar to former Major Leaguer Mark Ellis.

Hit: Hands start and stay back through load; set just above the letters with a high back elbow; wide base with a modest leg kick entering load generating average bat speed. Approach is over-patient; takes walks but strikeouts will be a problem. Struggles to make consistent contact. Overall, below-average hit tool. Grade: 40

Power: Surprising power given his frame; extra base hits almost exclusively to the pull field. Shows average, but contact issues and role will suppress home run totals. Grade: 40

Field: Above-average fielder; smooth actions defensively with soft hands that would play fine in the middle infield. Good instincts and versatility; able to play anywhere in the dirt. Consistent, reliable defender up the middle. Grade: 55

Arm: Average arm; makes expected plays with accuracy. Clean, quick transfers from the glove; capable of making throws on the run. Would be fine at either middle infield spot. Grade: 50

Run: Some regression through the Minor Leagues but still an above-average runner. Quick, choppy steps to get down the line; light on his feet. Home to first 4.25-4.30; sits more toward above average times. Runs well on the bases with instincts, but likely not a candidate for double digit steals. Grade: 55

Overall: Versatility in the infield and ability to draw walks will give him a shot at a Major League roster but his bat will determine his ultimate role and how long he sticks. Not likely to hit his way into an every day role. Has the makings of a utility player in the Major Leagues but would profile best at second base.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Platoon / Utility
Risk: Low

Beau Burrows - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 DET RHP 25 40

Grades Update: Nov 2020
OFP Role FB CB SL CH Ctr/Cmd
40 40 50 40 45 45 55/50

Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: Jake Boes

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 215 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2015 Draft - Round 1
RuleV: On 40-man

Physical Description: 6'2" 215 pound frame appears accurate; well- proportioned and strong; wide, square shoulders with long arms. Wide hips and sturdy lower half and with no physical projection remaining. Average athleticism.

Delivery & Mechanics: Smooth mechanics from a high 3/4 arm slot with moderate effort; recently shortened arm action to minimize reach back but remains fluid. Glove comes high immediately after hand break but delivery lacks deception overall. Consistent mechanics with an average leg kick and consistent with plant foot; will head whack occasionally which will cause arm slot to near over the top. Holds runners nicely by varying time set and slide step.

Fastball: Pitch sits 92-94 t95 with arm side run away from LHB; recent move to the bullpen has unfortunately not increased velocity. Attacks all four quadrants of the zone; able to get swings and misses up in the zone. Fringe-average reliever velocity plays up due to ability to command. Grade: 50

Curveball: 75-77; fourth-best pitch; used rarely almost exclusively against right- handed batters. Lacks conviction. 11/5 action; lacks bite. Likes to throw early in counts. Grade: 40

Slider: 83-85; Inconsistent spin; sweeping action at times down and away to right-handed batters. Lacks late break; generates swings and misses when thrown down with good spin. Grade: 45

Changeup: 83-85 with consistent arm speed with fading action arm side. Flashes above average. Swings and misses vs LHB. Lacks ideal velocity. Grade: 45

Control and Command: Moves the fastball around the zone but will miss up occasionally; slider command inconsistent but able to throw strikes. Control: 55 | Command: 50

Overall: Middle inning reliever ceiling; more likely mop-up or long man out of the pen. No projection remaining; physically matured and fastball has had a modest decrease in velocity since draft night. Single inning relief outings may help fastball velocity. Curveball may be phased out if he works middle relief.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Long Reliever or Low Leverage Reliever
Risk: Low

Derek Hill - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 DET OF 23 40

Grades Update: Nov 2020
OFP Role Hit Power Field Arm Run
40 40 30 40 60 50 60

Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: Jake Boes

Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 195 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2014 Draft - Round 1
RuleV: On 40-man

Physical Description: Well-proportioned, athletic frame with average strength. 6'2" 195 pounds appears accurate; quick twitch movements with no physical projection remaining. Lengthy injury history includes: knee, groin, quad, and back issues as well as Tommy John Surgery in 2016.

Hit: Stance begins slightly open but will close during load. Hands high with back elbow just above hands; utilizes hip turn and maintains a wide base throughout swing. Slight uppercut finish. Above-average bat speed through the zone generated with moderately high leg kick and aggressive hip turn. Approach is over-aggressive and has recently changed to sell out for power; can get behind in counts and will chase at high velocity and good spin both. Strikeouts will be problematic due to approach and inconsistent bat path. Grade: 30

Power: Has shown the ability to hit for extra bases to all fields in-game; home run power mostly to pull field. Speed will push extra-base numbers up. Hit tool and approach will prevent power from hitting average numbers. Grade: 40

Field: Impressive glove; highlight-reel catches consistently. Aggressive instincts and running ability allows him to rob bloop hits and gappers. Excellent routes; is able to track deep fly balls with ease. Reads ball off the bat exceptionally well; strong, reliable defender at any outfield position. Grade: 60

Arm: Average arm strength good for any outfield position; adequate enough to make throws to the nearest bag or hit cut off on relays. Grade: 50

Run: Plus runner; long legs but uses shorter, faster strides to get around the bases. Injury history and physical development have caused regression, but would still be good for double-digit steals in a full season. Leverages legs efficiently in the outfield. Grade: 60

Overall: Hill's fielding prowess and running ability carry the profile; continuing to refine the approach would push the hit grade, power, as well as his role grade all higher. However, minimal time to make such large adjustments at the major league level. Likely has reached projection.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Bench / Platoon / Utility
Risk: Low

Andre Lipcius - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 DET 3B/2B/SS 23 40

Grades Update: Nov 2020
OFP Role Hit Power Field Arm Run
40 40 45 45 50 50 45

Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: Jake Boes

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 190 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Draft - Round 3
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Ordinary build; athletic frame with room to add strength throughout. Legs have definition but room to add with maturity. List height and weight of 6'1" 190 pounds appears accurate.

Hit: Open stance; hands at the letters with a cocked back elbow; shoulders relaxed with weight favoring the backside. Pronounced leg kick early in counts that will shift to a small pivot with two strikes; will also choke up when behind. Fringe-average hit tool; contact-emphasized approach; stroke will get long against spin; bat stays in the zone a long time. Approach will dilute quality contact and limit walks and strikeouts both. Grade: 45

Power: Flashes raw power but plays below average in-game; approach not conducive to over-the-fence power. Raw power and physical projection remaining should allow power to play fringe-average. Grade: 45

Field: Quick feet and smooth transfers with soft hands; makes expected plays. Steady defender at each position he plays. Grade: 50

Arm: Above-average arm strength; should have enough to play anywhere in the dirt. Good throwing mechanics; sets feet nicely. Will throw up the line occasionally. Accuracy makes the arm play average despite above-average strength. Grade: 50

Run: Currently an average runner with 4.3 times home to first. Will likely lose a step with physical maturity; can do little things well like tag up or take an extra base, but will not be a base-stealing threat. Grade: 45

Overall: No loud carrying tools present risk for the profile, but does enough things to be a utility-type on an MLB roster. Making quality contact more consistently is key to an everyday future, but more likely a utility or platoon type with some pop.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Bench / Utility
Risk: Moderate

Nick Quintana - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 DET 3B 22 40

Grades Update: Nov 2020
OFP Role Hit Power Field Arm Run
40 40 40 50 55 55 40

Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: Chris Brown

Age: 23 yr
Height: 5-10
Weight: 187 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Draft - Round 2
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Listed size (5'10, 190) appears accurate. Lacks ideal height for the position, but well-built with a muscular chest and arms. Minimal room to add mass. Built like former Tigers third baseman Brandon Inge. Older brother Zach pitched in the Brewers organization.

Hit: Hits from a standard base, with a relaxed, upright stance. Moderate leg kick into stride. Showed a good deal of pre-swing movement in college, but quieter in pro ball. Hands start at ear level, with the bat vertical, before dropping to his shoulders and loading. Shows plus bat speed with loft. Average plate discipline, but struggles to alter bat path, making swings and misses common. At his best when using the whole field, but figures to be a streaky hitter throughout his career. Grade: 40

Power: Bat speed and natural loft help him drive the ball to all parts of the park. Shows plus power to the pull field. Ultimate power production will depend on hitting approach. Could produce above-average home run totals if he sells out for power to the pull field. Grade: 50

Field: Projects to be an above-average defender at the hot corner. Has soft hands and makes good decisions. Was a high-school shortstop, but his lack of foot speed and range pushed him to third. Does a good job of charging and bare-handing bunts or weak hits, and he has an above-average arm. Grade: 55

Arm: Shows above-average velocity and solid accuracy. Ran into some trouble in his pro debut by occasionally letting his arm angle drop on routine throws, resulting in balls that tailed or sank into the dirt. Should be a fairly easy fix. Grade: 55

Run: Below-average runner. Gets to first in 4.4-4.45 seconds from the right side. Fringe-average underway. Not a base clogger but unlikely to swipe more than a handful of bases in any one year. Grade: 40

Overall: Nick Quintana has the power potential and defensive chops to be at least a second-divisional regular at third base, but his future is heavily dependent on the development of his hit tool. His tough pro debut and the lost 2020 season make 2021 extremely important for him.

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

Colt Keith - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 DET 3B 21 45

Grades Update: Nov 2020
OFP Role Hit Power Field Arm Run
45 40 45 50 50 60 50

Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: Chris Brown

Age: 19 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 220 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2020 Draft - Round 5
RuleV: 2024

Physical Description: Colt Keith is tall and broad shouldered with a high waist. Added muscle to his upper body over the past year, but he still has room for more strength gains there. Thighs and butt lack mass but appear fairly well defined. Overall frame is reminiscent of Corey Seager. Above-average athlete who was a highly regarded youth wrestler and a legitimate draft prospect as a pitcher.

Hit: Sets up with feet just outside of shoulders and front leg slightly open. Keeps hands at ear level and waggles bat over shoulder, parallel to the ground. Minimal load, but employs a big leg kick that sometimes causes his shoulders to drift over the plate. Has plus bat speed and shows the solid pitch recognition and bat-to- balls skills to be a fringe-average hitter. Grade: 45

Power: Below-average present power. Hips and shoulders move in unison. Has some natural loft to his swing to the pull field but a flatter, more line-drive oriented stroke to the opposite field. Figures to get to average power as he fills out his frame, and could get to plus with improved hip and shoulder separation. Grade: 50

Field: Prep shortstop who lacks the hands and actions to stick there in pro ball. Has a chance to be an average defender at third base or in right field thanks to his athleticism and arm strength. Grade: 50

Arm: Owns a plus arm. Ran his fastball up to 93 in short stints as a pitcher, and really lets it go on the infield, using a high arm slot to keep his throws true. Arm would likely play well in the outfield. Grade: 60

Run: Turns in solid average run times. Gets to first from the left side in 4.2-4.25 seconds. Above-average runner underway, but likely loses a step as his body matures. Grade: 50

Overall: Colt Keith has an impressive collection of tools, but he carries the typical high-risk profile of a prep position player. He'll need significant development to his hit and power tools to reach his ceiling as an everyday third baseman or corner outfielder. His risk profile is mitigated ever so slightly by a potential return to the mound if things go sideways for him in the batter's box.

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

Gage Workman - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 DET 3B/SS 20 45

Grades Update: Nov 2020
OFP Role Hit Power Field Arm Run
45 40 40 50 55 55 50

Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: Chris Brown

Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 195 lbs
Hits/Throws: S/R
Acquired: 2020 Draft - Round 4
RuleV: 2024

Physical Description: Tall and lithe with long levers and a well-proportioned torso. High waisted with lean thighs. Workman is a graceful, athletic runner with an extremely projectable frame.

Hit: Switch-hitter who sets up with a wide base in a moderate crouch, while keeping his upper-body upright. Uses an open stance with a small leg kick that brings him back in line. Begins with hands at head level and bat over his shoulder, parallel to the ground. Pulls hands back and then down to load before accelerating through the zone. Shows above-average bat speed with natural loft and a high finish. Likes to get extended and sometimes struggles to clear his hips and get to inside fastballs. Shows a very aggressive approach and has pitch recognition issues from both sides of the plate. Projects as a below-average hitter. May be the sort of player who needs two full seasons in the high minors. Grade: 40

Power: Current game power plays to average. Shows above-average raw pop from both sides of the dish. Can go out to all fields if he gets his arms extended. Big exit velocities and projectable frame point to future plus power if he can refine his approach. Grade: 50

Field: Has all the ingredients to be above-average defender at third base. Shows good first-step quickness and reactions for the hot corner. Has the footwork and judgment to play himself into good hops. Smooth actions, soft hands and a strong, accurate arm. Currently capable of playing an adequate shortstop, but unlikely to maintain that ability as he fills out frame Grade: 55

Arm: Solid-average arm strength from both positions on the left side of the infield. Arm plays up a bit thanks to impressive accuracy from multiple angles. Grade: 55

Run: Fringe-average runner out of the box with heavy first step; 4.25 to first from the left side, 4.35 from the right. Has a good top gear and shows above-average speed when underway. Long, graceful strides. Grade: 50

Overall: Gage Workman is an impressive athlete with good tools and tons of projection. He stands out now for defense, but he also affects the game with his power and speed. He's still raw at the plate, and his future role is heavily dependent on both his physical growth, and his growth as a hitter. Has legitimate All-Star upside, but the gap between his floor and ceiling is vast. Most likely path to MLB time is as a four-corners utility man.

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

Jake Rogers - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 DET C 19 45

Grades Update: Nov 2020
OFP Role Hit Power Field Arm Run
45 40 40 50 60 80 30

Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: Jake Boes

Age: 26 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 205 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2016 Draft - Round 3, HOU
RuleV: On 40-man

Physical Description: Typical catcher frame; sturdy with wide shoulders and hips; thick, strong legs with minimal strength gains remaining throughout. Smooth and agile movements behind the plate; 6'1" and 192 pound list appear accurate.

Hit: Open stance with a wide base; hands start at the letters with bat on the shoulder. Load featured a high and pronounced leg kick but recently switched to a more conventional slide step. Approach revolves around all-or-nothing swings; bat stays in the zone very little time due to forward hands and uppercut finish. Works counts to find a pitch to drive; will walk but also strike out often due to approach. Shows ability to lay off spin below the zone. Grade: 40

Power: Conscious effort to put the ball in the air; good lift for power. Leg kick and high finish have yielded average home run totals throughout minor leagues and figure to remain average due to contact issues and limited physical projection remaining. Home run power almost exclusively to the pull field. Grade: 50

Field: Confident, plus defender; moves well behind the plate; steady and reliable defense. Glove instincts; soft hands receiving with good framing ability; glove is quiet and presents borderline pitches well. Uncharacteristic struggles defensively in small sample at MLB level--track record of defense in minors suggests it was mental. Grade: 60

Arm: Elite arm capable of making every throw expected of a catcher accurately; an absolute cannon for an arm behind the plate. Quick release on stolen base attempts; pop times range between double plus and elite-1.91-1.95; strong arm and textbook throwing mechanics. Grade: 80

Run: Well below-average running ability; station-to-station and not a base- stealing threat. Typical runner for a catcher. Grade: 30

Overall: Defense and arm carry the profile; role will hinge on ability to make more contact at the plate. Framing is valuable currently but would be negated by an automated zone in the future. Floor is a journeyman back-up but may start long-term if his recent changes with approach yield more consistent contact.

OFP: 45
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Bench / Platoon
Risk: Moderate

Kody Clemens - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 DET 2B 18 45

Grades Update: Nov 2020
OFP Role Hit Power Field Arm Run
45 40 40 50 45 50 45

Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: James Chipman

Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 170 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2018 Draft - Round 3
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Average height; medium build. Above-average strength and athleticism. Very little physical projection remaining. Impressive instincts and hunger for success. Has bloodlines: son of legend Roger Clemens; brother of MLB draftees Kacy and Koby Clemens.

Hit: Slightly open stance; hands at the letters; crouched from a wide base. Loose handsy left-handed stroke with lots of moving parts. Plus bat speed that generates loud line drives and deep homers. Pull happy at times. Has decent pitch recognition but struggles with discipline. Walks at an above-average clip, but strikeouts at a below-average clip. Can be exposed with velocity inside, and change-ups and breaking balls on the outer third. Grade: 40

Power: Plus bat speed. Aggressive, pull side approach. Average potential moving forward. Enough raw power and potential hitting ability to comfortably project 15+ homers with a solid amount of doubles. Grade: 50

Field: Steady, sure-handed fringe-average defender. Will make the average play. Solid hands; fringy footwork and lateral quickness. Not an asset but won't be exposed. Grade: 45

Arm: Average arm. Gets it done. Enough arm strength to handle the keystone. Grade: 50

Run: Fringe-average runner. Hard out of the box but lacks a second gear. Primarily a station to station guy on the base-paths, but he'll swipe the occasional extra bag. Grade: 45

Overall: Low risk profile that predominantly features a summation of fringe- average to average parts. Should the approach and hit tool deficiencies shore up and exceed my below-average assessment, there's a potential solid bat first second-division regular profile. Realistic future is a solid bench bat with some pop that plays adequate defense.

OFP: 45
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Bench / Platoon
Risk: Low

Roberto Campos - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 DET OF 17 45

Grades Update: Nov 2020
OFP Role Hit Power Field Arm Run
45 40 50 55 50 50 50

Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: Chris Brown

Age: 18 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 200 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 IFA
RuleV: 2024

Physical Description: Tall, lean, and muscular. Medium frame. Looks a bit like a wide receiver right now, but big thighs and butt suggest he'll get significantly larger.

Hit: Average setup with legs outside shoulders, moderate crouch, and slightly open stance. Holds hands at ear level. Uses a short load and moderate jab step before rotating through the zone. Has above-average bat speed and swing shows natural loft with a high finish. Grade: 50

Power: Shows impressive strength, bat speed, and loft. Hits the ball out to all fields and could even grow into 60-grade pop in his prime. Grade: 55

Field: Originally a third baseman, Campos has moved to the outfield in anticipation he'll grow out of the infield. Has the athleticism and arm strength to be an average right fielder. Grade: 50

Arm: Average arm strength. Still working on his mechanics and accuracy from the outfield, but should get to average. Grade: 50

Run: Impressive athlete for his size, with reportedly average speed. Likely to lose a step or two once he fills out his frame. Grade: 50

Overall: Enigmatic prospect with practically no game track record, but his tools, frame, and swing give him the look of a prototypical power-hitting corner outfielder.

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

Jose De La Cruz - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 DET OF 16 45

Grades Update: Nov 2020
OFP Role Hit Power Field Arm Run
45 40 45 60 50 60 55

Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: Chris Brown

Age: 19 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 195 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 IFA
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Thick, well-proportioned, and strong. Explosive athlete with big forearms and calves. Room to add more mass to his chest, biceps, and thighs. If he fills out with good weight he'll look like an NFL running back.

Hit: Sets up with a narrow base, with knees roughly one foot apart. Relaxed, open stance with hands at chin level and bat held up at a 45-degree angle. Uses a big leg kick and sinks his hips before whipping bat through the zone. Shows easy plus bat speed, but an aggressive, pull- heavy approach and pitch recognition issues may limit the utility of his hit tool. Grade: 45

Power: Plus bat speed, good trunk rotation, and strong wrists and forearms help him produce excellent exit velocity and plus power. Can take the ball way out of the park to left field and center. Approach doesn't lead to much oppo pop, but he will hit his share of line-drive doubles. Grade: 60

Field: A natural center fielder with the instincts and present speed to handle the position. Unlikely to be more than average there, and as he fills out he may be forced to move to right. Grade: 50

Arm: Shows plus arm strength with solid throwing mechanics and accuracy. Grade: 60

Run: Has plus long speed but it plays to above-average in games because of a slow first step. Likely drops to average once he finishes growing. Grade: 55

Overall: From a pure tools perspective, Jose De La Cruz has one of the highest ceilings in the Detroit system. He projects as a prototypical power-hitting right fielder, but there's a slim chance he retains his current running ability and ends up a power/speed center fielder. His hit tool is still very raw, and he'll need to improve his pitch selection to make it out of Low-A ball.

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

Adinso Reyes - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 DET 3B/SS 15 45

Grades Update: Nov 2020
OFP Role Hit Power Field Arm Run
45 40 55 50 50 50 45

Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: Chris Brown

Age: 19 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 195 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 IFA
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Compact, somewhat boxy frame. High-waisted with narrow shoulders, hips, and backside. Muscular upper body and thighs. Solid athlete. Not maxed out, but added mass would negatively impact his speed and mobility.

Hit: Balanced base with a mild bend at the knees and an upright, slightly closed stance. Hands start at ear level and rock backward during big leg kick, then pop up slightly before pulling quickly through the zone. Above-average bat speed with a level swing and above-average bat-to-ball skills. Adept at using the whole field and driving the ball the other way. Grade: 55

Power: Swing lacks natural loft, but his strength, bat speed, and barrel control give him a good chance to hit for average power. Can go deep to all fields. Grade: 50

Field: Signed as a shortstop but he needs a lot of work to stick at the position. His hands and range are average, but his throwing mechanics and footwork are inconsistent. Likely grows out of the position, but has a chance to be a solid-average defender at third base. Grade: 50

Arm: Has enough arm strength to capably man shortstop or third base, though his accuracy needs a bit of work, with throws sailing on him at times. Grade: 50

Run: Not especially quick out of the box but shows average speed, running his 60s around 7 seconds flat. Body type suggests he could lose a full grade by the time he's 24. Grade: 45

Overall: Advanced hitter with power potential and the defensive tools to stick in the dirt. Unlikely to stay at shortstop in the long term, but owns the offensive profile to develop into a potentially average big-league third baseman in the mold of fellow Tigers prospect Isaac Paredes.

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

Bryant Packard - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 DET OF 14 45

Grades Update: Nov 2020
OFP Role Hit Power Field Arm Run
45 40 55 55 45 40 40

Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: Jake Boes

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 200 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2019 Draft - Round 5
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Tall, large frame; square shoulders with room to add strength through the upper body; thick, strong thighs and legs. Sturdy base; build similar to Ryan Ludwick. Dealt with a wrist injury in 2019. Dropped significant weight recently most notable in the face and torso; likely 10-15 lbs under list weight.

Hit: Slightly open stance on top of the plate from the left side; hands sit at the letters before reaching back for load; slight crouch with a wide base; average stride; front foot pivots with hip turn. Strong hip turn and quick hands yield above average bat speed; little wasted movement; compact swing and finish. Controls at-bats; looks for a pitch to drive early in counts but is comfortable deep in counts. Will strikeout on good spin; will hit to all fields with comfort. Grade: 55

Power: Loud contact to all fields in BP; will show flashes in-game. Projects as an above average power hitter thanks to large frame, raw power, and added strength with development. Grade: 55

Field: Fringe-average fielder; running ability and arm will hinder OF versatility. Fine routes; steady glove but lacks range. Profiles in left field or first base. Grade: 45

Arm: Below average arm; throws lack carry and will move cut-offs off line. Accuracy may play to average, but arm strength will require him to play in left. At first base arm would play more fringe-average due to carry being less requisite. Grade: 40

Run: Below-average runner; not a base stealing threat but instinctual on the basepaths. Will not take away gap doubles in the field. Grade: 40

Overall: One of the rare prospects in the org where the hit tool carries the profile; not strong defensively, but his approach at the plate and power will be what inserts him in a lineup. Packard is in the process of shifting to first base currently; a spot where his defensive ceiling is higher if his glove can handle the job. Power and patience combination are exciting offensively; improved running ability would help the profile play average, but additional gains in the upper body may prevent that from coming to fruition.

OFP: 45
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Platoon / Utility
Risk: High

Alex Faedo - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 DET RHP 13 45

Grades Update: Nov 2020
OFP Role FB CB SL CH Ctr/Cmd
45 40 45 40 50 45 55/45

Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: James Chipman

Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-5
Weight: 230 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2017 Draft - Round 1
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Large imposing 6'5", 230 pound frame. Broad shoulders; long limbs; high waist; strong thick tree trunk legs - a sturdy workhorse frame capable of eating innings. Lacks athleticism. Negative track record of conditioning and durability concerns. Injury history includes right and left knee surgery, performed back in the Fall of 2016. Season ending IL stints in summer of 2019 (back strain) and summer of 2020 (forearm soreness).

Delivery & Mechanics: Constantly tinkering with delivery and arm slots. Shows his traditional scrunched up 3/4 slot with crossbody arm action and moderate effort delivery. Down the stretch in 2019, mixed in occasional starts with a more traditional upright delivery and high 3/4 slot, with mixed results. Leg kick, hand break and cross body arm action yield great deception. Batters seemed to track him well out of the traditional high 3/4 slot. Despite lacking athleticism, Faedo repeats fairly well and features average arm-speed. Perceived velocity decreases due to short stride and lack of optimal extension.

Fastball: Sits 89-92 and will bump 94 on occasion. Sinks the two-seamer low in the zone; four-seamer is overthrown and dangerously flat. Finds a lot of barrels; mistakes are loud and long. Grade: 45

Curveball: 77-79 with 12/6 shape. Only utilized in starts when he's throwing from a high 3/4 slot. Primarily a spike pitch down in the zone. Enough to challenge upper levels of the minors, below-average at the big league level. Grade: 40

Slider: 83-87; short single plane breaker. Occasional vintage dirty two-plane tilt. Sits fringy and flashes above-average depending on the delivery - plays best with traditional 3/4 slot and crossbody arm action. Future depends on delivery moving forward. Grade: 50

Changeup: Sits 82-85; has feel; maintains arm-speed; shows some late tumble and fade - lacks consistency. Flashed above-average early in his pro career; has stepped back showing mostly fringy to average. Grade: 45

Control and Command: Adequate strike thrower: fills all four quadrants with strikes. Advanced feel; has pitchability; sequences well. Shows above-average control with fringe-average command. Barrel and homer prone. Control: 55 | Command: 45

Overall: Frustrating profile. Curious to see which delivery and arm slot he chooses moving forward - hopefully it's the original standard 3/4. Overall his arsenal lacks optimal velocity and desired separation, as three offerings are within 7-10 mph. A consistent uptick in fastball velocity and/or the return of the former nastiness of the SL or CH is crucial for him to stick in the rotation. There's some backend of the rotation potential should any of that come to fruition. A more likely future is however that of an opener or solid low leverage reliever.

OFP: 45
Role: 40 - Opener or Low Leverage Reliever
Risk: Moderate

Daniel Cabrera - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 DET OF 12 45

Grades Update: Nov 2020
OFP Role Hit Power Field Arm Run
45 40 55 45 50 50 50

Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: Chris Brown

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 196 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2020 Draft - Round CBB
RuleV: 2024

Physical Description: Has an average build. Listed at 6'1, 200, but height may be a bit generous. Looks a bit like a wrestler, with a thick neck and sloped shoulders leaving little room for added upper-body mass. He's a solid athlete who is compact and muscular throughout, with strong thighs and calves.

Hit: Hits from an average base while keeping back leg relaxed and front leg extended and slightly open. Uses a small small leg lift for timing. Keeps hands at shoulder level and then pulls them down and back to load. Takes quick, level hacks through the zone that are more geared for line-drives than fly balls. Goes with pitches, using the whole field and producing plenty of hard contact to the gaps. He has a solid eye at the plate and handles velocity well, but he can occasionally get caught lunging at breaking balls low in the zone. Grade: 55

Power: Has above-average raw power to the pull field, but swing plane leads to more gap power than over-the-fence pop. May top out around 15-17 home runs, but could hit 30-40 doubles annually. Grade: 45

Field: Has played all three outfield positions. Projects as below-average in center but shows the adequate range and solid reads to be average in the corners. His average arm makes him playable in right field, but he likely fits best in left field at the Major League level. Grade: 50

Arm: Average arm. Pitched briefly as a freshman but topped out in the upper 80s. Outfield throws show decent carry and accuracy, but his arm is not likely to be a weapon. Grade: 50

Run: Above-average to plus straight-line speed that plays to average in games because he's somewhat stiff as a runner and lacks the agility to change directions quickly. He does like to run though, and could steal double-digit bases if given the green light. Grade: 50

Overall: Daniel Cabrera's long track-record and strong mechanics give him a good chance to be an above-average hitter at the MLB level. He'll need to get close to his ceiling as a hitter because the rest of his tools are fringe-average to average. He has a decent chance to be an everyday corner outfielder, with a future as the strong side of a 4th OF platoon equally as likely.

OFP: 45
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Bench / Platoon
Risk: Moderate