John Rave - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	KC	OF	41	35

Grades Update: May 2021

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

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May 2021 Report

Evaluator: Rhys White

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 185 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2019 Round 5
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Average height, body has little projection on it. Built similarly to a slot receiver in football.

Hit: Slight squat at the knee, simple set-up at the plate. Quick to the ball, looks to spray the ball to all fields. Contact tends to be hit weakly on the ground, he also tends to get over aggressive when he swings which results in his fair share of whiffs and leads to bad contact. Rave has shown an average understanding of the strike-zone and has drawn his fair share of walks in the lower minors. Grade: 40

Power: Average bat-speed with below-average raw strength but his bat path results in him hitting the ball on the ground. There is a lack of natural loft in his swing which hampers the overall power output. Grade: 40

Field: Can play any of the three outfield spots in a pinch, profiles best in left-field because of his fringe average arm. Shows above average range for a corner-outfielder and makes quick reads with efficient routes to the ball. Grade: 55

Arm: Fringe-average arm, he makes accurate throws but lacks the overall zip one would want to grade out as average. Grade: 45

Run: Above-average runner when underway, pairs said speed with quick jumps on the basepaths. Profiles out as a double-digit stolen base guy if given the greenlight to steal. Grade: 55

Overall: Rave shows the ability to play any outfield spot in a pinch, and he is an above average runner. He has the feel of a low-end fourth outfielder who can pinch-run for you late in games if he can work to add more loft to his swing, but as currently constructed he is a role 30 player.

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

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Kelvin Gutierrez - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	KC	3B	40	35

Grades Update: May 2021

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
35	30	50	40	55	60	40

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May 2021 Report

Evaluator: Isaiah Burrows

Age: 26 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 215 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2013 IFA (WAS)
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Big length and size with average athletic traits. Shorter arms and legs with sturdy, broad shoulders. Sound upper half, reached full maturity.

Hit: Stands up straight and tall in the box from the right side. Very little bend in the knees; hands well above the letters with bent elbows. Moving parts preload, bits of movement before the pitch with a heavy left leg kick up to the belt. Average bat speed with a patient all fields approach. Feasts on pitches middle in; struggles mightily off-speed away. Struggles to make consistent loud contact. Grade: 50

Power: Shows glimpses of more in-game pop, still lacks a sound power tool. Drives the ball to the opposite field and pull-side, but lacks consistent over-the-fence pop. More of a contact-oriented approach. Still searching for more in-game power. Grade: 40

Field: Above-average fielding ability with good instincts and range. Shows the ability to handle third base, can bounce around the infield. Stays on his toes, solid awareness. Gets the jersey dirty with diving grabs; turns double plays with smooth glove-to-hand-transfers. Grade: 55

Arm: Powerful arm equipped to throw out baserunners at the major league level. Plus velocity and accuracy from third base. Throws come out quickly with precision. Highlight defensive tool. Grade: 60

Run: Below-average speed and quickness hinders on-base ability. Slow strides out of the box; doesn't reach top gear. Lack of athleticism limits his range defensively at times. Slower; big-bodied build. Grade: 40

Overall: Gutierrez has shown more glimpses of in-game power during his MLB debut, but his lack of carrying offensive tools still make him a bit of a mystery. He can handle the hot corner at the major league level with great arm strength and solid defensive awareness. His lack of consistent offensive production has held him back to this point.

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

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Michael Massey - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	KC	2B	39	35

Grades Update: May 2021

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

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May 2021 Report

Evaluator: Anthony Franco

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 190 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2019 Round 4
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Listed at 6-0, 190. Medium frame without much physical projection.

Hit: Low hands, wide base. Leg kick as timing mechanism. Short levers help him cover velocity despite average bat speed. Quick to the ball and has a strong track record of making contact at a high rate. Grade: 55

Power: Below-average raw power. Not particularly explosive; doesn't rotate all that well through the swing but has enough bat control to barrel up pitches and shoot the gaps for doubles. Grade: 40

Field: Fundamentally sound defender. Moves fairly well laterally and projects to stick at second base. Grade: 55

Arm: Sufficient arm to play second. Grade: 45

Run: Average runner. Fine athlete but didn't steal many bases in college. Grade: 50

Overall: Massey's a hit-first second baseman who put up a cumulative .324/.367/.485 line at Illinois and has been OK with wood bats on the Cape and in rookie ball. He makes contact but isn't physically imposing or especially toolsy. While he's a solid glove man, there's not much of a track record for collegiate second basemen moving up the defensive spectrum in pro ball. Massey needs to be at least a plus hitter to play everyday at the keystone given the lack of power.

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

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Jeison Guzman - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	KC	SS	38	35

Grades Update: May 2021

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
35	30	40	30	60	55	50

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May 2021 Report

Evaluator: Isaiah Burrows

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 200 lbs
Hits/Throws: S/R
Acquired: 2015 IFA
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Short and lanky build lacking standout physical tools. Slim arms and long, bony legs. Plenty of room for added growth and muscle to his frame. Beginning to add more size as he physically matures.

Hit: Switch hitter with a crouched stance at the plate. Elbows stick wildly out with bent knees low to the zone. Chokes up on the bat; hands stay just slightly above the letters with a subtle toe tap preload. Little movement in his lower half through swing. Relies on his upper body mechanics for contact. Average bat speed produces inconsistent contact. Patient approach; struggles with pitch recognition. Needs more plate appearances at all levels. Room for improvement as he grows and matures. Grade: 40

Power: Lacks the physicality to drive the ball consistently. Slaps the ball the opposite way, lacks much over-the-fence power. Room for physical projection with added raw strength and power as he grows into his body. Grade: 30

Field: Plus fielder with good movements on the dirt. Projectible shortstop with smooth hands and twitchy athleticism. Plays the ball well on a hop. Turns double plays with ease. Looks comfortable defensively with quick movements and great instincts. Grade: 60

Arm: Above-average arm accuracy and solid arm strength from shortstop. Throws have good accuracy and carry. Quick arm actions and good zip. Grade: 55

Run: Average speed on the basepaths at this point in his development. Good hustle and quickness, lacks burst and eye-popping speed. Aggressive base stealer; lacks the burst and athleticism to nab bags consistently. Grade: 50

Overall: Guzman has the defensive tools to stick at shortstop long term, but he needs to hit and tap into more power as he physically matures. He's shown strides in both areas, but lacks the results to this point. Guzman is worth keeping an eye on as he develops in the Royals' system.

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

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Ismael Aquino - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	KC	RHP	37	35

Grades Update: May 2021

OFP	Role	FB	SL	CH	Ctr/Cmd
35	30	60	40	45	40/30

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May 2021 Report

Evaluator: Joe Heintskill

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 170 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2016 IFA (OAK)
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Slender build with average height but long limbs.

Delivery & Mechanics: Stretch only; drop and drive. Hands start just above the waist; relatively high leg kick; longer arm action; arm works well and he generates good arm speed with great extension. Landings are a little stiff; does not generate much downhill plane.

Fastball: Excellent arm strength; plus to double-plus velocity, sitting 94-96 t99. Inconsistent movement profile; will show solid run at times; other times pitch is quite true; this coupled with the lack of downhill plane makes the fastball more hittable than velocity indicates. Needs to command the pitch better. Grade: 60

Slider: Sits 85-88; lacks consistency but will flash average, can show quick, late movement. Grade: 40

Changeup: Best secondary offering, sits mid-80s. Maintains arm speed well; excellent velocity separation from fastball; pitch could be average offering with improved consistency. Grade: 45

Control and Command: Has issues throwing strikes, let alone commanding stuff within the zone. Issues with control limit overall ceiling. Control: 40 | Command: 30

Overall: Extreme risk profile. Aquino has not pitched above rookie ball and given his age, he needs to start advancing fast. He has the potential to be a high leverage reliever given arm strength and potential for a solid change-up. Issues with lack of downhill plane, control, and slider development will likely hold him back.

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

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Daniel Tillo - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	KC	LHP	35	35

Grades Update: May 2021

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

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May 2021 Report

Evaluator: Joe Heintskill

Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-5
Weight: 215 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2017 Round 3
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Tall well built pitcher who has broad shoulders and a thick lower half.

Delivery & Mechanics: Semi-windup; drop and drive. Holds hands at letters but drops them to his waist as his motion starts adding some deception; backside arm path is abbreviated leading into a low 3/4 arm slot with decent arm speed and solid extension.

Fastball: Plus velocity that sits 93-95 t98 with good armside run and sink. Has the potential to generate lots of groundballs; needs to improve command to fully realize the potential of the pitch. Grade: 55

Slider: Sits 87-88 with slurvy 2 to 8 break, can look above-average at times when he stays on top of the pitch but it is generally an average offering. Usable second pitch he can utilize in a relief role. Grade: 50

Changeup: Inconsistent offering; arm speed noticeably slows; on occasion will show some fade however most lack movement; likely not a part of arsenal as he transitions to the bullpen full-time. Grade: 30

Control and Command: Has issues with controlling arsenal especially within the strike zone. Has a tendency to speed up his body during his delivery which causes his arm to lag and his pitches to be left up in the zone. Control: 40 | Command: 30

Overall: Transitioned into a relief role at the end of 2019 and that appears to be his future. Sinker-slider profile with enough pure stuff to handle low leverage innings. Combination of height, arm slot and extension will likely make him tough on left-handed batters. Current command will hold him back but in a bullpen role that should be less of an impediment.

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

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Seuly Matias - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	KC	OF	34	35

Grades Update: May 2021

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
35	30	30	55	55	70	50

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May 2021 Report

Evaluator: Tyler Henninger

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 225 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2015 IFA
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Tall, large frame. Long limbs. Tapering leg with some muscular build. Loose, fluid arms. Has strength and some size. Mostly filled out, but some room for continued strength development.

Hit: Square stance. Hands at the letters, has lowered recently. Minor hand load with barrel wrap, lots of torque in swing. Average size leg kick timing mechanism. Above-average bat speed on an uppercut path. Has reworked swing to smooth out swing path. History of flyball approach, but new swing leads to more line drives. Pull-side approach. Barrel lags through zone, ball jumps off bat. Aggressive hitter. Chases too many pitches out of zone. Lots of swing and miss. Needs to improve pitch recognition. Going to struggle against upper-level pitching. Needs adjustment to swing and approach. Grade: 30

Power: Eye popping double plus raw power, game power plays more above-average due to swing and miss. Ball jumps off bat. Has ability to hit them high and far. Can hit them out to all parts of the park. Still has HR power with new line drive approach. Needs to make more contact to fully tap into power, but still an above-average power bat. Grade: 55

Field: Solid defender. Athletic. Will make routine play. Catches what he gets to. Ability to cover some ground. Moves well both ways. Doesn't always look smooth, but gets jobs done. Jumps and reads could improve. Inefficient routes at times. Needs some development but should be playable in RF. Grade: 55

Arm: Long arm action with fairly good mechanics. Looks to throw, charges ball hard. Strong arm, carry through the bag. Usually on target. Can throw out runners. Easily playable in RF. Grade: 70

Run: Average runner. Long strides with ability to accelerate well. Not a threat to steal a base, but can go first to third. Good athlete. Shows some burst in outfield. Allows him to cover decent amount of ground. Grade: 50

Overall: The excessive amount of swing and miss is concerning for Matias. He's never going to be a hitter that hits for average, but he does need to make more contact to have a chance to succeed. He needs to continue to overhaul his swing and improve his pitch recognition skills, in order to make enough contact to allow his power to play. That is his carrying tool. Matias possesses double-plus raw power with the ability to hit them high and far. For now, it only plays at above-average because of the contact issues, but there is potential for even more game power. Defensively, he is a solid defender that should be able to play right field. His average speed allows him to cover some ground and he catches what he gets to. Matias has a double-plus arm that is strong and accurate. The power and arm get your intention and make Matias' potential very enticing. He has some holes in the swing and will need to continue to develop his approach if he wants any chance of hitting advanced pitching. Overall, he has the potential to be an below-average power bat that provides some intrigue on the defensive side, but needs to improve hit tool to have a chance in the upper minor leagues.

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

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Brewer Hicklen - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	KC	OF	33	35

Grades Update: May 2021

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
35	30	45	55	40	50	60

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May 2021 Report

Evaluator: Isaiah Burrows

Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 208 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2017 Round 7
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Sturdy physical build from top to bottom. Well defined chest and upper half. Bulky lower half with strong thighs and calves. Near full maturity, little room for added growth and muscle.

Hit: Crouched at the knees with a slight wide base from the right side. Hands stay above the letters; bent elbows with a slight toe tap preload and subtle left leg kick. Average bat speed, stays through with the ball well. Many little moving parts in his swing, struggles with his timing. Shortens his aggressive approach in two-strike situations, doesn't stay back on offspeed. Swing and miss issues plague his ability to make consistent contact. Grade: 45

Power: Shows strides of intriguing in-game power. Makes loud contact when his timing and swing connect. Heavy pull-side pop. Takes fastballs low and inside deep to left field. Added strength and physical tools aid his consistent power at the plate. Shows above-average power potential. Grade: 55

Field: Below-average ability in center field. Struggles reading the ball well from center. Incostneint routes, struggles to make up ground despite impressive speed. Defensive limitations point to a primary left fielder, where he looks more comfortable. Grade: 40

Arm: Average arm strength that lacks the zip and velocity from the outfield. Solid accuracy on throws. Opposing runners test his arm consistently. Grade: 50

Run: Plus speed across the board with great burst and top-end acceleration. Hustles out of the box. Constant base stealing threat. Great strides and quickness translates defensively on occasion. Shows athletic ability to be an on-base pest. Grade: 60

Overall: Hicklen has the speed and physical frame, but his lack of approach and hit tool have held him back to this point. He's showcased above-average power when his swing connects, but he needs to improve as a hitter and defender to stick at the next level.

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

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Lucius Fox - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	KC	SS	32	35

Grades Update: May 2021

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
35	30	40	30	50	55	60

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May 2021 Report

Evaluator: Jake Martin

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 185 lbs
Hits/Throws: S/R
Acquired: 2015 IFA (SF)
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: 6-foot-1, 185-pound frame. Medium and athletic build with some muscle. Probably done growing physically, could fill out a little more but would take away some athleticism, which is his calling card.

Hit: Switch-hitter is better from the right side of the plate. Slightly open stance, pretty much even. Hands start near back ear and sway where barrel touches back shoulder. Base is a little bit wider than shoulder width. Used a toe tap trigger a couple of years ago before changing to a small leg lift on both sides of the plate. Decent bat speed, uses a good amount of his body to generate force and bat speed. Actually had the same exact average exit velocity on both sides of the plate. Hits a lot of balls to the opposite field, especially right handed. When he swings, his body leans heavily over the plate and he under-rotates his back leg, causing a lot of opposite field contact. Sprays the ball more left handed but really goes opposite-field heavy right handed. His approach and swings are strikingly similar from both sides of the plate. The main reason he finds more success hitting right handed is simply the ability to hit the ball. His above-average walk rates are nearly identical from both sides but he strikes out 6% more while batting left handed. It might not seem like a big difference but he strikes out less than the average hitter right handed and more than the average hitter left handed. Decent bat-to-ball skills, uses his body fairly well, has a good approach. However, he just has not had much minor league success and those numbers typically do not go up upon reaching the Major Leagues. Grade: 40

Power: Not too much power to speak of when it comes to Lucius Fox. He has a level swing plane and does not elevate the ball too often. He has hit a fair amount of doubles in the Minor Leagues but those could probably be attributed to his speed and line-drive approach. He does not have the typical frame of a Major League home run hitter and he might be done growing. Grade: 30

Field: Fox has shown moments of brilliance in the infield while also showing disappointing blunders. The main way to summarize his defense is inconsistent. One day he could make flashy plays with nifty throws and others he could botch a routine grounder. Difficult to project. Grade: 50

Arm: Has the ability to play third base and maybe even some corner outfield thanks to his above-average arm. Throws across the diamond from Fox have varied in the low 90's with some carry. Accuracy has been somewhat of an issue, similar to his fielding it can be inconsistent. Grade: 55

Run: Fox can run really well. Successful base stealer in the minor leagues and a plus runner on the bases. Not sure if they have tried him in center field but he has the legs for it. Ran a 6.41 60-yard dash in 2015. Grade: 60

Overall: Despite his sweet name and possible origins relating to Batman, we may not see Lucius Fox in the Major Leagues too much. He is a speed-first infielder who has not done a whole lot of hitting and an inconsistent glove. If he could make better contact, he could very well be a valuable utility/pinch runner type player. He does not run as well as Terrence Gore but we could also see him in the postseason as a pinch runner.

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

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Carlos Sanabria - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	KC	RHP	29	40

Grades Update: May 2021

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

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May 2021 Report

Evaluator: Justin Lada

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 165 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2014 IFA (HOU)
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Slender build in a small frame. Wiry limbs. Good wingspan for size. Solid lower half. Still some room for good weight but might be physically maxed out at his age. Solid athleticism.

Delivery & Mechanics: Works from near the middle of the order with a lead leg step back and back leg tap on the mound. Slow, disconnected start. Uses high leg kick and gathers momentum. Upper body/spinal tilt with chest leg kick. Breaks hands high and gives the hitter a little bit of a look at the ball before hiding it again behind his back leg as he sinks well into his back leg. Not long limbed, so doesn't get much extension in his delivery or from front leg. Connects fast. Uses a high 3/4 arm slot. Doesn't really work all energy up through his body to create the high arm slot. Back leg comes disconnected from rubber a bit early. Repeats a somewhat maxed-out delivery fairly well.

Fastball: 91-95, tops out at 97.Some small arm side action. Moderate spin. Mostly straight fastball without much movement. Arm slot allows him to get good plane on it and drive it done despite his size. Able to work downhill. Average command. Arm angle and downhill plane help it play up slightly above average spin and velocity. Grade: 55

Slider: 82-85. Late vertical drop. Has better horizontal movement than vertical, but breaks vertically late enough and has enough tilt to dive under bats. Fringe average control of it. Grade: 45

Changeup: 84-87. Shows good arm speed. Not enough separation from the fastball. Shows consistently good fade and occasionally has good armside run to it. Tough on left handers when it runs away. Average command. Grade: 50

Control and Command: Some effort to the delivery and loses release point at time. Inconsistent with repeating delivery and maxed out effort in delivery gives him spotty control at best. Control: 40 | Command: 30

Overall: Sanabria is fairly athletic and works well to drive the ball down and have an effective fastball despite his size. He doesn't quite get all the effort out of his body and delivery because of lack of extension with longer arms and not staying over the rubber as long. His fastball plays above its velocity and average movement at times and his slider can miss bats. The changeup has enough promise to it to work well against left handers. His control and command hold him back the most. He can work in a relief role with three pitches, though none are good enough to be comfortable with him in high leverage work. The changeup might allow him to fill in as a spot starter at times two times through the order. He's need to improve his control to serve as a consistent sixth starter or more.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Spot Starter or Bulk Reliever
Risk: Medium

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Grant Gambrell - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	KC	RHP	28	40

Grades Update: May 2021

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

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May 2021 Report

Evaluator: Anthony Franco

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 225 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2019 Round 3
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Listed at 6-4, 225. Tall, physically maxed with sloped shoulders and solid lower half.

Delivery & Mechanics: Sets up on first base side of the rubber. Simple, low-effort delivery. High 3/4 arm slot. Arm on time at foot strike and does well to get over his front side. Size gives him steep downhill plane. Average athlete.

Fastball: Gets heavy downhill plane with some sink; groundball pitch. 92-94, T95 early in starts before settling in at 90-93. Gets a little bit of unintentional cut when he locates glove-side. Grade: 50

Curveball: Low-80's breaking ball with 11-5 action. Fine shape but lacks bite and doesn't profile as a bat-missing offering. Grade: 50

Changeup: Mid-80's change. Has a little bit of sinking action but mostly survives on velocity differential off the fastball. Grade: 50

Control and Command: Throws a solid amount of strikes. Works around the zone thanks to clean delivery. Better feel for locating fastball than either of his secondaries. Control: 55 | Command: 50

Overall: Gambrell has a good frame and delivery. He doesn't have particularly imposing stuff and there's not an obvious bat-missing secondary. He has passable velocity and can throw strikes, so he should be a reliable depth starter and/or multi-inning relief option.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Spot Starter
Risk: Medium

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Noah Murdock - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	KC	RHP	27	40

Grades Update: May 2021

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

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May 2021 Report

Evaluator: Anthony Franco

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-8
Weight: 190 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Round 7
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Listed at 6-8, 205. Tall and lanky right-hander with long, thin legs. Even at 22 years old, still looks to have a little more room for physical development in the shoulders.

Delivery & Mechanics: Controlled, fairly graceful delivery for a pitcher this size. Throws from 3/4 arm slot with a little bit of a cross-body action. Generates slightly above-average extension.

Fastball: Averaged 90.5 MPH, topping out at 95, during his final season at UVA. Low-spin sinker with downhill plane should play as a quality ground-ball offering. Some reports on Royals' blogs of velocity uptick at the alternate training site, but it remains to be seen how/if that'll translate to game action in 2021. Grade: 45

Curveball: High-70's curveball has good bite and two-plane break. Plays a little more horizontally than the typical curve but has enough length and action to miss bats. Grade: 55

Changeup: About 7-8 MPH slower than the fastball. Has very similar movement profile as the sinker and relies on velocity gap to keep hitters' timing off. Grade: 45

Control and Command: Struggled a bit with walks over the course of his college career (career 9.8%), although he did throw more strikes in a limited sample at rookie ball after the 2019 draft. Control can be an issue for pitchers this tall, although the fact that Murdock is still growing into his body could portend some late command development. With size, repertoire and a bit of cross-body delivery, most likely future is in relief. Control: 45 | Command: 40

Overall: Murdock's an interesting 7th-round flyer with some late-blooming potential because of his size. He has a good breaking ball and showed some promise with the changeup, although he'll need to continue to fill out and throw harder if he's to make an impact at the big league level. (There's some buzz Murdock already has, with a few reports of an uptick in velocity at the Royals' alternate training site, although it's worth reserving judgment until he gets back on a minor-league mound in front of opposing scouts). For now, he looks like an up/down reliever with a chance at a breakout if he's throwing harder.

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

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Jon Heasley - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	KC	RHP	26	40

Grades Update: May 2021

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

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May 2021 Report

Evaluator: Anthony Franco

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 225 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 Round 13
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Listed at 6-3, 225. Big, burly right-hander with thick lower half. No physical projection remaining.

Delivery & Mechanics: Vertical arm slot. A little bit of stiffness in delivery and shorter stride length. Cuts himself off at release and doesn't get over his front hip. Despite fringe athleticism, he repeats fairly well and his arm stroke is actually fairly loose.

Fastball: 90-92 MPH with a bit of backspinning life when he works near the top of the strike zone. Gets a little more of a cutter look at times when he goes glove-side. Grade: 45

Curveball: Short, low-80’s curveball without huge depth or bite. Grade: 40

Slider: Looks to have two distinct breaking balls. Mid-80's slider has a little more horizontal length than the curveball but has two-plane action. Grade: 50

Changeup: 82-84 MPH. Typically average movement but occasionally shows ability to get above-average depth. Grade: 50

Control and Command: Generally works in and around the zone with the fastball. Less consistent at locating offspeed stuff. High arm slot and subpar ability to clear his front hip impede his ability to work east-west and command the ball glove-side. Control: 50 | Command: 45

Overall: Heasley looks like an up-and-down rotation depth piece and/or long reliever. He has a collection of fringe-average pitches and is an OK strike-thrower, although his athletic limitations and high arm slot prevent him from commanding all four quadrants of the strike zone. He has an inning-eater frame, works quickly, and isn't afraid to throw the fastball in the strike zone, which could give him an opportunity to eat some low-leverage innings.

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

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Yohanse Morel - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	KC	RHP	25	40

Grades Update: May 2021

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

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May 2021 Report

Evaluator: Rhys White

Age: 20 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 170 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2017 IFA (WAS)
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: On the shorter side for a pitcher. Thin frame with plenty of room to fill out especially in the lower-half.

Delivery & Mechanics: Quick step to start the motion, slight double-tap with his front foot, moderate leg-kick, lifts his knee up to his hip. He drives towards the plate. Long-arm action, with an inverted W when he is driving towards the mound, and he releases the ball at a standard 3/4 arm slot. When runners are on base he ditches the toe-tap and speeds up his delivery.

Fastball: Consistently 92-95 but will touch 96 at times. Fastball has moderate arm-side run ,and he shows an ability to spot it to all four quadrants of the strike-zone. He likes to throw the fastball inside to right-handed batters where the arm-side run can avoid the barrel and induce weak contact. He generates a decent amount of swings and misses with the fastball. Grade: 50

Slider: Low 80's offering with average movement. He shows a willingness to throw the slider to both left and right-handed batters. Against right-handed batters he likes to spot the slider on the outer part of the zone to expand the zone and get batters to swing and miss. Against left-handed batters he will try to backdoor hitters. He manages to induce a decent amount of swings and misses with the slider. Grade: 50

Changeup: Mixes in the changeup to both handedness of hitters. Rarely spikes the changeup and shows above average feel for the change. Gets swings and misses with it, especially spotted low in the zone where it's natural tumble and fade play up. Grade: 55

Control and Command: Shows an average ability to fill up the strike-zone, with slightly below average command. Control: 50 | Command: 45

Overall: Morel brings three pitches that he is not afraid to mix into both handedness of batter, with his arsenal headlined by an above average changeup. He has enough command to profile as a starter going forward but could be pushed to the pen where his three pitch mix can play. There is still some projection left on the frame which could in turn lead to a possible velocity spike and push the profile further up the OFP spectrum.

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

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Ronald Bolanos - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	KC	RHP	24	40

Grades Update: May 2021

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

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May 2021 Report

Evaluator: Danny Brackman

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 230 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2016 IFA (SD)
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Sturdy athletic build. Long limbs with broad shoulders. Very good mobility. No physical projection remaining.

Delivery & Mechanics: Traditional overhead wind-up with some moving parts. Goes through motion very quickly which does help keep timing in check. Gets deep into internal rotation with the lower half while creating big layback in the upper half that translates into plus armspeed. High effort causes some issues finding high-3/4 release consistently. Explosive delivery.

Fastball: Sits 92-96 and has topped 99 during shorter stints. Velo has ranged at times. Average raw spin with apparent unoptimized spin efficiency that makes shape inconsistent. Release gives a lower than typical 4-seam axis that does flash in some heavy bore. Plays as an above average offering with a bit of room left for improvement. Grade: 55

Curveball: 72-76 on an 11-5 axis that adds horizontal break. Above average raw spin generates good depth and high efficiency helps keep shape. Big velo differential from FB keeps hitters off balance. Seems to play better starting out of the zone and breaking in. May want to lower spin axis closer to 6:00 to try and improve whiff potential. Above average overall potential but execution ability and shape need to be improved to get there. Grade: 50

Slider: 83-85 with above average sweep. Movement profile can blend with the CB but velo separation typically does enough to justify throwing it. Could raise axis to give more cutter shape or kill spin efficiency to increase gyro. Either could help create separation between the SL and CB. Fringe average offering even though it's his current go-to. Grade: 45

Changeup: 85-87 with above average sink. Good arm speed makes it difficult for hitters to see out of the hand but an inconsistent release hurts feel. Will flash as a solid whiff offering, especially to LHHs, but more often than not will rely on his breaking balls. Violent delivery likely hurts him here, making the change another fringe offering. Grade: 45

Control and Command: Has had times where control and command both look average or even a hair better, spotting the FB and tunneling the SL/CB off of it. At other times, he's nowhere near the zone, giving out free bases at a less-than-ideal clip. His mechanical sequencing is pretty efficient given how explosive he is, which typically does help him regain his control if he does lose it. Control: 45 | Command: 40

Overall: Bolanos has the pure stuff to start should the Royals want to continue testing him. However, the most likely outcome has him slotting in as low leverage relief option due to his command struggles. His stuff is good enough to work as is leaning on the FB and BB duo, though a bit of further tinkering could be a big boost to future success out of the bullpen.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Low-Leverage or Bulk Reliever
Risk: High

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Yefri Del Rosario - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	KC	RHP	23	40

Grades Update: May 2021

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

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May 2021 Report

Evaluator: Danny Brackman

Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 180 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2016 IFA (ATL)
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Mid-sized frame with above average strength. Has added muscle since an arm injury derailed his 2019 season. Thick legs, high waist, and long arms. Not much physical projection remaining aside from continued mobility improvement post injury.

Delivery & Mechanics: Wind-up starts off-set. Starts motion with a big rocker step and stretches upward with a high leg kick before dropping down into his hinge. Good timing and a strong base helps generate above average arm speed from a high-3/4 slot. Had troubles with consistency prior to injury but looked a bit cleaner over the winter with Cibao. Generally shows good tempo though he can get slow from the stretch.

Fastball: Sits 92-94 and tops 97. Average raw spin. Showed inconsistent shape pre-2019, generally with more run than carry. Could have been health related, but axis and efficiency both needed tweaking--not much bat missing ability, especially when thrown over the plate. From the few live competitive looks he got last winter, it appears the underlying metrics have gotten closer to optimal. Could wind up a plus offering with continued growth. Grade: 55

Slider: 82-85 with heavy gyro and good depth. Keeps break sharp and makes it difficult for hitters to pick up. Tunnels very well with FB. Willingness to use in any count. Above average whiff potential against both RHHs and LHHs. Grade: 55

Changeup: Mid-80s with fade. Not much sink but arm speed and release help a bit with deception. Primarily utilized against LHHs but has shown a relatively advanced feel for pronating. Fringe average offering currently though upping usage and building confidence could bump it up a grade or more. Grade: 45

Control and Command: Has shown at least average ability to stay around the zone with all three offerings, though he often appears to go for a ball in play over a punchout. Pre-2019 wanted to keep the arsenal down to generate weak contact and did well enough. Sustained improvements shown from the winter with the FB will likely help limiting damage when staying in the zone, which is what Del Rosario wants to do. Control: 50 | Command: 45

Overall: Del Rosario still has a wide range of potential outcomes, which has been a common theme for him throughout his short MiLB career. Now unprotected from Rule-V selection, he'll need to quickly prove that pre-injury upside is still there. He has the ability to continue starting, though there's a high probability he winds up in the pen to conserve his arm and let the stuff play up in shorter outings.

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

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Adam Lukas - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	KC	RHP	36	35

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May 2021 Report

Evaluator: Matt Thompson

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 220 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Round 12
RuleV: 2024

Overall: Below-average ability in center field. Struggles reading the ball well from center. Inconsistent routes, struggles to make up ground despite impressive speed. Defensive limitations point to a primary left fielder, where he looks more comfortable.

OFP: 35
Risk: High

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Luis De La Rosa - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	KC	RHP	31	35

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May 2021 Report

Evaluator: Matt Thompson

Age: 19 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 170 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 IFA
RuleV: 2022

Overall: Signed as part of the 2018 class, De La Rosa is a former shortstop that converted to the mound just prior to signing with the Royals. His loose, fast arm and plus athleticism give him a chance to start long term. He lives in the low-90s and his slider has shown promise.

OFP: 35
Risk: Extreme

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Samuel Valerio - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	KC	RHP	30	35

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May 2021 Report

Evaluator: Matt Thompson

Age: 19 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 220 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 IFA
RuleV: 2024

Overall: Valerio was signed by the Royals in 2018. His best pitch is his plus fastball that lives in the mid-90s and touches 99. His slider and changeup are fringe right now, and his command is poor. He's an arm to watch due to his impressive 6'4" frame. He filled out and there's a small chance he can start, but it's likely a high risk relief arm.

OFP: 35
Risk: Extreme

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Omar Florentino - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	KC	SS	22	40

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May 2021 Report

Evaluator: Matt Thompson

Age: 19 yr
Height: 5-9
Weight: 145 lbs
Hits/Throws: S/R
Acquired: 2018 IFA
RuleV: 2022

Overall: The Royals signed Florentino for roughly $750,000 in 2018. The Dominican infielder is limited to second base due to his size and frame, but has good hands and moves very well on the dirt. At 5'9 and 135 pounds his game is built around making contact, utilizing his speed and catching the ball. He moves well on the dirt, but the lack of arm strength pushes him to the right of second base. He's a high energy contact oriented bat that has surprising pop for his size. A plus runner, Florentino has a chance as a chance to play everyday and hit at the bottom of the lineup.

OFP: 40
Risk: High

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