Aaron Hernandez - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAA	RHP	33	30

Grades Update: Jan 2021

OFP	Role	FB	CB	SL	CH	Cnt/Cmd
30	30	40	45	40	45	30/30

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Trevor Hooth

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 170 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 Draft, Round 3
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Lean build, and has build out the frame nicely. There is some room project a little more on the frame. He looks a little bigger than the listed weight.

Mechanics: Standard 3/4 arm slot. Smooth, low effort delivery. Quick arm. Sets up way on the first side of the rubber. Starts windup with the body facing third base. Hands are belt high and rise up to stomach height at the balance point. Back leg drops slightly as extends out. Lands closed. Follow through leg kick is high and he finishes square to the plate.

Fastball: 90-94. Lots of armside run. Some sinking action low in the zone. Plays well lower in the zone where it can create grounders. Not afraid to work it up in the zone, but it becomes very hittable if he doesn't climb the ladder all the way up. Grade: 40

Curveball: 80-83. 1-7 movement. Will use early in the count. It can be lethal when breaking down out of the zone. He controls it well in terms of throwing competitive pitches, but it has a tendency to stay higher in the zone. This pitch could play average if it garnered more consistent whiffs. Grade: 45

Slider: Takes more of a slurvy shape, but it is distinct from his curveball. The depth gives this pitch some swing and miss potential, but it often breaks right over the middle where hitters can do damage to it. It gets frequent use in any situation. Grade: 40

Changeup: 84-85. Lots of fade down. This is his best pitch when executed. Can garner some swing and miss down in the zone. Once he finds the feel, this is specifically used as an out pitch. This pitch could be above average if not for control issues. Grade: 45

Control and Command: He doesn't miss by a ton with lost of wild pitches, but he's still pretty all over the place. Shows better control of his breaking pitches than his fastball or changeup. He can generally get the ball north and south well enough, but east to west is when issues most often arise. Control: 30 | Command: 30

Overall: With more control, there's potential as a starter. Every one of his pitches could see a minimum half grade bump with a little more control. His curveball and changeup both could play, but setting them up and throwing them to the spot they need to go is an issue. He also needs to go deeper into outings, only reaching the fifth inning mark twice in 2019. At present, the control will hold him back but he could fill in a long relief role in a pinch.

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

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Stiward Aquino - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAA	RHP	32	30

Grades Update: Jan 2021

OFP	Role	FB	CB	CH	Cnt/Cmd
30	30	55	50	40	40/30

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Isaiah Burrows

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

Physical Description: Tall and imposing figure on the mound. Signs of strength and physical maturity. Long arms and legs fill out his frame. Good size to his lower half with sturdy thighs. Can add more definition and muscle to his upper half.

Mechanics: Whippy arm action from the right side, lacks fundamental mechanics. Short and quick three-quarter slot. Raises glove to the letters with a distinct high leg kick in his windup. Shows signs of effort in delivery. Arm action is quick and deliberate to the plate, doesn't get much extension. Grip it and rip it mentality, shows with lack of command.

Fastball: Mid-90s offering with good velocity. Fastball sits 93-94 and touches 97. Heavily relies on velocity more than spin or late movement. Throws it high in the zone for whiffs. Flashes plus velocity, but lack of consistent spin/movement keeps it at an above-average pitch. Grade: 55

Curveball: Mid-70s curveball that has good break out of the zone. Curveball has tight rotation and spin, good swing-and-miss offering. Pairs well with his fastball in two-strike counts. Pitch lacks consistent depth, needs a bit more refinement to unleash its potential. Grade: 50

Changeup: Low-to-mid 80s offering that lacks consistency as a third pitch. Changeup lacks fade and shape, gets barreled in the zone. Needs more consistency and reps for it to become a viable option in his arsenal. Grade: 40

Control and Command: Delivery concerns plague his command of the zone. Can't seem to locate and throw quality strikes. Pitches bounce in the dirt. Doesn't have a good feel for his arsenal during outings. Relies heavily on his velocity to make up for lack of command. Fits the mold of a reliever. Control: 40 | Command: 30

Overall: Aquino comes equipped with some velocity-packed stuff, but his mechanics and lack of command have held him back to this point. As he matures, he must refine his arm action and throw more quality strikes for him to improve on the mound.

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

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Kyle Keller - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAA	RHP	31	30

Grades Update: Jan 2021

OFP	Role	FB	CB	FK	Cnt/Cmd
30	30	50	40	30	50/40

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 28 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 200 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2015 Draft, Round 18, MIA
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Long tall and lean, Keller's body is seemingly 80% legs. He uses this to good use, getting excellent extension and more importantly great drive. He has a strong lower half highlighted by muscular quads and glutes. Longer arms but thinner frame up top.

Mechanics: Starts from the stretch, high leg lift nearly to chin as his knee comes to full flexion. He then drops down low striding forward releasing the ball from a high three quarters slot, but a last second snap gives him that extra second to maximize release height. Due to this he gets efficient ride in his fastball despite pedestrian raw spin rates.

Fastball: Sits 92-95 MPH touching 96 mph at its peak. Limited feel and control for the pitch as his above average vertical movement often plays against him. Generates some swings and misses and plays up due to his slot. Squarely an average MLB bullpen fastball. Grade: 50

Curveball: Below average breaking ball in the 80-82 mph range. Slurvy break, with some gyro spin movement. His best swing and miss pitch of the two but much of that has to do with his lack of command of his two pitches. Needs to improve pitch command to play at the MLB level. Grade: 40

Forkball: Poor pitch with limited usage, has thrown three all in 2020 as a pro. Low gloveside plan of attack with high-80s velocity. Plays like a split-changeup but it's a rarely used pitch. Grade: 30

Control and Command: Following four consecutive seasons of strong strike throwing Keller finally broke into the majors with Marlins in 2019. While his struggles to find the zone over his 12 major league innings are easy to see with a search it's an interesting example of what may play in the minors can often be an easy take to the best in the world. While Keller has shown the ability to throw strikes throughout his professional career his command has always lagged making the pitcher work a little harder on his high fastballs. Overall it's a rare full grade difference between his average strike throwing and below average command. Control: 50 | Command: 40

Overall: A two-pitch relief profile, that's already had two shots on major league squads. It's an up/down emergency depth profile unless he can improve his breaking ball or live off nothing hit fastballs. It's a low leverage relief ceiling.

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

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Zach Linginfelter - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAA	RHP	27	35

Grades Update: Jan 2021

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

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Isaiah Burrows

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-5
Weight: 220 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2019 Draft, Round 9
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Prototype of a power right-hander. Good size and overall build on the mound. Sound upper half with broad shoulders. Long, bulky arms and sturdy lower half. Uses his physical traits within delivery. Little room for added size and muscle.

Mechanics: Extended 3/4 slot delivery with solid extension. Arm action is quick and thrown with some effort. Lots of movement within delivery. High right leg kick and sweeping motion from the windup. Looks more comfortable from the stretch. Struggles with command and consistency.

Fastball: Low-to-mid 90s fastball with solid arm-side run. Sits 91-92 and touches 94. Shows signs of late movement and spin, but lacks consistency. Gets a good amount of swing-and-miss against RHB. Grade: 55

Curveball: Low-70s offering that is raw in development. Mixes well with his slider, but has some 12-6 downward break. Lacks consistent depth and movement as a third pitch. Grade: 40

Slider: Low-to-mid 80s slider that shows signs of promise. Lacks eye-opening movement. Has shown improved break and spin, but needs more consistency for more effectiveness. Gets some swing-and-miss for strikeouts. Grade: 45

Control and Command: High-effort delivery that raises concerns about his command. Has enticing raw stuff, but lacks ability to throw strikes consistently. Leaves his fastball and slider up in the zone, gets barreled for homers. Needs to improve command in all facets. Control: 40 | Command: 30

Overall: Linginfelter has the size and raw stuff to maximize his potential, but his delivery and struggles with command held him back at Tennessee. He showed the ability to miss bats in 2019, but needs to improve in the Angels' minor league system.

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

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Robinson Pina - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAA	RHP	26	35

Grades Update: Jan 2021

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

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Trevor Hooth

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 180 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2017 IFA
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Tall, lean build. Looks heavier than his listed weight. Lower half is filled out, but there might be some room for projection left in the upper body.

Mechanics: 3/4 arm slot with a very loose and whippy arm. There's some effort in the delivery, but there's also some funk. Throws from the first base side of the rubber. Hands start at chest and don't move through the balance point. There is a split second pause at the top of his balance point before he drops his back leg way down and drives out toward the plate. Finishes a little closed off of home plate.

Fastball: 88-90 T92. Slight armside run. Induces a lot of flyballs with this pitch. He likes to work it up in the zone late in counts. It works best when used as a third pitch. It can create some weak contact, but hitters seem to square it up pretty easily. Grade: 40

Curveball: 78-81. 1-7 shape. Sharp break. Likes to use this as a strikeout pitch. He can miss up in the zone with this pitch frequently. There is quite a bit of inconsistency to the extent of vertical movement on the pitch. At it's best, it creates whiffs and could easily be a fringe average, if not average offering. Grade: 45

Changeup: 83-85. Armside fade. His best pitch when he can locate it. Good deception off the fastball. Works it to the bottom third of the zone where it can garner some swing and miss. As with any of his pitches he can lose the zone with it at time. With more command, it might be a plus offering. As it stands, it still could be considered an above average pitch. Grade: 55

Control and Command: He doesn't miss egregiously, but he also isn't much of a strike thrower. More than anything he will miss up in the zone with all of his pitches, and it's most noticeable with the curveball. Oddly enough he'll issue walks or miss over the plate and get hit around before dialing in and showing some decent command. His changeup is generally the most consistent in terms of command, but that offering is still subject to some issues. Control: 40 | Command: 30

Overall: Consistency is the biggest detractor for Pina. It seems like every inning starts with a base runner or two, then he'll lock in and strikeout the side. His changeup is a legitimate swing and miss weapon. And in the Midwest League he was getting some ugly swings. His fastball is best used as a compliment to the offspeed, playing the best up in the zone. The curveball is the most perplexing, and likely important, pitch. He'll throw one that looks playable, but then he'll have two that are very hittable with less movement and another one that misses way up in the zone. A pinch more consistency would go a very long way in determining his future.

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

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Erik Rivera - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAA	OF/LHP	25	35

Grades Update: Jan 2021

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

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Trevor Hooth

Age: 20 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 200 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2019 Draft, Round 4
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Broad shoulders. Frame is filled out well considering his age. Maybe some more room for weight, but not a lot.

Hit: Open stance. Feet set slightly wider than shoulder length apart with slight bend in the knees. Hands start at head height. Very small leg lift triggers swing. Hands are quick, but there's length to the swing that will breed swing and miss. The bat path is pure uppercut. Tendency to pull the ball more often than not. Grade: 40

Power: He swings very hard, so when he finds the barrel he'll crush the ball. The raw power is plus, but the whiffs make it hard for that to play out in games. When he does display the power in game it's generally to the pull side, but he's got plenty of potential to have power to all fields. Between the violent hacks and uppercut, he'll be a threat to put the ball over the fence. Grade: 55

Field: Moves well in the outfield. Runs good enough routes. The arm is the carrying tool defensively, but his glove itself is solid. If the Angels develop him as a two-way player he'll likely spend a lot of time at DH. Grade: 45

Arm: Lots of arm strength. He was a two-way prospect pre-draft and that shows through on his throws from the outfield in both strength and accuracy. Grade: 55

Run: Posted below average run times prior to being drafted. Grade: 40

Overall: The Angels announced Rivera as a two-way player when they drafted him. Reportedly, many preferred him on the mound as a lefty arm who touched 95 with his fastball. He has yet to pitch professionally. He exclusively DH'd in his draft year. There's plenty of swing and miss in his game offensively, but with more consistency for barrel his big raw power to show up in game. Defensively he profiles best in right field.

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

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Adam Seminaris - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAA	LHP	24	35

Grades Update: Jan 2021

OFP	Role	FB	CB	SL	CH	Cnt/Cmd
35	30	45	45	50	55	60/55

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 185 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/L
Acquired: 2020 Draft, Round 5
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Lean, sleek, athletic build, below average pitcher height, but long limbs for height, high waist. High level of conditioning, athletic, similar build to Jose Berrios.

Fastball: Sits 89-92 mph, lacks velocity, sink, most comfortable located low in the zone but shows four quadrant control for pitch. Used early in counts to set up Seminaris' trio of secondaries. Weak contact driver over swing and miss pitch. Plays up due to control and command of the pitch, but still fringe average. Grade: 45

Curveball: Used primarily early in the count, sits 77-79 mph with 1-7 break, showing more downward break than his slider with late tail. Will get swings and misses but it's based more off sequencing than bat missing movement. Grade: 45

Slider: Sits 80-82 mph, heavy bender with horizontal break. Consistently locates to his gloveside, sweeping away from lefties and back footing it to right handers. More of a strike-stealer than a swing and miss pitch. Above average command, capable of throwing it in any count. Lacks the swing and miss qualities of a plus slider, but drives weak contact and lands on target more often than not. Grade: 50

Changeup: Sits 80-81, with late tumble and run, lands consistently low gloveside with late bite. Strong command, best swing miss pitch, rarely taken. Drives poor contact. Above average changeup, with consistent feel. Grade: 55

Control and Command: Plus control, lives in the zone, makes it easy on his catcher, showing the ability to locate all of his secondaries to his intended target in the mitt. Four quadrant command of arsenal plays up below average velocity. Rarely walks batters, if ever. Control: 60 | Command: 55

Overall: Seminaris fits the collegiate "West Coast changeup" style to a tee. Showing advanced sequencing, and deep arsenal, but ultimately an pitch mix designed around setting up his changeup and hiding his lackluster fastball velocity. A long history of strike throwing with a advanced feel for the zone, and the ability to throw any pitch in any count. Unfortunately Seminaris is limited by his below average stuff. A command profile that will go as far as his advanced pitchability will take him. Best suited for a depth starter profile, buts its fringe, likely making him more of a high end up and down type.

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

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Oliver Ortega - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAA	RHP	23	35

Grades Update: Jan 2021

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

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: James Chipman

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 165 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2015 IFA
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Medium frame. Slightly undersized; heavier than listed 165 pounds. Narrow shoulders that slope; modest upper body strength; average core; high waist; strong, thick lower half. Above-average athleticism and foot speed. Minimal physical projection remaining.

Mechanics: Stretch only; drop and drive. High 3/4 arm slot with plus arm speed; high effort delivery. Average stride; below-average extension. Letter high leg kick, arm speed and late exposure create solid deception. Effort level yields inconsistent mechanics: timing and explosion towards plate varies; arm-slot wanders. Foot strike flexed and extremely stiff; inconsistent offline landings: falls hard first base side.

Fastball: Sits 94-96 t98; explodes out of the hand, generating higher perceived velocity. Shows inconsistent but impressive arm-side run. Swing and miss is predominately in the upper third where he shows imposing riding life. Velocity and movement allow him to get away with well below-average command. Grade: 60

Curveball: Power curve; sits 80-83. Inconsistent. Big 11/5 shape; tight rotation with depth and downward bite. Lands it for strikes; can spin it in warmups, but occasionally loses his slot lobbing in the unintended slow rolling cement mixer. Flashes the ability to locate low and take it glove-side; predominantly a spike pitch buried beneath the zone. Legitimate potential big league put-away offering with natural feel; command concerns keep projection far south of its plus potential. Grade: 50

Changeup: Firm off-speed; sits 86-89. Lacks feel; slows arm speed and telegraphs; lots of easy takes and unintentional spikes; thrown almost exclusively to LHB as a wrinkle. Likely scrapped with eventual move to the bullpen. Grade: 30

Control and Command: Raw dart thrower; effectively wild; unpredictability and velo bullies lower level batters; bearish that same production carries over against more patient and advanced big league batters. Well below-average control and near bottom of the scale command. Stuff is powerful enough that he literally just needs to fill the zone more frequently. Misses are abundant: especially glove-side and low, beneath the zone. Control: 30 | Command: 30

Overall: The book on Ortega has always revolved around his ability to miss bats and inability to avoid walks. Should he learn to find the strike zone with more consistency, there's at minimal solid role 40 reliever potential. Ortega is essentially a lottery ticket until the control improves, but his power fastball/curveball combo make him a prospect to monitor next season.

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

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Denzer Guzman - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAA	OF	29	35

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Matt Thompson

Age: 17 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 180 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2020 IFA
RuleV: 2025

Overall: Guzman is the prize of the Angels 2020 J2 class, signing for $2 million. Guzman is a switch-hitter who projects to be a hit over power type despite his long frame. He has an advanced knowledge of the strikezone and good pull-side power. His strong arm would be an asset on the left side of the infield, but he could also move to right field. As always, there's a far gap between what he is and what he could be, but signing for $2 million means the Angels expect him to be a big league regular or better.

OFP: 35
Risk: Extreme

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Jose Bonilla - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAA	OF	28	35

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Matt Thompson

Age: 19 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 185 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 IFA
RuleV: 2023

Overall: Bonilla was linked to the Angels in 2018 but actually waited an extra year to sign as most of their bonus money was already committed to other prospects. He signed for $600,000 at 17 years old and was placed directly into the Dominican Summer League where he hit .284/.402/.405 in just under 100 PAs. He projects as a bat first player with strong power and on-base skills. He's likely destined for third base due to his size, but Bonilla could be a big league contributor due to his above-average raw power which he hasn't gotten a chance to show off in games yet.

OFP: 35
Risk: Extreme

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Alexander Ramirez - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAA	OF	22	40

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Eddy Almaguer

Age: 18 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 180 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 IFA
RuleV: 2022

Overall: Alexander Ramirez has been hidden from the public for going on two years now making up to date reporting difficult to do. He only has DSL experience under his belt. Early footage from just before he signed shows a gangly, long-limbed frame with easy room to fill out in the torso. He lacks ass so the hips and legs are limited in growth. While showcasing for teams it was apparent that power was the appeal here. It's an easy lofted swing with few moving parts and in BP footage he's shown it to all fields. He likes to get extended for the power, too. It's a long trigger as he gears up for swings and that usually raises questions about how he handles velocity. On the field, he is smooth as he glides toward the ball using his long strides. Ramirez had a fringe average arm that needed reps on accuracy to his target. Like many wiry J2 signees, Ramirez has a lot of room for growth in all areas of the game and a debut stateside with a potential Low-A appearance will help inform our understanding much better.

OFP: 40
Risk: Extreme

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Trent Deveaux - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAA	OF	21	40

Grades Update: Jan 2021

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

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Jake Kerns

Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 160 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2017 IFA
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Above-average height. Signed with a slender build and has begun adding muscle to his frame. Heavier than his listed weight. Still offers some physical projection. Athletic. High character.

Hit: Has used several stances during his professional career and still appears uncomfortable in the box. He stands slightly crouched. and keeps his right elbow high and back. Moderate amount of pre-pitch bat movement prior to loading. Present iteration is more balanced pre-pitch than before but he has a noisy load. Uses an unorthodox timing mechanism where his hands work backwards in the load. His upper half is often out of sync with his lower half, which creates a hitch in the swing and hinders his bat speed. Bat speed is inconsistently average and wavers below that when he's out of sync. Struggles with velocity and often fails to make good contact. He gets under the ball with regularity and created a lot of fly outs in 2019. Strikeouts will be an issue until he finds a swing that works for him. In two abbreviated seasons, he's struck out at a 37% clip. He's athletic and has the aptitude to show growth with the tool, but he's notably raw. Grade: 40

Power: Flashes raw power to the pull-side but it mostly manifests itself to the gaps during games. He generates a good amount of leverage and natural lift off the bat, and has already begun getting the ball in the air. His ultimate power output will depend on his ability to consistently barrel the ball. There's average or better power here waiting to be unlocked, but his swing so far restricts it. Grade: 45

Field: Has fluid actions in the field. His speed helps him cover ground and he has close to plus range because of it. Still raw with his reads. Grade: 50

Arm: Strong arm that plays in all OF positions. Shows good carry from the grass and was on target in limited looks. Grade: 55

Run: Timed 4.30 down the line from the right side. His awkward swing leads to him being slow out of the box, but he's a plus straight-line runner once he hits his stride and demonstrates that once he's on base. He's capable of taking a base but can be slow with his breaks. Grade: 60

Overall: Deveaux is toolsy, but he's incredibly raw with the stick and is the type of prospect that might not make it out of A-ball because of it. On the flipside, he offers enough athleticism and aptitude to suggest he's capable of making the requisite changes. He needs to start with finding a swing that helps him drive the ball. He'll go as far as his bat takes him.

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

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Kevin Maitan - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAA	3B	20	40

Grades Update: Jan 2021

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

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Jake Boes

Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 190 lbs
Hits/Throws: S/R
Acquired: 2016 IFA
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Stocky, physically-maxed build. Squared shoulders, soft torso, wide hips, high waist, thick, sturdy lower half with no projection remaining. Likely 30+ lbs over 190 list. Any additional physical gains will further hinder the profile. Injury history includes two separate hamstring strains. Frame reminds me of Hanley Ramirez.

Hit: Stiff stance; hands rest high above the ear; hunched upper half with a stiff, upright lower. Feet outside of shoulder-width to form a wide base. Weight favors the backside before drastic weight transfer following load. Appears uncomfortable in the box. Struggles with spin; swings and misses and called strikes against it. Issues apparent from both sides of the plate; strikeouts will be an issue long-term. Struggles to make adjustments within at-bats, hindering consistency and quality of contact. Overall, a well below-average hit tool padded by the ability to drive the ball. Grade: 40

Power: Recent physical gains have helped power; shows plus raw in BP with the ability to drive the ball from both sides of the plate; opposite-field power primarily gappers; home run power favors the pull field heavily. A possible above-average grade with approach refinement, but likely settles in at average considering contact issues long-term. Grade: 50

Field: Nearly exclusive to third base; brief stints at second but struggled; shortstop days all-but-over with recent physical gains. A fringy third base; shows soft hands and makes expected plays; shows more finesse than twitch with movements. Gets ate up on occasion. Grade: 45

Arm: Plus arm; shows strength deep in the hole; resets feet well when moving glove-side. Comfortable throwing on the run and in the hole. Over-qualified for the right side of the infield; arm would play fine at either spot on the left side. Grade: 60

Run: Well below-average runner; lacks effort at times; home-to-first times ranging 4.52-4.63; not a base-stealing threat; lacks strong jumps necessary to take extra bases; not going to leg out infield hits. Grade: 30

Overall: The profile has changed significantly over the past couple of years from Maitan, shifting from a highly-thought-of shortstop prospect to a below-average third baseman within a short window. Maitan's profile as it stands does play at the big league level, but the role is fairly limited. High strikeouts, some thump, and passable defense when considering the arm will ultimately result in a reserve/niche role on a roster long-term.

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

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Orlando Martinez - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAA	OF	19	40

Grades Update: Jan 2021

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

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Eddy Almaguer

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 185 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2017 IFA
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Medium frame that's close to physical max already. Well proportioned with a study build. Strong, thick thighs. Likely 10 pounds above listed weight.

Hit: Plenty of moving parts. Stands tall in the box with hands behind his head and he peers at the pitcher just over his right shoulder. Sometimes uses a pronounced hand waggle as he waits for the pitch. Uses a very pronounced leg kick to begin his movement, knee almost hits his chest. It's a long load and his upper body is noticeably further behind his lower half. Level swing with a touch of loft but sometimes opts for a slash and dash approach. Improving plate discipline, often spits on breaking pitches that are close. Loves dropping the bat head on breakers. Has shown ability to shorten swing and still barrel a pitch but his pronounced leg kick, load and wrap make it so he needs to stay in sync to see results. Sees the ball significantly better vs. RHP. Grade: 45

Power: Power comes from extension rather than strength and as a result he excels at hitting the low pitch for power. Drops his shoulder when he extends, will limit his ability to turn on pitches in the upper half of the zone. Grade: 45

Field: Smooth actions in the outfield, gets good reads, able to play right or left field, but enough in the profile to remain in right field for now. Grade: 55

Arm: Has enough arm for right, gets good carry on his throws and will be an asset. Grade: 55

Run: Average runner, clocked at 4.15 home to first. Good acceleration but short steps and stands a bit too upright when gunning it which slows him down. Needs improvement on the base paths, poor instincts with stealing. Grade: 50

Overall: Martinez performed well in High-A in 2019 considering he was still just 21 back then. Granted, take any Cal League stats, especially power numbers, with a grain of salt. Martinez is one of those prospects that shouldn't have any surprises left in the tank - he's a medium floor, low ceiling player who can carve out a role as a strong side platoon bat with enough defensive ability to stick around a big league club.

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

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Davis Daniel - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAA	RHP	18	40

Grades Update: Jan 2021

OFP	Role	FB	CB	CH	Cnt/Cmd
40	40	50	50	30	45/40

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 190 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Draft, Round 7
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Average height and weight, trim, high waisted, high level of conditioning. Should maintain physique long term. Underwent Tommy John surgery in the spring of 2019.

Mechanics: Full windup; drop and drive; high leg lift, hand break at waist; fast arm, long arm action, delivering from a 3/4 slot. Generates huge extension, with similar exaggerated leg and arm extensor. Fully extends front arm before foot plant. Simple step and throw from stretch, but maintains foundational mechanics of his operation.

Fastball: Was sitting 93-96 mph for Auburn in 2018, with high rising action. Averaged 19.1 inches of induced vertical break in 2018 and 2019, showing efficient qualities. He commands the pitch well elevated and armside, will struggle to work inside to lefties with precision. Pitch bores in on righthanders with rise and slight run. Generates swings and misses due to movement characteristics paired with his deceptive release, and nearly seven feet of extension. Grade: 50

Curveball: It's been called both a slider and curveball, but in 2019 Daniels was throwing more of a traditional curveball. Tight break, with slurvy two plane break. Commands the pitch well to his gloveside, expanding the zone against right handed hitters, and back footing the pitch to lefties. Will lose control from the stretch and will struggle to land his breaking ball. Grade: 50

Changeup: Rarely used pitch in the low 80s, limited feel for the pitch, will struggle to replicate arm speed and pronation is inconsistent. Will show flashes of an average changeup, generating a little under 14 inches of run. Overall it's a true third pitch. Grade: 30

Control and Command: Fringe average strike thrower who seemed to be turning a corner during his Sophomore season. Works better to his armside with his fastball than his gloveside, and vice versa with his slider. Limited feel and command of his changeup. Throws enough strikes to stay competitive but will put himself into jams missing spots and nibbling with his fastball. Control: 45 | Command: 40

Overall: As Daniels returns from TJS in 2021 fully recovered we will get a glimpse of where his tuff stands. If he returns to 2018 form, there's two legitimate average or better pitches with strong movement profiles and the ability to work north to south with ease. His fringe average strike throwing and lack of a third pitch likely pushes Daniels to a pen role long term where his stuff will play up. More likely headed toward low leverage relief or a long role. One of the more underrated players in the Angels system.

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

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Adrian Placencia - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAA	2B	17	40

Grades Update: Jan 2021

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
40	40	50	20	50	45	40

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Matt Thompson

Age: 18 yr
Height: 5-11
Weight: 155 lbs
Hits/Throws: S/R
Acquired: 2019 IFA
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Small, compact frame. Limited physical projection remaining. Does need to add strength or he could get exploited on offense.

Hit: Switch-hitter with strong bat-to-ball ability and pretty swing from both sides of the plate. He rocks and sways his body until he gets in hitting position, and starts towards the ball with a moderate leg kick. As the lower half begins to work he moves his hands back and gets into a nice easy position to attack the baseball. His head movement is minimal and he keeps everything fluid and in sync. Very much a contact oriented offensive game, but he does find the barrel and should develop enough power to keep pitchers honest. Grade: 50

Power: The biggest weakness in Placencia's game. His frame and the mechanical components of his swing make it extremely unlikely he hits for much power in the future. Nick Madrigal type pop here is a positive outcome. Most of his extra base hits will be because he found the gap or a well placed ground ball down the line. Grade: 20

Field: Fundamentally sound with soft hands, Placencia played both second and short during instructs but he's a better fit at second due to his size and lack of foot speed. Gets good reads off the bat and will make all the routine plays. Very smart player. Grade: 50

Arm: Good, not great arm. Accurate but lacks carry. If his momentum is moving away from the play he will have a hard time getting enough on the throw. Accurate arm with good footwork. Arm limits him to second base. Grade: 45

Run: Not fleet of foot. Short strider that lacks explosiveness. "Short, controlled steps" according to my contact. Not a threat on the bases, but will nab the occasional base when pitcher is napping. Grade: 40

Overall: The Angels signed the small-framed middle infielder for $1.2 million as part of their 2019 signing class. Placencia has some of the best hands in the organization. The switch-hitter excels at making contact, and has started turning it into quality contact more regularly. I just have my doubts that he hits the ball hard often enough to not get exploited by big league arms. Also he's likely a utility infielder that isn't an ideal fit for shortstop, and that can make him a tough fit on a roster outside of his controlled years.

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

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Livan Soto - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAA	SS	16	40

Grades Update: Jan 2021

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

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Jake Kerns

Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 160 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2016 IFA, ATL
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Signed as a lanky kid with above-average height and plenty of projection on his frame. Soto has begun filling out, but still lacks physical strength in his upper body. Soto has above-average athleticism and a good understanding of the game.

Hit: Soto altered his stance to begin 2019 and slowly tweaked it throughout the season. It's a crouched stance with a wide base. Keeps his left elbow dropped and right foot pointed toward the pitcher until he loads. Bat stays on the shoulder. Significant amount of pre-pitch bat movement and body sway. Right elbow stays high through the swing. Unorthodox. Soto's best traits in the box are his eye and bat-to-ball skills. Does not strike out often and gets his fair share of free passes. Hits too many balls on the ground, which is both attributable to his approach and lack of physical strength. He has average bat speed and a linear swing, but he does not drive the ball with much of a launch angle. In his brief minor league career, he's notably struggled against lefties. The tool has room to grow, but it will ultimately come with an empty average. Grade: 40

Power: Below-average raw power that plays as well below-average during games. Soto is a singles hitter that does not get the ball in the air. Grade: 30

Field: Good instincts. Shows strong footwork at SS. Moves well to his right and can make the difficult backhand. Covers an above-average amount of ground when moving to his left. Very fluid in his actions. Can make some difficult plays. Grade: 55

Arm: Plus arm strength with strong carry across the diamond. Can make the throw from deep in the hole. Throws from several arm angles depending on how quickly he needs to get the ball out. Quick transfers. Throws were on target in looks. Arm plays on the left side of the infield. Grade: 60

Run: Timed 4.18 down the line from the left side. Shows some awareness once on, but not a true threat to steal. Enough speed to keep the pitcher honest. Grade: 55

Overall: Soto stands out more for his floor than his ceiling. He's an advanced defender with enough speed to become something more than an org piece. His bat significantly lags behind, and he likely won't get the shot to start without maxing out his raw tools. He looks to be more of a utility/backup type, and he'll need to hit some to get there.

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

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Packy Naughton - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAA	LHP	15	40

Grades Update: Jan 2021

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

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: James Chipman

Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 195 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/L
Acquired: 2017 Draft, Round 9, CIN
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Medium frame; average height. Thin, wiry build. Sloped shoulders; lean upper body and core; high waisted with long limbs. Average athleticism. Injury history includes Tommy John surgery performed back in 2013.

Mechanics: Semi-windup; drop and drive. High 3/4 arm slot with average arm speed and moderate effort in the delivery. Above-average deception from letter high leg kick and funky delivery. Long arm path; average extension. Repeats mechanics fairly well.

Fastball: Sits 90-93; sinks it low; modest arm-side run; predominantly flat elsewhere in the zone. Draws weak contact in the lower third; barrel magnet when he tries to elevate. Deception slightly pads quality; modest velocity and movement profile will give him smaller margin for error at the big league level. Grade: 45

Curveball: Often lacks target zone velocity, sitting around 74-76. Inconsistent arm speed, release point and follow through. Shows sharp 1/7 break at its best; decent amount of slow rolling hangers up in the zone. Backdoors it to steal strikes and works it low as a spike pitch. Swing and miss is more so a product of pitchability than raw stuff. Grade: 45

Changeup: Above-average offering; optimal velo separation at 80-83. Features late tumble and solid arm-side fade. Maintains arm speed; thrown with conviction; shows confidence utilizing the pitch in FB counts. Elicits weak contact and swing and miss from both LHB and RHB. Grade: 55

Control and Command: Crafty southpaw with advanced pitchability. Impressive control; pounds the zone with quality strikes; sequences well, avoiding predictable patterns and locations. Actively attacks the edges of the plate; gives up loud well barreled shots in the heart of the zone. Above-average command of FB and CH; CB command significantly lags behind. Control: 60 | Command: 55

Overall: Modest arsenal features a summation of fringy pitches, anchored by an above-average change-up. Success thus far has been a result of his ability to elicit weak contact, limit walks and keep the ball in the yard. Profile plays up due to plus control and advanced pitchabilty. Limited role 40 ceiling without an uptick of velocity and/or improved consistency with the breaking ball.

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

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Jack Kochanowicz - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAA	RHP	14	40

Grades Update: Jan 2021

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

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Jake Martin

Age: 20 yr
Height: 6-6
Weight: 220 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2019 Draft, Round 3
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: 6-foot-6, 220 pound frame. Tall and lanky with long limbs. Whippy arm and present athleticism.

Mechanics: Small semi-windup, occasionally using a hands-over-the-head motion; tall and fall. 3/4 arm slot with live arm action. Arm is whippy. Strides towards right handed batters. Extension seems average for his height, nothing extraordinary.

Fastball: 89-93 touches 95. Seems pretty straight, a little bit of arm side run occasionally. Grade: 45

Curveball: 11-5 movement. Fails to get on top of it consistently. Not a super reliable pitch due to inconsistency but really solid when it works. Spin rate near 3000 with good true spin to match. Grade: 55

Changeup: Rare changeup is in the upper 80's. More of a show me third pitch than anything else. Has decent depth but not used very often. Grade: 40

Control and Command: Hands high separation creates some arm drag and puts him slightly off-line. Could potentially affect his command. Repeats mechanics well despite being off-line.Lacking footage makes it hard to determine his entire pitch profile and command. Based on the available film, his mechanics show that he would be in the strike zone an average amount and inconsistent in commanding his pitches. Control: 45 | Command: 40

Overall: Kochanowicz has a less than stellar 3-pitch mix with a passable fastball and an above average curveball. Based on his current repertoire, decent mechanics, and average ability to throw strikes, he profiles to be somewhat of a long reliever/spot starter. He has potential given his large frame and easy mechanics but he either needs to focus on pure stuff or better location, instead of the average combination of the two.

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

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Jahmai Jones - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAA	2B	13	40

Grades Update: Jan 2021

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

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Tyler Henninger

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 204 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2015 Draft, Round 2
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Solid, compact build with overall body strength. Extremely athletic with athlete bloodlines. Solid build for size, no projection left. Works hard, competitor.

Hit: Slightly closed stance, hands high at the head. Body upright, slight forward lean with feet shoulder width apart. Minimal hand load with small toe tap. Average bat speed with a linear path. Shows ability to use whole field. Good bat to ball skills. Patient hitter with good knowledge of strike zone. Infrequent quality contact, hits too many groundballs. Struggles with advanced spin, overmatched by FB inside. Grade: 45

Power: Fringe-average raw power. Approach and bat path sap game power to below average. Power predominantly to pull-side. Shows ability to drive mistakes. Will have to rely on finding the gaps and utilizing speed for his XBH. Grade: 40

Field: Able to handle routine plays. Hard hands. Waits back on GB. Slow release, although shows potential with quick pivots. Footwork lacking now, athleticism makes up for it. Ranges well to both sides. Will get better, still learning how to play INF. Grade: 40

Arm: Below-average velocity; lacks ideal carry at times. Prohibits ability to make highlight-reel plays. High arm slot, rarely changes angle. Most times on target. Grade: 40

Run: Above-average speed. Long, powerful strides. Gets out of the box well. Type of speed that makes defense rush. Ability to turn soft groundballs into infield hits. Needs to learn how to translate to SB ability. Grade: 55

Overall: There is no doubt Jones is extremely athletic. It's the reason he has been able to switch positions and go through multiple swing changes, but he lacks any standout tools. His patience and bat to ball skills will allow him to be a fringe-average hitter. Needs to make more consistent quality contact, eliminating the excess of weak groundballs. Won't provide much power due to lack of loft and groundball approach. Struggled when he tried to lift the ball. Could produce XBH by using gaps and above average speed. Needs to learn how to transfer speed into stolen bases. A lot to learn defensively, but will get more comfortable with reps. Arm strength lacks, but is playable for the position. Athleticism will allow him to be at least serviceable on the dirt. Likely just a bench or utility guy.

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

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