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Simeon Woods Richardson - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 Mid MIN RHP 4 50
2021 TOR RHP 3 55

Grades Update: Mar 2021
OFP Role FB CB CH Cnt/Cmd
55 60 55 50 55 55/50

Mar 2021 Report

Evaluator: Jake Boes

Age: 20 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 210 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 Round 2 (NYM)
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Sturdy, physically-advanced frame with modest projection remaining throughout. Athletic build; tapered shoulders; sunken chest; long, loose arms; trim, high waist; lean and strong thighs and legs. Frame reminds me of MLB pitcher Jordan Zimmermann.

Mechanics: High 3/4 slot with moderate effort; shows torso tilt at the hips to clear the arm; clawing arm action with a modest leg kick. Plus arm speed and compact delivery yield modest deception. Simple, repeatable delivery. Fields position well. Slow to the plate at times; varies leg kick and timing from the stretch.

Fastball: Heavy usage at 92-94; riding life in the upper third of the zone. Two-seam sits in the lower band with boring action in the lower part of the zone. Often works vertically with the pitch; consistently changes eye level. Command is inconsistent; misses on the inner third get barreled. An overall above-average offering with some potential to flash plus with some continued physical gains. Grade: 55

Curveball: 73-75 flashing plus with tight, steep, vertical break. Most often shows average with 11/5 movement and slurvy action; casts it at times; shows rotation without snap. Controls it around the zone and generates swings and misses down and away to same-sided batters. Above-average potential, but likely settles at a solid average offering long-term considering current inconsistencies. Grade: 50

Changeup: 79-81; an above-average offering; deceptive; maintains arm speed causing the fastball to play up. Moves it around the zone; flashes nasty, fading action to the arm side. Good feel to both sides of the plate; tends to get flat when thrown in the upper parts of the zone. Little refinement necessary to reach projection. Grade: 55

Control and Command: Above-average control with average command; fills the zone with all his pitches and sequences well; may need to turn to offspeed more often as he reaches the upper levels. Even many misses remain in the zone; not prone to give up the free pass. Demeanor and makeup allow him to stay in counts when behind. Control: 55 | Command: 50

Overall: Woods Richardson's well-rounded arsenal lend some clues as to why the Blue Jays challenged him with a High-A assignment as an 18-year old following the trade from New York. Some gains with the fastball would raise the ceiling and are not out of the question considering the body still has some projection left. Two solid secondaries and his above-average control help mitigate reliever risk; but those attributes would even help propel him into a high-leverage role depending on the needs of the MLB club.

OFP: 50
Role: 60 - Mid-Rotation SP or Above-Average High Leverage Reliever
Risk: Moderate

Austin Martin - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 Mid MIN SS/OF 1 50
2021 TOR SS/OF 2 55

Grades Update: Mar 2021
OFP Role Hit Power Field Arm Run
55 60 70 50 55 50 50

Mar 2021 Report

Evaluator: Mike Kinsela

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 185 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2020 Round 1
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Athletic, compact build with good strength and some explosive twitch to his build. Looks like the part of a middle-of-diamond athlete. Plus body.

Hit: Martin's calling card is his hit tool, as he combines plus bat speed with plus feel for the barrel and elite hands to form both an excellent mechanical swing and excellent results. The swing is compact and short, with excellent barrel lag and feel for using the whole ballpark with authority. Notably, he also walked more than he struck out while playing in the SEC at Vanderbilt, and his on-base skills are factored into this grade. Grade: 70

Power: Martin's swing is more geared for flatter-launch, sprayed line drives but he has the bat speed/strength combination to produce above-average raw power, particularly to the pull side. Most of Martin's power will come from the prodigious amount of extra base hits he is projected to accumulate, but there's still reason to believe he can drive 15-20 balls out of the yard on an annual basis. Grade: 50

Field: Martin is a curious case in that he's a player without a true defensive home but one who can handle premium spots at a solid level. He could reasonably play 2B, SS, 3B, LF, or CF realistically, and the issue with his positioning is the arm tool really. The Jays have sent him out at SS in spring training, most scouts seemed split between CF and 3B as an amateur, but it's most likely that he's given every chance to play on the dirt. Grade: 50

Arm: Martin's troublesome tool, if that phrase exists, is the arm. His raw arm strength is solid average and totally fine, but the consistency of his throwing mechanics led to some bouts of wildness, which made scouts question his utility on the infield. We didn't get to see much in 2020 to make final determinations, but all signs point to Martin's arm being a totally fine tool that'll allow him to play the left side. Grade: 50

Run: Martin can turn in plus times down the line and his speed is felt at a plus level once on the basepaths as well, as he's a threat to steal 15-20 bases annually and is a very good, instinctive base runner. The raw speed grade is above-average and not plus, but don't be surprised to see Martin with plus impact on the game as a result of his speed. Grade: 55

Overall: Martin was a 1:1 candidate prior to the pandemic and ended up in the top 3 of every relevant public draft board out there, with many maintaining him at 1 over Spencer Torkelson. A potentially double-plus hitter with good impact to the bat, quality on-base/base running skills with good power and the potential to be a true Swiss Army Knife defender, Martin's upside is that of a perennial All Star, but he's most likely a strongly above-average regular who posts 3-4 WAR per season.

OFP: 50
Role: 60 - Above-Average Regular; Occasional All-Star
Risk: Moderate

Dakota Chalmers - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 MIN RHP 39 30

Grades Update: Apr 2021
OFP Role FB CB CH Ctr/Cmd
30 30 55 60 55 40/30

Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Danny Brackman

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 175 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2015 Round 3 (OAK)
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Trim athletic build. Wiry frame with room to add more muscle without hindering mobility. Does look a bit bigger than his listed weight of 175 pounds.

Delivery & Mechanics: Standard 3/4 delivery. Low effort, repeatable mechanics. Starts facing offset from the plate towards the third base side. Hands are chest high and raise up to his head as his leg come up. Knee reaches chest height at the peak of the balance point. Stays tall as he extends out. Arm can be late during this process. Good separation. Finishes closed off towards the first base side.

Fastball: 4-seamer that sits 93-95 and tops 98. Above average velo with average vertical movement and a touch of arm-side run. Good raw spin but inconsistent axis and efficiency limit pitch profile currently. Plays plus at times but lack of feel for mechanics holds the pitch back massively. Will miss bats and register whiffs but oftentimes that's because it's the only offering hitters will swing at. Grade: 55

Curveball: 79-83 with very good depth. Elite raw spin up around 3000 RPM translates, resulting in sharp vertical drop. Tunnels very well with fastball and hitters have a lot of trouble seeing the spin from his release. Will use in any count but mechanical issues will cause some bad misses. Should be a plus offering though CB results being largely dependent on FB command limits current upside. Grade: 60

Changeup: 84-86 with sharp fading action. Good arm speed and axis gives above average movement to the arm-side. Good feel for pronating and mechanics actually look a bit cleaner when throwing the CH. Will use to generate weak contact as well as put hitters away. Potential for an above average offering against both LHHs and RHHs. Grade: 55

Control and Command: Mechanical issues cause regular trouble for Chalmers in finding and staying in the zone. He'll yank fastballs into the dirt and pop curves out making his catcher jump up, and vice versa. He's been able to register a respectable amount of strikeouts through being effectively wild, though he's still never recorded a K/BB higher than 2.0. Surprisingly has shown solid feel with the CH and might benefit from throwing it a bit more. Control: 40 | Command: 30

Overall: Chalmers was always going to be a longer developmental project because of his command issues, and undergoing TJS in 2018 didn't help his outlook. Now more than two years later, he still shows some drastic mechanical inefficiencies that severely detract from his pure stuff. When he's on, Chalmers flashes three above average or better offerings, but the problem is that he's rarely on for an extended period of time. The stuff is worth taking a gamble on, though at this point now taking up a 40-man roster spot, he's going to have to develop very quickly and prove himself if he wants a big league role.

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

Edouard Julien - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 MIN 3B/2B/DH 37 35

Grades Update: Apr 2021
OFP Role Hit Power Field Arm Run
35 30 30 55 40 45 40

Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Trevor Hooth

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 195 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2019 Round 18
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Muscular frame. There isn't much physical projection left, if any.

Hit: Even stance. Slight bend in the knees. Pre-load, hands are by his head with the bathead at a downward angle over his shoulder. Hands come down to about shoulder height as the bathead comes up through the load process. Utilizes small, ankle high, leg kick to trigger the load. The swing is very quick and compact. If you blink you will miss everything. An uppercut swing leads to plenty of swing and miss, as well as less hits. Showed the ability to draw walks in college. Passive approach. Improvements on this tool are likely what will decide how high Julien makes it professionally. Grade: 30

Power: It seems like his whole swing is built to get the most power possible out of each motion.He swings hard and with an uppercut. Hip turn is quick, bordering on violent. He posted big exit velos while hitting mammoth home runs in college. His raw power is easily plus and will be his carrying tool. Getting to that power in games will depend on how his hit tool comes around. Still a good bet to see above average power, with more in the tank to be reached. Grade: 55

Field: Decent actions on the infield and soft hands. He'll be okay around the dirt, but he doesn't have an obvious defensive home. Grade: 40

Arm: Arm motion is quick, and can make the throws from third base with a decent degree of accuracy. Should serve him adequately at the corner, might be better suited for second base. Grade: 45

Run: Fluid strides with a stiff upper half. He's not fast, but won't be limited if he needs to take an extra base. Grade: 40

Overall: Julien has big power and it comes from maximizing the power potential in every single motion in his swing. There's a fluidity to the swing that is coupled with a unique violence. The uppercut swing will limit his hit tool, but it makes for fireworks when he connects with a pitch. His walk rates are great, his strikeout rates are not. Both are the byproduct of a passive approach at the plate. Defensively he might not have a home, but with a bat first profile he'll be able to get away with that.

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

Griffin Jax - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 MIN RHP 36 35

Grades Update: Apr 2021
OFP Role FB SL CH Ctr/Cmd
35 30 40 50 45 60/50

Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Trevor Hooth

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 195 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2016 Round 3
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Lean, high waisted frame with sloping shoulders. No projection left on the frame.

Delivery & Mechanics: Standard 3/4 delivery. Low effort, repeatable mechanics. Starts facing offset from the plate towards the third base side. Hands are chest high and raise up to his head as his leg come up. Knee reaches chest height at the peak of the balance point. Stays tall as he extends out. Arm can be late during this process. Good separation. Finishes closed off towards the first base side.

Fastball: 90-92. There is some sink to the fastball, but not much which makes this an easy pitch for hitters to barrel up. When sequenced well it does generate a healthy amount of weak contact. He commands the pitch well at the knees. Grade: 40

Slider: 82-83. Gyro movement. This is his best pitch and most consistent whiff creator. It plays well moving away from righties. He'll use it in any count, but every so often has a tendency to leave it in a spot where hitters can barrel it up. Between his usage and ability to throw it to the right spot, it's a solid average offering. Grade: 50

Changeup: 83-85. Armside fade at the bottom of the zone. The velo separation and armside fade make this a decent groundball weapon. It does garner the occasional swing and miss, especially down in the zone. But for the most part it's role is in creating weak contact. Likes to work this pitch armside to lefties and have it dive away. Grade: 45

Control and Command: All three pitches are commanded well. He rarely will miss a spot by much, and he can throw any of them in any count. When he does miss, it's generally up in the zone, which can be very dangerous. Without electric stuff, Jax has to live on his command and he has been able to so far, posting excellent walk numbers at the higher levels of the minors. Control: 60 | Command: 50

Overall: Jax doesn't have overpowering stuff, which means he has to live on his command. It's served him well so far. His slider is a good pitch that could be a better weapon if there was something to compliment it. His velo isn't bad, but mixed with movement it makes him a pitch to contact type pitcher. That said, he shows a feel to sequence that creates plenty of weak contact. He is a rotation-type arm that will fill up the zone and can be an innings eater.

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

Willy Joe Garry Jr. - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 MIN OF 35 35

Grades Update: Apr 2021
OFP Role Hit Power Field Arm Run
35 30 30 50 55 45 60

Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Trevor Hooth

Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 170 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2018 Round 9
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Muscular build. Long torso. Looks heavier than listen weight, but it's all good weight. There is still some projection left on the frame.

Hit: Open stance. Hands about chest height with bathead straight up in the air and a small wiggle. Knee high leg kick on the load. Very quick hand and a compact swing. Despite that has shown swing and miss issues early in his career, especially with velocity. In limited opportunities, he has shown a decent ability to draw walks and spray the ball around the yard. He's got the makings for this tool to come around, but that's easier said than done. Grade: 30

Power: A lot of his big power will be pull side. His quick wrists are where he generates most of his power. That's not to say he can drive the ball the opposite way with some authority, the big power in game is just on the pull side. With his kind of quick twitch abilities, the power is going to be natural as he hit tool comes around. Grade: 50

Field: Has the speed and reactions to stick up the middle if his arm allows. Grade: 55

Arm: Quick motion that should allow him just enough to stick in center. Grade: 45

Run: Considered by some to be a plus-plus type runner out of high school. His speed helps a lot defensively and could lead to more help on the bases as he matures. Grade: 60

Overall: A quick twitch athlete with a ton of upside, Garry Jr. also has lots of variance. He gets good marks for his ability to work hard and focus on what he needs to improve, which is always a positive. It's a centerfield profile with some pop at the plate if his hit tool can come around. If he starts to hit well, this is the kind of profile that will create a lot of buzz as it comes together.

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

Seth Gray - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 MIN 3B 34 35

Grades Update: Apr 2021
OFP Role Hit Power Field Arm Run
35 30 40 45 60 50 40

Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Trevor Hooth

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 205 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2019 Round 4
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Muscular, lean frame with sloping shoulders. Frame is built out well with little projection left.

Hit: Slightly open stance, slight bend in the knees. Torso starts tall, hands at chest height. As he gets set to load the bat wiggle goes away and he rests the bat head on his shoulder.Small leg lift load as the bat head raises into position. Swings very hard with plenty of length to the swing and a slight uppercut. Generally a patient approach, which can put him in pitchers counts. Shows the ability to read spin and adjust to offspeed. He doesn't show great barrel control, but he has good hand eye coordination which keeps strikeout numbers relatively down and weak contact up. Pull heavy approach. Has the ability to draw walks at a high mark too. Ultimately more consistency in barreling the ball will go a long way towards reaching a likely fringe-average ceiling on the tool. Grade: 40

Power: Based on how hard he swings, and the uppercut, he'll drive balls out of the park when he gets a hold of them. The power plays pull side, along with his approach. The plus raw power will be tough to access in game with the inconsistency barreling pitches. Grade: 45

Field: Great reactions at third base. Soft hands, has no problem with grounders or line drives. Can read jump balls. Grade: 60

Arm: Good accuracy and carry across the diamond. Has the arm to stick at third base. Grade: 50

Run: Will never be a stealing threat, and relies on reactions more than speed defensively. Grade: 40

Overall: Defensively speaking, Gray can hold his own at the hot corner. That part of his game is very impressive. Offensively, there's a long way to go to catch up. He swings very hard with the goal of destroying each pitch. Good hand eye coordination helps, but his barrel control isn't great so it results in a lot of weak contact. He'll have to show improvements at the plate to continue ascending, but his defensive should give him more than enough chance for that to happen.

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

Will Holland - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 MIN SS/2B 33 35

Grades Update: Apr 2021
OFP Role Hit Power Field Arm Run
35 30 40 45 45 50 60

Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Anthony Franco

Age: 23 yr
Height: 5-10
Weight: 181 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Round 5
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Listed at 5-10, 181. Lean, lithe build. Athletic but narrow frame; not much room for physical projection.

Hit: Really quiet setup; bat rests on shoulder with no pre-swing movement. Doesn't really engage lower half in swing but has visible effort in upper half; that generates above-average bat speed but leads to poor bat control. Very aggressive approach with poor pitch recognition. Grade: 40

Power: Bat speed drives average raw power. Game power plays down a bit because of poor hit tool. Grade: 45

Field: Solid infield actions; has the ability to stick at shortstop. Light on his feet with average lateral quickness. Flashes decent hands and transfer at times but struggles with consistency; cam be error-prone. Grade: 45

Arm: Average arm strength; might not be capable of making plays from deep in the hole at shortstop but enough arm otherwise to adequately handle the position. Grade: 50

Run: Plus runner; enough speed to do damage on the basepaths and play some small ball at Auburn. Grade: 60

Overall: Holland has an interesting combination of defensive upside and bat speed, but he's less of a finished product on both sides of the ball than most players drafted out of the SEC. Poor pitch recognition and bat control will probably limit him offensively, making it all the more important he becomes more consistent at shortstop. If he does, he might get to the big leagues as a valuable utility piece off the bench. After a big sophomore season at Auburn, Holland struck out a ton as a junior, dropping him into the fifth round of the 2019 draft. He's more toolsy than most fifth rounders, making that a worthwhile pick for the Twins, but the draft position bakes in the risk he can't hit high-level pitching.

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

Jovani Moran - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 MIN LHP 32 35

Grades Update: Apr 2021
OFP Role FB SL CH Ctr/Cmd
35 30 45 40 60 45/40

Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Trevor Hooth

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 167 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2015 IFA
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: High waist and thick lower half. He looks heavier than the listed weight and looks to be at physical maturity.

Delivery & Mechanics: Over the top arm slot. Starts on the right side of the rubber, slightly offset towards the first base. Hands start at the stomach and raise up to his head as he reaches the balance point. Chest high leg kick. Slight bend in the knee as he extends out. Lands closed. Finishes with flat back and high leg kick.

Fastball: 90-93. Some ride through the zone. Likes to change the eye level and throw it up in the zone after several changeups down. Works it east to west. On its own it will give up hard contact, but as his second pitch it plays up. Grade: 45

Slider: Low 80's. Moderate gyro movement. Very rarely used. Might be a better pitch if he used it. Grade: 40

Changeup: High 70's. Generates a lot of tumble. Good deception. Uses this as his primary pitch, it gets thrown more than his fastball. He can throw it back to back and still get whiffs. Controls it well east, west, and to the bottom of the zone. If he overuses it hitters start to get a feel for it, but in his short stints that still results in weak contact. Grade: 60

Control and Command: He controls the changeup well, but he has a tendency to spike the pitch. His fastball and slider both are not in the same realm in terms of control. His walk numbers are very high, but they look inflated based on his short outings. It works out because of how much he relies on his changeup. His control is fringe, and will have to improve upon it to carve out a bullpen role at the highest level. Control: 45 | Command: 40

Overall: The Twins are already using Moran in a bullpen role. In those short stints he does well relying heavily on his fastball and changeup. He uses his changeup at his primary pitch and it works. It's the kind of pitch that can be thrown three times in a row and get a whiff every time. It's close to being double plus, but he'll need a better fastball to compliment it. There is also a large injury history with him. He could make a multi-inning middle reliever in the big leagues with improved command.

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

Gabriel Maciel - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 MIN OF 30 35

Grades Update: Apr 2021
OFP Role Hit Power Field Arm Run
40 40 50 30 55 50 70

Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Russ Peters

Age: 22 yr
Height: 5-10
Weight: 170 lbs
Hits/Throws: S/R
Acquired: 2016 IFA (ARI)
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Compact, athletic build. Speedy, spark plug type.

Hit: Switch hitter, sets up with a wide base, slight crouch with hands up behind the ear. Shows good bat to ball skills and above average strike zone awareness. Can take a walk and get on base at a fairly high clip. Contact oriented approach may get exposed at higher levels where pinpoint command is more rampant. Grade: 50

Power: Very limited power displayed thus far. Strong and athletic but has lacked ability to drive the ball. Twins maybe able to unlock more power with a swing adjustment and added torque. Might grade out a 20 in the end, but we will stay on the bright side here. Grade: 30

Field: Shows great range, reads and routes in the OF. Has playmaking ability in centerfield. Will be able to stay in CF long term and play above average defense. Grade: 55

Arm: Displays average arm strength. Can make strong accurate throws but can be tested by runners, especially from deep in the gaps. Grade: 50

Run: Maciel is very fast. Running ability allows him to play well in CF. Has been improving baserunning and stealing ability over the last couple of seasons. Could amount to a 30+ steal candidate with regular playing time. Grade: 70

Overall: An average hit tool coupled will well below average power really limit Maciel's upside. However, a player with great speed who can play good defense at a premium position are useful assets to most teams.

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

Nick Gordon - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 MIN SS/2B 29 35

Grades Update: Apr 2021
OFP Role Hit Power Field Arm Run
35 30 45 30 45 50 55

Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Ian Smith

Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 160 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2014 Round 1
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Very slight frame. High waisted with long limbs. Lean throughout, with some room to add strength. Has battled injuries throughout his career, including COVID this past summer.

Hit: Gordon works out of an upright stance with a narrow, slightly open base. Lead heel raised with his hands settling in at his ears. Slight bat wiggle into a linear bat path that's very short to the ball. Bat speed is slightly above average and shows the ability to rotate well. Gordon primarily works pull side with some ability to slap the ball to the opposite field. Above average bat to ball skills, but poor plate discipline and minimal thump curb the ceiling. Grade: 45

Power: Gordon lacks the natural strength and bat path to be conducive to above average power grades. His advanced ability to rotate to the ball allows him to run into a few home runs to the pull side but will likely be a gap/gap hitter throughout his career. Grade: 30

Field: Doesn't show tremendous range moving in either direction, but Gordon bends well to the ball and shows butter soft hands. His footwork and instincts allows him to get into good positions to make up for a lack of lateral range. Glove is always smooth, and will turn double plays with ease. Profiles much better going forward as a 2B over SS. Grade: 45

Arm: Will make throws from multiple arm angles with accuracy. Gathers himself well and allows his body to get underneath himself before throws. Not a ton of strength in the frame, but Gordon's mechanics and arm speed allow him to get good carry on his throws as well. Grade: 50

Run: Gordon, a 6.6 runner in the 60 coming out of high school has become an even better runner in the pros. An explosive first step out of the box allows him to reach top speed quickly and can find a second gear on extra base hits. Above average instincts on the base pads combined with the foot speed allows Gordon to be a consistent threat on the bases. Grade: 55

Overall: Gordon has unfortunately not lived up to the hype of being a 1st round pick back in 2014, but that's not to say he doesn't have value in this Twins system. Gordon has battled every setback over the last two years, but presents a steady glove who can run and has the experience to possibly provide some big league depth in 2021.

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

Yunior Severino - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 MIN 2B 28 35

Grades Update: Apr 2021
OFP Role Hit Power Field Arm Run
35 30 40 50 55 50 45

Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Isaiah Burrows

Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 189 lbs
Hits/Throws: S/R
Acquired: 2016 IFA (ATL)
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Thin and wiry frame. Good size to his upper half. Thick waisted with square shoulders. More room for added weight and physical projection.

Hit: Upright switch-hitting stance in the box with little movement in is upper half. Hands stay just above the letters; legs shoulder width apart. Cranked elbows and slight movement pre-pitch. Big leg kick to the belt in his load, active hips turn and bleed pull-side. Has quick hands and noticeable power, struggles to connect. Has tightened his approach at times, but still swings for the fences. Heavy uppercut hacks. Needs to rely more on consistent contact and stabilize his swing path. Grade: 40

Power: Shows glimpses of raw power from both sides. Quick hands and physical traits make hard contact to the gaps. Still lacks consistent over the fence pop. Potential for power increase as he physically matures. Lack of approach still leaves his power to be desired. Grade: 50

Field: Shows above-average defensive skills at second base. Good quickness and range, knows when to play the ball. Solid awareness around the infield. Has the ability to stick at second base long term; lacks the tools and athleticism at shortstop. Grade: 55

Arm: Average arm strength that lacks zip and accuracy. Throws get away from him and sail over the heads of first basemen occasionally. Has shown strides in his arm strength, but still needs more reps for improvement. Grade: 50

Run: Fringe-average speed as he grows into his frame. Good hustle and burst out of the box, lacks top-end speed. Good strides and quickness aid him defensively, may not translate to many stolen bases at the next level. Grade: 45

Overall: Severino has the potential to grow and maximize his physical tools, but injuries and his lack of hit tool has held him back. He has a heavy swing that doesn't make solid contact while limiting his power output. Defensively, he has some tools to be a fringe-average defender at second base. For him to rise up Minnesota's ranks, he needs to hit.

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

Wander Javier - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 MIN SS 27 40

Grades Update: Apr 2021
OFP Role Hit Power Field Arm Run
35 30 40 55 60 60 55

Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Isaiah Burrows

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 165 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2015 IFA
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Long and lanky frame. Skinny build with room for added weight. Can add significant muscle to his overall build. Thin and narrow throughout his upper and lower half.

Hit: Low and crouched stance in the box from the right side. Bent at the knees; hands well above the letters with bent elbows. Activity in his lower half within his load. Heavy left leg kick; plants his foot with authority upon contact. Shows promising power, lacks a sound approach. Constant swing and misses remain a serious issue. Aggressive first-pitch hacker. Lacks patience, doesn't wait for his pitch or count. Barrels fastballs high in the zone. Struggles mightily off-speed in two-strike counts. Needs to tinker his swing and significantly calm his approach down to become a decent hitter. Grade: 40

Power: Shows strides in his in-game power. Heavy pull-side pop with a few towering blasts to left-center. Creates good lift and carry in his swing, still struggles with soft grounders. Attacks the gaps with hard contact. Carrying offensive tool with over the fence power. Lack of hitting ability hinders its true potential to this point. Grade: 55

Field: Plus fielding ability at shortstop. Glides all over the infield with crisp, subtle movements. Great insects and feel for the game defensively. Plays the ball well consistently on one-hop grounders. Makes up good ground with his athleticism and range. Soft hands and quick feet bode well for his defensive future. Grade: 60

Arm: Plus arm strength with great zip and velocity. Throws come out quick and effective. Good accuracy and sound mechanics. Solid arm strength and accuracy yield consistent results. Grade: 60

Run: Above-average speed with good strides and giddy up. Takes him a little bit to reach top speed, but long strides and aggressiveness stretch for extra bases. Good burst and acceleration out of the box. Can be more aggressive as a base stealer, scratching the surface of his athletic traits. Grade: 55

Overall: Javier's development at the plate needs to come to fruition in order to live up to his potential. Strikeouts and a lackluster approach has limited his production and power. He shows the ability to stick at shortstop long term with his plus arm and field. Despite his underwhelming performances and injury history, there's still a bevy of tools at his disposal. It needs to come together to see what he can turn out to be as a finished product.

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

Chris Vallimont - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 MIN RHP 26 40

Grades Update: Apr 2021
OFP Role FB CB SL CH Ctr/Cmd
40 40 50 45 50 45 50/45

Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Tyler Jennings

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-5
Weight: 220 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 Round 5 (MIA)
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Strong build at 6'5", 220 pounds with a high waist and broad shoulders. Body is relatively filled out, though minimal projection remains. Former DII pitcher at Mercyhurst in Pennsylvania, drafted by Marlins in 2018 and was traded with Sergio Romo to Minnesota in a deal that saw Lewin Diaz go to Miami.

Delivery & Mechanics: Works from the middle of the rubber and operation is triggered by moderately high leg kick from both windup and stretch. Throws from a three-quarters arm slot. Arm is up at foot plant, arm action/path is relatively short with good arm speed.

Fastball: Vallimont experienced a nice velocity uptick from high school to college, going from mid-80's to 92-95 MPH at Mercyhurst. Nowadays, the velocity can get a tad inconsistent, usually sitting in the lower-90's and touching upwards of 96 MPH at times when he reaches back. Pitch has plenty of late movement, with good rise and run. His command of the pitch has gotten better as he's progressed through the minor leagues, though refinement is still necessary. If he can get back into the mid-90's consistently, this offering will see an upgrade, but for now, it's more of an average offering. Grade: 50

Curveball: The latter of the two breaking balls in Vallimont's repertoire that is not as good as the slider, only flashing average at times. Hard breaking pitch, but some inconsistencies with it. Much like the slider, Vallimont has good feel for spin with the curveball, but refinement will be needed. Grade: 45

Slider: Better of the two breaking balls that Vallimont throws. Mid-80's slide piece with good depth and has some sweep to it. It'll need some tightening up at the next level, and the Twins are working hard to get Vallimont to throw it more to righties. Vallimont has good feel for spin on this pitch. Average offering. Grade: 50

Changeup: To round out Vallimont's arsenal, he's got a change-up that, much like the curveball, flashes average, though it has never been a consistent pitch. It was seldom used in high school, though he's used it more in pro ball. Has some good tumble and fade to it. Grade: 45

Control and Command: Vallimont struggled to throw strikes in his debut season, leading to a BB/9 near 8. He has gotten remarkably better since then, as taking out that debut season gives Vallimont as respectable 2.58 BB/9 on his career. He's got advanced feel for his entire arsenal and the control is average at best, though his command could use some work. Control: 50 | Command: 45

Overall: Vallimont has the four pitch mix and feel for pitching to potentially become a backend starter if refinement progresses well. However, he will need to show more consistent velocity and refine the secondaries. He could end up being a solid bullpen piece, with a good fastball and slider combo, but primarily in long relief with a chance to spot start.

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

Spencer Steer - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 MIN 2B 25 40

Grades Update: Apr 2021
OFP Role Hit Power Field Arm Run
40 40 50 40 50 45 50

Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Trevor Hooth

Age: 23 yr
Height: 5-11
Weight: 185 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Round 3
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: High waisted, albeit stocky, build. Lower half is thick, but there is room for some projection.

Hit: Even stance. Stands tall at the plate. Hands start up by his head. Small step load . Quick, fluid, and compact swing. Can cover the plate well. Shows good knowledge of the strike zone. Very patient, almost passive approach at the plate. Walk and strikeout numbers should be close at every level. Pull heavy approach. He hits a lot of fly balls, and with his lack of over the fence power that will result in low batting averages. He would benefit greatly from a more line drive approach. Grade: 50

Power: It's gap power at present, which is likely all it will ever be. With his speed, that will work out well. Most of it is pull side right now, but that very well could be a byproduct of his approach. At present it's safe to say he has below average power that could become fringe-average with less flyballs. Grade: 40

Field: Very smooth actions on the infield. Good reactions too. Can comfortably play anywhere on the dirt, the kind who can thrive in a super utility role. Grade: 50

Arm: Makes accurate throws from around the dirt. Arm strength can handle throws across the diamond. Grade: 45

Run: Average speed allows him to take an extra base if the defense allows it. He can get away with some steals too. Adds to his reactions for good range defensively. Grade: 50

Overall: Steer screams super utility-type profile. He can play all around the dirt with a high degree of proficiency. His bat to ball is good, his strike zone feel is there, but the power is not. His flyball tendency will limit his ceiling as a hitter, but he should still do enough at the plate to contribute. If he can adjust and lower his launch angle a tad, there might me more gap power for him.

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

Ben Rortvedt - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 MIN C 24 40

Grades Update: Apr 2021
OFP Role Hit Power Field Arm Run
40 40 40 40 50 55 30

Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Justin Lada

Age: 23 yr
Height: 5-10
Weight: 205 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2016 Round 2
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Compact frame with wiry strength. Solid build for a catcher despite not having a bigger durable type frame. Muscular upper body, arms and forearms. Solid base. Good overall athlete.

Hit: Crouched, slightly open stance. Small toe tap for timing and a very short stride. Compact swing and quick hands. Swing is mostly flat and he slaps the ball the other way. Has a mature approach at the plate. Shows ability to work counts and lets the ball travel deep, which is when he hits the ball the other way. Swing-happy approach is related to his bat-to-ball skills. Grade: 40

Power: Doesn't have electric bat speed but swings hard. Has strength for average to above average raw power. Has a sweet spot where he gets good vertical bat angle low and in, showing he can match plane, but not consistent in his swing. Flat, compact swing and approach not geared for in-game results of his raw power. Grade: 40

Field: Uses the one-leg approach behind the plate but will adjust with runners on at times. Quick, agile behind the plate. Average blocker but has good receiving skills. Quick, quiet glove. His glove might be his ticket to the majors. Grade: 50

Arm: 1.89-2.02 pop times. Quick arm. Occasionally pulls his throws or gets them in too low. Quick to get out of the crouch but accuracy is inconsistent. Average arm strength and pop time that works enough in a backup role. Grade: 55

Run: 4.45-4.50 home-to-first times. Seems to get out of the box fairly well and has quick feet for a catcher but isn't a good runner on the bases. Grade: 30

Overall: Rortvedt's defense gives him a solid base of skills to work with as a potential future major league backstop. He has the strength for more power than he's hit for in the minors and has the contact ability to get to it, along with a solid approach and good pitch recognition. His current swing just doesn't produce much power and he lacks bat speed and over swings at times. He seems like a better bet to be a high-contact bat with good defensive skills, which is a good base for a major league backup catcher. If he ever gets to more power he could play a bigger role.

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

Jose Miranda - Scouting Report


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

Grades Update: Apr 2021
OFP Role Hit Power Field Arm Run
40 40 50 40 50 55 45

Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Jake Kerns

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 210 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2016 Round 2 CBB
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Above-average height. Sturdy build that has filled out since signing. Average upper-body strength.

Hit: Stands crouched with his hands back. Some pre-pitch movement. Gets low in his stance with a moderate leg kick as he loads that he uses as his timing mechanism. Linear swing that regularly barrels the ball, but it's mostly average bat speed and the ball lacks impact off the bat. His approach is designed to put balls in play, which he does frequently. Has above-average bat-to-ball skills which helps him fight off a lot of pitches. He shows a solid eye at the plate and generally knows when to lay off on pitches out of the zone, but he does not walk often. Conversely, his bat-to-ball skills limit his strikeouts; he's consistently kept his strikeout rate around 12%. He would be better served to cut down on his swing frequency at the plate and wait for a pitch to drive. The tool currently plays below where it could with further refinement at the plate. Grade: 50

Power: Miranda shows above-average raw power, particularly to the pull side, but his approach limits his power output during games. He's a contact over power hitter, although he did start putting more balls in the air during the 2019 season. He has a swing that could create a good amount of leverage, but he needs to better utilize his lower half and learn to rotate his hips. Grade: 40

Field: Moves well laterally and displays solid footwork, but it's mostly average range. He's a heads up fielder and makes the routine plays at 2B and 3B, but he's not a standout in the field. Has some utility value with his recent experience at SS, too. Grade: 50

Arm: Above-average arm strength that shows good carry across the diamond. Comfortable making throws from the left side of the infield and on the turn at 2B. Mostly on target in looks. Arm may work best at 2B. Grade: 55

Run: Fringe-average runner with times down the line from the right side between 4.33 and 4.38. Hustles out of the box. Not a threat to steal. Grade: 45

Overall: Miranda lacks the power teams covet, but he does everything else well enough that he looks like a future big leaguer. There's some untapped potential with his hit tool, but it may not be enough for him to get starter reps if and when he gets the call. He offers some defensive versatility, and at the moment it seems like his realistic ceiling is that of a backup/utility type. There's value in his profile, but it's worth noting he went unprotected and undrafted in the 2020 Rule V draft.

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

Edwar Colina - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 MIN RHP 22 40

Grades Update: Apr 2021
OFP Role FB SL CH Ctr/Cmd
40 40 60 55 40 45/40

Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Justin Lada

Age: 23 yr
Height: 5-11
Weight: 240 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2015 IFA
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Shorter, stockier build. Big, broad shoulders and muscular upper body. Thick lower half. Big, physical frame with no projection left. Incredibly thick, powerful build in his frame.

Delivery & Mechanics: Work from the first base side of the mound with a slow rock and fire motion. Mid-section leg kick to gather. Used to have a small back turn in his delivery but the Twins have appeared to eliminate that with him, keeping his shoulders more straight line to the plate. Good use of powerful lower half. 3/4 arm slot. Shorter arm swing. Some effort to the delivery and falls off to the first base side at times, but has a gifted, fast and powerful arm capable of creating easy velocity.

Fastball: 94-96, tops 98-100. Early in starts he sits 97-99 and touches 100 but usually settles in by the third inning at 94-96 and still touches 97. Natural sink that bores in on right handles and tails down and away from left handers. Creates grounders when located lower in the zone. Below average command of the pitch and will miss high and runs off too far to the right. Slightly above average spin. Pure velocity and sink make it a plus pitch easily though it's an even better pitch in shorter stints. Grade: 60

Slider: 82-85, tops 88. Like the fastball it's a powerful slider early in games, sitting 86-88 but settles in around 82-85 a few innings in. Nasty, two plane break with 10-5 shape. Good vertical and sweeping movement. Swing and miss pitch. Fringe-average command. Can throw it for a strike at times. Grade: 55

Changeup: 86-88, tops 90. More power early in outings like his other offerings. Vertical movement. Arm speed is consistent. Can get a little too much armside run at times. Behind his other offerings and doesn't throw it much. More of a show-me pitch right now but does have powerful fade. Grade: 40

Control and Command: There is some effort to his delivery, making him fall off to first base at times and lose his release point. He pulls fastballs at times and will spike sliders. His fastball and changeup will take off with too much armside run at times. Everything he throws moves enough to get strikes if he starts off in the zone. Reliever command and stuff. Control: 45 | Command: 40

Overall: Colina can really overpower hitters. He did throw a no-hitter in the minors. His stuff is electric no matter how long he pitches but he is overpowering and eye opening early in outings. The effort in his delivery, command and control issues, and real lack of a third pitch make him a better bet for the back end of the bullpen. He has the stuff and velocity for a back end reliever type, but he'll still need better command to be more consistently trusted in that role. Given that his stuff 'settles' a little bit later in his outings, command, and lack of a third pitch, it doesn't seem like a great bet he'll be able to turn over a lineup more than once with enough consistency to start long term. It's worth a shot to see if he can.

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

Travis Blankenhorn - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 MIN OF 21 40

Grades Update: Apr 2021
OFP Role Hit Power Field Arm Run
40 40 40 45 45 50 45

Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Anthony Franco

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 235 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2015 Round 3
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Listed at 6-2, 235. Muscular upper body; barrel-chested with sculpted shoulders and forearms. Physically maxed out but already more than strong enough for MLB.

Hit: Open stance, hands set up pretty low. Leg kick as timing mechanism. Handsy swing; creates pretty good whip and bat speed. Below-average bat control. Not particularly loose or athletic swing with visible head movement. Struggles to cover pitches at the upper part of the strike zone, especially on the inner half. Fringy strike zone feel; has a tendency to pull off soft stuff on the outer half. Grade: 40

Power: Strength-driven bat speed and above-average raw power. Has the physicality and bat path to drive pitches down and in with elevation and authority to the pull side. Bat control issues that plague the hit tool likely also to limit the overall power output; despite having the strength to drive pitches pole-to-pole, limited ability to cover different areas of the strike zone likely cap game power to mistake pitches. Grade: 45

Field: Limited first step and lateral quickness for second base. Has rather significant minor-league experience at each of second base, third base and in left field. Figures to serve a roving role off the bench. Grade: 45

Arm: Adequate but unspectacular arm strength. Grade: 50

Run: Moves well for his size once underway. Grade: 45

Overall: Blankenhorn's limitations on both sides of the ball probably keep him from playing an everyday role. He has enough bat speed and loft to hit for some power to his pull side, and has enough athleticism to moonlight at a few positions on the diamond. Blankenhorn has mashed up through Double-A and is an MLB-ready lefty bench piece. Brad Miller is a better pure hitter (and thus likely a better overall player), but that's the sort of profile/role Blankenhorn should have.

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

Josh Winder - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 MIN RHP 19 40

Grades Update: Apr 2021
OFP Role FB CB SL CH Ctr/Cmd
40 40 55 55 45 50 50/50

Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Isaiah Burrows

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-5
Weight: 210 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 Round 7
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Noticeable size and frame. Large upper half with sound shoulders and long arms. Solid lower half and good size overall. Filled his frame to complement his height.

Delivery & Mechanics: High three-quarter slot delivery from the right side. Methodical windup with slight left leg kick in delivery. Polished mechanics and arm action throughout operation. Good extension and control. Sound mechanics overall with little concern in delivery.

Fastball: Low-90s fastball that lacks standout features. Fastball sits 92-93, touched 97-98 during instructs. Lacks spin and late movement, stays a bit flat in the zone. Controls it well with average movement. Grade: 55

Curveball: Low-70s curveball showing solid depth and break. Solid 12-6 movement and distinct drop in the zone. Commands it well in two-strike counts. Stands out amongst his off-speed pitches with its consistency. Grade: 55

Slider: Mid-80s offering that lacks consistent horizontal break. Struggles finding shape and break, stays flat in the zone. Good velocity and spin overall, needs more consistency and improvement. Grade: 45

Changeup: Low-80s changeup that shows good life and depth. Sits 81-83 with solid depth and shape. Effective offering against righties, shows swing-and-miss potential. Distinct dip in velocity to fastball, solid pitch in his arsenal. Grade: 50

Control and Command: Has a good feel for the zone. Commands all four pitches well with confidence. Lacks strikeout stuff, but doesn't fall behind in the count. Fills the zone efficiently. Shows solid command and control on the mound. Control: 50 | Command: 50

Overall: Winder's solid command makes up for his lack of stuff at points. He has good feel for all four pitches and pounds the zone. If his stuff improves, he has the size to fill in as a backed starter.

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