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Hoy Park - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 Mid PIT OF/SS 30 40
2021 NYY SS 32 35

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

Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Jake Kerns

Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 175 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2014 IFA
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Above-average height and slight frame. Has some room to fill out, but has yet to do so into his mid-20s. High IQ player.

Hit: Crouched stance that is regularly open; closes in certain situations and counts. Keeps his hands high and in front of his left ear, reminiscent of many Korean hitters. Slight leg kick as he steps into the pitch. Balanced, technically sound swing that is easy and repeatable. Uses his whole body to generate average bat speed. Good barrel control and notably fights off velocity. Can use the whole field, but is a slap hitter that puts a lot of balls on the ground; has the speed to beat them out. Shows an above-average eye and lays off pitches away and out of the zone. Flashes an ability to bunt. Speed helps the tool play up, but the overall package will lead to an empty batting average. Grade: 45

Power: Fringe-average raw power that materializes mostly as gap power during games. Creates natural loft off the bat, but his approach is geared more towards putting the ball in play. Grade: 40

Field: Average range at SS that plays up due to his positioning and above-average glovework. Has soft hands. Good situational awareness at SS. Keeps the ball in front of him. Covers the bag well and makes the tag on base stealers. Grade: 50

Arm: Average arm strength at SS. Shows good carry across the diamond. Throws were on target in looks. Grade: 50

Run: Timed at and around 4.10 down the line from the left side. Heads up runner that has the speed to take an extra base on balls hit to the grass. A good base stealer that could swipe double digits at the major league level. Grade: 60

Overall: Park offers an advanced approach at the plate and projects as a future fringe-average hitter. He has the defensive chops to stick at SS and enough speed on the basepaths to take a base, but the lack of power that is becoming the norm at the position holds him back. It's a backup profile if he maxes out, and he still has some work to do to get there. He'll be 25 to begin the minor league season and was passed over in the 2020 Rule V Draft.

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

Tucupita Marcano - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 Mid PIT SS/2B 22 45
2021 SD SS/2B 8 40

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

Feb 2021 Report

Evaluator: Tyler Henninger

Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 170 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2016 IFA
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Trim, wiry build. Long limbs. Athletic body. Minimal muscular development, lacks overall strength. Frame has room to add weight and strength.

Hit: Open stance, hands just below the head. Crouched with feet shoulder width apart. Active hand load with hitch, sizeable leg kick timing mechanism. Toe taps with two strikes. Average bat speed, barrel is occasionally late due to excessive hand movement. Swing lacks drive and torque. Linear bat path with excellent bat to ball skills. Can make contact with almost anything. Uses the entire field well with contact-oriented approach. Ball rarely hit with authority. Approach could be fine tuned, needs to be more selective. Has ability to utilize the bunt. Bat to ball skills will allow him to make enough contact to be an average big league hitter. Ability to hit the ball with more authority will become crucial. Grade: 50

Power: Below average raw power, game power plays even lower. Power is not bottom of the scale, but close. Lacks necessary strength to drive ball. Turns into a slap hitter at times. Future power will be predominantly of the XBH variety, a result of finding gaps and using speed. Adding strength will help improve power, but approach will continue to hinder ability to drive the ball. Needs to be more selective and find pitches to drive. Grade: 30

Field: Sure handed defender. Instincts to make plays apparent. Soft hands, catches the ball well. Quick transfers and release. Footwork could improve, waits on GB occasionally and can lose body control at times. Above average range, moves well both ways. Speed and athleticism help. Flashes ability to make highlight-reel play. Needs more reps, but playable up the middle. Grade: 50

Arm: Fringy arm that needs more consistency. Good throwing mechanics with quick release. Lacks ideal carry. Usually around the bag, will make first basemen work at times. Able to throw from multiple angles and while on the run. Probably stretched at 3B, but playable up the middle. Best suited for 2B. Grade: 45

Run: Above average speed. Long strides. Gets out of the box well with good acceleration. Utilizes well for bunting purposes. Potential base stealer. Needs to improve instincts, gets caught too often. Ability to take extra base. Uses speed to make things happen. Grade: 55

Overall: Marcano's ability to make contact with almost anything is extremely impressive. His bat to ball skills are exceptional and will allow him to become an average hitter. While he does have a good ability of recognizing balls and strikes, he needs to become more selective. He has limited strength, so he needs to wait to get a pitch he can drive. While adding strength will help his power tool, it will never be one that stands out. Homerun power is never going to be the norm for him, rather he is going to have to rely on his speed to collect XBH. His speed is an above average tool, but he needs to learn how to use it to steal bases better. His stolen base success rate has been low due to a lack of instincts. Defensively, his glove and range stand out. He has the ability to get to a lot of balls and he catches the ones he gets to. The range and hands will play at short, but the arm is a question. It lacks consistency in both strength and accuracy. If he wants to stick, he will need to improve both, but he is more likely to slide over to second. As of now he fits the below-average, utility type role.

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

Kevin Kramer - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 PIT 2B 42 30

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

Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Joe Drake

Age: 27 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 190 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2015 Round 2
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Average build; looks like a tweener - not athletic enough for middle infield, not strong/powerful enough for a corner. Fairly unassuming; nothing stands out. Some muscle on the thighs, fairly lean overall. Average shoulder width, squared but not muscled. Frame is mostly maxed out. Room for a couple pounds up top. Hip surgery May 2020, labral repair, expected to be ready for 2021 season; fractured right hand, June 2017.

Hit: Upright setup, minor knee bend, narrow stance. Bat rests on shoulder, perpendicular to body with a little rock. Loads with a leg kick and deep coil while squatting into the rear leg. Hands pick up the bat and move back a few inches. Average bat speed; Swings to drive the ball; relatively flat bat path and leads to get under the ball frequently. Patient hitter, willing to wait on something he can attack; good knowledge of the zone, takes close pitches with confidence -- borderline passive, like he'd rather take a walk than swing the bat. A little swing and miss in the zone, but gets the bat on the ball more often than not - not always good contact, though. Grade: 45

Power: Fringe-average raw in the body with average bat speed. Even when he gets into the ball, just not enough pop to drive it out of the park. Best suited for gap to gap line drive power. Lifts the ball more than he did coming out of college, but doesn't drive with authority, supported by woeful ISO numbers at AAA and up. Patient approach, but too overmatched by MLB stuff to do much damage. Legs will not produce extra bases. Grade: 40

Field: Tweener defender due to lack of speed. Not twitchy enough to stick up the middle on the dirt, but doesn't bring enough pop to any of the corner positions. Hands and range are below-average at 2B/3B. Reads and instincts in the outfield are fine, but lack of overall speed limits his range and therefore is best suited for a corner. Needs reps to read balls off the wall, etc. Fringy defender who could get to average with more outfield reps; but there are plenty of bats with more pop who are comparable defenders. Grade: 45

Arm: Solid average arm strength; firm carry from the outfield and on target. Gets himself in solid position to throw from the outfield. Enough arm to play in right, just not ideal. Grade: 50

Run: Clear below-average runner. Sprint speed topped out at 26.3 fps in MLB, sub 40th percentile. Moves fine, just not quickly. Too aggressive on the bases for his lack of speed. Steals in pro career came against lower-level competition, 60% success rate at AAA and MLB shows he's not a skilled enough thief to make up for lack of speed. Grade: 40

Overall: Kramer is the ultimate tweener package whose prime has passed. Not athletic enough or good enough defensively to play up the middle and the bat is too light for a corner. He has struggled mightily with MLB pitching in his 90 career plate appearances and is likely to be passed by as the Pirates' system comes to fruition. He's a 5th outfielder if everything clicks in 2021, but more likely org depth at AAA.

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

Sergio Campana - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 PIT OF 41 35

Grades Update: Jan 2021
OFP Role Hit Power Field Arm Run
35 30 40 40 55 45 70

Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Jake Kerns

Age: 19 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 160 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 IFA
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Lean frame with plenty of projection. Athletic kid who plays with a smile on his face.

Hit: Slightly crouched and open stance. Keeps his hands high and back. Some pre-pitch body sway. Keeps his weight back and his knees tight. Moderate leg kick as he loads and steps into the pitch. Repeatable, linear swing that results in mostly line-drive contact. Quick wrists that help generate above-average bat speed. Uses his lower half well. Ball jumps off the bat during BP. Projectable swing that simply needs reps. Shows some barrel awareness. Tool could approach an average grade in time. Grade: 40

Power: Fringe-average raw power with room to grow as he physically matures. Not strong enough to consistently impact the ball; present gap power. Uses his hips well, and his natural bat speed suggests he could flash more power in the future. Grade: 40

Field: Moves well in the grass. Shows good instincts and closing speed. Unafraid to lay out for the ball. Plus range that fits in any outfield position. Potentially plus in CF. Grade: 55

Arm: Average arm strength with below-average carry. Throws were often shorthopped to home and 3B from shallow RF. Hits his cutoff with consistency. Throws were mostly on target in looks. Not enough arm for RF. Grade: 45

Run: Plus-plus times in the 60 yd dash as an amateur. Quick out of the box. Timed 11.60 home to third with a bad jump. Shows good awareness on the basepaths. Can take an extra base on balls to the grass. A legitimate threat to steal. Grade: 70

Overall: Campana offers an intriguing mix of tools, but is raw enough with the bat to create substantial doubt that he'll reach his potentially average everyday upside. He needs minor league reps more than anything, but his speed and defense are good enough to suggest he can be something more than an org. guy with even a light bat. He received positive reviews during instructs and is on the radar for a future breakout.

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

Wilkin Ramos - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 PIT RHP 40 35

Grades Update: Jan 2021
OFP Role FB CB CH Ctr/Cmd
35 30 50 40 30 40/30

Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 20 yr
Height: 6-5
Weight: 165 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2017 IFA, OAK
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Tall and extremely skinny, body is reminiscent of Tristan McKenzie with more projection in his upper body. Added weight would be a plus for endurance and top end velocity. Enough projection remains.

Delivery & Mechanics: Starts full windup from classic overhead delivery, high leg lift into drop and drive motion. True three quarters arm action and lower release point aiding the vertical break on his low spin fastball. Athletic, loose and fluid lower half movement. Hypertension movement profile with the ability to repeat his mechanics. This bodes well for future velocity gains. From the stretch Ramos ditches the overhand motion and strips it down to the second half of his delivery. Manages to stay on track with his motion despite some violence and effort at the point of delivery. As a side note gets over seven feet of extension.

Fastball: Average fastball with some room for growth on the velocity side. Sits 89-92 mph bumping 95-96 mph on occasion. What's intriguing about Ramos's fastball is his ability to generate above average induced vertical break despite below average raw spin rates in the 2100 rpm range. His sub-six-foot release and efficient spin axis allow the pitch to play up. It's reasonable to anticipate a bump in velocity as Ramos comes into his body. Grade: 50

Curveball: More like a slow slider at 73-76 mph, more horizontal movement than vertical giving it some two-plane break. Lacks consistent feel for the pitch and the shape is sub-optimum at that velocity. Was hit hard in our observations. Ramos is young, and was just 18 at the time of our looks, so the inconsistent feel should be expected. Grade: 40

Changeup: Lacks feel for the pitch looks like a softer fastball. Below average arm side run but good arm speed will sell it from time to time. Inconsistent secondary that needs more development. Grade: 30

Control and Command: Struggles to command his arsenal but will show stretches of feel with his fastball and breaker. Changeup feel has a long way to go to get to below average. Backed up on his strike throwing in 2019 GCL from 2018 DSL and Instructs performances with Oakland. Some projection to get to average strike throwing with further refinement. I wouldn't dismiss his strike throwing long term but there's a hill to climb despite a relatively clean mechanical operation. Control: 40 | Command: 30

Overall: A young body projection type with some things to like about his mechanics and fastball + curveball combination. Still early on in his development as a pitcher, it will be interesting to see what sort of physical specimen Ramos emerges as next year. The same old lanky righthander or has he added good strength into his frame? All of these questions leave his outcome very uncertain, but there's at least enough to see some up and down relief.

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

Luis Oviedo - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 PIT RHP 39 35

Grades Update: Jan 2021
OFP Role FB CB SL CH Ctr/Cmd
35 30 55 40 45 40 40/30

Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Joe Drake

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 170 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2015 IFA, CLE
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Big frame with some muscle on it. Long limbs. Shoulders are wide, midsection might be a little soft. Big, round butt and average thighs. There's room for a little more weight here, but not much. 5-10 pounds or so. Has added considerable weight since being listed at 170, looks closer to 200. Body looks fairly mature for 21. Conditioning appears much improved this winter during the Venezuelan Winter League. Went on IL for lower back soreness in July 2019 and missed remainder of season.

Delivery & Mechanics: Uses a 3/4 arm slot; moderate effort. Really sits into his glutes and drives toward the plate. Average pace in his windup and leg kick (chest high); Long arm action that drops down behind his butt; hides ball enough to create deception; above-average arm speed. Very similar from the stretch; abbreviated leg kick and quicker pace. Works very quickly, palpable impatience when things aren't going his way.

Fastball: 89-92; Arm slot lends itself to solid tailing action. Has flashed better velo in the past, but conditioning and injuries slowed him in 2019. Struggles to locate in the zone. Reportedly touching 98 during short stints in the Venezuelan Winter League; A good sign that he's at or near full health and can return to the form we saw prior to 2019. Grade: 55

Curveball: 69-71; Big break but often lollipops in and easily taken or attacked. Humps out of the hand; most are fairly obvious. Needs quite a bit of work to be MLB-caliber. Likely to improve with increased velo. Grade: 40

Slider: 80-83; Spins a fairly tight slider with biting action. Runs it off the plate for whiffs. Used sparingly 2019 outings; should increase usage, better pitch than the curve. Likely to improve with increased velo. Grade: 45

Changeup: 79-80; Has some fade to it. Not thrown often and he struggles with location, often leaving up to be hammered. The movement and armspeed will play if he can find more feel for it. Likely to improve with increased velo. Grade: 40

Control and Command: Often struggled to find the zone. Fell behind many batters and had to come into the heart of the plate; his stuff isn't good enough to get by over the heart. Flashed good command of the fastball and slider, but it was fleeting. Has shown better control in the past, perhaps affected by previously mentioned injury and conditioning. Control: 40 | Command: 30

Overall: Oviedo has flashed better stuff in the past but did not look himself in 2019. Fastball sat under 90 and secondaries were inconsistent and showed less bite. Control and command appeared to take a step back, too. He missed the final month and a half of 2019 with a back injury which may have been sapping his stuff throughout the summer. All that said, he is reportedly touching high-90s again down in the Venezuelan Winter League with improved conditioning. If he returns to form in 2021, he has a much better shot at developing into a low-leverage reliever or better, but the 2019 iteration is not MLB caliber.

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

Luis Tejeda - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 PIT 3B 38 35

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

Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Eddy Almaguer

Age: 18 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 175 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 IFA
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Filled out, broad shoulders, thick lower half. Six-foot frame more bulked up than the typical J2 player at this stage, but it's not bad weight.

Hit: Upright stance, weight onto his back leg, hands near his ears, fairly quiet. Moderate leg kick to kickstart the core rotation. Small hitch and bat wrap that he uses for timing. Very aesthetically pleasing swing. Compact, keeps it in the upper half of the zone with uppercut loft at the finish. Limited looks make it impossible to pass judgement on ability to pick up spin, adjust mid at-bat and how he handles velo, but foundation looked promising. Grade: 30

Power: His best trait. Strong for his size, swing geared for impact in the front of the zone. Average raw power, projected to get to it more with added strength. Tendency to get more of it to his pull side as expected with a young player. Grade: 45

Field: Looked a little stiff in fielding drills, footwork lacking. Not a smooth transition from approaching the ball to transfer then throw. Still learning. Committed a fair amount of errors in DSL. Grade: 40

Arm: Fringe average, not a lot on his throws. Slings it from the side. Better suited for 2B. Grade: 45

Run: Limited looks, looks a little heavy footed. Speed is not his game. Mobile enough to not be a liability. Grade: 40

Overall: Tejeda is a bat first infielder with promising hit and power tools. He's got a really pretty swing and enough strength to go from a gap power bat to over-the-fence type. With enough reps he can improve the hit tool to help maximize the power and present as a second division second baseman.

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

Juan Jerez - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 PIT 2B 37 35

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

Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Joe Drake

Age: 19 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 160 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 IFA
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Lean, wiry build. Fits the 6'0, 160 pound build. Narrow hips but slightly broad shoulders; projects for a little room to add good weight, especially up top. Long arms, bubble butt. Athletic body, built like a middle infielder. Twitchy.

Hit: Sets up tall. Slight knee bend. Hands at the eyes with the bat angled nearly flat over the shoulder. Base average width and open. Deliberate, mid-thigh high leg kick starts the swing; minor coil. Hands slide to the back shoulder, but relatively quiet. Pretty swing that is built to lift the ball. Big, high finish. Above-average separation. Found success in the DSL as a 17-year old and didn't K often with 19% K-rate. Appears to have a knack for getting the bat on the ball. Very limited game looks, grade likely to change as we see him stateside. Grade: 50

Power: Smaller frame and build doesn't project for much more than average raw, but he generates above-average bat speed and showed the ability to lift the ball in game action. May grow into above-average raw. Ultimately, game power likely settles in around fringe-average with plenty of doubles mixed in. Grade: 4

Field: Actions are confident, but a little choppy and the hands get hard at times. Starts thinking about the next move before securing the ball; Mistakes appear to stick with him to the next play. Actions around the bag are confident but not necessarily smooth. Doesn't feel like a natural fielder despite athleticism and range. Enough glove and athleticism that he can likely stick at second. Grade: 45

Arm: Solid carry across the diamond but doesn't stand out. Arm slides down to a sidearm slot at times and adds tail to throws. Other times he gets into position and strong mechanics and fires on target. Accuracy is inconsistent and makes him a better fit for second base. Transfer is okay while turning two. Grade: 45

Run: Fluid movements that get choppy on occasion. Probably enough agility and quickness to stay up the middle. Average top end speed. Should retain most of his speed as he matures given his athletic frame. Grade: 45

Overall: Athletic middle infielder with feel to hit and potential for fringe-average to average pop depending on how much the body fills out. A little raw in the field and will need to shore things up to stay at second -- which he needs since the bat doesn't profile well anywhere else. Interesting player with plenty to like; should get a better feel for projection of his tools when he comes stateside. Right now, ceiling looks like a utility or role player.

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

Will Craig - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 PIT 1B 36 35

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

Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 26 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 220 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2016 Round 1
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Limited athleticism and physicality, below average fitness level, though conditioning has improved in recent years. Dad body coming off three months of Paleo is how I would describe Craig's shape.

Hit: Sets up slightly open at the plate, with his front foot offset, slight bend in his front knee, with his hips square to the pitcher. Sets his hand by his head, acute leg lift trigger, hands drop in load, and Craig does a good job of tapping into his lower half, but gets handsy at the end of his swing, looking as though he almost pushes the ball off the bat. A swing change heading into 2018 reversed the profile. A level, linear swing path, with a near-zero launch angle was reworked for lowering his hands for a more abrupt upper-cut swing path. In the aftermath Craig's contact and walk rates tanked while his strikeout rate spiked. While his power production jumped the very qualities that made Craig a prospect disappeared. A below average hit tool completely leveraged for launch. Grade: 40

Power: Added loft prior to the 2018 season and dramatically altered his batted ball profile. Heavy flyball focused swing that led to improved game power but increased swing and miss and an elevated number of infield flyballs. The power does play in game at an above average level and his ability to drive the ball to his pull-side has been a welcome addition to his game. Uppercut path more than launch happy, will drive the ball but his top of the scale power isn't quite plus with max exit velocities in the 109 mph range. Above average game power. Grade: 55

Field: Craig is a capable first baseman, with solid actions around the bag and good hands. He lacks much range at the position, and his lack of athleticism will tie him up from time to time, but capable of making the needed plays. Grade: 40

Arm: Strong throwing arm, Craig bounced between the rotation and the bullpen at Wake Forest, accumulating 10 saves and six wins over his three seasons as a two-way star. The arm still plays, unfortunately Craig's lack of athleticism and range moved him to first base permanently where throwing is of lesser importance. Still a strong element of Craig<92>s game and his only plus tool. Grade: 60

Run: Poor runner that is limited on the basepaths, running is not an element of Craig's game. Grade: 30

Overall: At 26 years old, recently waived, and off the Pirates 40 man roster Craig's prospect status, or what remains of it, has dissipated. A former first rounder Craig's struggle to translate his Wake Forest production with aluminum bats - and in Wake Forest's comfy home confines - to any level with wood bats. This trend reared its head during Craig's 2015 summer with Chatham, and remained the refrain during stops in West Virginia and Bradenton in 2016 and 2017. Craig reworked his swing heading into 2018 and rejuvenated his prospect status for a period. In 2019 his production took a downturn in an offensive friendly 2019 AAA environment as he produced below league average results. Without much supporting the profile outside power, Craig will likely struggle to overcome the quad-A/Emergency Depth profile, but there<92>s still a spark, and he did debut in 2020. With Josh Bell on the way out, Craig has a sliver of hope for playing time in 2021, but the lack of a 40 man roster spot is pretty damning.

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

Jared Triolo - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 PIT 3B 35 35

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

Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Jason Kamlowsky

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 212 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Round 2
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Average athlete with an ordinary build, lacks significant strength throughout his body. Long limbed athlete with a high waist. Doesn't fill out the jersey and could add weight in his lower half. Some physical maturity remains.

Hit: Above average hitting approach. Slightly open stance, bow-legged stance. Wide base and a deeper crouch. Hands start above his letters with his back elbow down. Can dive in at pitches off the plate but does well going the opposite way with moderate power. The hole in his swing is his inability to pull the ball with authority, especially low in the zone. Does handle pitches up and in. Appears to pick up spin, though he will offer at offspeed pitches out of the zone. A slight adjustment in his front side attacking the baseball could help the overall hit tool. Grade: 40

Power: More gap-to-gap power at present. Opposite field power is ahead of his pull side. Doesn't have the frame to support an advanced power profile at the moment. Will hit a handful of home runs but will be unlikely to top 10-12 at peak. Lower half mechanics will need to be tweaked to unlock peak power potential. Grade: 45

Field: Above average defender at third base. Has the range and lateral movement for the position. Works well with his footwork around the bag. Soft hands and good instincts. Played a few games at shortstop but lacks athleticism to be more than a backup there. Can drift mentally on the defensive side of the ball leading to botched plays with the glove. Will need to play every day at third rather than being forced into a utility role. Grade: 50

Arm: Above average arm allows him to make most throws across the diamond. Makes hard throws look easy but sometimes makes easy throws look hard. Throws have good carry and, when he is focused, are accurate. Improved consistency should help projection. Grade: 50

Run: Average speed and not a real threat to steal. Gets out of the box well but has heavy feet when he runs. Long strides with average acceleration. Grade: 40

Overall: Triolo is your traditional college draftee in that he has a high baseball IQ and sound approach to the game. There is not standout tool at present, although his glove has flashed plus. He isn't a great athlete and his physical profile limits his overall potential. He may eventually end up as a defense-first late-game replacement, although the Pirates lack of organization depth boosts his chances to be more.

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

Yerry De Los Santos - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 PIT RHP 34 35

Grades Update: Jan 2021
OFP Role FB SL Ctr/Cmd
35 30 55 50 45/40

Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Rogelio Castillo

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 160 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2014 IFA
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Strong, well built with square shoulders. Muscular thighs and legs. Not body type to add much weight or strength.

Delivery & Mechanics: Throws from a high 3/4 slot. Starts from the stretch comes to the set; high to max effort, rears back slightly before he goes to the plate. Hand break, modest leg kick yields some deception. Long, loose arm action. Repeats delivery consistently.

Fastball: Sits at 93-96 t98. Modest arm-side run and sink. Swing and misses come in the zone due to overpowering, not movement. Effective when making hitters chase high in the zone. Riding life at the upper end of velocity can be flat at times. Grade: 55

Slider: Sits at 79-83 Caught between a slider and curve, De Los Santos is inconsistent with throwing the pitch but can hit the corners on lefties. Will be an effective pitch; Bites when he stays on top. Grade: 50

Control and Command: De Los Santos has fringe-average control and below-average command of his pitches. His fastball can hit the corners well but tends to open up, allowing the ball to miss the target. Can spot the slider on the corners but the pitch can be flat and stay in the zone. He may end up just going with a curve instead. Control: Control: 45 | Command: 40

Overall: De Los Santos is currently pitching in the Dominican Republic Winter League as he continues to get innings under his arm since coming back from Tommy John surgery in 2019. Needs to have a better command of his two-pitch offering if he is going to stick in a bullpen. Slider shows glimpses of a good pitch when consistent.

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

Matt Gorski - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 PIT OF 33 40

Grades Update: Jan 2021
OFP Role Hit Power Field Arm Run
45 40 30 40 55 50 60

Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Robert James

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 195 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Round 2
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Ideal size for a ballplayer, Gorski "looks" like a baseball player, he's big and strong and athletic. He's basically exactly what teams look for physically. Great athlete.

Hit: He has the slightly-open stance that a lot of Pirates prospects have. Pre-load keeps his hands at about shoulder level with his bat at a 45 degree angle. No real leg kick. All of that is good the problem is when the swing starts. He's spread out which would be fine but he's not generating any power with his lower half or hips. His bat path is almost completely flat. So ultimately he's not putting himself in a position to hit the ball hard or drive it in the air. Gorski has natural power, he draws walks and does not strike out too much so his approach is fine. I saw him hit the ball hard a few times but he needs a swing overhaul if he's going to have an MLB career. Grade: 30

Power: Gorski has the natural power that his frame portends. But his swing locks it away. Theoretically if he changes his swing he should hit for power but right now it's well below average. Grade: 40

Field: Gorski is a great athlete and he played all three outfield spots. He'll eventually end up in a corner as he fills out with age but right now he can play center. Grade: 55

Arm: I barely saw him throw but his arm seemed average. It looked sufficient to play in right field Grade: 50

Run: Plus runner. He might slow down as he fills out. Grade: 60

Overall: Gorski has the ideal size and athleticism that teams look for but he needs an entire swing overhaul right now. If that happens it looks like he could be an above average regular at an OF spot but that's a pretty big ask. For now he's a 4th OF.

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

Braxton Ashcraft - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 PIT RHP 32 40

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

Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Robert James

Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-5
Weight: 195 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2018 Round 2
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Ideal size for a starting pitcher. He's thin now but has plenty of room on his frame to add muscle. My research (googling) tells me that he was a two-sport star in high school and you can see it, he's tall and projectable and is a great athlete. He's also got longish curly hair which is always fun.

Delivery & Mechanics: High 3/4 arm slot. Doesn't look to get much extension. He's got a huge leg kick. Ashcraft is super athletic and his delivery *should* be repeatable but it isn't- he's kind of all over the place. He over-rotates a fair amount and ends up jerking his breaking stuff glove side. Physically the tools are there but it's just not working.

Fastball: Disappointing. He lives around 88-91 although I've seen others say he's topped out at 93. It's just not a dynamic pitch. He's tall but as noted he doesn't get much extension and the spin rate is around average. Doesn't really get any run or sink on it. He does not command it well enough to move it around the zone. The pitch does not miss bats. I'm sure the Bucs were hoping that Ashcraft would grow into more velocity but it hasn't happened yet. When he gets ahead you can see Ashcraft trying to overthrow the fastball at the top of the zone but he still usually tops out at 90mph and he just misses his spot. Grade: 40

Curveball: I think I've seen him throw a couple curveballs during his starts. He uses this rarely and it has an 11-6 break Grade: 40

Slider: His primary secondary. He throws it around 82-86. When he snaps off good ones it has some nice tilt and a two plane break. Mostly it's got a one-plane break. He commands it pretty well. The pitch looks okay but it's not a dominant pitch by any stretch. He doesn't get a ton of swings and misses with it. Grade: 45

Changeup: Ashcraft can snap off good ones occasionally that have some tumble and fade. He throws it around 84-86. For the most part he doesn't do a good job of slowing his arm down so it's just kind of flat. Grade: 45

Control and Command: Ashcraft actually has decent control but his command isn't very good yet. He's athletic and should be able to repeat his delivery consistently but ultimately his stuff just isn't very good which causes him to overthrow at points Control: 50 | Command: 40

Overall: Ashcraft is one of the legion of athletic high school starters that the Pirates have taken with their second pick in recent years. You can absolutely see what the Pirates like about him- he's got the ideal size for a starting pitcher and is a great athlete, however, the problem is that he doesn't have a single good pitch. Not one. He's young so there's still time for him to grow into some more velocity and finetune his breaking stuff but honestly, there's nothing really here.

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

Travis MacGregor - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 PIT RHP 31 40

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

Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: James Chipman

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 180 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2016 Round 2
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Ideal frame. Tall and athletic, wiry build. High waist with broad shoulders and long levers. Upper body lacks significant strength. Average core; sturdy lower half. Impressive athlete with excellent coordination and fluid actions. Projectable frame that should fill out nicely. Injury history includes Tommy John surgery performed back in September of 2018.

Delivery & Mechanics: Semi-windup; tall and fall. High 3/4 arm slot with above-average arm speed and moderate effort in the delivery. Solid deception from letter high leg kick and hand break; claws behind back during long arm path. Above-average extension. Frame and high arm slot generate steep downhill plane. Fluid and athletic motions that are repeated fairly well.

Fastball: Sits 90-94; showed the ability to reach 97 in shorter stints prior to 2018 shutdown. Shows steep plane and solid arm-side run; riding life when he climbs the ladder. Fringy command; misses are predominately glove-side and low unintended spikes. Deception and late life pad overall quality. Grade: 55

Curveball: Classic power curve. Sits 79-83 with tight rotation and 11/5 depth at its best. Feel and consistency wavers, yielding the occasional hanger or cement mixer. Swing and miss present in the zone as a setup or spiked as a chaser. A solid fringy offering that falls just short of average. Grade: 45

Changeup: Sits 83-85; has feel, thrown with conviction while maintaining arm-speed. Features impressive late tumble and arm-side fade at its best. Challenges same sided batters; tough against LHB. Elicits swing and miss and weak contact. Grade: 50

Control and Command: Shows flashes of advanced pitchability; sequencing well, pitching backwards and attacking all four quads. Will then revert back to a FB heavy nibbler hunting for strikeouts, resulting in long at-bats and free passes. Overall it's a likely a limited command profile probably better suited for a reliever role. Control: 45 | Command: 40

Overall: Cloudy future as MacGregor hasn't pitched in a game since 2018 as Tommy John surgery sidelined him in 2019 and 2020's pandemic provided another lost season of development. The profile features a projectable FB/CH combo that's solid enough to challenge big league hitters. Overall a solid lottery ticket that could easily trend upwards and reach draft day's mid-rotation ceiling, but more realistically a potential spot starter or low leverage reliever without significant command gains.

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

Michael Burrows - Scouting Report


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

Grades Update: Jan 2021
OFP Role FB CB Ctr/Cmd
40 40 50 55 45/40

Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Joe Drake

Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 183 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 Round 11
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Listed at 6'2", 183, but doesn't quite look it. Unassuming frame. Lean and athletic with a little thickness to the lower half, but nothing that stands out. Some room for weight up top. Average shoulders. Generic young pitcher's frame.

Delivery & Mechanics: Windup starts angled at right-handed batter's box. Pointed leg lift to the letters, arm drops behind the body and fires from 3/4s slot. Finishes fairly tall. Mostly low effort delivery. Doesn't get good separation at foot plant. Arm might be a touch early. Gets into his glutes. LIkes to alter timing when bases are empty to mess with batter. Works predominantly from the 1B side of the rubber. Stretch features a quicker leg lift and sometimes a slide step and starts closed with the lead foot a full foot length close to 3B. Very cognizant of runners, varies timing.

Fastball: 89-94, Avg 92, T96. Has solid run. Relies on it heavily. Reported to spin the ball well and you can see it in the amount of whiffs and pop-ups he gets, suggesting he converts it to vertical break efficiently. Uses it all over the zone, but tends to work up with two strikes and will occasionally backdoor it to righties. Gets hit around when he leaves it over the plate. Used as an out pitch, but struggles to put people away with it consistently. Grade: 50

Curveball: 76-81, Avg 79. Steep 1-7 shape. Mirrors the fastball well. Uses same slot, maintains arm speed, and the best ones have hard, vertical bite. Above-average depth. Drops it in the zone to freeze hitters for called strikes and buries it for whiffs. Not squared up often. Limited use, around 20% in my looks. Regularly flashes plus with a few loopers mixed in, sitting above-average most often. Might benefit from additional usage. Grade: 55

Control and Command: Control is fringy when it's on and poor when it's off; On more often than it's off. Rarely leaves anything over the heart, but will waste a few. Works ahead often. Does a good job of working the shadows with the fastball and putting the curve in the general area it needs to be in. Not necessarily dotting pitches consistently. Control: 45 | Command: 40

Overall: Burrows is a two-pitch righty with solid stuff and decent command. It's a relief-only profile given that the stuff isn't overwhelming and I didn't see a third pitch over three starts. His average velocity should tick up in the pen and may help put hitters away more efficiently. Ceiling is average high-leverage if everything clicks out of the pen, but a low-leverage middle relief role is more likely.

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

Blake Cederlind - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 PIT RHP 29 40

Grades Update: Jan 2021
OFP Role FB CT CH Ctr/Cmd
40 40 60 50 40 45/40

Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Jason Kamlowsky

Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 215 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2016 Round 5
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Prototypical reliever build. Twitchy athlete. Long arms and legs. Strong lower half with a well-built upper body. Toned forearms. Could add 10 pounds of muscle without much problem but isn't a necessity.

Delivery & Mechanics: High effort delivery that is typical of power relievers. Pitches exclusively from the stretch. Stiff front leg at the balance point. Crouch at hand separation allows him to drive off his back leg. Can be too upright at times causing pitches to stay up in the zone. On-line to home plate delivery. Front side can fly open forcing his arm to catch up with the rest of his body. Big follow through on the leg kick causes him to trail to first base side.

Fastball: Double plus velocity at 96-98 MPH and has touched 101. Power offering thrown with two different grips. Four seamer that can get decent movement when thrown up in the zone. Can elevate hitters eye level at peak velocity. Toyed with the offering last spring to get more traditional sinker feel. Changed grip to decrease spin rate. Responded with 21 inches of vertical drop giving it late sinking life when thrown down in the zone. Grade: 60

Cutter: 89-91 MPH secondary that he uses against both righties and lefties. Thrown mostly to the bottom of the zone with promising results. Higher spin rate than the slider but thrown with less velocity. Command is still a work in progress but could be the secondary pitch that allows him to be a high leverage reliever. Grade: 50

Changeup: 88-90 MPH. Fringe below average offering that he didn't throw at all in his major league debut. Will more than likely end up being a two-pitch specialist. Grade: 40

Control and Command: Control has been below average over most of his minor league career but he has made strides. Switch to the bullpen has made a big difference in his ability to throw strikes. Still getting a feel for his sinker which is his best offering. I don't anticipate his control or command issues holding him back. Command of his cutter will be the difference between him being a high leverage arm for the Pirates and just another hard throwing reliever. Control: 45 | Command: 40

Overall: Cederlind was impressive last spring before baseball shut down. After a bout with COVID he returned and logged a modest four innings at the major league level. He has a lightning bolt for an arm and he has added a sinker grip to his more traditional four seam fastball. On a club like Pittsburgh he likely has a better chance of becoming a high leverage arm but his ability to throw in the high-90's with increased movement enhances his profile. Look for him to be in Pittsburgh for all of 2021, most likely as one of their top right-handed relievers due to lack of depth.

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

Cody Bolton - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 PIT RHP 28 40

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

Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Joe Drake

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 185 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2017 Round 6
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Very athletic build, almost prototypical. Tall, strong, and lean. Broad, squared shoulders, tapered waist, thick butt and and thighs. Well proportioned. Room for some weight in the chest and arms. Live arm and live body. Stoic on the mound.

Delivery & Mechanics: Windup starts angled toward 3rd a bit rather than square to home plate. Generic delivery with moderate leg kick that meets the hands at the waist. Arm path is average, but hides the ball behind the body, coming straight up. Arm is on time and he gets good separation at foot plant. Fires from low 3/4s slot and finishes low and on the first base side. Moderate to high effort in the delivery. Leg lift all but disappears from the stretch; nearly a slide step. Works quickly, overall. Doesn't let the batter catch his breath, for better or worse. Quick, aggressive pick move he uses often against stolen base threats.

Fastball: 93-97, Averaged 94.74 in looks. Sits 95-97 early on but fades to low-mid 90s as the pitches pile up. Uses as his out pitch, willing it past hitters up in the zone. Leans on it heavily, thrown 70% of the time in my looks. Lacks obvious movement likely due to inefficient spin. Struggles to find the zone at times and has to come over the plate where it gets squared up. Happens enough that it's hard to envision him as a starter at the next level. Gets hit harder than you would expect for at lower levels for the velocity he has. Grade: 50

Slider: 85-89, Averaged 87.15 in looks. Sweeping action with a little dip. Tight, hard bite at its best that mirrors the fastball and fools hitters. Sometimes flattens out and meanders across the plate. Started throwing a version with more vertical shape in AA. Rarely thrown in the zone, usually runs off the plate glove side or buried below the zone. Occasionally, tries to steal a strike arm-side. Oscillates between fringe and above-average. Grade: 50

Changeup: 90-92. Far and away 3rd offering. Little separation from fastball. Looks more like a 2-seam than a change when it's off. Sells well with arm speed. Solid fade, more depth than run. Falls off the table when it's good. Likes to spot it on the corner arm side. Very inconsistent and clearly lacks confidence in the pitch; uses sparingly. Almost a last resort against lefties. Flashes average or better when he has the feel for it, just doesn't happen often. Flashed better movement, but same poor separation at AA. Grade: 40

Control and Command: Either has it or he doesn't, not much in between. Goes from pounding the zone to not being able to buy a strike and uncorking some wild ones that will test the catcher's abilities. Loses the release at times and can't find the zone. Can be inefficient, falls behind early in counts or throws noncompetitive pitches with two strikes. Tendency to overthrow with 2 strikes and throw a noncompetitive pitch. When he settles in, he's in the zone often and living on the black getting called strikes for punchouts. Control: 45 | Command: 40

Overall: Fireballing right-hander with a solid slider, below-average change and control that yo-yos at a moment's notice. The velocity is real, sometimes sitting 97 in the first inning, but fades and lacks movement. Relies on the fastball heavily mixing in a few sliders and a change if he has to against lefties. Fastball/slider combo isn't good enough to start without development of the changeup or a more vertical curveball. Experienced hitters will sit fastball and punish him when he comes over the plate. Best suited for relief at the moment where he can let the fastball eat and keep hitters honest with the slider.

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

Santiago Florez - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 PIT RHP 27 40

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

Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Rogelio Castillo

Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-5
Weight: 222 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2016 IFA
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Tall, large frame. Wide shoulders; Strong, well built. Muscular thighs and legs. Can handle more weight. Built like a power forward. Still has room to grow a bit.

Delivery & Mechanics: Throws from a high 3/4 slot. Starts from the stretch with his back facing the first base side and drives his front front towards home. Long, loose arm action. Hand break, small leg kick. Repeats delivery consistently; Slight head wack after delivery; Occasionally flies open.

Fastball: Sits at 93-95 t96 with modest life in the zone. Throws downhill with natural tail & sink. Live FB at the upper band of velocity. Hard tailing 2-seamer; His best pitch. Grade: 55

Curveball: Primary secondary offering; 82-84 with 11/5 shape. Can spin it with desired bite. Will be an effective pitch as he gains consistency and feel. Has the early ingredients of a solid average power curve. Grade: 50

Changeup: Lacks feel; occasionally slows arm speed, guiding it to the plate. A work in progress that needs consistency and further pro instruction. Grade: 40

Control and Command: Repeats delivery. Down in the zone but doesn't miss many bats. Curve has potential to be plus pitch as he learns command and sequencing. Control: 45 | Command: 40

Overall: He is listed as a starter however his 6-5 frame and his delivery suggests he may end up in the backend of a bullpen. As he continues to mature, there is potential for his curve and fastball to get better. Command and control will need to improve to stay in a starting role.

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

Lolo Sanchez - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 PIT OF 26 40

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

Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Rogelio Castillo

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 150 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2015 IFA
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Solid, compact build with wide hips. Muscular thighs and legs with square shoulders. Built like former Marlins outfielder Juan Pierre.

Hit: Upright stance; feet shoulder-width with his hands with the bat just above the letters near his helmet. Slight bat wiggle before he swings raises front foot slightly into a small stride. Average bat speed with a lofty swing. Can look off-balance on a good off-speed offering, struggles to barrel up consistently. Sprays ball; Geared to pull. Grade: 45

Power: Strength for power but not with current approach. The swing plane for power is there for all fields but has not shown it consistently yet. Currently grades for gap power. Grade: 40

Field: Solid average fielder - good defensive habits. Tracks the ball well. Quick first step read. Gets to the ball. Speed carries him on defense. Grade: 50

Arm: Flashes average arm strength, Hits cut off with a quick release, Playable in CF or LF. Grade: 50

Run: Smooth runner out of the box, type of speed that makes the defensive rush. Makes things happen. Gets good leads. Excel acceleration. Playable speed for his position with good instincts on the bases. Stealing bases is a big part of his game. The best weapon he has to offer. Grade: 55

Overall: Your typical CF prospect with plus speed and good instincts in the field. Needs to continue to figure out his swing if it's going to be geared for power or gap contact. His speed will provide value once he figures out how to hit against a higher level of competition.

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

Nick Mears - Scouting Report


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

Grades Update: Jan 2021
OFP Role FB CB Ctr/Cmd
40 40 70 55 50/45

Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Rogelio Castillo

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 215 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 UDFA
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Athletic build; Wide, rounded shoulders with wide hips. Muscular thighs and legs. Not body type to add much weight or strength.

Delivery & Mechanics: Throws from a high 3/4 slot. Starts from the stretch with his right arm dangling down, staring at the target then brings his glove to his hip, drives his front towards home. Hand break, modest leg kick that comes up to his chest. Long, loose arm action. Repeats delivery consistently but can open up from time to time.

Fastball: Sits at 96-98 t101. Downplane. Ball jumps out of his hand. Heavy plus sink from high 3/4 slot with some riding life at the upper end of velocity. Misses bats with this pitch. Airs it out in short relief. Grade: 70

Curveball: Primary secondary offering; 79-82. Lots of break, slurve-like, sweeps in on lefties. Late, sharp bite. Not consistent with command, needs some fine tuning but effective when it's on. Good velocity difference between fastball. Grade: 55

Control and Command: Commands FB both sides of the plate. He can challenge hitters inside with his fastball. Curve is nasty when it's on and hits corners with it. Overthrows, affects command at times. Stays around the plate. Control: 50 | Command: 45

Overall: His work ethic post Tommy John surgery shows he will do whatever it takes to work on getting better after moving up three levels in 2019.Once he can command his fastball and curve better, he could be a closer or a setup man.

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