Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | LAD | 2B | 17 | 45 |
Grades Update: Dec 2020
| OFP | Role | Hit | Power | Field | Arm | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 40 | 50 | 55 | 45 | 50 | 45 |
Dec 2020 Report
Evaluator: Robert James
Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 180 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 Draft - Round 5
RuleV: 2021
Physical Description: Perfect height, he's big and strong. He looks like a ballplayer. Solid frame. Not much of an athlete but he's not stiff either. High waisted, lean build with wiry strength, no long term maintenance concerns, with some projection remaining.
Hit: Solid. He's balanced at the plate. His batting stance looks completely "normal" like what you'd see in a video game. He's got a good bat path and looks to drive the ball in the air. He can handle off speed stuff and works counts. Quick to the ball. Looks to have a good approach. I saw him drive the ball to all fields. He draws walks. Does a great job staying with balls on the outer half and driving them the other way. Uses his height and leverage to drive the ball hard in the air. Grade: 50
Power: It's above average raw power that plays average to a touch above in game. He had 19 home runs in 424 plate appearannces in the Cal League. Based on our observationns there were lots of long fly balls and high exit velocities. Tha data backs up the eye test. He hits the ball hard to all fields but the majority of his extra base hits will come to his pull-side. There's a slight leap of faith based on Cal League power production, but an above average power grade fits what we saw. Grade: 55
Field: Mann split almost evenly between 3B and 2B last year. He's not a great defender at either but he's average at 2B and slightly below at 3B. At 2B his range and arm are fine and his actions are good. His hands are fine and he's good at turning the double play. At 3B he's a little worse. He's not a great natural athlete and doesn't have the great reflexes needed to be a good defender at 3B. His arm is on the weaker side and although he makes accurate throws, playing him at 3B really stretched it. The Dodgers love versatility and Mann can play at 3B but fits much better at 2B. Grade: 45
Arm: Average arm at 2B slightly below for 3B. Covered a bit earlier but he doesn't have the really great arm needed for 3B. His throws are accurate. Grade: 50
Run: I didn't clock him and he doesn't run well but he's not extremely slow. Average runner, maybe slightly below as he ages. Grade: 45
Overall: Mann is underrated and he should be garnering more attention. If the season hadn't been cancelled he had the potential for a breakout season in 2020. At the moment there's enough upside in the bat to project a major leaguer, but his limited defensive profile puts extra pressure in his power to come to fruition. Due to this we're comfortable projecting a fringe everyday player/bench bat profile.
OFP: 45
Role: 40 - Below Average Player - Platoon/Bench
Risk: Moderate
