Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | ARI | OF | 25 | 40 |
Grades Update: Dec 2020
| OFP | Role | Hit | Power | Field | Arm | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 40 | 45 | 30 | 60 | 50 | 70 |
Dec 2020 Report
Evaluator: Isaiah Burrows
Age: 19 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 195 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2018 IFA
RuleV: 2022
Physical Description: Slim, yet sturdy build for his age. Added more weight to his frame this season, still more room for added muscle and size. Long arms and strong upper half, made strides physically. Not near full maturity, more room for growth.
Hit: Open left-handed stance. Hands above the letters and elbows stick out just a bit. Slightly crouched in the box, gets a good read of the ball. Solid stance, has a good approach at the plate. Smooth swing and solid hit tool with more room for growth and development. Shows tremendous patience and mature approach for his age. Finds ways to get on base. Movement in the hips and subtle leg kick produces loud contact. Lacks an all fields approach. Quick hands stay with the ball, attacks low and inside. Shows potential to hit for average. Grade: 45
Power: Sound approach hasn't translated to in-game power. Drives the ball to the gaps, shows glimpses of pull-side power in his swing. More soft contact at the moment, lacks solid extension. More raw power potential as he grows into his body. Grade: 30
Field: Shows plus tools in the outfield with tremendous range and speed. Makes up ground effortlessly. Has the instincts to make the right play consistently. Athletic ability translates to diving grabs from all three spots. Quick on his feet, hovers around the ball. Grade: 60
Arm: Average arm from the outfield. Throws lack velocity and accuracy. Showed improvements stateside in 2019. Needs more time to hone in on defensive skill set. Grade: 50
Run: Plus-plus speed across the board with long strides and great quickness. Immediate burst of the box, beats out throws from the infield. Great hustle to reach base. Uses his speed for stolen bases and extra bags. Eye-opening speed highlights his unique skill set on both ends. Grade: 70
Overall: Espinal is one of the intriguing outfielders in Arizona's system with his potential and bevy of tools. He has a solid approach for his age and gets on base consistently. His hit tool and power need to develop as he grows into his body. The risk remains extreme given his lack of experience to this point, but if those tools match his fielding ability and plus-speed, he'll quickly become one of the club's top prospects.
OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Below Average Player - Bench/Platoon
Risk: Extreme
