Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | MIA | OF | 3 | 55 |
Grades Update: May 2021
| OFP | Role | Hit | Power | Field | Arm | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | 60 | 60 | 55 | 55 | 60 | 45 |
May 2021 Report
Evaluator: Ian Smith
Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 205 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2019 Round 1
RuleV: 2022
Physical Description: Bleday just looks like the prototype corner outfielder. Tall, thick frame with broad shoulders and strong lower half. Not very much wasted weight on his frame, ton of lean muscle.
Hit: One of the easiest plus tools I've written this year. Bleday again just looks the part when he steps in the box, while bringing equal production. Working out of a slightly open stance with a shoulder width base, Bleday will keep his hands at eye level and rear elbow high. Will stand nearly upright with his knees barely bent into incorporating a small leg trigger to begin his swing. Creates easy bat speed and tremendous barrel lag through the zone while covering both sides of the plate well. Bleday will attack balls out front creating simple loft in his bat path that works to all fields. It's Bleday’s highly advanced approach at the plate that gives this tool an extra boost. Shows a great eye for spin and will show power against LH and RH pitching. Overall one of the safer hit tools in the system. Grade: 60
Power: Bleday creates easy plus raw power, and shown ability to show plus in-game but likely above average long term. Combining a strong frame and a swing path that is completely optimized for power, Bleday does not need to sell out for any type of added juice, and pull side power seems effortless. With the swing path and plus approach, there's even a chance this power can grow into a long term plus tool. Grade: 55
Field: A tireless worker on the defensive side of his game. Will take advanced routes to the ball moving both towards the plate and balls over his head. Bleday will position himself well to make good jumps and allow himself to make the play easier than it should be. Plus arm strength only helps the glove and shows the ability to be an above average defender in RF for a very long time. Grade: 55
Arm: Overall the loudest tool in Bleday's defensive profile. Shows tremendous accuracy throwing to all bases with carry. Rarely needs to add unnecessary effort into throws due to natural strength and easy arm action. Easy arm to have a long term home in either corner. Grade: 60
Run: Bleday will show sneaky foot speed on both sides of the ball. Gets an explosive first step of the box and on fly balls. Not a burner by any means, but will reach top speed quickly and cover a bunch of ground with his strides. Will even stretch the occasional double into a triple. Grade: 45
Overall: Bleday is the type of player any team would love to have. Physical, strong corner outfielder who presents a safe plus hit tool and perennial above-average power potential. You combine that with a long track record of results and very strong defensive profile, and it's clear to see why lofty expectations are being projected. Bleday is likely to start the 2021 season at the AAA level, and could be loanDepot park sometime later this summer.
OFP: 55
Role: 60 - Above-Average Regular; Ocasional All-Star
Risk: Moderate
