Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | SF | C | 2 | 55 |
Grades Update: Apr 2021
| OFP | Role | Hit | Power | Field | Arm | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | 60 | 45 | 55 | 60 | 55 | 40 |
Apr 2021 Report
Evaluator: Jake Boes
Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 238 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 Round 1
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster
Physical Description: Sturdy, physical build; powerful upper body; broad shoulders, muscular arms, solid torso, wide hips, thick and strong thighs and legs. Built more like a first baseman than a catcher. Lumbering athlete with more finesse than twitch. No projection remaining. Build reminiscent of Todd Helton. Injury history includes a hand and thumb fracture.
Hit: Upright, open stance; slight bend to form a wide base. Quiet hands sit just under the ear. Stance closes at load; no stride. Plus bat speed from quick hands, strong arms, and leg engagement. Stiff top half exposes the bottom of the zone and spin. Aggressive approach within the zone; willing to expand when behind. A below-average tool padded by the ability to drive the ball Grade: 45
Power: Plus raw that shows above-average in-game. Upright stance and high finish yield natural loft with the stroke. Sprays extra-base hits all over, shows home run pop to right-center. Tool has reached projection. Grade: 55
Field: Confident, plus defender behind the plate; compact and flexible behind the plate considering size. Good mobility, average framer, quick and clean transfers. Trusts glove to pick balls in dirt too much at times; reliable and steady nevertheless. May need a position change later in career due to size. Grade: 60
Arm: Above-average arm; average strength but quick feet, clean transfers, and accuracy pad the overall grade. Pop times range in the 2.05-2.10 area. Throws lack significant carry; tend to sink to the bag on attempted steals, but throws are consistent to the bag. Grade: 55
Run: Average currently and figures to lose a step long-term; 4.3 home to first; above-average runner for a catcher currently. Not going to clog bases, but far from an asset. Not a base-stealing threat or likely to do little things to improve the tool in spite of shortcomings with speed. Grade: 40
Overall: Bart's offense, particularly his power, is what propelled him on draft boards in 2018, but his deft defense is what lowers his risk as a prospect and affords him a soft back-up floor. The concerns with the hit tool are real, but his work ethic and ability to hit for power should make even a .245-.255 average play up at the highest levels despite his free-swinging approach. There is little projection remaining, but even if he has reached his potential already, an everyday future remains more likely than not long-term.
OFP: 55
Role: 60 - Above Average Regular; Occasional All-Star
Risk: Low
