Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | BOS | SS | 16 | 40 |
Grades Update: Dec 2020
| OFP | Role | Hit | Power | Field | Arm | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 40 | 45 | 50 | 50 | 55 | 60 |
Dec 2020 Report
Evaluator: Geoff Pontes
Age: 20 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 186 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Draft - Round 2
RuleV: 2023
Physical Description: Average frame with a lean upper body and long legs. High waist, noticeably thick butt, muscular thighs. Room to add weight up top. Natural athlete who makes things look easy.
Physical Description: Thin but projectable frame, could see him adding anywhere from 20 to 25 over the coming years without his athleticism taking a hit. Wiry strength at this point that should mature in time. Good build, projection, and a frame that shouldn't age poorly.
Hit: Pitch recognition and tracking skills still developing. Has the bat speed to catch up to velocity and flashes above average raw power in batting practice. Right handed swing sets up open, with a front toe tap trigger begins his load with a rock, gets deep into back hip. Stays balanced with a longer bat path with slight angle and an abrupt uppercut finish. At this point Lugo struggles to recognize spin and catch-up to elevated fastballs. This may come in due time, as mechanics are good and he has shown some feel to hit versus age appropriate competition. Grade: 45
Power: it's all projection here, but the combination of plus bat speed, with added strengths gains, and good swing mechanics that engage his lower half I'm willing to gamble on Lugo developing at least fringe average game power. Grade: 50
Field: Projectable defensive profile, quick first step, rangy, quick twitch actions, shows the ability to make athletic plays in the field. However, Lugo is still very underdeveloped fundamentally and will make mistakes that should be cured with experience. Has the hands and actions to stick in the dirt sliding to either third base or second base long term. Tools and speed to transition to the outfield. Projects as an average defender due to tools and athleticism. Grade: 50
Arm: Strong throwing arm with zip and improving accuracy. Was up to 90+ mph from the infield as a high school senior. Strong enough arm to guy anywhere in the infield or outfield should it come to that. Grade: 55
Run: Plus runner, ran a 6.46 60 yard dash pre-draft, has the ability to steal bases, and put pressure on defenders. Grade: 60
Overall: Tooled up player with projectable power and defensive value. Improvements in pitch recognition and approach could see raw power translate to game power. Right now a projectable teenager with loud tools and not much polish. If he maintains athleticism and makes moderate offensive gains in the coming years should reach a utility level floor.
OFP: 40
Role: 40-Below-Average Player: Bench / Utility
Risk: Extreme
