Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | CHW | 1B | 3 | 55 |
Grades Update: Dec 2020
| OFP | Role | Hit | Power | Field | Arm | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | 60 | 70 | 30 | 60 | 50 | 60 |
Dec 2020 Report
Evaluator: James Chipman
Age: 24 yr
Height: 5-8
Weight: 175 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 Round 1
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster
Physical Description: Small; compact frame and average build. Broad shoulders that slope; average upper body with strong forearms. Sturdy frame thanks to thick, muscular thighs and legs. Athletic with impressive instincts and feel for the game. Not much room for further development physically. Recently had left shoulder surgery in October '20.
Hit: Closed stance; hands high at the head; body upright with feet shoulder width apart. Active hand load and hitch; sizable leg lift timing mechanism. Average bat speed but quick from the trigger to the contact point; not much drive or torque; swing is more hands than bottom half. Exceptional bat to ball skills. Advanced approach; shows patience and the ability to make adjustments between at-bats. Solid two strike approach; tracks the ball well; shows the ability to work deep counts and grind out at-bats running up pitch counts. Innate ability to make solid contact; line drive machine that utilizes the entire field; good bad ball hitter. Extremely polished on draft day; has made significant gains with pro instruction. A potential double-plus impact tool. Grade: 70
Power: Shows fringy raw in BP; plays well below-average in game due to contact oriented line drive approach. Utilizes the entire field; limited over-the-fence power predominately pull side. Has decent bat speed; power mostly of the line drive variety as bat path lacks significant loft; extra-bases predominately a result of speed and hustle. Limited over-the-fence pop, likely from mistakes left in the heart of the zone. Grade: 30
Field: Plus defender with great instincts. Quick first step, impressive lateral movement and range. Enough skill and feel to adequately play anywhere on the infield dirt; the arm strength however pigeonholes him to 2B. Quick feet; soft hands; quick transfers and feeds. Ranges well to both sides; reads hops well regardless of their difficulty. A sure-handed defender that's automatic with routine plays, and able to execute the occasional impressive play. Grade: 60
Arm: Adequate arm strength. Enough to handle the keystone. Good throwing mechanics; sets feet nicely. Makes expected plays with accuracy. Clean, quick transfers from the glove; capable of making throws on the run. Grade: 50
Run: Borderline double-plus straight line speed with regular clock between 4.16 and 4.23 H-1st. Quick out of the box; easy acceleration from short but effective choppy strides. Aggressive, but smart and instinctual runner: will go first to third and swipe extra hustle bags. Enough of an impact tool to rush throws from infielders and steal infield hits with his legs. Speed will pad extra-base hits. Always hustles; doesn't take plays off. Grade: 60
Overall: Lack of power and arm strength ding the profile limiting the upside in the lineup and likely pigeonhole Madrigal to 2B. Regardless, the hit tool is loud enough and the feel for the game advanced enough to yield realistic above-average regular upside. A solid potential table setter with solid defense and impact speed.
OFP: 55
Role: 60 - Above-Average Regular: Occasional All-Star
Risk: Low
