Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | BOS | 3B | 43 | 30 |
Grades Update: Dec 2020
| OFP | Role | Hit | Power | Field | Arm | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 30 | 30 | 55 | 40 | 50 | 30 |
Dec 2020 Report
Evaluator: Geoff Pontes
Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 180 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2013 IFA, PHI
RuleV: On 40-man
Physical Description: Bulky upper body with projection remaining in lower half. Broad shouldered already maxed out in the upper body. Will require maintenance as he ages.
Hit: Below average hit tool, struggled to recognize spin, gets caught chasing and expands the zone frequently. Will try and turn on a pitch and get caught on the front foot. Swing starts from a semi-wide base, square to pitcher, leg lift trigger, slight rock during load. Swing is very steep, with an uppercut path. Will backspin balls with authority to his pull-side on his best contact. Grade: 30
Power: Plus raw power, will drive balls all over the outfield and behind pull-middle. The biggest hurdle is Northcutt's ability to make contact. In game power will not show until he can consistently barrel balls. Grade: 55
Field: Below average third base defender, below average hands, limited mobility. Above average instincts and good reads off the bat cover other weaknesses. Grade: 40
Arm: Strong arm shows zip across the diamond, but would often rush throws and miss the intended target. Below average accuracy with above average strength. Grade: 50
Run: Station to station runner, poor run times. Grade: 30
Overall: Power first bat with below average hit and long term questions about his defensive home. Some possible improvements mechanically could improve his hit and allow him to tap into more of his plus raw. For now it's a profile slipping more toward system depth than up and down player.
OFP:30
Role:30-Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk:Extreme
