Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | MIA | OF | 7 | 50 |
Grades Update: May 2021
| OFP | Role | Hit | Power | Field | Arm | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 50 | 45 | 60 | 50 | 60 | 50 |
May 2021 Report
Evaluator: Ian Smith
Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 205 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Round 3
RuleV: 2022
Physical Description: Formerly known to be built like a young Mike Trout, Burdick may have taken his physique to NFL running back status. Armed with possibly the largest shoulders and forearms I've ever seen on a baseball player, Burdick is an imposing figure in a stocky, six-foot frame.
Hit: Operates out a wide base with a very open stance. Burdick stands slightly crouched with his hands at his ear and a pronounced bat wiggle. He incorporates a large leg trigger into his swing showing a tremendous amount of balance and bat control through the zone. He stands nearly on the inside of the plate, so he can ultimately take away a third of the plate from opposing pitching. Bat path creates easy loft through the zone with plus bat speed behind it. There is clearly some effort in Burdick's swing leading to some swing and miss concerns, but the body control and bat-to-ball skills are very strong. Some chance for an above-average grade here going forward. Grade: 45
Power: Burdick will produce some of the loudest contact you will see in batting practice, i've dubbed his BP sessions as simply controlled violence. It's easy carry to all fields and almost never has to sell out for HR pop. Big time bat speed and a bat path that creates some loft allows Burdick to incorporate all of his raw strength into his swing creating monster exit velocities. Above average foot speed adds an extra tick to his tool by taking an extra base frequently. Grade: 60
Field: Another guy who just looks the part when he's in the corner. Burdick will flash a plus glove on occasion. Moves extremely in a well directions and gets a consistently great jump on fly balls. Even in times when he can get in a bad position, his arm strength allows himself to make the play. Grade: 50
Arm: Burdick shows the arm strength for all three outfield positions. Has ability to incorporate his strength into throws without losing accuracy, and shows consistent carry on those throws. Shows to be very confident in his arm talent. Grade: 60
Run: A very capable runner for his size. Takes an aggressive first step out of the box and on the base paths. A short stride due to his frame, but will reach top quickly and even shows a second gear in stride. Grade: 50
Overall: Burdick is now a 24-year-old who's been a non-stop hitting machine both at Wright State and in his debut in 2019 with big time ability to impact the baseball. Likely to start the 2021 season at either the high A or AA level, if Burdick can continue to show that his hit tool will play at the higher levels then his ceiling could be even greater going forward.
OFP: 50
Role: 50 - Average Everyday Regular
Risk: High
