Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | COL | 3B/OF | 3 | 45 |
Grades Update: Nov 2020
| OFP | Role | Hit | Power | Field | Arm | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 40 | 55 | 45 | 45 | 50 | 50 |
Nov 2020 Report
Evaluator: Rhys White
Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 226 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 Draft - Round 2
RuleV: 2021
Physical Description: Well put together, ideal shortstop build. He will not wow you physically. There is a little room for more muscle on the frame, but that may come at the expense of some lateral quickness. Not overwhelmingly athletic but shows an understanding of the game.
Hit: Makes consistent contact with a short and compact swing. Tends to keep things simple looking to stay in the middle of the park but on the right pitch will pull the ball. Shows good hand-eye coordination and has a short compact swing. While not elite he shows an average ability to track spin, and lay off pitches. Shows a good understanding of the strike zone and will be patient and not force anything at the plate. Goes up there with a plan, barely looks fooled by breaking balls. Looks to be hunting fastballs, and when he sees one on the inner third will turn on it. He has enough bat speed that there will be no concerns as to whether or not he can catch up to premier velocity. Shows good body control, never swings out of shoes, and has the requisite and eye coordination to make contact consistently. Above average hit tool. Grade: 55
Power: In batting practice, he will show all fields power but that is rare. His current game swing lacks any discernible loft, he is trying to hit line-drives in the gap. He has the requisite pitch recognition and bat-speed to tinker with adding more loft, however. Most of his homers come from balls that he turned on and pulled, where he shows average power, nothing that points to plus long term. For the most part, he shows doubles power which will allow him to rack up extra-base hits with well-hit balls in the gaps. If he can tinker with his bat path he can unlock more power in the future, as things stand he projects to have fringe-average power. Grade: 45
Field: Having played across the infield Vilade has some versatility. He can play SS, 3B, and 2B. He is good enough to stay on the left side because of his lateral agility. He isn't anything special at short. He has no trouble going to his right and left to get balls in the whole. He can make all the routine plays at short but profiles best at third. More of a range issue than a hands or actions problem. Not sure how the organization views his defensive home long term. Taking reps in the outfield during fall instructs, there has been talk of moving him to the grass long term. Grade: 45
Arm: He makes all the throws, balls have good carry and he is accurate when he throws to first. Mechanics look good, can throw on the run, when charging in. Arm is good for anywhere on the left side of the infield. Lacks plus zip and carry, but an average tool for the position. Grade: 50
Run: He is an average runner, who gets the most out of his speed because of his great base running. He is a short-strider who gets to top speed very quickly. Could be a potential double-digit stolen base guy thanks to his outstanding baserunning instincts. Grade: 50
Overall: He is a moderately safe major leaguer as things stand. No aspect of his game is outstanding but he is a sum of all his parts. No eye-popping tools but he can play anywhere on the left side of the infield and be a big-league. He will be an average major league hitter who will draw his fair share of walks and have below average power output. He will spray the ball in the gaps, and steal his fair share of bases. There are the ingredients for an average major leaguer with upside for slightly more. In the end his lack of power and possible defensive switch leaves some lingering concerns about his ability to reach everyday status.
OFP: 45
Role: 40 - Below Average Player - Bench/Platoon
Risk: Moderate
