Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | WAS | SS | 12 | 45 |
Grades Update: Jan 2021
| OFP | Role | Hit | Power | Field | Arm | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 40 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 50 | 50 |
Jan 2021 Report
Evaluator: Matt Pullman
Age: 20 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 185 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2020 Round 2
RuleV: 2024
Physical Description: Athletic, projectable build. Not overly lean, nor stocky, just a very good body at his age. There's a chance he will fill out and physically require a move off shortstop, but at present there are no concerns about his build.
Hit: Visually-appealing swing with some loft. Hands start fairly high, up at the ear, and he can get caught up with some bat wrap. May require mechanical tweaks to keep up with premium velo. Shows a moderate-high legkick in BP, but utilizes mostly a toe-tap against live pitching. Feet start slightly open and finish slightly open, even on outside pitches he takes the opposite way. Flashes a two-strike approach and the willingness to foul off marginal pitches. Shows elementary pitch recognition skills, but is not consistent. Grade: 40
Power: Above-average bat speed; shows loud plus raw in BP. Power plays down in games due to tracking issues and overall hit tool deficiencies. Has the right combination of athleticism and projectability to eventually play plus with hit tool refinement. Grade: 45
Field: Plus athlete with infield actions, clean enough to stick at short with the right development. Soft hands which work well together. Shows solid footwork, rounding balls well and showing the timing to create hops for himself. Not a standout, concrete shortstop, especially considering he lacks elite quickness and could slow down further with physical maturation. Overall, good enough actions to likely stick on the infield. Athletic enough for a corner outfield role if necessary. Grade: 55
Arm: Has the arm strength to make it work on the left side of the infield. Looks comfortable making throws from various arm slots. Grade: 50
Run: Not the most efficient runner, but athletic enough that there could be untapped speed. Not a burner, but won't clog the bases in his 20s, either. Grade: 50
Overall: A projectable athlete with solid across-the-board tools but without a standout tool or an overly-polished skillset. He stands a chance to stick at shortstop long-term, but the likelier scenario is a move to third or second, where the power will have to show up in games to be more than just a role player. Slightly older for his class, and in need of development in the most important areas of his game, it could take a while for his value to materialize at the big league level. There's a chance he winds up an above-average MLB regular, but for now the likelier outcome appears to be a fringe-average starter or utility man with some pop.
OFP: 45
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Bench / Utility
Risk: Moderate
