Sergio Alcantara - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 DET SS/3B/2B 31 40

Grades Update: Nov 2020
OFP Role Hit Power Field Arm Run
40 40 40 20 60 70 50

Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: James Chipman

Age: 21 yr
Height: 5-11
Weight: 195 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2016 IFA
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Short, slender build. Sloped shoulders; below-average strength throughout. Average athleticism. Live energetic body.

Hit: Switch hitter. Slightly open stance; high hands; slightly crouched with a wide base from the right side. Slightly closed off from the left side. Modest toe tap timing mechanism on load. Below-average bat speed and a linear bat path. Primarily a slap hitting contact guy, just looking to put the ball in play. Has pitch recognition and some discipline; decent bat to ball. Works counts to occasionally extend at-bats. Plays within his game. Shows the ability to sacrifice himself and hit behind the runner. Overall, a well below-average tool. Grade: 40

Power: Bottom of the scale tool, with minimal remaining projection. Below-average bat speed. Simply lacks the necessary strength, bat speed, and bat path to adequately drive the ball with authority. Occasional extra-base hit will likely be a result of his legs. Overall there's bottom-of-the-scale, over-the-fence and extra-base power in his profile. Grade: 20

Field: Plus defender with great instincts. Enough skill and feel to adequately play anywhere on the infield dirt. Quick feet; soft hands; quick transfers and turns. 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 highlight reel play. Grade: 60

Arm: Double-Plus arm, an absolute cannon. Strong accurate throws with low carry; delivered on a line with impressive velocity and accuracy. Grade: 70

Run: Runs well, occasional above-average clocks down the line, but predominantly average; which is where he'll likely settle long term as he matures. Grade: 50

Overall: Prototypical defense first profile. With bottom of the scale power, his bat would have to drastically improve to jump into everyday regular status. Limited ceiling; high floor; likely a AAAA depth piece with some utility/platoon type upside.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Bench / Utility
Risk: Low