Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | DET | 3B/1B | 1 | 60 |
Grades Update: Nov 2020
| OFP | Role | Hit | Power | Field | Arm | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | 70 | 60 | 70 | 50 | 50 | 40 |
Nov 2020 Report
Evaluator: Chris Brown
Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 220 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2020 Draft - Round 1
RuleV: 2024
Physical Description: Sturdy, muscular build; broad torso; thick trunk with large thighs; still some baby fat on his face; may be able to squeeze out a bit more mass, but likely done growing; more agile than expected given his size; good athlete who was a linebacker and running back in high school.
Hit: Hits from a broad base with a moderate crouch and an upright, slightly open stance. Relaxed in the box with a quiet setup; begins with his hands just above his shoulders; takes a small stride, coils his upper body, and shows a slight hand load before exploding through the zone. Takes a direct path to the ball; shows above-average pitch recognition; aggressive in the zone but rarely expands; will swing and miss at off-speed low and away in the zone; works deep counts and will walk at an above-average level; comfortable using the whole field. Above-average to plus pure hit tool that plays better because of his strong on-base skills. Grade: 60
Power: Borderline elite raw power; combination of bat speed, torque, and pure strength results in extreme exit velocities; steep bat angle leads to plenty of hard- hit fly balls; doesn't need to sell out to go deep; shows over-the-fence pop to all fields; puts the barrel on the ball frequently and should hit 30 or more home runs annually, with 40+ a possibility in his prime. Grade: 70
Field: Solid average defender at first base; displays a quick first step and above-average range for the position; moves well around the bag and presents a good target for infielders; hands are adequate; makes accurate throws; viable in an outfield corner; defense at third base currently a mystery. Grade: 50
Arm: Arm strength is average; enough velocity and accuracy to make the throws required of a first baseman; arm should play fine in left field; may be a bit light for third base. Grade: 50
Run: Below-average runner, but not a plodder; gets down the line in about 4.4 seconds; shows average speed underway and should leg out a few doubles and triples; good base running instincts could lead to a handful of steals, but running is unlikely to be a big part of his game. Grade: 40
Overall: Confident; leads by example; pitchers know he's in the batter's box. Spectacular production in college; strong track record with wood bats in the Cape Cod League and with Team USA help mitigate a large portion of risk. No injury history. Overall the profile carries moderate risk. Impressive combination of pitch selection, bat-to-ball skills, and raw power could make him one of the premier power threats in baseball in his prime. Unlikely to add much value with his glove, but shouldn't be a big minus on defense either. Probable All-star with MVP upside.
OFP: 60
Role: 70 - Impact Player / All-Star
Risk: Moderate
