Nick Frasso - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	TOR	RHP	26	40

Grades Update: Mar 2021

OFP	Role	FB	CB	Cnt/Cmd
40	40	60	45	45	50/45

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Mar 2021 Report

Evaluator: Danny Brackman

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-5
Weight: 200 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2020 Round 4
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Tall, loose frame. Long limbs with wiry strength. Still room to add more muscle without sacrificing already great athleticism and flexibility.

Delivery & Mechanics: Starts in the middle of the rubber out of both the wind-up and stretch. Utilizes long levers well keeping his front shoulder closed, loading his scaps, creating separation, and generating armspeed. High effort, over the top delivery and drives down the mound slightly towards the 3B line creating some cross-fire action. Shows good mobility, creating above average extension relative to height. Needs to clean up lower half weight transfer and lead-leg block but athleticism is evident in movements.

Fastball: True 4-seam that sits 92-95. Can reach back for 97 in short stints. Good vertical movement with a very flat VAA. Has good spin efficiency and a favorable axis to play at the top of the zone. Plus whiff potential. Good feel for elevating and will live there with the FB. Velo does range on occasion when starting so fixing mechanical issues could see him stay at the upper end of his capabilities. Grade: 60

Curveball: Low-80s with decent depth and a touch of glove-side break. Not a ton of movement in a vacuum though good spin efficiency and axis tunnels with fastball nicely. Can reduce depth to show more of a slider shape. Good feel keeping the CB down and working off the high FB. Fringe average offering currently but capable of playing up. Grade: 45

Changeup: Mid-80s with good fade. Below average feel locating, often struggling with release and missing arm-side, though movement is solid and tunnels well with the FB. Primarily only throws it to LHHs, and even then it's somewhat rare. Could be an average or better offering with improved command. Grade: 45

Control and Command: Has above average ability to spot the FB and CB; below average feel with the CH. Can repeatedly pound the FB up above barrels which is impressive given mechanical deficiencies. Too FB heavy at times and can become predictable in sequencing, though it's definitely his best pitch. Control: 50 | Command: 45

Overall: Frasso is a top tier athlete who has tons of development left to go before becoming a finished project. He has clear areas to clean up mechanically, as well as room to continue building his body and arm strength. After spending time both starting and closing in college, there are multiple routes the Blue Jays could go with him. There are plenty of question marks going forward, but Frasso provides an intriguing mold to work with.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Spot Starter or Long Reliever
Risk: High

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Adonis Medina - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	PHI	RHP	15	40

Grades Update: Feb 2021

OFP	Role	FB	CB	SL	CH	Cnt/Cmd
40	40	50	55	60	55/45

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Feb 2021 Report

Evaluator: Danny Brackman

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 187 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2014 IFA
RuleV: On 40 Man Roster

Physical Description: Slender athletic frame. Proportionally long limbs with a high waist and good strength in the lower half. Tapered torso suggests there's still some room to add muscle in the upper body without sacrificing functional mobility.

Delivery & Mechanics: Traditional windup. Brings arms overhead to activate core into a medium leg-kick and hip hinge. Relatively low effort delivery though good posture and strong rotation still generate solid arm speed. Somewhat inconsistent timing and direction with the front shoulder opening but generally does a fine job with repeatability. Slightly below average time to the plate from the stretch can be exploited by savvy runners.

Fastball: Sits 90-94 and tops 96. Will sink it and cut it depending on the situation. 4-seam has little life but does still tunnel decently with other offerings. Sinker shows good depth and arm-side run. Favors throwing to the glove side and does well getting it there but a lack of high velo and not much hop makes command essential. Not a big strikeout offering but should be good enough at producing weak contact. Grade: 50

Slider: 78-82 MPH sweeper with very high spin efficiency. Good axis keeps a true slider plane and results in massive glove-side break. Can add and subtract depth to give slightly different looks. Some mechanical inconsistency does result in pulling way into the LHH box at times but tons of break usually balances out the problems; will generate some ugly swings even on poorly located pitches. Grade: 55

Changeup: 85-88 with plus movement. Consistent arm speed and strong pronation help generate heavy sink and arm-side run. Shape mirrors slider very well. Has good feel and will regularly spot the change down and arm-side. Very good offering for collecting both whiffs and weak contact. Prefers to throw it to LHHs though movement does well tunneling with the sinker against RHHs. Grade: 60

Control and Command: Has above average feel staying around the zone with all three pitches. Heavy movement on secondary offerings makes them difficult to command but he does well enough. Likes to work off the edges so his misses tend to look worse than they actually are. Ability to manipulate spin and movement profiles shows confidence in the stuff. Control: 55 | Command: 45

Overall: After breaking out in the lower minors, Medina hasn't quite been able to take that next step forward when facing more advanced competition. Regardless, he's still shown a solid mix and good durability. His stuff could play up in the pen but he will likely have an opportunity to start a few games in 2021. If he wants to stick in the rotation, improving his fastball should be a point of emphasis.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Spot Starter, Long Reliever or Low-Leverage Reliever
Risk: Moderate

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Sam McWilliams (RHP) - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	NYM	RHP	16	40

Grades Update: Feb 2021

OFP	Role	FB	SL	CH	Cnt/Cmd
40	40	60	55	45	50/40

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Feb 2021 Report

Evaluator: Danny Brackman

Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-7
Weight: 230 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2014 Round 8 (PHI)
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Massive frame with long limbs. Built like an NBA small forward. High waist with strong legs and core. Maxed out body a while ago but strength and shape have remained intact. Good mobility for size.

Delivery & Mechanics: Stretch only. Comes set with his back leg sunk deep and chest leaning slightly forward as a sort of pre-coil mechanism. Waist-high leg lift to activate hips further and good trunk rotation into medium effort 3/4 arm-slot that whips through and generates really good arm speed. Rather short extension relative to height but a strong lead-leg block and efficient energy transfer help repeatability for someone of his size.

Fastball: Utilized both 2-seam and 4-seam previously but appears he is pushing forward with just the 4-seam. Usually sat around 92-95 as a starter but is able to reach back for more in shorter stints. Was reportedly up to 98 at the ATS. Not much swing and miss and lots of contact throughout his MiLB career so moving to 4-seam only is very promising. Velo, spin axis, release height, and arm angle already make the fastball a plus offering with room for more. Cuts the 4-seam at times, but scrapping the 2-seam has helped him stay behind the baseball and keep the spin efficiency up. Grade: 60

Slider: Hard gyro in the mid-80s. Tunnels very well with the fastball from his arm-slot. Spin and movement profiles aren't anything overwhelming though a good gyro degree and high velo negate the need for much more, especially when it's working off the fastball. Does flatten out at times and leak back over the plate, leading to some hard contact. Grade: 55

Changeup: Mid-80s with lots of fade, often too much to control. Arm action and delivery likely both the reasons why the pitch moves a ton and why he has trouble controlling it. Lack of extension appears to hurt his feel for the release, though he does still drop in some beauties against LHHs on occasion. Grade: 45

Control and Command: Does a solid job staying around the zone, especially with the fastball and slider. Regaining feel after scrapping the 2-seam which was his primary offering will be essential. Flashes of a legit FB SL combo from a deceptive angle provides a tough AB, though hitters are practically guaranteed to see a pitch they can hit. Control: 50 | Command: 40

Overall: McWilliams is working to optimize his 4-seam and slider in anticipation of becoming a pen arm going forward. His willingness to adapt this late in his career is encouraging, especially for an individual with his track record. He projects in a low-leverage role for now, but if these adjustments click, he could become a decent late inning option.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Spot Starter, Long Reliever or Low-Leverage Reliever
Risk: Moderate

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Kyle Cody - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	TEX	RHP	19	45

Grades Update: Mar 2021

OFP	Role	FB	SL	CH	Cont/Cmd
45	40	55	55	45	50/45

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Mar 2021 Report

Evaluator: Danny Brackman

Age: 26 yr
Height: 6-7
Weight: 225 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2016 Round 6
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Huge imposing frame. Built like an NBA forward. Strong legs with long arms and a thick torso. Decent athleticism and mobility. No projection remaining.

Delivery & Mechanics: Hybrid wind-up. Starts motion and coils deep into his back hip with a waist-high leg kick. Notable strong internal rotation and a firm heel connection utilize the lower half well, generating above average power for a long, high-3/4 arm action. Good posture, consistent downhill direction, and a medium-low effort delivery massively help repeatability for someone with such long levers. Efficient from the stretch as well.

Fastball: Sits 93-96 and tops 98. Utilizes both a 4-seam and 2-seam. Movement profiles are average on their own and blend together at times but the 2-seam typically has about half a foot more arm-side run. Both play similarly in the zone, showing an above average ability to generate weak contact but a below average ability to miss bats. Raising the 4-seam axis and lowering the 2-seam axis to create more movement differential would likely help both offerings. Grade: 55

Slider: 82-85 gyro with a low axis that creates very good depth. Velo separation and axis make the SL play like a CB at times. Works well down in the zone. Shows an above average ability to miss bats while limiting damage. Distinct movement profile results in some surprising takes and awkward swings. Could potentially raise the axis a bit and kill some more active spin to increase gyro and make a more true SL shape, though it's working well for him as is for the moment. Grade: 55

Changeup: 85-88 with decent fade. Underwhelming overall movement profile. Tunnels with FB variations well enough to justify mixing but will likely need to improve in order to become a legitimate third pitch. Lowering axis or killing some active spin could help improve the current fringe-average offering. Grade: 45

Control and Command: Above average ability to locate 4-seam up/glove-side and 2-seam arm-side. Does prioritize staying near the plate and will leave the ball in hittable areas, even in putaway situations, giving up a bit more contact than necessary. Flashes above average command with the SL and CH as well, though spotting them up isn't a regular occurrence for Cody. Control: 50 | Command: 45

Overall: Cody underwent TJS in 2018 and has steadily worked his way back to health since, making his MLB debut last season. He impressed in a depleted Rangers rotation, likely exceeding any expectations that were made considering his most advanced level of competition prior to debuting was high-A ball. Though he likely won't ever be the dominant power pitcher he looks like out there on the mound, Cody is doing everything he can to prove he's an MLB quality starter. Whether that happens or not is likely dependent on the continued refinement of his arsenal.

OFP: 45
Role: 40 - Spot Starter, Long Reliever or Low-Leverage Reliever
Risk: Moderate

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William Holmes - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAA	RHP/OF	12	45

Grades Update: Jan 2021

OFP	Role	FB	CB	CH	Cont/Cmd
45	40	55	50	55	45/40

Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
45	40	45	60	55

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Danny Brackman

Age: 20 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 185 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 Draft, Round 5
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Big frame with high waist, thick legs, and broad shoulders. Has grown considerably since being drafted. Needs to be careful adding much more weight but current size combined with underlying athletic capabilities are highly intriguing.

Hitter Tools:

Hit: Wide stance with hips opening early to generate lots of torque and bat-speed. Tendency to pull his head causes swing and miss, though athleticism does bail him out at times. Somewhat tense at the plate and can rush through lever mechanisms, leading to some ugly swings. Big strides forward have been made and reportedly continued at the ATS and fall instructs.Grade:45

Power: Inconsistent bat-path has led to less than expected power from someone of Holmes' size and athletic ability. With the continued tinkering of swing mechanics, there's a chance he unlocked something substantial, though for now, his recorded exit velocities leave much to be desired (Avg. 81 EV Max 101 EV according to Fangraphs). Rotational ability indicates there is still some potential there. Grade: 40

Field: Athleticism, foot speed, and arm strength indicate above average potential in an outfield corner, but the Angels' plans on continuing his development as a 2-way indicate he likely won't spend much time in the field, if any at all. So far, he's only entered the lineup as a DH when not pitching, likely to limit physical workload. Could be at least an average defender, however current defensive development is stifled. Grade: 45

Arm: Above-average arm strength with very good carry and accuracy. Ability to make any throw from all three outfield positions. Grade: 60

Run: Very good foot speed for someone of his size. Career 7 of 8 stealing bases in 41 minor league games between 2018-19. Long strides cover lots of ground after an explosive first step. Could lose some running ability as his body continues to grow as he ages, though for now that doesn't appear to be a concern. Grade: 55

Pitcher Tools:

Mechanics: Has switched to a hybrid wind-up since going pro to help repeatability. Often inconsistent timing and tempo in the delivery leads to pitches spraying around the zone. Effective hip hinge utilizes his strong lower half well. Fluid arm action; high 3/4 slot; good upper half mobility, and size/athleticism indicate solid durability. Continuing to feel out and get comfortable with his mechanics as his body finishes developing is key.

Fastball: Sits in the low 90s and can reach back for 95-96. Inconsistent delivery reflected by inconsistent velo at times. Throws both a 2-seam and 4-seam. Good arm-side run on the 2-seam used for inducing weaker contact. Spin rates north of 2400, nearly perfect spin efficiency, a straight-over-the-top axis, and good extension make the 4-seam play even when velo is down. Raw metrics are well above average, so a velo spike could be huge. Grade: 55

Curveball: Mid-high 70s slurvy bender. Not overly sharp but total horizontal+vertical movement is still solid. Plays nicely when thrown to the glove side. Doesn't throw it a ton as he favors the FB/CH more, though it still appears to be a solid third offering. Either embracing the slurve and increasing spin efficiency a bit or converting to a true slider and increasing gyro degree could improve pitch ceiling. Grade: 50

Changeup: Low 80s 2-seam grip with fantastic seam-shifted wake. Heavy arm-side fade and downward sink make the pitch a true swing-and-miss offering. Highly effective against both LHH and RHH. Advanced feel at a young age for what is often considered to be the hardest pitch to develop. Grade: 55

Control and Command: Impressive strikeout rates somewhat negated by ugly walk rates. Tendency to be effectively wild. Each pitch has a unique movement profile and will take time to harness. His stuff is good enough to get outs simply by throwing near the zone, as he has done so far, but continued improvement in the command department will determine Holmes' future as either a starter or a reliever. Control: 45 | Command: 40

Overall: A legitimate 2-way prospect, Holmes brings some exciting untapped potential to both the plate and the mound. Reports on his development and work ethic are continuing to trend in the positive direction. There are gaps that need to be filled in rather quickly, and there's a good chance Holmes stops hitting to focus on pitching, but that isn't happening just yet.

OFP: 45
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Bench or Platoon | Spot Starter or Low-Leverage Reliever
Risk: Extreme

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Wandisson Charles - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	OAK	RHP	25	35

Grades Update: Feb 2021

OFP	Role	FB	SL	CH	Cnt/Cmd
35	30	70	55	50	40/30

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Feb 2021 Report

Evaluator: Danny Brackman

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 263 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2015 IFA
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Utterly imposing on-mound presence. Massive build with huge legs, long arms, and a thick torso. Has to watch conditioning but mobility is fantastic for someone his size.

Delivery & Mechanics: Stretch only. Comes set with his front foot/hip forced closed and back leg pre-set. Goes into leg lift and raises hands to initiate trunk tilt. Great lower-half activation generates lots of power though heavy counter rotation into a high effort, straight over-the-top, and relatively long arm action leads to an inconsistent release. Long extension and a low release height offers added deception. Feel for mechanics notably took a step forward in the second half of 2019 and reportedly continued on throughout his time at the ATS and Instructs in 2020.

Fastball: 4-seam that sits 95-98 and can touch 100. Glimpses of great vertical movement but often ends up running unintentionally. Spin axis and efficiency appear inconsistent likely due to trouble finding his release point. Emphasis on letting the velo come naturally has helped his ability to control the fastball and fixing his release issues could make the pitch a truly great offering. Grade: 70

Slider: Very firm breaking ball at 86-88. Can flatten out and show cutter shape at times, though release angle makes it difficult to pick up regardless. Typically has sharp 2-plane movement and is capable of missing bats at a high rate. Commands down and to the glove side relatively well. Grade: 55

Changeup: Firm and flat around 87-90. Not a ton of fade or depth but release point and good arm speed do well to help tunnel off the fastball. Improved feel and a solid ability to command the change at the bottom of the zone and below make it a solid third offering. Grade: 50

Control and Command: Previously a spray-and-pray approach with primarily just the FB and SL, Charles has made big strides finding and staying around the zone. After years of egregious BB rates and lots of wild pitches, he finally has some feel for where the baseball is going. He does an OK job throwing to his glove side but will still leak pitches into hittable areas and lose the zone altogether at times. Control: 40 | Command: 30

Overall: Being added to the 40-Man Roster is very promising for Charles' future outlook, especially for someone who was left unprotected last year. If the development trend from the past year and a half is able to continue he could work his way into a low-leverage relief role, but for now, he projects as emergency depth due to the risk.

OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: High

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Reiss Knehr - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	SD	RHP	30	35

Grades Update: Mar 2021

OFP	Role	FB	SL	CH	Cnt/Cmd
35	30	55	45	55	50/45

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Mar 2021 Report

Evaluator: Danny Brackman

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 205 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2018 Round 20
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Medium compact frame. Thick legs and strong upper body. Very good functional mobility and athleticism.

Delivery & Mechanics: Hybrid wind-up. Medium leg kick into a slight backward lean to keep the trunk stacked and engage the lower half. Sinks deep into hips and moves well downhill. Good power generated but with direction sometimes inconsistent, efficiency could still be improved. High effort delivery though good arm speed and a somewhat atypical 3/4 release point created by the backward lean creates some extra deceptiveness. Repeatability has improved but still needs work.

Fastball: Sits 93-95 and can touch 97 when reaching back in short stints. Typically shows some arm side run that helps generate weak contact. Still plays well up in the zone and is capable of generating some swing and miss. Tunnels well with secondary offerings, especially the change up. Has had troubles with consistency but reportedly has been better after moving to the pen full-time. Grade: 55

Slider: 82-84 with two-plane movement. Good arm speed and quick supination. Shape can flatten out and play like a cutter at times. Release makes spin difficult for hitters to pick up even when the movement is lacking. Does leave it up over the plate frequently looking to steal strikes or generate weak contact, so expanding to the glove side more should be emphasized. Grade: 45

Changeup: 83-85 with really good fade. Keeps good arm speed and shape tunnels with fastball very well. Has good feel for spotting to the arm side. Pitch can play against either RHH and LHH when looking for both weak contact and whiffs. Cleaning up his inconsistent release could result in even better results. Grade: 55

Control and Command: Has shown good pitchability despite slight mechanical inefficiencies. Shows confidence in all three offerings however feel for locating the SL is a bit behind the FB and CH. Stays around the zone but often leaves too many pitches in hittable areas. Allows a lot of contact though stuff does play up in shorter outings. Control: 50 | Command: 45

Overall: Knehr has bounced between starting and the pen since going pro, but it appears he's finally settling in as a reliever. The switch is likely to help him conserve his stuff, as it appeared to dwindle late in the season in 2019. He performed well last fall at Instructs, so 2021 will be a critical development year to see how he handles the transition. If he can keep the current trend going, he could give an interesting look as a middle reliever.

OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: Low

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Steven Wilson - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	SD	RHP	20	40

Grades Update: Mar 2021

OFP	Role	FB	SL	Cnt/Cmd
40	40	55	55	50/40

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Mar 2021 Report

Evaluator: Danny Brackman

Age: 26 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 221 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 Round 8
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Medium athletic build. Strong lower half and core. Broad shoulders with upper body filled out well.

Delivery & Mechanics: Stretch only. Comes set with his back leg slightly pre-set. High and tight leg-kick sinks him deep into his hips and heel connection/ankle mobility allows him to ride down the mound to create separation. Strong frame and an efficient high effort delivery generate good power. Quick over the top arm action, low release height, and big extension helps stuff play. Looks a bit clunky at times though mechanical sequencing is typically clean.

Fastball: Sits 91-94 and tops 97. Looked like he was closer to the top of that range this past winter for Escogido. Plus raw spin. Delivery and release helps lower VAA (vertical approach angle), making it play very well at the top of the zone. Generates lots of whiffs, though it will cut at times and get hit hard when it's down over the plate, especially when the velo is in the 91-92 range. Advanced metrics and results alike suggest it's an above average offering with a little room for improvement by minimizing cut/sustaining velo. Grade: 55

Slider: High spin offering at 81-83. Very good depth with a bit of glove-side movement. Works nicely at the bottom of the zone tunneling off the high fastball. Does leave it up in hittable areas but spin and movement have helped limit damage and generate weak contact so far. Another above average offering potentially capable of more with better command. Grade: 55

Control and Command: Average control but command is often a full grade lower. Could be due to the cut on the fastball and high spin on the slider. Likes to work over the plate and let his stuff go but could benefit from expanding up/down more. Will use either offering in any situation. Control: 50 | Command: 40

Overall: Wilson looked really good in the DR over the winter, taking over the closer role and shining with his fastball/slider combo. He was able to maintain his whiff rates while keeping free passes to a minimum, expanding on his solid 2019 campaign where he reached Triple-A. With plus spin and movement on both offerings, as well as improving feel, Wilson looks like he could be a serviceable option for the Padres' pen in the very near future.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Low Leverage Reliever
Risk: Low

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Blake Rivera - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	SF	RHP	29	40

Grades Update: Apr 2021

OFP	Role	FB	CB	CH	Cnt/Cmd
40	40	55	60	50	60/55

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Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Danny Brackman

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 225 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 Round 4
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Big athletic build. Very strong lower half with a thick core and broad shoulders. Good functional mobility but can look stiff at times.

Delivery & Mechanics: Windup starts off-set towards 1B edge of the rubber. Uses a medium high leg-kick to stack trunk and begin downhill move. Reaches back with upper half, possibly a bit too far, to create separation, generating above average power and arm speed from an over-the-top slot. Not an overly long arm action that helps repeatability, though the posture issue created does alter mechanical efficiency through some clear timing issues. Stretch starts with front foot/hip closed off which appears to help stay stacked more naturally.

Fastball: 92-95 and can reach back for 97. Above average velo and near elite raw spin but below average movement profile due to heavy cutting. Cut does help induce a high GB% but doesn't offer much whiff potential due to command issues. Velo does tend to dip later in outings. Improving spin efficiency would likely help both feel and movement, showing there's still a gap between current offering and future potential. Grade: 55

Curveball: 79-83 with massive, sharp vertical break. Another high spin offering but the efficiency does appear to be better. True CB axis that plays plus virtually anywhere in the zone. Strong swing and miss offering down to both LHHs and RHHs. Does flash a legit double-plus hammer at times though command presently caps ceiling. Grade: 60

Changeup: Mid-80s with above average fade. Over-the-top slot makes it difficult for hitters to pick up and comfort throwing it has improved. Doesn't throw it as much as he could, likely due to still developing feel, though he does show confidence by sprinkling in some nice same-handed CHs to mix things up. Movement profile and recent improvements suggest potential for at least an average third offering. Grade: 50

Control and Command: Seems to have better feel with secondaries than the FB. FB cut combined with mechanical deficiencies create a hill to overcome to get the most out of the offering. Can keep it down away from barrels but struggles to hit spots consistently. Does an average job keeping the CB down to generate whiffs but will leave plenty up in hittable areas. Surprisingly good feel for keeping the CH arm-side. Control: 40 | Command: 30

Overall: Rivera has been tested as a starter since going pro, though it's looking more and more likely that he's destined for a future as a reliever. He performed well in 2019 and made strides towards remaining a starter, but he'll need to improve his fastball profile and mechanical efficiency if he wants to do so. His stuff would likely play up in short stints anyway, where he has less time to lose feel and can just lean on his CB, making a return to the pen the most obvious outcome.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Low-Leverage Reliever
Risk: High

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Dakota Chalmers - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	MIN	RHP	39	30

Grades Update: Apr 2021

OFP	Role	FB	CB	CH	Ctr/Cmd
30	30	55	60	55	40/30

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Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Danny Brackman

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 175 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2015 Round 3 (OAK)
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Trim athletic build. Wiry frame with room to add more muscle without hindering mobility. Does look a bit bigger than his listed weight of 175 pounds.

Delivery & Mechanics: Standard 3/4 delivery. Low effort, repeatable mechanics. Starts facing offset from the plate towards the third base side. Hands are chest high and raise up to his head as his leg come up. Knee reaches chest height at the peak of the balance point. Stays tall as he extends out. Arm can be late during this process. Good separation. Finishes closed off towards the first base side.

Fastball: 4-seamer that sits 93-95 and tops 98. Above average velo with average vertical movement and a touch of arm-side run. Good raw spin but inconsistent axis and efficiency limit pitch profile currently. Plays plus at times but lack of feel for mechanics holds the pitch back massively. Will miss bats and register whiffs but oftentimes that's because it's the only offering hitters will swing at. Grade: 55

Curveball: 79-83 with very good depth. Elite raw spin up around 3000 RPM translates, resulting in sharp vertical drop. Tunnels very well with fastball and hitters have a lot of trouble seeing the spin from his release. Will use in any count but mechanical issues will cause some bad misses. Should be a plus offering though CB results being largely dependent on FB command limits current upside. Grade: 60

Changeup: 84-86 with sharp fading action. Good arm speed and axis gives above average movement to the arm-side. Good feel for pronating and mechanics actually look a bit cleaner when throwing the CH. Will use to generate weak contact as well as put hitters away. Potential for an above average offering against both LHHs and RHHs. Grade: 55

Control and Command: Mechanical issues cause regular trouble for Chalmers in finding and staying in the zone. He'll yank fastballs into the dirt and pop curves out making his catcher jump up, and vice versa. He's been able to register a respectable amount of strikeouts through being effectively wild, though he's still never recorded a K/BB higher than 2.0. Surprisingly has shown solid feel with the CH and might benefit from throwing it a bit more. Control: 40 | Command: 30

Overall: Chalmers was always going to be a longer developmental project because of his command issues, and undergoing TJS in 2018 didn't help his outlook. Now more than two years later, he still shows some drastic mechanical inefficiencies that severely detract from his pure stuff. When he's on, Chalmers flashes three above average or better offerings, but the problem is that he's rarely on for an extended period of time. The stuff is worth taking a gamble on, though at this point now taking up a 40-man roster spot, he's going to have to develop very quickly and prove himself if he wants a big league role.

OFP: 30
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: Moderate

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Matt Canterino - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	MIN	RHP	7	50

Grades Update: Apr 2021

OFP	Role	FB	CB	SL	CH	Ctr/Cmd
50	50	60	55	55	50	50/45

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Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Danny Brackman

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 222 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2019 Round 2
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Medium thick frame. Strong legs with big quads. Upper body has room to develop. Very good mobility and athleticism despite awkward posture.

Delivery & Mechanics: Unique motion. In wind-up starts square and takes a quick gather and turn to begin motion. Pumps arms out from body in sync with medium leg kick to engage hips and core. Sinks very deep into drive leg while reaching back into a long arm action. Good extension, an over-the-top slot, and a low release height creates a very deceptive look and efficient mechanical sequencing helps repeatability regardless of what it looks like. Good consistency out of the stretch as well.

Fastball: Typically sits 93-96 but was recently up to 99 in a short ST outing. Borderline elite 4-seam movement with true vertical axis. Average raw spin but release height, axis, and spin efficiency give one of the lower VAAs in all of baseball. Movement is awesome and plays exceptionally at the top of the zone and the deception in the delivery makes it difficult to pick up when it's left over the plate. Canterino's velo gains will be the determinant factor on overall pitch ceiling. Grade: 60

Curveball: 78-81 breaker with 12-6 action. Vertical nature of the FB helps the CB play up despite average underlying metrics. Good feel for his release lets Canterino utilize the CB both to steal strikes early in the count as well as to put hitters away late. Above average ability to change eye levels and keep hitters off balance. Continuing to hone consistency could eventually make the CB a legit plus offering. Grade: 55

Slider: Firm at 85-87 and up to 90. Cutter-ish plane with heavy gyro and sharp glove-side movement. Tunnels very well with other offerings. Not much separation from FB at times but late movement helps miss barrels and generate weak contact. Grade: 55

Changeup: Mid-80s with good fade and sink. Good velocity separation from FB and movement mirrors SL profile well. Can flatten out though release and arm speed make it hard for hitters to see out of the hand. Has improved over the past year but Canterino still relies primarily on the FB and breaking ball combo. Grade: 50

Control and Command: Has an above average feel with the FB and is more or less average with his secondaries in terms of staying around the zone. Can get the FB up above bats regularly and will paint to the glove-side. Release inconsistencies do cause some bad misses but generally commands the fastball well. Flashes an above average feel with spin but totally different profiles between SL and CB causes some occasional command issues. Control: 50 | Command: 45

Overall: Canterino has the stuff to start, though his unique mechanics and delivery bring up some important questions. He's generally done a good job answering them by providing workhorse stamina and limiting free passes while missing bats at a high level. He could likely be an impact relief arm with his vertical FB and CB combo, yet the work he's put in since going pro indicates he has a legitimate chance at remaining a starter. If the current FB velo gains hold and he continues to develop his secondaries, Canterino could provide some of the best upside in the system.

OFP: 50
Role: 50 - Backend SP #4
Risk: High

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Ronald Bolanos - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	KC	RHP	24	40

Grades Update: May 2021

OFP	Role	FB	CB	SL	CH	Ctr/Cmd
40	40	55	50	45	45	45/40

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May 2021 Report

Evaluator: Danny Brackman

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 230 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2016 IFA (SD)
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Sturdy athletic build. Long limbs with broad shoulders. Very good mobility. No physical projection remaining.

Delivery & Mechanics: Traditional overhead wind-up with some moving parts. Goes through motion very quickly which does help keep timing in check. Gets deep into internal rotation with the lower half while creating big layback in the upper half that translates into plus armspeed. High effort causes some issues finding high-3/4 release consistently. Explosive delivery.

Fastball: Sits 92-96 and has topped 99 during shorter stints. Velo has ranged at times. Average raw spin with apparent unoptimized spin efficiency that makes shape inconsistent. Release gives a lower than typical 4-seam axis that does flash in some heavy bore. Plays as an above average offering with a bit of room left for improvement. Grade: 55

Curveball: 72-76 on an 11-5 axis that adds horizontal break. Above average raw spin generates good depth and high efficiency helps keep shape. Big velo differential from FB keeps hitters off balance. Seems to play better starting out of the zone and breaking in. May want to lower spin axis closer to 6:00 to try and improve whiff potential. Above average overall potential but execution ability and shape need to be improved to get there. Grade: 50

Slider: 83-85 with above average sweep. Movement profile can blend with the CB but velo separation typically does enough to justify throwing it. Could raise axis to give more cutter shape or kill spin efficiency to increase gyro. Either could help create separation between the SL and CB. Fringe average offering even though it's his current go-to. Grade: 45

Changeup: 85-87 with above average sink. Good arm speed makes it difficult for hitters to see out of the hand but an inconsistent release hurts feel. Will flash as a solid whiff offering, especially to LHHs, but more often than not will rely on his breaking balls. Violent delivery likely hurts him here, making the change another fringe offering. Grade: 45

Control and Command: Has had times where control and command both look average or even a hair better, spotting the FB and tunneling the SL/CB off of it. At other times, he's nowhere near the zone, giving out free bases at a less-than-ideal clip. His mechanical sequencing is pretty efficient given how explosive he is, which typically does help him regain his control if he does lose it. Control: 45 | Command: 40

Overall: Bolanos has the pure stuff to start should the Royals want to continue testing him. However, the most likely outcome has him slotting in as low leverage relief option due to his command struggles. His stuff is good enough to work as is leaning on the FB and BB duo, though a bit of further tinkering could be a big boost to future success out of the bullpen.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Low-Leverage or Bulk Reliever
Risk: High

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Yefri Del Rosario - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	KC	RHP	23	40

Grades Update: May 2021

OFP	Role	FB	SL	CH	Ctr/Cmd
40	40	55	55	45	50/45

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May 2021 Report

Evaluator: Danny Brackman

Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 180 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2016 IFA (ATL)
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Mid-sized frame with above average strength. Has added muscle since an arm injury derailed his 2019 season. Thick legs, high waist, and long arms. Not much physical projection remaining aside from continued mobility improvement post injury.

Delivery & Mechanics: Wind-up starts off-set. Starts motion with a big rocker step and stretches upward with a high leg kick before dropping down into his hinge. Good timing and a strong base helps generate above average arm speed from a high-3/4 slot. Had troubles with consistency prior to injury but looked a bit cleaner over the winter with Cibao. Generally shows good tempo though he can get slow from the stretch.

Fastball: Sits 92-94 and tops 97. Average raw spin. Showed inconsistent shape pre-2019, generally with more run than carry. Could have been health related, but axis and efficiency both needed tweaking--not much bat missing ability, especially when thrown over the plate. From the few live competitive looks he got last winter, it appears the underlying metrics have gotten closer to optimal. Could wind up a plus offering with continued growth. Grade: 55

Slider: 82-85 with heavy gyro and good depth. Keeps break sharp and makes it difficult for hitters to pick up. Tunnels very well with FB. Willingness to use in any count. Above average whiff potential against both RHHs and LHHs. Grade: 55

Changeup: Mid-80s with fade. Not much sink but arm speed and release help a bit with deception. Primarily utilized against LHHs but has shown a relatively advanced feel for pronating. Fringe average offering currently though upping usage and building confidence could bump it up a grade or more. Grade: 45

Control and Command: Has shown at least average ability to stay around the zone with all three offerings, though he often appears to go for a ball in play over a punchout. Pre-2019 wanted to keep the arsenal down to generate weak contact and did well enough. Sustained improvements shown from the winter with the FB will likely help limiting damage when staying in the zone, which is what Del Rosario wants to do. Control: 50 | Command: 45

Overall: Del Rosario still has a wide range of potential outcomes, which has been a common theme for him throughout his short MiLB career. Now unprotected from Rule-V selection, he'll need to quickly prove that pre-injury upside is still there. He has the ability to continue starting, though there's a high probability he winds up in the pen to conserve his arm and let the stuff play up in shorter outings.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Spot Starter or Bulk Reliever
Risk: High

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Zach Haake - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	KC	RHP	15	45

Grades Update: May 2021

OFP	Role	FB	SL	CH	Ctr/Cmd
45	40	60	50	55	40/30

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May 2021 Report

Evaluator: Danny Brackman

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 186 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 Round 6
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Prototypical pitcher build. Tall and strong with long limbs. Above average mobility and athleticism. Still a little room left for adding some more muscle.

Delivery & Mechanics: Starts wind-up slightly off-set. Gets moving quickly, starting his downhill move almost immediately after beginning to lift his leg. Utilizes long levers well, generating big separation and lots of torque. Medium effort delivery into an over the top arm action that generally sequences well but has blips where timing is off. Front side could stay a bit tighter through rotation. Speed of motion helps minimize chance for error. Likes to work quickly.

Fastball: Sits 93-95 and tops 97. Above average raw spin and a good 4-seam axis. Ball jumps out of his hand. Plays plus both in and out of the zone. Will freeze hitters on the corners and register whiffs. Might even have another gear to reach. Grade: 60

Slider: 83-85 with heavy gyro and a cutter-ish axis. Sharp, late two-plane break. Will flatten out at times though velo separation from FB helps keep hitters off balance. Tunnels off the FB effectively. Should be at least an average offering. Grade: 50

Changeup: 84-85 with good fade and sink. Arm slot and arm speed help deceptiveness and movement mirrors SL well. Good feel and a willingness to throw to RHHs. Can change shape and show more horizontal than vertical. Effective for both generating weak contact and whiffs. Above average offering. Grade: 55

Control and Command: Has shown an improved ability to spot within and around the zone. Will work the FB around and look for his spot. Less ability to command offspeed but generally does well staying away from hittable areas. Pitch profiles generally stay on plane and rarely slip, spike, or back up. Control: 50 | Command: 45

Overall: Haake has steadily built his functional strength and cleaned up pitching mechanics over the past couple years. There's still tons of risk in the profile and he's far from a finished product, though the on-mound athleticism and stuff is certainly interesting enough to give a look. He could profile as a solid weapon out of the pen in the near future, yet there's seemingly a puncher's chance he turns into a real MLB rotation option.

OFP: 45
Role: 40 - Backend SP #5 or High-Leverage Reliever
Risk: High

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Jackson Kowar - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	KC	RHP	6	50

Grades Update: May 2021

OFP	Role	FB	CB	CH	Ctr/Cmd
50	50	60	50	60	50/45

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May 2021 Report

Evaluator: Danny Brackman

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-5
Weight: 200 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 Round 1C
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Lanky athletic build. Long limbs with a high, skinny waist. Above average athleticism and mobility. Has put on some muscle in the lower half.

Delivery & Mechanics: Starts slightly off-set towards 1B edge of rubber. Windup begins under control at an easy tempo. Keeps good posture while initiating a chest-high leg kick that starts internal rotation. Generally uses levers well downhill though some pulling to the 1B side creates slight timing issues. Medium-low effort delivery that helps minimize the mechanical problems while still generating above average arm speed from a high-3/4 angle. Not much extension and can get inefficient with the lower half. Starts pre-coiled from stretch.

Fastball: Sits 95-97 and tops 99. Uses 4-seam and 2-seam. Both play as their traditional variations though they can blend together and get hit frequently when left over the plate despite the velo. 4-seam shows good carry and 2-seam is generally a couple ticks slower with run. Likes to work off FB variations and tunnel secondaries from there. Plus offering more often than not with a slight chance of unlocking more with improved feel for shaping. Grade: 60

Curveball: 76-80 with 11-5 break and good depth. Shape can tighten up and look a bit slider-ish but movement is typically sharp with good vertical drop. Tunnels well with FB. Feel for spin notably improved since college days. Willingness to throw to both RHHs and LHHs shows increased confidence as well. Looks to be an average breaking ball. Grade: 50

Changeup: Mid-80s with heavy sink and arm-side run. Natural feel for pronating. Arm slot and makes it difficult to pick up out of the hand. Does leave it up over the plate looking for easy strikes/weak contact so I'm not sure how sustainable that is--CH has a double-plus movement profile but it's definitely easier to recognize when it's up. Plus whiff potential regardless. Will need to locate a bit better to reach true pitch ceiling. Grade: 60

Control and Command: Shows an average ability to stay around the zone with all three offerings. Can lose feel for mechanics at times but generally holds enough pitchability to remain competitive. Likes to work quickly by inducing contact but has shown an improved ability throwing secondaries early in the count. FB command average and secondary command will need to continue improving to get there as well. Control: 50 | Command: 45

Overall: Kowar has long proven he has ideal workhorse stamina and a bulldog mentality, yet concerns about how his stuff will sustain against advanced hitters are out there. He was hit around quite a bit in 2021 ST, though the CB did look improved. Regularly harnessing the CB with his already plus FB and CH and maybe cleaning up some minor mechanical issues will go a long way towards future success. He's a good athlete and tough competitor who has an opportunity to join the back of the Kansas City rotation in the near future.

OFP: 50
Role: 50 - #4 or #5 SP
Risk: Moderate

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Greg Deichmann - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021 Mid	CHC	OF	25	45
2021	OAK	OF	8	45

Grades Update: Feb 2021

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
45	40	45	55	50	55	50

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Feb 2021 Report

Evaluator: Danny Brackman

Age: 26 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 205 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2017 Round 2
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Medium athletic frame. Very well put together. Long, thick legs with relatively short arms that help quicken levers. Pretty bulked and can look stiff at times, though raw athleticism and strength are evident.

Hit: Feet start ever so slightly open with a small pre-coil and front shoulder turn. Keeps his hands up and back near his neck as he stretches forward to create separation, generating good torque and showcasing rotational ability. Finish somewhat reminiscent of Kyle Seager. Capable of hitting to all fields but definitely still wants to pull. Good strike-zone awareness and plate discipline help but poor pitch recognition and timing issues currently cap potential. Grade: 45

Power: Exceptional strength and athleticism. Able to generate great bat speed however inconsistent barrel accuracy creates some launch angle looseness. Sizeable variance from raw power to in-game power in terms of consistency. The swing is geared to launch and he'll hit some tape measure shots when he gets his pitch. Projected above average pop though improved pitch selection still leaves some room for growth. Grade: 55

Field: Shaping up to be an average right fielder or a slightly above average left fielder. Gets mediocre reads off the bat and can be overly aggressive pursuing the ball but athleticism makes up for it. Not great lateral movements though his tracking is improving and he can even play a serviceable center in a pinch. History of infield defense from early days of college is still apparent in glove work. Grade: 50

Arm: Very good arm strength with good carry and a pretty quick release. Decent on-target accuracy. Potential to make some sort of impact chipping in assists or limiting runners taking the extra base. Grade: 55

Run: Average peak sprint speed but an explosive first step helps both in the field and on the bases. Good instincts and controlled aggressiveness show enough promise to keep the line moving. Should walk enough to get a decent amount of stolen base opportunities. Might slow down a step as he ages but athleticism suggests explosiveness should hold for a while. Grade: 50

Overall: Injuries have plagued Deichmann over his three years in pro ball and he's looking like a potential three-true-outcomes profile going forward. If he's able to improve certain areas regarding his contact ability, there's a chance he becomes a solid regular with his raw power and defensive capabilities. Perhaps the injuries are what have been holding him back, though at this point, a platoon/bench role seems most likely.

OFP: 45
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Bench/Platoon
Risk: Moderate

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