Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | HOU | SS | 11 | 45 |
Grades Update: Jan 2021
| OFP | Role | Hit | Power | Field | Arm | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 40 | 45 | 40 | 50 | 45 | 50 |
Jan 2021 Report
Evaluator: Eddy Almaguer
Age: 18 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 160 lbs
Hits/Throws: S/R
Acquired: 2019 IFA
RuleV: 2023
Physical Description: High-waisted, sinewy build with long legs. Clear present room for added mass and muscle. Square shoulders. Ideal frame ratio with strong legs, tapered chest to the waist.
Hit: Switch hitter. Very similar hitting mechanics on both sides of the plate. Open stance, slight bend at the knees, hands out in front at neck level. Begins movement with an inward leg lift that has knee pointed at catcher, rocks himself back and then uncorks. Efficient trigger, minimal hand movement, linear hand path to the ball. It's an aesthetically pleasing swing, compact and easily repeatable no matter what parts of the zone the ball crosses. Limited in-game video shows him sometimes turning to a level swing when he's caught off guard but routinely shows an uppercut swing in BP. Hands can stay back and adjust on the fly. It's an advanced swing for his age. Grade: 45
Power: Present doubles power, only exhibits power to his pull side from either LHB/RHB. He's flashed the extension for home runs, even if they aren't currently leaving the yard. Fringe average raw in BP. Added strength that will come with age and proper conditioning could unlock average power in due time as he has the swing for it. Grade: 40
Field: Hands are quick, especially with the transfers. Able to read bad hops and adjust. Throws from low 3/4 slot, relies heavily on upper body to produce strength behind throws. Grade: 50
Arm: Fringe average, doesn't get a lot behind his throws even when he sets up for it. Arm can play at short but better suited for second base. Grade: 45
Run: Good jumps out of the box especially when hitting lefty. Average acceleration. Won't be a base clogger. Grade: 50
Overall: One of the biggest J2 bonuses in 2019, Lorenzo has the foundation for an exciting profile once he physically matures. His swing is smooth with little effort yet he connects with authority. There's risk of shifting to second base down the line but he should be given a chance to develop further at shortstop in the meantime.
OFP: 45
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Utility
Risk: High
