Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | STL | SS | 48 | 35 |
Grades Update: Dec 2020
| OFP | Role | Hit | Power | Field | Arm | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 30 | 30 | 20 | 60 | 60 | 55 |
Dec 2020 Report
Evaluator: Trevor Hooth
Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 175 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2016 Draft - Round 1
RuleV: 2020
Physical Description: He looks smaller than the listed weight. Plenty of room for growth on his lanky frame. Long limbs, especially his legs..
Hit: Slightly open stance. Slight bend in the knees. Hands stay up by his head pre pitch. Modest toe tap. A dead red hitter at this point. Tends to struggle with breaking balls, whether that be whiffs or soft contact. Swing is pretty compact, but he's prone to reaching out of the zone. Fairly patient approach that can work a count. Power won't ever be his calling card, so if he is to make an offensive impact it will have to be through the hit tool Grade: 30
Power: There isn't much power to be had. He is getting stronger, but any power he has will come from extra base hits that stay in the park. With his speed, a ball in the gap can be interesting. Grade: 20
Field: Very smooth with the leather. Between instincts and speed he's got the 'wow' factor defensively. Inflated error numbers are a reflection, in part, of his range because he can get to many balls that most players cannot. There is also a tendency to lose focus sometimes, but all things considered he is a plus defender. Grade: 60
Arm: His arm is more than capable of making any throw from the six. Beyond the strength his arm is accurate too, which really helps him make fantastic plays defensively. Grade: 60
Run: Easily an above average. Isn't afraid to hustle for an extra base. Defensively he uses the speed well, increasing his range. The tool might push plus if he proves he's able to steal more successfully. Grade: 55
Overall: His game right now is built around running and defense. He can be a joy to watch with the glove because he can make plays that would be though impossible. That comes down to instincts. The biggest question mark will be what happens with him offensively. He's improved at the plate each season, but there's a lot left to be desired. Adjusting to offspeed pitches will go a long way in improving his offensive stock.
OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: Extreme
