Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | CLE | SS | 21 | 45 |
Grades Update: Nov 2020
| OFP | Role | Hit | Power | Field | Arm | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 40 | 30 | 50 | 55 | 60 | 50 |
Nov 2020 Report
Evaluator: Justin Lada
Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 205 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2016 IFA, SD
RuleV: On 40-man
Physical Description: Physically impressive build. Wiry strong, athletic build. Looks the part in the field and in the box. Moves well in the field and creates above average bat speed.
Hit: Even stance with front knee pointed inwards and slight bend at the knee. Vertical barrel position. Uses a leg kick with a big weight transfer. Creates excellent hip hinge pre-load and impressive bat speed. Utilizes a toe tap and relies on upper body with two strikes to cut down on his weight transfer. Barrel is often in position across the plate where it is lined up with his arm/shoulder. Doesn't match the plane of the pitch despite athleticism to get into position to do so. Aggressive approach in all counts. Struggles to recognize spin and is caught out in front of breaking stuff. Needs to reign in approach and pitch recognition. Grade: 30
Power: Shows the bat speed and has the lift for above-average power, especially for his position. Can drive the ball to the opposite field with strong hands and bat speed. Better at driving the ball to the opposite field presently but attack angle of the barrel makes it hard for him to do damage on pitches that are up and away or down and in. Ability to make consistent contact is going to hold back plus raw power. Grade: 50
Field: Smooth, natural reactions. Moves well to left and right. Instinctual fielder with flash and range. Athletic ability really shows on the dirt. Good internal clock and timing. Above average with the glove Grade: 55
Arm: Average. Makes throws quickly and efficiently. Enough arm to play anywhere in the infield or outfield with the exception of RF. Grade: 60
Run: Above-average tool. 4.20 home-to-first out of the box. Quick and light on his feet. Plays using instincts and shows poise and confidence on the base path. Can beat out balls on the ground for hits. Gets caught stealing too often. But to his credit keeps running. Just above a 60% stolen base success rate in 2019. Speed is there for an increased success rate going forward. Grade: 50
Overall: Arias is a physically impressive athlete that is easy to dream on. Has the physical tools and overall athletic ability to be an above-average major league defender at shortstop. Strength and bat speed give him exciting raw power for a shortstop. He has major questions about the hit tool. Swing decisions with an aggressive approach and struggles to pick up breaking stuff and get the bat to where the ball is pitched makes it hard to see the ability to make contact and get to his power.
OFP: 45
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Bench / Platoon / Utility
Risk: High
