Nick Northcutt - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	BOS	3B	43	30

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
30	30	30	55	40	50	30

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 180 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2013 IFA, PHI
RuleV: On 40-man

Physical Description: Bulky upper body with projection remaining in lower half. Broad shouldered already maxed out in the upper body. Will require maintenance as he ages.

Hit: Below average hit tool, struggled to recognize spin, gets caught chasing and expands the zone frequently. Will try and turn on a pitch and get caught on the front foot. Swing starts from a semi-wide base, square to pitcher, leg lift trigger, slight rock during load. Swing is very steep, with an uppercut path. Will backspin balls with authority to his pull-side on his best contact. Grade: 30

Power: Plus raw power, will drive balls all over the outfield and behind pull-middle. The biggest hurdle is Northcutt's ability to make contact. In game power will not show until he can consistently barrel balls. Grade: 55

Field: Below average third base defender, below average hands, limited mobility. Above average instincts and good reads off the bat cover other weaknesses. Grade: 40

Arm: Strong arm shows zip across the diamond, but would often rush throws and miss the intended target. Below average accuracy with above average strength. Grade: 50

Run: Station to station runner, poor run times. Grade: 30

Overall: Power first bat with below average hit and long term questions about his defensive home. Some possible improvements mechanically could improve his hit and allow him to tap into more of his plus raw. For now it's a profile slipping more toward system depth than up and down player.

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

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Andrew Politi - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	BOS	RHP	42	30

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	FB	CB	SL	CH	Cnt/Cmd
30	30	50	30	55	30	45/40

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 190 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 Draft - Round 15
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Slightly below average height, broad shoulder boxy frame. No remaining projection, body will require maintenance long term. Below average athleticism.

Delivery & Mechanics: Pitches exclusively from the stretch, high chest glove raise followed by moderate leg kick into drop and drive delivery. Longer arm action, delivers from a high three quarters slot. Arm often off time, lagging behind, below average extension, falls often to the first base side. Effort throughout the delivery.

Fastball: Fastball will sit 92-95 mph bumping 96 mph, moves the pitch around the zone, controls it well on the outer half and can elevate the pitch for swinging strikes. Can work low in the zone but he lacks the release height or sink to make it work. Will lose his release due to his strenuous mechanics and miss his spots for stretches. Still improving command. Grade: 50

Curveball: Loopy 12-6 offering in the 78-81 mph range. More vertical drop than slider with less horizontal and deception. Will spike it at times to get chases. May not be a part of his arsenal long term. Grade: 30

Slider: Good velocity slider with above average horizontal movement and late vertical drop when he buries it. Sits 84-86 mph clocked as high as 88 mph. His best pitch as he shows the ability to manipulate shape and sharpness. Swing and miss offering. Grade: 55

Changeup: 83-86 mph range, not much run or life, poor pitch. Grade: 30

Control and Command: Due to the moving parts, lack of athleticism and stress on Politi's body throughout his motion he has trouble repeating his mechanics and release. Due to this he struggles to hit his spots and at times throw strikes. Control: 45 | Command: 40

Overall: Two average or better pitches with some projection in the fastball and slider. Lacking third pitch to start long term. Possesses enough of a one-two punch in his fastball and slider to fill and up and down relief role long term.

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

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Cameron Cannon - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	BOS	2B/SS	35	30

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
30	30	45	40	40	40	40

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 23 yr
Height: 5-10
Weight: 195 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Draft - Round 2
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Lanky and projectable frame at 6'2, just shy of 200 pounds. Will add strength to his frame as he develops. Very athletic player, he was a former two-sport athlete in high school in California.

Hit: Wide stance at the plate with a moderate leg kick trigger to operation. He has decent bat speed, but struggles with swings and misses, particularly against off-speed pitches. He does showcase decent plate discipline, although the strikeout rate is a tad worrisome. Controlled load during coil, hands start high and are nearly parallel with shoulder. Contact rate is low and approach is rather aggressive, which creates concern over progression of hit tool. Grade: 45

Power: Tapped more into his power after trade from Arizona to Boston. Swing change allowed Wilson to hit the ball in the air more, leading to 16 home runs in Boston's system in 2019. Swing has some natural loft. Worry about contact rate limits how power will play at the next level. More than likely to become a fringe-average to average tool. Grade: 45

Field: Good instincts and speed will allow Wilson to potentially stay in center field long term. Average defense in center field, shows some good range. Move to a corner outfield spot, particularly left field, is possible. Grade: 50

Arm: As mentioned with defense, a move to a corner outfield spot is not out of the question, mainly due to his arm. At best, his arm is average, and will work better in left field in Fenway Park. Arm strength is present. Grade: 50

Run: Has become a noteworthy baserunner in recent seasons, stealing 15-20 bases a season. Moves well thanks to his slender frame, will likely be his best tool moving forward: Grade: 55

Overall: Hit tool concerns will continue to follow Wilson as he makes his way through the Red Sox system. Will need to improve his approach and plate discipline to fully tap into his potential. Projects to be a bench bat for the time being, maybe even a 5th outfielder.

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

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Antoni Flores - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	BOS	SS	33	35

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
35	30	45	45	55	60	40

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 20 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 190 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2017 IFA
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Physically mature, broad shouldered, maxed out lower half, more mass than muscle, upper body still projectable, 2019 version was significantly less athletic and pliable than 2018 Fall Instructional observation.

Hit: Feel to hit profile, starts from basic setup, square to pitcher feet shoulder width apart, hands raised shoulder height, bat rests on shoulder preload. Leg kick trigger followed by longer swing with steep angle, rotational upper body. Shortens up with two strikes, gets deep into counts due in larger part to pacificity than approach. Just average bat speed, struggled to catch-up to elevated velocity. Notably three years younger than average age of competition in 2019 Short Season. Grade: 45

Power: Raw power shows in batting practice took a few balls to the wall and over across a pair of BP sessions in July of 2019. Pull-middle power projection, but it has yet to translate in game. Needs to add physical strength and improve contact quality in order for the power to manifest. Based on body type and BP raw, it's a tick below average to average power projection. Grade: 45

Field: Strong defender with smooth infield actions. Great first step and good reads off the bat. Polished defensive player for his age, despite added bulk and lost foot speed he moved well laterally and covered plenty of real estate. Despite this he shouldn't be described as rangy due to size. Smooth glove and transfer, slick defender with flair. If Flores grows anymore he could move off shortstop. Grade: 55

Arm: Plus throwing arm across the diamond. Made difficult throws on the run coming in, deep in the hole on hot shots and turned the pivot on the double play with smooth poised throws. Arguably Flores' strongest tool. Grade: 60

Run: Once an average to above-average runner, Flores dropped below that line in 2019 following added mass. Run times were consistently below average with a few average times sprinkled in. Perhaps reverse projection in this regard, but a 40 runner at present. Grade: 40

Overall: A high riser coming off noteworthy performances in the Dominican Summer League and 2018 instructs, Flores failed to meet expectations in Lowell in 2019. What looked like a young player overmatched at the plate was anything but in the field. There's still a strong defensive profile but much depends on his body conditioning, developing feel to hit, and manifesting his raw power. Still a projectable profile despite struggles at the plate. Wide range of outcomes between fringe up and down type to average regular. Due to his glove and projection in the bat Flores could exceed this role projection and settle in as a utility infield type.

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

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Nick Decker - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	BOS	OF	30	35

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
35	30	40	55	45	55	50

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 150 lbs
Hits/Throws: B/R
Acquired: 2014 IFA, PHI
RuleV: On 40-man

Physical Description: Square body type, muscular, physically mature build, average height at 6 feet even, broad shouldered with present strength throughout frame. Slight projection remaining, but could be concerns about getting too bulky. Strong firearms and writes, muscular lower half, and some surprising twitch.

Hit: Split-heavy production early in his professional career, and the organization has limited his exposure to left-left matchups. Sets up slightly open from left side with a wide base, hands set by ear, deep into back-hip in setup, moderate leg lift trigger, slight rock back at load, hands drop, as he unleashes a longer uppercut swing, looks to elevate and extend on fastballs. Due to the length of his swing and the rock in his mechanics he struggles to barrel spin, leading to a fair amount of swing and miss. Does show the ability to keep his hands in against fastballs on the inner-half and will make loud barrel impacts on his best contact. Struggles heavily against left-handed pitching and will need to make adjustments to avoid a platoon role. Grade: 40

Power: Plus raw power to all fields, shows the ability to ambush fastballs and launch to his pull-side. Shows off all fields power in batting practice, good present strength, above average bat speed, and the ability to generate power from his lower half. One of the top power bats in the organization, will need to continue to refine his approach to get to all of his thump in game. Showed off his in game power during 2019 debut, with 21 extra base hits and a .224 isolated slugging. Needs to show ability to make contact versus left hand pitching to reach a full plus grade. Grade: 55

Field: Average to slightly below average outfield skills, has enough closing speed to make the plays he needs to make. Could lose some speed over time which could push him to left field only, but the sum of his parts are passable in right field at present. Grade: 45

Arm: Above average throwing arm from a corner. Hits his spots, slightly better than average arm strength but enough for it to work in a corner. Grade: 55

Run: Average runner, smart base runner, will take extra base and utilize average speed. Explodes out of the box with intent, hustle player on the bases. Stolen bases will never be a part of Decker's game but he's a better than station to station player at present. Based on body type might lose some burst and end up a tick below average runner at maturation. Grade: 50

Overall: Split issues weigh heavily on overall value. Likely a strong-side platoon power hitting corner outfielder in the Brandon Moss mold should he max out. Strong arm and average defensive skills give him some foundational value but he'll need to hit for the profile to work.

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

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Ceddanne Rafaela - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	BOS	2B/SS/3B	32	35

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
35	30	50	40	50	45	60

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 20 yr
Height: 5-8
Weight: 145 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2017 IFA
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Diminutive, physically immature player in summer of 2019. Plenty of projection remains despite the smaller frame.

Hit: Good feel to hit, strong barrel control and short compact swing. Square to pitcher, hands by ear flap, bat rested on shoulder, minimal load, leg kick trigger with steep bat angle. Makes harder contact than you would expect from a player his size. Still figuring out spin, but controls the inner-half of the plate and shows zone recognition, his smaller zone makes him harder to pitch to. There's a projectable average or better hit tool in Rafaela. Grade: 50

Power: Batting practice was impressive considering size and age at the time of observation. Power to pull-middle, more gap than over the fence, but quick bat speed and short, compact stroke, with an optimal angle will backspin balls to the pull-side. Added strength could boost this grade to average. Despite a good power showing as an 18 year old in the GCL, Rafaela has a ways to go to get to average. Grade: 40

Field: Solid defender with natural infield instincts and polish. Played shortstop, second base, and third base in 2019. Possible utility profile long term settling in as ideally a second baseman for any extended periods. Grade: 50

Arm: Average arm, likely not enough to cut it fulltime on the left side of the infield. Grade: 45

Run: Plus runner, quick out the box, heads up awareness on bases, puts pressure on defenders, and can steal. Grade: 60

Overall: A really interesting overall profile, feel to hit, some in game power with remaining strength projection, positional versatility. Ideally a utility player long term, but a name to watch as his body matures.

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

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Kevin Smith (TOR) - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	TOR	SS/3B	22	40

Grades Update: Mar 2021

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
40	40	30	50	45	55	55

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Mar 2021 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 190 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2017 Round 4
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Average height and build, lean wiry strength, svelte build thin hips, sloped shoulders, muscular forearms. A natural athlete, with minimal conditioning concerns.

Hit: Sets up square; bend in knees, but not quite a toilet seat. Leg kick timing mechanism; hands set by shoulder, busy hands pre-load, long grooved swing limits ability to adjust to pitches outside his hot zone. This leads to lots of swing and miss, and his aggressive approach does him feel favors. Smith's saving grace is a knack for hard contact. Grade: 30

Power: While the hit tool is lacking what Smith does possess is plus bat speed. Despite his long path he does a good job of getting around on velocity and has shown the ability to get to his power in game. It plays as only average to possibly a tick above due to his inability to make consistent contact. Smith's carrying tool offensively. Grade: 50

Field: Fringe-average fielder with good actions and range but his hands are inconsistent. Should fit at either third or second with ease and can probably play some outfield if asked to. Fits a future utility profile tools wise. Grade: 45

Arm: Above average arm with good carry and strength. Able to make the tough throws on the move with a short efficient arm action. Smith's best defensive tool. Grade: 55

Run: Above average home to first times that translate into all facets of his game. He has range in the field that will allow him to stick at shortstop. He has strong instincts as a base runner and gets good jumps on his stolen base attempts. Grade: 55

Overall: Smith has exciting tools, particularly power and speed. He plays a passable shortstop with the tools to slide to other positions within the infield. His lack of feel to hit or approach make his profile difficult to project in a full-time role. He does offer enough value both offensively and defensively to fit into a utility role and have value as a pinch hitter, runner, or defensive replacement. Ultimately unless Smith fixes the holes in his swing or develops a more discerning eye he's likely stunted at a role 40. Was passed over in the Rule Five draft which at 24 and a year of upper-minors experience doesn't bode well for his view within the industry.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Utility or Platoon
Risk: High

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Otto Lopez - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	TOR	SS/2B	14	40

Grades Update: Mar 2021

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

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Mar 2021 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 22 yr
Height: 5-10
Weight: 160 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2016 IFA
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Diminutive size at sub-six feet, and a thin slight build. He has some natural strength and has a compact muscular core, lacks much bulk to project power beyond current output.

Hit: Sets up square, hands set by back shoulder, employs moderate leg kick timing mechanism, keeps hands inside leading to short compact stroke. Strong contact hitter that rarely strikes out, patient approach, will take what pitcher gives him and despite his strong contact skills is not afraid to take walks. Contact and approach are plus, but he lacks the quality of contact associated with a plus overall hit tool. Lots of hard ground balls but too many to his pullside, and a fringe number of liners. Will consistently give you a professional at bat but lacks the ability to maximize his natural gifts. Grade: 55

Power: Lacks significant power, most of his extra base hits are to the gaps. Will show the ability to turn on balls on the inner-half, but he lacks the loft to drive balls over the wall. Could be a swing change candidate that adds power in his late-20s. Below average power that will play up due to contact and speed. Grade: 40

Field: Fringe average fielder who's greatest value is in his versatility. Plays a below average shortstop, an average second base, and an fringe average left field. He's played every position on the diamond at some point. Likely to end up utility long term. First step is quick and he has range but his hands are below average and he'll often rush through plays and not take the extra second needed. Grade: 45

Arm: Below average arm that likely moves him off of short entirely. Plays fringe average in a corner outfield spot and at second. Lacks significant zip and carry needed. Grade: 40

Run: Above average runner that clocks plus home to first times, and has hustle on the base paths. However, he's an overly aggressive and below average base stealer running an unimpressive rate of success, despite strong totals. Still a valuable element of his game in both sides of the ball. Grade: 55

Overall: A classic bat first utility profile with versatility around the diamond. It's a contact over power profile and this lack of damage on contact dulls the overall profile some. As his bat will likely not provide enough impact to force his way into the everyday lineup. A valuable bench player for a good team with an ability to fill a variety of roles in a pinch without a significant offensive drop off.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Utility
Risk: Moderate

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Trent Palmer - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	TOR	RHP	12	45

Grades Update: Mar 2021

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

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Mar 2021 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 230 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2020 Round 3
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Stout, square body, reliever type build. Shorter arms and legs, strong but will require maintenance long term

Delivery & Mechanics: Full windup; drop and drive; longer arm action; low 3/4 slot; fast arm; wrapper. Moderate leg kick; pats ball in glove before arm stroke. Slow motion down the hill, moves more deliberate than smooth. Repeats his motion well.

Fastball: Sinker; sits 92-94 mph; touching 96-97 mph at peak. Sharp downward break and run. Bores in on right handers and off the plate to lefties. Lands well to his armside consistently. Bowling ball; generates a significant amount of bad groundball contact. Pairs well with his slider as a contact suppression tool. Not a bat missing pitch. Grade: 50

Curveball: Slow 11-5 breaker, sits 73-76 mph, touching 79 mph at peak. Early downer break with late sweeping tail. Works off the plate to right handed batters as a change of pace pitch from his fastball+slider combination. Third pitch in right-on-right matchups, with good feel for the zone and the ability to land it when needed. Generates groundballs and whiffs, but I'm not sure how the pitch would play with increased usage. Grade: 45

Slider: Above average slider and Palmer's best pitch. Sits 81-83 mph and has been up to 86 mph. Sweepy break and late drop. Misses bats and barrels in bunches. Hardly was touched in 2019 Cape looks. Thrown 30% of the time in any count and against any handedness. Lands low gloveside for consistency. Challenges hitters with the slider when he's in a jam. Grade: 55

Changeup: Average changeup with projection to improve; sits 82-87 mph, up to 89, with late tumble and significant armside run. Mostly used versus left handed batters, but Palmer shows enough confidence to throw it in right on right matchups. Is still mastering the ability to land it off the plate, as it will show more run at times and becomes an easy take. Landing it for a strike with more frequency would ultimately lead to more swings. A majority of contact is weak groundballs. An increase in zone rate would likely lead to a jump in grade. Grade: 50

Control and Command: Fringe average control that has improved over the past 18 months. Shows the ability to consistently land his fastball over the plate, particularly in the lower quadrants driving ground balls, its intended purpose. Slider command is average and he tends to do a great job of hitting his intended target low gloveside, but struggles at times to consistently hit the zone. This can be said for his curveball as well. As for his changeup, his arm speed sells the pitch, but he struggles to land it at the bottom armside of the zone, as the late run and tumble make it a difficult pitch to land on the black. Overall his strike throwing is good enough that he has a chance to start. Control: 45 | Command: 40

Overall: A true four-pitch mix with two distinct breaking balls, and a changeup. His fastball is a groundball driving machine, while his slider gives him a true swing and miss pitch. Progression with his changeup could firmly land Palmer in starter territory but as currently constituted likely ends up in the pen. Make no mistake, he has the chops for high leverage relief and his fastball might play even hotter in short stints. There's still an outside shot of starting and a step forward in control, command, or changeup feel could vault him into a backend rotation role.

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

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Nate Pearson - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	TOR	RHP	1	55

Grades Update: Mar 2021

OFP	Role	FB	CB	SL	CH	Cnt/Cmd
55	60	60	45	70	50	50/45

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Mar 2021 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-6
Weight: 250 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2017 Round 1
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Gargantuan size on the mound, broad shouldered with a thick lower half and defined glutes. Not a muscular build, more country strength and size. Will need a fair amount of maintenance long term to maintain conditioning. Long track record of injuries, dealing with soft tissue injuries as well as a freak broken ulna in his elbow on a comebacker during his 2018 debut.

Delivery & Mechanics: Throws exclusively from the stretch; step and throw; drop and drive; moderate leg lift; short arm action; high 3/4 slot; average extension; gets downhill quickly using his long limbs in synced up motion. Will fly open and lose command of his fastball in the upper quadrants.

Fastball: Plus pitch; sits 95-99 mph touching 100 consistently. Gets above average ride on the fastball but limited run. Will get straight at times and hittable despite velocity. Does a good job of using his height to his advantage, creating downhill plane and locating in the lower quadrants. He commands the pitch best when locating low gloveside, but will elevate for swings and misses on his best days. Shows the ability to generate groundballs and whiffs when needed simply by locating north or south. Grade: 60

Curveball: 12-6 curveball, downer action and good drop; sits 77-79 mph. Mostly used early in the count against left handers. Will generate whiffs but it's primarily a change of pace offering. At times it's interchangeable with his changeup in function and situational usage. Likes to attack glove side and low off the plate. Grade: 45

Slider: Plus, plus pitch; sits 84-87 mph, touching as high as 93 mph. Tight spin and gyro movement profile. The spin and arm action allow him to straddle the line of slurve and sweeper, showing serious two-plane break. His go-to swing and miss pitch. Looks to tunnel off his fastball and attack low gloveside, with the break to catch hitters off guard as it sweeps and tumbled downward. Grade: 70

Changeup: Average pitch, but improving. Sits 86-89 mph, average run and tumble. Has improved his feel and ability to pronate. Used primarily against lefties, but it looks to be his true third pitch over the curveball based on his confidence to throw it in two strike counts. Still learning feel for the pitch, and he will struggle to kill rise at times. Has shown improvement in this area over the last two seasons Grade: 50

Control and Command: Average strike thrower and manages to get it over the plate with consistency despite the challenges of his movement and long limbs. This is what separates Pearson from many other hard throwers. While it is by no means above average control or average command, he has shown the ability to work around the plate and locate to the zones each pitch requires. Working north to south with his fastball and gloveside with his slider, armside with his curveball and changeup. Changing eye levels and keeping hitters off balance. Could improve in the realm of command and locating more effectively elevated with his fastball and turning over his changeup. Control: 50 | Command: 45

Overall: Strong middle of the rotation type starter with the stuff to be a bullpen star should his health require a move. The questions around Pearson's health and reliever risk keep him out of the 60 OFP sphere. He does however have that upside with his highest outcome. It's a matter of staying healthy and sharpening his command across the board. A truly maxed out Pearson could develop into one of the most fearsome starters in the game. His warts however make it a hard conclusion to come to. An electrifying arm talent.

OFP: 55
Role: 60 - Mid-Rotation SP or Above-Average High Leverage Reliever
Risk: High

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Everson Pereira - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	NYY	OF	30	35

Grades Update: Jan 2021

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
35	30	40	40	55	55	55

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 20 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 191 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2017 IFA
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Athletic player with quick twitch and wiry strength. Room for 15-20 pounds of physical projection with the type of long slender build that should hold good weight. Not overly physical at only average height, but a build of lean muscle that can develop into adult strength in the coming years. Should require minimal maintenance, Pereira's training focus should instead be on adding overall physical strength. Dealt with an ankle injury that ended Pereira's season after 19 games in the New York Penn League.

Hit: Whippy bat speed with mechanical flaws that draw away from the overall profile. Starts from square stance with front hip hinting slightly open. Employs a high leg lift trigger, getting deep into his back hip in an exaggerated load. Bat wrap that saps away from overall bat speed, and flattens barrel head through zone. This gives Pereira an inability to adjust in different pitch heights and in turn non-fastballs. Does show raw overall skills conducive for average hitting but his unrefined approach and results left an impression during our 2019 observations. Grade: 40

Power: Looks to drive the ball in the air but doesn't get great angle on contact leading to lots of pop-ups and rollovers. Plus bat speed and the strength to get to average power if he can get his swing mechanics and contact consistency ironed out. Thus far his power has played below average in game. There's room for growth but it will take swing consistency. Grade: 40

Field: Above average fielder that takes mostly good routes and angles on flyballs. Shows the closing speed and twitch to stick in center for the foreseeable future but has the arm and skills to man any spot in the outfield. Doesn't have the elite running skills to be plus at the centerfield position but an above average outfielder capable of making the necessary plays. Grade: 55

Arm: Average outfield throwing arm the fits across the outfield. Good carry and accuracy, not an overly loud tool but an arm capable of making all necessary throws. Grade: 55

Run: Above average straight line runner with the ability to use his speed in a variety of ways. Strong base runner, with the ability to take the extra base, average base stealer with some upside to see double digit steals in some seasons, and good makeup speed in the outfield. Grade: 55

Overall: Good overall athlete with skills to dream on but a lack of formative skills. Above average or better supporting skills but a bat that brings his future role very much into question. Needs to improve in all areas of his offensive game and turn tools to skills. Has more name value than the profile deserves, but an upside player with a foundation of at least an up/down profile.

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

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Austin Wells - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	NYY	C	4	50

Grades Update: Jan 2021

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

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 220 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2020 Draft, Round 1
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Tall, muscular, and well proportioned. Nearly at physical max, will likely require some maintenance over time but minimal overall. High level of athleticism for a catcher with the ability to play an outfield corner.

Hit: Above-average hit tool with a track record of high batting averages, high on base percentages and strong quality of contact. He showed some swing and miss during his stint with Yarmouth-Dennis on the Cape, but still slashed .308/.389/.526 over 180 plate appearances. Discerning eye, that looks to swing on pitches he can drive. This selectivity leads to high walk rates and contact on the right pitches. Sets up square to the pitcher with slight knee bend, hands set by head. At load hands drop and pull back, with moderate leg lift, followed by slight rock before trigger. Shows the ability to stay inside and not get overly long. Bat path creates natural lift due to strong vertical and horizontal bat angles at contact. Above average tool with the characteristics to blossom into plus at peak. Grade: 55

Power: Plus bat speed, optimal bat angle at the point of contact and raw strength that allows him to make quality contact over selling out for pull-side power. Does show the ability to drive balls to all fields but his hardest hit balls come when he turns on pitches on the inner-half. Power played throughout his tenure in the Cape Cod League; a notoriously difficult place to hit for power with consistency. The combination of strength, twitch, and optimal mechanics give Wells above average game power with plus upside at peak Grade: 55

Field: A versatile defender that played a variety of positions (catcher, outfield, and first base) competently. Has made strides with his receiving over the last year but is still a below average defender behind the plate. Has the ability to play an outfield corner and his speed is stronger than an average catcher so it's not out of the question that his long term role lies in the grass. Below average arm likely limits him from right. Grade: 40

Arm: Below average arm with limited carry and strength. Limits him to first base and left field long term. Likely to push Wells off of catcher if his arm does not improve. Grade: 40

Run: On the higher end of running catchers. Not a base clogger but a fringe average straight line runner. Showed smart base running instincts throughout his time as an amateur. Not a prolific base stealer but will keep you honest when he's on. Grade: 45

Overall: Bat first profile with a strong combination of above average tools in his hit and power. The questions around his defensive role lead to extra pressure on the bat to perform. That said, Wells possesses enough skills defensively to be an everyday player; it's just likely at first base or left field. One of the more polished College players in the draft with a track record of performance against the nation's best competition.

OFP: 50
Role: 50 - Average Everyday Regular
Risk: Moderate

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Matt Sauer - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	NYY	RHP	16	45

Grades Update: Jan 2021

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

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 195 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2017 Draft, Round 2
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Tall, strong muscular frame, looks like a grown man at 21. Strong lower half, broad shoulders, long arms and legs. The type of body that will likely require maintenance as he ages. Underwent Tommy John Surgery May 2019, has been back throwing since last spring and will likely be a full go for camp in 2021.

Mechanics: Classic overhead delivery, moderate leg lift mechanism, hand break at waist before drive, classic three quarters arm action, slight fall off at release. Elite arm speed. Repeats well from full windup, but struggles to stay on time from the stretch, which will lead to arm lag and trouble throwing strikes.

Fastball: Hard fastball that Sauer can rise, run and cut. Sits 93-95 mph with average vertical break and spin (2300 rpm), low release height and whippy arm play up deception. Conversely his three quarters action cuts his fastball, leading to less vertical rise than you'd like with his release height. Controls the zone from the windup, but his fastball control and command backup from the stretch. It's fringe average control overall as he tends to work around the zone, locates East to West, and his misses tend to come when he works high. A promising pitch, but one that needs refinement. Grade: 50

Curveball: Another high velocity breaking ball sitting 83-85 mph on average. Higher spin and higher efficiency than slider, but still a slurvy offering with below average drop. Gets more vertical and less horizontal than slider. Similar plan of attack to slider and changeup when it comes to location, often attacking the outer part of the plate. Another pitch that grades average due to its plus velocity. Grade: 50

Slider: Plus slider velocity at an average of 88.2 mph. More of a slow cutter than a slider really, with some vertical lift. Swing and miss pitch, but still learning to locate it, particularly in on the hands of lefties. Inconsistent feel but some encouraging characteristics. Grade: 45

Changeup: Does a good job of killing rise on the changeup while generating above average run (15.5 hMov). He's still learning feel for the pitch but he's able to land it for strikes and it's his go to secondary versus lefties. Lacks separation from fastball with an average of 5-6 mph difference. Further development and feel are needed for the pitch to play a average as he'll struggle to pronate and the offspeed plays like a soft fastball. Grade: 45

Control and Command: Still learning feel for his arsenal, and it doesn't help that the last time we laid eyes in Sauer he was a 20 year old in full-season ball weeks away from Tommy John Surgery either. Neither his strike throwing or zone location are refined at this point. He struggles to repeat his motion from the stretch and due to this his command of his entire arsenal suffers. He's also easy to hit when locating his fastball in the bottom of the zone, but struggles to land strikes at the top. Despite these struggles he'll have flashes of brilliance where he lands all over the zone and generates swinging strikes on well landed pitches. It's the inconsistency that comes with inexperience that plagues Sauer more than deep rooted stroke throwing problems. Control: 45 | Command: 40

Overall: Sauer has great stuff, and with further refinement there's a legitimate rotation ceiling. What pitcher emerges this spring is a bit of a mystery. However, if Sauer shows the same high octane stuff with further refinement to his sequencing and pitchability we could be looking at a potential breakout. Sauer doesn't throw anything under 84 despite possessing two breaking balls no an offspeed. The alone can play in a variety of roles. I view Sauer as a raw ball of clay capable of being molded into something with real rotation potential.

OFP: 45
Role: 40 - Spot Starter or Long Reliever
Risk: High

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Luis Medina (SP) - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	NYY	RHP	10	45

Grades Update: Jan 2021

OFP	Role	FB	CB	CH	Cnt/Cmd
45	40	55	55	45	45/40

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 175 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2015 IFA
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Long legs and high waist make Medina look taller than his listed 6-1. Similar build to the Mariners Justin Dunn. Room for positive projection and added strength. Long arms and slopped shoulders. Prototypical pitchers body.

Mechanics: Upright operation with loose and free arm, and at times, his lower half. His somewhat crossfire delivery from a high three quarters leads to strike throwing issues. Significant timing issues despite simplistic operation. An adjustment to his arm action was made mid-2019 that resulted in a strong second half.

Fastball: High octane offering at 95-97 mph on average, sitting 96.3 mph. Average spin rate at 2350 with average vertical movement. Cuts his fastball some giving the pitch some action and side spin but limiting how well it plays elevated. Will touch 99-100 mph in game, so it's more than just a workout number. Struggled to command the pitch through his first 14 starts in 2019 and found his fastball+curveball command seemingly overnight in mid-July. Plus potential that plays above average at the moment. Grade: 55

Curveball: 11-7 breaking ball with two plan movement and average drop. Medina's go to secondary, and at 80-83 mph it's a bat misser. Like all of his arsenal showed significant command improvement in the second half of 2019. Tunnels off fastball well, to create a strong one two combination with a 15-20 mph velocity separation. Grade: 55

Changeup: From start to start and inning to inning this pitch's quality can drastically fluctuate. Early in the season the pitch was effective in spurts often flattening out or missing the zone badly. As his mechanical changes began to take shape the pitch would flash plus a few times an outing and by and large was an effective secondary versus left handed batters. Despite the promising developments late in 2019, the pitch's inconsistency land it in fringe-average territory with an average ceiling of changes hold. Grade: 45

Control and Command: Frankly, Medina's control and command profile is maddening. It was an easy 30 early in the season where he struggled to consistently find the zone. As his mechanical changes took shape Medina's strike throwing entered into above-average territory as he walked just 15 batters across his final 45.2 innings. The late season Medina did a good job of controlling his fastball later in the season particularly in the upper quadrants. He showed the ability to land his curveball to the lower quadrants, and his changeup to his armside. Whether or not this holds is a very real question and gives us some trepidation around his grades here. Is the 50/45 control/command arm we saw in his final the real Medina or a blip in an otherwise frustrating professional career? Control: 45 | Command: 40

Overall: Timing issues plague Medina's ultimate outcome despite a simplistic tall and fall operation. Over the first 14 starts of 2019 Medina struggled to find the zone, and when he did he was often hit hard. Over this period his operation was consistently out of sync. Around the all-star break an adjustment was made to Medina's arm action that dropped the side height over 2 inches. Through this change Medina was able to keep his arm more on time. In turn this allowed Medina to stay online with the plate while drastically improving his leg block. This in turn boosted his strike throwing tremendously. Over his first 58 innings Medina walked 55 batters. While over the final 45.2 he walked just 15. Not only did his control jump two grades over this period his stuff did too, as he added 4-5 inches of horizontal break onto his fastball in those final 8 starts. His pitch shapes were more tightly clustered too. Essentially the adjustment in Medina's slot set off a series of improvements across the board. Now the bad news - Medina's instructs data and reports look more like the first half of 2019 than the glorious end of season run. If he's able to replicate those improvements and sustain them long term then Medina will reach the lofty ceiling many have promoted over the years. However, with his pattern of inconsistency we view him as a fringe-average major leaguer with backend rotation upside. Elite stuff with pitchability concerns.

OFP: 45
Role: 40 - Spot Starter or Low Leverage Reliever
Risk: High

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Chris Murphy - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	BOS	LHP	23	40

Grades Update: Dec 2020

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

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 175 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2019 Draft - Round 5
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Average height, lean build, with long levers and room for good physical projection. Low maintenance body type, high waisted and athletic. Shows strong pliability and fluidity in movements.

Delivery & Mechanics: Clean and fluid mechanics but still mastering consistency and repeating motion. Starts on the left hand side of the rubber, begins operation with two quick stutter-steps before triggering his delivery with a moderate leg lift, slight glove raise, and delivers from a lower three quarters slot. Gets good drive from his back leg, dropping heavily over his leg block, with his momentum often swinging his back leg around during finish, falling off to the third base side at times. From the stretch he tones down his operation and simply stretches and fires. Has a tendency to struggle mimicking his release point from the stretch, often sailing his fastball glove side versus right handed hitters. Has continued to improve mechanics since entering the professional ranks.

Fastball: Good movement and average to above-average velocity from the left hand side, will sit 90-93 mph, touching 94-95 mph at his peak. Shows good movement characteristics, showing the ability to create riding life on the fastball when elevated. Made an approach change upon entering pro-ball as the organization asked him to work in the upper quadrants. Control/command woes that detracted from Murphy's profile seemed to fade as he controlled the top of the zone with better results. Struggles to locate gloveside on the inner-half to right handed hitters. Will lose feel for gloveside command from the stretch. Projection to add more velocity in the coming years as he adds good weight. A bump up to 92-94 mph could push this grade a half a measure. Grade: 50

Curveball: Slow bender in the mid-70s, sitting 73-76 mph in early 2019 looks, it shows 1-7 break with some late tail. Doesn't always snap it off with consistency and it will lose shape. His best breakers have deep break and steep vertical dump. Command and control development could push this pitch into average territory in the future. Grade: 45

Slider: A work in progress and point of emphasis for Murphy heading into 2020. How much it has developed over the past 12 months is a bit of a misnomer. In last look it was a slurvy offering in the 81-83 mph range. More horizontal spin axis than his curveball with a closer to 3-9 break, causing it to sweep. Still developing shape and ability to mimic release. The current version of Murphy's slider is a harder, less spin efficient version in the 83-86 mph range. How this pitch plays in game could be a large development heading into 2021. For now it's wait and see. Grade: 45

Changeup: Murphy's strongest pitch. Shows the ability to pronate consistently landing it for swinging strikes versus right-handers as it runs and tumbles to his armside. Thrown with conviction and sold with arm speed, batters have considerable trouble squaring it up and those that do tend to beat the pitch into the ground. Average velocity band of 79-83 mph, showing good separation from the fastball. Not always consistent with release, will lose command of the pitch at times. Grade: 55

Control and Command: A drastic improvement in walk rate was a direct result of change in fastball approach between his collegiate career and early professional days. Due to the movement on his fastball he has a much better ability to land it in the upper quadrants for strikes. This played up the effectiveness of his changeup, a pitch that never showed nearly as well during his time at San Diego. The command and feel for his pair of breaking balls is still coming along. The desire to improve shape and approach tells me the last iteration may not be the current version of Murphy. Showed at least average strike throwing ability out of the draft, but command is still a point of emphasis, particularly from the stretch. Control: 50 | Command: 40

Overall: A four-pitch mix and repeatable mechanics with good velocity separation throughout his arsenal. Murphy's ability to tighten his mechanics will lend itself to increased strike throwing. For now he's stuck in a tweener profile without true feel or identity of a third pitch. Left Handed fastball+changeup profile needs to be complemented by the ability to work in and around the zone. Murphy has only shown the ability to do so during a short sample professionally. His track record as an amateur tells a different tale. Assuming his change in fastball approach has led to greater command of his entire arsenal, it's reasonable to see Murphy as a lower leverage multi-inning relief type. The best possible outcome is a backend starter profile. This idea leans heavily on the development of his new slider - a pitch he's yet to throw in an affiliated game - as a viable third option.

OFP:40
Role:40-Spot Starter/Long Relief
Risk:Moderate

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Matthew Lugo - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	BOS	SS	16	40

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
40	40	45	50	50	55	60

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 20 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 186 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Draft - Round 2
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Average frame with a lean upper body and long legs. High waist, noticeably thick butt, muscular thighs. Room to add weight up top. Natural athlete who makes things look easy.

Physical Description: Thin but projectable frame, could see him adding anywhere from 20 to 25 over the coming years without his athleticism taking a hit. Wiry strength at this point that should mature in time. Good build, projection, and a frame that shouldn't age poorly.

Hit: Pitch recognition and tracking skills still developing. Has the bat speed to catch up to velocity and flashes above average raw power in batting practice. Right handed swing sets up open, with a front toe tap trigger begins his load with a rock, gets deep into back hip. Stays balanced with a longer bat path with slight angle and an abrupt uppercut finish. At this point Lugo struggles to recognize spin and catch-up to elevated fastballs. This may come in due time, as mechanics are good and he has shown some feel to hit versus age appropriate competition. Grade: 45

Power: it's all projection here, but the combination of plus bat speed, with added strengths gains, and good swing mechanics that engage his lower half I'm willing to gamble on Lugo developing at least fringe average game power. Grade: 50

Field: Projectable defensive profile, quick first step, rangy, quick twitch actions, shows the ability to make athletic plays in the field. However, Lugo is still very underdeveloped fundamentally and will make mistakes that should be cured with experience. Has the hands and actions to stick in the dirt sliding to either third base or second base long term. Tools and speed to transition to the outfield. Projects as an average defender due to tools and athleticism. Grade: 50

Arm: Strong throwing arm with zip and improving accuracy. Was up to 90+ mph from the infield as a high school senior. Strong enough arm to guy anywhere in the infield or outfield should it come to that. Grade: 55

Run: Plus runner, ran a 6.46 60 yard dash pre-draft, has the ability to steal bases, and put pressure on defenders. Grade: 60

Overall: Tooled up player with projectable power and defensive value. Improvements in pitch recognition and approach could see raw power translate to game power. Right now a projectable teenager with loud tools and not much polish. If he maintains athleticism and makes moderate offensive gains in the coming years should reach a utility level floor.

OFP: 40
Role: 40-Below-Average Player: Bench / Utility
Risk: Extreme

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Gilberto Jimenez - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	BOS	OF	11	45

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
45	40	50	30	55	60	70

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 20 yr
Height: 5-11
Weight: 170 lbs
Hits/Throws: B/R
Acquired: 2017 IFA
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Extremely athletic build, with strong legs and glutes like a sprinter. Upper-body still has plenty of projection in his torso and arms. Quick-twitch, smooth and explosive, with projection to dream on. Premium physique for an outfielder, should age well.

Hit: Inside out approach, looks to make contact early in the count employing an opposite field approach and using his legs to get him on base. Rarely uses his pullside, even on his best contact. Sets up open in the box with a slight crouch, uses a toe-tap from the left side and a moderate leg kick from the right. Definitely more comfortable in the right handed box, his natural side. Linear to downward bat path, left handed he sets up with a very wide base, hits off of front foot with little to no drive from lower half. More a rock to his front foot with a flat slap at the ball. Right Handed he looks to drive the ball far more often, incorporating his lower half with a leg kick trigger and deeper load. Still under development, newer to switch hitting, showed strong bat to ball skills in 2019 despite being nearly three years younger than the average age of his competition. Grade: 50

Power: Lacks ability to drive the ball with authority to either side, at present lacks even gap power. Setup and operation are not designed to turn in pitches. There's some optimism around his ability to make changes to his setup and find more power as he develops. Difficult to project based on previous observation and present strength and approach. Grade: 30

Field: Double plus speed and explosive burst allow Jimenez to cover a tremendous amount of ground in centerfield. This alone should project him there long term. Still underdeveloped instinctually in the outfield. Will make poor reads off the bat, and cover it up with elite closing speed. At just 20 years old Jimenez has time to gain experience from reps and focus on reading the ball off the bat with greater accuracy and confidence. Could develop into a plus fielder in time. Grade: 55

Arm: Strong outfield arm that plays in center as well as corner. Made consistent accurate throws with zip in game to intended targets. Quick release and good mechanics on throws. Adds overall defensive profile further. Grade: 60

Run: Double plus runner consistently clocked sub-4.1 from right hand side and 4 and below from the left. One of the fastest, if not the fastest player in the organization. Grade: 70

Overall: Talented young prospect with good physical projection remaining, a high level of baseline athleticism and twitch. Elite speed out of the box and in center. Approach is predicated around speed, his loudest tool. Strong bat to ball skills, but lacks premium contact and batted ball profile. There's hope within the organization that he can unlock gap power, particularly from the right handed side of the plate. Projection player offensively and defensively, despite a more polished defensive profile. Exciting talent but a wide range of probable outcomes.

OFP:45
Role:40-Below-Average Player: Platoon
Risk:Extreme

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Jay Groome - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	BOS	LHP	5	50

Grades Update: Dec 2020

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

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-6
Weight: 220 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2016 Draft - Round 1
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Very tall at 6 feet 6 inches, big bodied frame, broad shoulders, and thick proportional shape. Body will require continued maintenance and conditioning. Physique has improved from pre-Tommy John Surgery shape. Lingering injury concerns dating back to amateur days. Underwent Tommy John Surgery in May of 2018, missing the remainder of the 2018 season and a majority of 2019. Was sidelined for two months in 2017 with an intercostal strain. Without a full 2020 campaign, health and durability concerns linger. Conditioning will be paramount as his large frame puts additional strain on his endurance.

Delivery & Mechanics: Loose, easy operation, starts on the third base side of rubber, feet together, side step gives way to a high leg lift, smooth arm stroke, delivers from a slightly raised three quarters arm slot, drops and drives over his frontside with above average extension. Repeats mechanics consistently, the times when his arm is out of sync, his command waivers.

Fastball: Slight cut on the four-seam fastball, creates significant downward plane due to physical height and release point. Sat 92-95 mph, bumping 96 mph at peak. Appears to run armside at times when thrown low in the zone with conviction. Cutting the fastball will lead to trouble against right handed dead pull hitters. Shows the ability to command the pitch to all four quadrants, comfort zone is the lower half. Late jump, and life particularly in the lower quadrants, does a good job of landing on the outside in left-on-left matchups. Grade: 55

Curveball: 1-7 break, with hammer late horizontal bite. Plus velocity and movement, sits 81-83 mph with early downward vertical drop, before picking up side-spin late that sweeps the pitch glove side as it crosses the plate. Consistently gets on top of it, similar release height to fastball, with late horizontal movement matching fastball's cut. Plus command and feel. Shows the ability to manipulate shape, landing it for strikes or burying in the dirt for ugly chases. Showed the best feel for the pitch of his career during simulated games at McCoy Stadium this summer. Grade: 60

Changeup: Third offering, deployed to right handed hitters as change of pace. Inconsistent shape and movement. Struggles to consistently pronate, and it translates to a Jekyll and Hyde movement pattern. When he's able to stay on the inside of the baseball and fully pronate, he'll break off a changeup with hellacious fade. When he doesn't get inside the ball the pitch will look like a straight fastball. Sits 82-86 mph, showing a good speed separation between the off-speed and the heat. Grade: 45

Control and Command: Strong ability to repeat mechanics translates into strike throwing. Developed feel for curveball over the last year since returning from TJS. Ability to manipulate pitch translates to plus command and ability to hit location. Fastball command is average, inconsistency of shape and cut up in the zone are sub-optimal. Does not replicate run low in zone with frequency. Command of changeup is lacking. Will throw all pitches for strikes but doesn't always land at his given target. Control: 55 | Command: 50

Overall: Arguably the top arm in the Red Sox system. Has worked hard to shape up physique, which will take maintenance. Features a three pitch mix and lands all of his pitches for strikes. Heavy four-seam + curveball focus. Will get swings and misses on both, but curveball is a major league quality out pitch. Needs to improve consistency of changeup to turn over an order twice. Conditioning questions linger due to lack of bulk innings over his professional career and his size and body type. Mid-rotation upside with middle relief floor due to strong fastball + curveball combination.

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

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Jeter Downs - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	BOS	2B	2	55

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
55	60	55	55	50	45	55

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 22 yr
Height: 5-11
Weight: 180 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2017 Draft - CBA, CIN
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: An athletic 5-feet 11-inches, mature build, not much projection remaining. Lean muscle, strong throughout, muscular lower half. Strong forearms and broad shoulders, body will need some maintenance as he ages.

Hit: Sets up at plate with open stance up on front toe, moderate leg lift timing mechanism and triggers hands. Quick load, sets up with hands by ear, drops quickly, doing a good job of keeping hands inside early, and extending upon contact. Pairs strong pitch recognition with hitter mentality, working deep into counts but avoiding passivity within his approach. Still prone to swing and miss, as a steep angular bat path leads to whiffs against velocity elevated. Heavy pull-middle approach, with a knack for hard, flyball contact to his pullside. Above average contact skills, strong pitch recognition, and approach should translate to above average hit tool, with outside chance for plus at maturation. Grade: 55

Power: Steep bat angle and quick compact swing allow Downs to tap into pull-side power with regularity, getting backspin on balls with ease. His hardest contact and a majority of his future home runs will come to his pull-side almost exclusively. Will drive balls to the gaps to the opposite field on occasion. Should see power production translate to high teen to low 20 home run power at peak with a high number of doubles, particularly as a right handed dead pull hitter in Fenway park. Grade: 55

Field: Quick first step, and strong lateral movement, will make aggressive plays on balls coming in but rarely gets caught off balance on scoop and throws. Hands and actions clean enough for shortstop, but lacks the desired arm strength to stick there long term. Good enough instincts to move around the infield, or cover an outfield spot in a pinch. Grade: 50

Arm: Below average arm, strong enough to work at second base but suboptimal throwing strength for shortstop. Makes accurate throws on the turn and should have the zip to make all the needed throws at the keystone. Grade: 45

Run: Posts surprisingly average run times for a player with high stolen base totals professionally. Is more instinctual runner than burner. Won't be the same stolen base threat at the major league level he has been in the minors. Likely 10-13 steals annually early on in his career with that slowing down over time as Downs matures. Grade: 55

Overall: A strong overall profile with strengths on both sides of the ball. It would be easy to call Downs a bat first second baseman with his strong mix of approach, contact, and power, but he brings a slick glove and heady base running to the table, positioning himself squarely in above average role territory.

OFP: 55
Role: 60 - Above-Average Player / Occasional All-Star
Risk: Moderate

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Deivi Garcia - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	NYY	RHP	2	50

Grades Update: Jan 2021

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

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 22 yr
Height: 5-9
Weight: 163 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2016 IFA
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Diminutive build, well below-average height and size at 5-foot-9 and under 170 pounds. Unlikely to add much more weight, size leads to some durability questions, but his track record of staying healthy and handling innings at a young age bode well

Delivery & Mechanics: Slight side step before, high leg lift that closes off front side. Hands drop by back hip at hand break before drive. High three quarters release from drop and drive delivery, using his height to his advantage generating a low height at the point of release playing up his fastball.

Fastball: Average fastball velocity at 91-93 mph with the ability to bump 95 mph. It's fringe average velocity, but it plays up due to a few factors. First his efficient spin axis creates above average vertical lift, averaging nearly 20% more lift than the average major league fastball. Second, and most importantly, Garcia's ability to land the pitch to all parts of the zone. Not many fastballs have truly plus command but Garcia's might. Increased velocity would allow the pitch to play up at the major league level, and at just 21 a few added ticks seems reasonable in the coming years, particularly with a strong mechanical operation. Grade: 55

Curveball: Efficent 12-6 breaking ball that has above average vertical dump. Garcia's best secondary pitch and a perfect compliment to his fastball. Above average raw spin at 2700 rpms due to a near six pm spin axis. Slow bender at mid-70s velocity but works well off of the changeup and slider - two pitches in the low to mid-80s. Looks to locate on the bottom of the zone and to the edges of the plate. Does a good job of controlling the pitch and landing it at the bottom quadrants, playing off of his high fastball plan of attack. Strong tunneling qualities. Grade: 55

Slider: Slurvy pitch with above average vertical drop for a slider. Average velocity in the low-80s, sitting 81-84 mph, with minimal horizontal break, but drop and late two plane tail. Generated the most swings and misses at the major league level. Nearly 8-9 mph increase in velocity over curveball makes it a better swing and miss pitch at present. Lacks the feel he displays with his fastball, curveball, or changeup, making the pitch a fringe-average offering. Grade: 45

Changeup: Higher usage pitch in the major leagues than his curveball. Shows average or better feel for the pitch with consistency. Pronation profile leads to a league average amount of run, with 14 inches of horizontal break. Consistently lands armside, does not do a great job of killing lift relative to most changeups. However his feel for locating plays the pitch up. Grade: 50

Control and Command: As is true of most pitchers, command can come and go depending upon the pitch. The same is true of Garcia. He was the rare case at the MLB level where his control actually played significantly better than it had in the minors. Deivi's ascent has been rapid, reaching the major leagues at 21. So some of this may be a culmination of age and experience honing feel and repeatability in his mechanics. Still will get too cute with his location on his changeup and fastball, and will lose feel for his breaking ball(s) at times. Overall above average control and average command with room for growth. Control: 55 | Command: 55

Overall: A unique pitcher with several factors working against him from a traditional sense (size and fastball velocity), but a true four pitch arsenal with a variety of looks and unique characteristics. It will be interesting to see if the Yankees place Garcia into a true starting role going five innings or so in their recent fashion. Control and command took a step up, now he must conquer the task of mastering pitching at the major league level. Albeit a small sample size, Garcia performed moderately well in 2020. Future mid-rotation starter upside with some innings limitations. Likely role is a backend starter.

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

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