Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | BAL | SS | 6 | 50 |
Grades Update: Dec 2020
| OFP | Role | Hit | Power | Field | Arm | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 55 | 60 | 55 |
Dec 2020 Report
Evaluator: Eric Garfield
Age: 20 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 195 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2019 Draft - Round 2
RuleV: 2023
Physical Description: Still growing into a sturdy frame. Thick forearms, broad shouldered, long limbed with room to add bicep area strength. Nimble feet; extremely athletic lower body with thick and defined upper legs that show power not heft when moving; shows ability to put torque into movements with ease and low effort. Alabama state basketball player of the year gathers into his movements like a shooting guard.
Hit: Open stance; balanced foundation with a slight crouch. Quiet pre-load; moderate toe tap. Gradual buildup of momentum as the swing opens wider. Hand load is significant and rapid. Swing gets lengthy with power as he uses his hands to square the barrel with accuracy. Longer than average arms mean that he can reach high and away and drive it to the opposite field. Uppercut action is evident and somewhat exploitable. Susceptible to high FB. Advanced strike zone judgement; ability to make clean contact regardless of situation/matchup. Will walk. Power is present with room to add some weight as he grows his already skilled offensive resume. Grade: 50
Power: Above-average raw in BP. Present in-game but significantly lower than it projects moving forward. Should mature to average as he gets reps and gains weight. Strong ability to barrel and drive the ball over the fence. Trained prospect in ability to use the velocity of the pitch to his advantage and turn his wrists over directly into the pitch's path. Ball travels faster and farther than it should because the contact is so clean and buildup so controlled. Output post-contact is naturally uppercut (sometimes extreme) so future HR numbers would not only be higher than expected, but hit to all fields. Grade: 50
Field: Impressive transfer speeds, precise movements and a weightless first step contribute to a highly athletic shortstop profile. Plays with balance and never rushes, seems to have a good plan, high level baseball instincts on grounders, double plays and especially positioning. Shows leadership through defense. A natural middle infielder; his best baseball skill. Grade: 55
Arm: More than adequate strength to make every throw, plays in the hole made with ease, footwork leads to accurate yet measured throws across the diamond. Indifferent to angles as every throw would be similar from every spot. Never seemed rushed, feet consistently under shoulders. Throws get slightly sidearm occasionally. Finishes and starts double plays with veteran's guile. Grade: 60
Run: Easy to tap into lateral quickness, high top speed, excellent burst into acceleration. Flies out of the box, keeps tight lanes to bases to burst into turns. Seems like this won't last as he transitions from slender to strong-for now a player who can use his quickness all over the field but it translates best to base path acceleration. Can steal, smart enough to pick spots and know pitcher's patterns. Grade: 55
Overall: Dripping with instinct, skill and quiet confidence, Henderson is a sign of both the Orioles new direction and the athletic profile they'll be using to fill out their future infields. Henderson is a team leader and proud communicator on the field. He plays with style and his chemistry lifts teams. Sticking at shortstop through his physical growth would show the rest of his path with clarity. His future profile projects a solid everyday shortstop with potential All-Star ability.
OFP: 50
Role: 50 - Average Everyday Regular
Risk: Moderate
