Anthony Garcia - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	NYY	OF	48	35

Grades Update: Jan 2021

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
35	30	30	60	50	55	40

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Jake Kerns

Age: 20 yr
Height: 6-5
Weight: 204 lbs
Hits/Throws: S/R
Acquired: 2017 IFA
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Bigger than his listed weight. Tall and broad. Big shoulders. Strong thighs. Filled out.

Hit: Mirror-image stance with more pre-pitch bat movement from the right side. Stands open and slightly crouched. Keeps his knees tight. Moderate leg kick as he steps into the ball. Wide base at impact. Inconsistent bat path, but often upward. Looks more comfortable from the left side. Plus bat speed that drives balls to the outfield when he makes good contact. Most contact is to the pull-side. Flashes some understanding of the strike zone, but is overly aggressive at the plate and tries to kill the ball too often. Shows a demonstrable tendency to get under the ball, which has led to a significant amount of flyouts. Struggles with off-speed stuff down, which is unsurprising given his height. Strikeouts will be a significant part of his game; has so far struck out at a 46% clip across two minor league seasons. Possesses the underlying ability to see growth with the tool, but he needs to tone down his approach and let his pitch come to him. Grade: 30

Power: Plus-plus raw power from both sides; puts on shows during BP. Already uses his hips well and has plus bat speed. Power shows up in-game, but at the expense of his hit tool. Grade: 60

Field: Gets low on rollers and shows enough range to get under routine fly balls. May lose a step if he adds additional bulk, which could relegate him to LF or 1B. Moves well enough to fit in either position, but his sheer size may work best at 1B. Grade: 50

Arm: Strong arm that plays in RF. Has a low release point. Throws were thrown with good cary and on target in limited looks. Grade: 55

Run: Strong arm that plays in RF. Has a low release point. Throws were thrown with good cary and on target in limited looks. Grade: 40

Overall: Garcia's huge raw power is his calling card, but his approach and aggressiveness at the plate will hinder his ability to get to it at higher levels. He offers intriguing upside, but there's a very real possibility he'll never get out of the low minors. He's played a total of six games in the last two seasons and simply needs reps. He'll be Rule V eligible in 2021.

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

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Leonardo Jimenez - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	TOR	SS/2B	15	40

Grades Update: Mar 2021

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

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Mar 2021 Report

Evaluator: Jake Kerns

Age: 20 yr
Height: 5-11
Weight: 160 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 IFA
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Average height. Has notably filled out since signing; has thick thighs with new upper body strength. Looks to be close to physically maxed.

Hit: Stands crouched and open. Low in the box. Hands stay high and back. High amount of pre-pitch hand, bat, and left foot movement prior to loading. Keeps his weight on his back foot and has a moderate leg kick toward the pitcher. Wide base at impact. The pre-pitch movement creates some noise in the swing which can lead to his upper and lower body being out of sync. Linear swing that creates line drive contact off that bat, but it is mostly weak contact. Average bat speed. Shows a feel for the strike zone but tends to swing early and often on pitches in and around the zone. He has good pitch recognition for someone his age and has a knack for getting the barrel on the ball. His approach has yet to result in high strikeout rates, but added patience as he moves up the ladder would suit him well. He is also yet to truly impact the ball, but his bat-to-ball skills could push this grade to average in time. Grade: 45

Power: Below-average raw power that plays below that in games. Does a good job with getting the ball off the ground, and has had more fly outs than ground outs in just over 350 minor league at-bats. He is yet to hit a professional home run, which is both indicative of his average bat speed and his approach. Jimenez sits low in his stance but does not create good leverage on the ball. He needs to better utilize his hips to create a more rotational swing. As it stands, he simply tries to put the ball in play. His added muscle may unlock some additional in-game power. Grade: 40

Field: Moves well laterally despite his added bulk. Covers an above-average amount of ground. Stays low and keeps the ball in front of him. Charges the ball when he needs to and can make some difficult plays. Glovework remains unrefined, but he's making progress. Has notable experience at both 2B and SS, and he played a game at 3B in 2019. Can be average at SS and potentially plus at 2B, where the whole package fits best. Grade: 55

Arm: Strong arm that plays at SS and fits even better at 2B. Throws from a low side-arm slot but can reach back for more. Gets the ball out quick and shows a natural ability to throw to both 1B and 2B from SS and 2B. Throws were on target in looks. Grade: 55

Run: No recent times with his added bulk, but he appears to be an average or slightly better straight-line runner. Not a threat to steal. Grade: 50

Overall: 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.

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

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Eric Pardinho - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	TOR	RHP	13	40

Grades Update: Mar 2021

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

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Mar 2021 Report

Evaluator: Jake Kerns

Age: 20 yr
Height: 5-10
Weight: 155 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2017 IFA
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Below-average height for a pitcher, but is solidly built and heavier than his listed weight. Lacks physical projection. High character kid.

Delivery & Mechanics: Stands upright on the mound. Steps back off the rubber as he begins his windup, reminiscent of Masahiro Tanaka. Uses his lower half, particularly through hip rotation, to generate momentum as he drives off the mound and toward the plate. Throws from a high 3/4 slot. Lands softly and only occasionally falls off toward 1B. Clean and loose delivery.

Fastball: Touched 95 and sat 90-93 pre-surgery. Had above-average velocity when he was on, but the pitch itself played down because it was often too straight. The pitch is at its best when he's able to locate it away; when it is paired with even some arm-side run, the pitch is difficult to hit, especially for lefthanders. Often relied on the pitch. Grade: 55

Curveball: Sat 78-81 pre-surgery. Flashed plus and showed good depth when it was at its best. Generated a lot of swing and misses when he located it. Was Pardinho's best secondary pitch and proved it was capable of being an out pitch. Grade: 55

Slider: Sat 81-84, but was thrown infrequently and seemed to be in its rudimentary stages prior to his injury. The pitch showed sweeping action, but also tended to merge into his curveball. It was a fringe-average pitch. Grade: 45

Changeup: Sat 80-83. Showed a feel for the pitch, and, at its best, it looked like his FB out of his hand but with some additional arm-side run. The velocity difference complemented his FB well. Grade: 50

Control and Command: Pardinho was generally around the zone prior to his surgery, and his control was certainly ahead of his command. He tended to miss high with his FB and then often buried his secondary pitches in the dirt. Pardinho walked more batters in 2019 than he previously had, and some of that may have been attributable to his elbow. His arm action is repeatable, and there is hope for improvement as he gets back on the mound. Control: 45 | Command: 40

Overall: Pardinho was poised to be a quick-moving teenager prior to injuring his elbow, and is now working his way back from Tommy John's surgery. He flashed above-average stuff, but stood out more for his pitchability and high floor. It's been a year and a half since he's faced live hitters, and the entire package is largely in question. If he comes back throwing the way he did pre-injury, it's a back-end starter's repertoire, as he throws four promising pitches. However, there's added and ascertainable risk. What once seemed like a low-risk profile is now an unknown. He's about a year removed from his surgery and should get on the mound later in the season.

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

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Cal Stevenson - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	TB	OF	56	30

Grades Update: Aug 2021

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

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Aug 2021 Report

Evaluator: Jake Boes

Age: 24 yr
Height: 5-10
Weight: 175 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2018 Round 10 (TOR)
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Fairly average, well-proportioned frame. Strong chest and shoulders; slight taper with well-developed thighs and legs. Frame is currently at projection. Build reminds me of Adam Everett.

Hit: Open set up with a slight crouch to form a wide base. Hands at the ear with weight drastically favoring the back side. Crafty approach in the box; average bat speed generated from quick hands. Maximizes physical traits into swing; shows bat-to-ball skills with a slash-and-dash objective. Minimal power but shows good knowledge of the zone, which yields loads of free passes. Overall a fringe-average hit tool padded by limited strikeouts and ability to take walks. Grade: 50

Power: Near bottom-of-the-scale power; 15 home runs across over 700 minor league at-bats. Approach and frame are not conducive to over-the-fence pop. Legs will help to steal the occasional extra base hit. Power is currently at projection. Grade: 30

Field: Solid average defender; moves well but lacks a quick first step on reads occasionally. Strong glove work and shows the ability to steal hits on bloops. Could play at any outfield spot; likely profiles best in a corner long-term. Grade: 50

Arm: Below average arm strength; throws lack significant carry but capable of hitting cut offs and keeping throws on line. Likely a fringe-average tool long-term, not suited for right field. Grade: 45

Run: Above-average runner capable of double-digit steals across a full seasons. Short, choppy strides get him down the line and around the bases. Instinctive runner with strong technique; has enough to steal an occasional gapper in the field. Grade: 55

Overall: Stevenson likely has little room for play either way in his development; he's a textbook role 30 outfielder that may get a shot in the right situation. His speed and ability to handle the stick and control an at-bat will certainly play into his favor, but the lack of power and fielding prowess keep him from having a true carrying tool in the outfield. A valuable commodity to an organization, but not one that should be relied on for significant production for the parent club long-term.

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

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Osmy Gregorio - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	TB	2B	55	30

Grades Update: Aug 2021

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

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Aug 2021 Report

Evaluator: Jake Kerns

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 175 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2016 IFA (SEA)
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Above-average height with a good frame. Has some present strength, with room to grow, although he's 23 years old and simply may not.

Hit: Stands slightly open and mostly upright with his knees bent. Hands stay just below his shoulder with the bat resting there until he loads. Weight is evenly distributed prior to the load; he brings his weight to his back foot and raises his hands and the bat high before using a small leg kick to step into the pitch. There's some noise in the load, and his swing can get long at times. He swings on a pretty level plane, but he lacks barrel control and often gets on top of the ball, too frequently drilling the ball into ground on the left side. He shows a solid eye on pitches out of the zone and can lay off difficult breaking balls, but he does swing through too many pitches in the zone. Between his propensity to hit weak ground balls and his consistent poor strikeout rates, the tool plays well below-average. Grade: 30

Power: Flashes average to above-average raw power, and he has taken balls the opposite way, but his game power plays below-average, largely due to his inability to consistently barrel the ball. He has at least average bat speed, and there's some rotation in his swing, so he might be able to tap into a bit more of his raw power if he can make consistent contact. Grade: 40

Field: Listed as a 3B, but he's spent most of his time at 2B in 2021. He shows a solid glove at 3B. He stays low and keeps the ball in front of him and charges the ball with authority. It's average range, although he moves pretty well side-to-side. The package plays up some at 2B, where he shows some comfortability with covering the bag and turning the double play. Makes the routine plays. He unsurprisingly has some familiarity with 2B, SS, 3B, and LF. Grade: 50

Arm: Above-average arm that works on the left side of the infield but plays up some at 2B. Above-average or better arm strength with solid carry across the infield. Throws from several arm angles, including sidearm. Accurate in limited looks at both 2B and 3B. Grade: 55

Run: He's an average runner, and I had him timed 4.26 down the line from the right side in a game earlier this season. Grade: 50

Overall: Gregorio has his moments and will periodically flash some intriguing tools on the diamond, but his continued lack of impact with the bat has him trending like an org. guy. There's perhaps some untapped power potential, but it won't matter if he can't make consistent contact.

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

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Jelfry Marte - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	TB	SS	54	30

Grades Update: Aug 2021

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

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Aug 2021 Report

Evaluator: Jake Kerns

Age: 20 yr
Height: 5-10
Weight: 130 lbs
Hits/Throws: S/R
Acquired: 2017 IFA
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Listed at a rail thin 130 pounds, Marte has gained weight since signing and now appears closer to 160-170.

Hit: Near mirror-imagine swing from both sides. Stands slightly crouched and open with his hands back. Some rhythmic pre-pitch bat movement as it bounces off his shoulder. Small leg kick as he steps into the pitch and closes his stance. Average or slightly better bat speed from both sides and can hit the ball hard when he backs contact. Inconsistent bat path and has shown a tendency to chop at the ball. Needs to improve his pitch recognition; gets fooled and takes some uninspiring swings, particularly on offspeed pitches. Knows when to lay off on fastballs out of the zone. Shows a feel for bunting and can use his legs to get on base. Grade: 40

Power: Showed below-average raw power as an amateur but has added some recent strength. Has mostly operated as a slap-hitter since signing, but the profile has opened up a bit with his new bulk. He's still a likely gap hitter at best, and early signs are he's getting the ball in the air with more consistency, but the in-game power still plays well below his raw power. Grade: 30

Field: Rangy defender at shortstop who moves well to his left and right. Instinctual player who knows where to be in the field. Can make some difficult plays. Grade: 55

Arm: Above-average arm strength, and he has quick hands and gets the ball out in a hurry. Fits at shortstop. Grade: 55

Run: I've been unable to get a recent time on his legs. He was seen as an average runner when he signed. Grade: 50

Overall: Marte was seen as a big-time international prospect in 2017, first signing with the Twins and then the Rays after his first contract was voided following a failed physical. Four years later and he is still stuck in rookie ball, part of which is surely attributable to the shutdown, but his development stalled even before that. Marte struggled to hit in 50 games in 2019, and has yet to show real signs of improvement. He's added weight to his frame, which opens up some possible outcomes, but he's fallen down on the organizational depth chart and will be Rule V eligible this offseason. The odds are against him ever reaching The Show, and he's approaching non-prospect status.

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

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Estanli Castillo - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	TB	OF	53	30

Grades Update: Aug 2021

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

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Aug 2021 Report

Evaluator: Jake Kerns

Age: 19 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 195 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 IFA
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Tall with a physically mature body. Strong throughout. High waisted and long levered. Larger than his listed size. Lacks projection. High baseball intelligence and has a desire to succeed.

Hit: Stands upright and open with his weight on his back foot. Keep his right elbow high and hands back. Some pre-pitch bat waggle and hand motion. Uses a moderate leg kick as he loads. Thrusts himself into the pitch. Takes big cuts, with above-average or better bat speed. Ball jumps off the bat when he connects. Lacks bat control and too often makes poor contact, even in batting practice. Swing can get long and it's an inconsistent bat path. Has an aggressive approach and a tendency to overswing. Looks at his best when he does not try to swing for the fences. His long arms allow him to cover the outside of the plate, and he does show some feel for going the other way. Strikeouts will likely be a part of his game until he scales back his all-or-nothing approach. Grade: 30

Power: Plus-plus raw power, particularly to the pull side. Capable of hitting monster home runs in BP. Whippy swing. Power presently plays below-average; balls mostly hit to the gaps. Falls victim to free-swinging, often resulting in poor contact. In his limited DSL debut, he recorded substantially more groundouts than flyouts, which is a genuine concern given the level of competition and his inclination to swing for the fences. Grade: 50

Field: Unrefined in the field. Tracks the ball and moves well enough for his size. Has below-average foot speed. Probably fits best in LF. May get looks at 1B. Grade: 45

Arm: Strong arm with good carry from the outfield. Throws from a high 3/4 slot. Accurate in limited looks from his circuit days. Plays in RF. Grade: 55

Run: Recorded below-average times while on the circuit as an amateur. Unable to get looks since signing. Grade: 40

Overall: Castillo received early buzz as a potential top guy for the 2018 J2 class because of his physical maturity and massive raw power, but ended up signing for $350,000. Those traits still exist, but there are genuine concerns about his ability to make consistent contact and questions about where he'll fit in the field. The power is huge, but he's yet to get to it, and there's a reasonable likelihood he never will. He has more potential than an organizational player, but it's going to take significant time and effort to get there.

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

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Colby White - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	TB	RHP	48	35

Grades Update: Aug 2021

OFP	Role	FB	CB	CH	Cnt/Cmd
35	30	55	40	45	45/40

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Aug 2021 Report

Evaluator: Jake Kerns

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 190 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Round 6
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Average height. Maxed. Thick quads. Bulldog mentality.

Mechanics: Minimal windup. Short, over-the-top arm action. Max effort delivery has been toned down some since signing. More repeatable in pro ball. Falls off toward 1B with a tendency to land violently. Hides the ball well. Quick to the plate.

Fastball: 93-95. Fastball-dominant repertoire. Pitch has some tail. Likes to elevate it but can move it around the zone. Too frequently misses when running it away from righties and the pitch can sail on him when running it up. Generates swings and misses up in the zone when he's locating it, and it plays slightly above its velocity due to his ability to hide the ball. Grade: 55

Curveball: Infrequently throws a 1/7 breaker that shows a good amount of depth. Likes to use it down-and-in to lefties, but I've seen him backdoor it, too. Runs it away from righties. Grade: 45

Changeup: 78-79. Same release point of fastball with a slightly slower arm action. Looks like FB out of hand. Locates it down, usually after just throwing his FB down. Has some fade and arm-side run. Best utilized down and away from lefties. Has average potential. Grade: 45

Control and Command: Keeps his pitches consistently around the zone. Violent arm action makes it difficult to hit his spots with his fastball. Misses up and outside. Locates better when he takes something off of it. Control: 45 | Command: 40

Overall: White has generated a high strikeout rate at every stop in his career despite mostly average stuff. He has close-to-average control and does a pretty good job at minimizing contact, but he's going to have to prove it at every level. There's middle-relief potential here, but he'll likely need a jump in velocity to exceed that projection, and I've got him as an up/down type until he proves otherwise.

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

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Michael Gigliotti - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	TB	OF	42	35

Grades Update: Aug 2021

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

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Aug 2021 Report

Evaluator: Jake Kerns

Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 180 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2017 Round 4 (KC)
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Slightly above-average height with a lean frame. Has room to add strength, but he's carried the same body since college. High character player.

Hit: He's used a few slightly different stances over the last several seasons. Stands open and slightly crouched in the box with his hands back. There's some pre-pitch body sway. Has some noisy hands. Brings his weight onto his back foot as he utilizes a small leg kick to step into the pitch. Redistributes his weight evenly and has a wide base at impact. It's a linear swing that generates a good amount of line drive contact when he barrels the ball, but I've seen him too frequently get on top of the ball. Shows a strong eye at the plate and an uncanny ability to lay off on difficult pitches. Takes his fair share of walks. He has good bat-to-ball skills and works to stay alive at the plate. Capable bunter. Grade: 45

Power: He's a gap-to-gap hitter with below-average raw power. Shows an ability to elevate and drive the ball to the pull-side when he barrels it, but he lacks physical strength, and it's mostly average bat speed. He has a contact oriented approach, and the power plays well-below-average in games. Grade: 40

Field: Instinctual player in the grass with average-to-above-average range. Takes good routes. Traditionally seen as a CF, but he has experience with all outfield positions. It's worth noting he's so far played more in the corners during the 2021 season. Grade: 50

Arm: Shows average arm strength with solid carry from the grass. Plays in CF and LF. On target in limited looks during the 2019 season. Grade: 50

Run: Timed between 4.18 and 4.22 down the line from the left side; he's an average-to-above-average straight-line runner that lacks initial burst. Has shown an ability to pile up steals, much of which is attributable to his strong awareness on the bags. It's worth noting he suffered a torn ACL in 2018. Not quite the burner he once was. Grade: 50

Overall: Gigliotti has a strong eye at the plate and some bat-to-ball skills, but it comes with minimal power. He can play all over the outfield and still has some speed, but he's far enough down the organizational depth chart to suggest it will take a different organization for him to get an opportunity to reach the big leagues. He is trending like an upper minors piece.

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

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Ford Proctor - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	TB	SS	41	35

Grades Update: Aug 2021

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

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Aug 2021 Report

Evaluator: Jake Kerns

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 195 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2018 Round 3
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Above-average height. Solidly built throughout. Carries good weight. Some negative body language.

Hit: Mostly upright stance with a slight hunch over the plate. He's gotten more vertical since signing with the Rays. Keeps his elbows and the bat high. Slight pre-pitch bat movement. Small leg kick as he loads and steps into the pitch. Gets low in a slightly closed stance pre-contact. Average or better bat speed, but he shows a tendency to overswing. Swings on a level plane, but too frequently gets on top of the ball. Can get the ball on the bat, but he has struggled to impact the ball in 2021 and needs to elevate the ball with more frequency. Improving his barrel control will help. Shows an average eye, but I've watched him almost become too passive at the plate. He has some innate bat-to-ball skills, and has a solid track record of getting on base, so there's some room for growth here. Grade: 45

Power: Below-to-fringe-average raw power that has yet to show up during the 2021 season. Has the strength and bat speed to get the ball out of the park, but he creates minimal leverage with his swing. His inability to elevate the ball unsurprisingly hinders his power output, and the whole package plays well below-average. Grade: 30

Field: As is typical with Rays' prospects, he's got experience all around the diamond, but he's primarily playing C and SS to begin the 2021 season. He's still rough around the edges behind the dish, this being his first year getting in-game reps, but he shows an aptitude for the position. He moves well back there and can get low to block pitches in the dirt. He has an understanding of framing pitches and is an average receiver. At shortstop, he moves well enough laterally to suggest he can handle the position, but it's probably just average range. He shows a nice backhand on balls to his right, and he does a good job of keeping the ball in front of him. Given the average range, and pairing that with an average arm, Proctor will likely never profile at the position. He's played C, 2B, SS, and 3B, and he can be a close-to-average defender in several positions. Grade: 45

Arm: Average arm strength that plays as such behind the dish and on the left side of the infield. I have a couple of pop times recorded between 2.04 and 2.13 depending on the quality of the throw down to 2B. He was less on target than desired in limited looks, but he's still green to the position. At shortstop, he throws from a high 3/4 when going across the diamond, but he'll drop that slot down to get the ball to 2B or C. Grade: 50

Run: He's a fringey runner, recording times between 4.22 and 4.27 down the line from the left side. He's not a threat to steal. Grade: 45

Overall: Proctor isn't hitting as well as he has in years past, and it may be attributable to him focusing on his new defensive position. It may also just be the talent gap between A+ and AA ball. It looks like he'll probably be decent enough to stick at C, but he can also step in and play the super-utility role the Rays continue to develop. He was never going to be an impact hitter, but his bat will need to perk up to continue to move up the ladder and not get lost in the shuffle that is the Rays' tremendous depth. Without any kind of growth with the bat, he looks destined to stick in the high minors and be an occasional injury replacement.

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

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Moises Gomez - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	TB	OF	40	35

Grades Update: Aug 2021

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

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Aug 2021 Report

Evaluator: Jake Kerns

Age: 22 yr
Height: 5-11
Weight: 200 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2015 IFA
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Average height. Strong throughout, but carries some extra weight in his midsection. Thick lower half. Physically maxed.

Hit: Stands upright with his knees slightly bent and his feet wide. Has opened his stance since the minor league shutdown. Keeps the bat vertical and in front of his right shoulder. Gets into a crouched position and cocks the bat backward as he loads. Utilizes a moderate leg kick as he steps into the pitch. Swing can get long. Has above-average bat speed, but tends to overswing. At its best, it's a linear swing that generates linedrive contact to the outfield, but he also has a tendency to uppercut the ball and get underneath it. Shows some feel for the barrel, but he swings through a lot of pitches, particularly on pitches down and on the inside of the plate. Opening his stance has allowed him to make better contact on inside pitches. He lacks pitch recognition, and it's an aggressive approach that will always make strikeouts a part of his gam Grade: 40

Power: Has plus raw power and a swing that gets the ball in the air to the pull side with regularity when he connects. Has the natural power to hit to the opposite field, too. Paired with his quick bat and natural strength, there's reason to believe the power plays at the major league level. Grade: 50

Field: Has familiarity with both corner positions, but probably fits best in LF. He has a thick build and fringe-average foot speed, and accordingly covers a less than average amount of ground, despite getting solid reads. Grade: 45

Arm: Strong arm with good carry from the outfield. Accurate in limited looks. Arm plays in any outfield position, and he's used it as a weapon in the minor leagues. Grade: 55

Run: Timed at 4.31 down the line from the right side, but has added some weight since getting that time. Hustles out of the box. Grade: 45

Overall: Gomez's power is his calling card, but there's significant swing and miss to his game, which will reduce the output and, in turn, the likelihood of him ever impacting a major league lineup. He's still young, but the tendencies that have haunted him since signing still exist, and there's little reason to believe those will disappear.

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

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Kevin Padlo - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	TB	3B	32	40

Grades Update: Aug 2021

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

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Aug 2021 Report

Evaluator: Jake Kerns

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 210 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2014 Round 5
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Above-average height with a good body that is noticeably trimmer in the midsection than in past seasons. Strong throughout.

Hit: Has toyed with several iterations of his stance since signing. Presently stands crouched with his hands back. Significant amount of pre-pitch bat and hand movement, something he's had since signing. Utilizes a small leg kick as he loads and steps into the pitch. Swing can get long. It's above-average bat speed with an upward swing plane that gets the ball in the air often. Has consistently produced more fly outs than ground outs since signing. Shows some bat-to-ball skills and he has a good eye, but he strikes out too often, which has followed him from rookie ball to the big leagues. Strikeouts will be a part of his game, but so will walks. There's potential for average or better on-base ability, but it's going to require him to get to cut down on the strikeouts, something he's been unable to do since signing. Grade: 40

Power: Plus raw power that started showing up with more frequency in 2019 after an adjustment that got him lower in his stance and creating better leverage. He has the bat speed and swing plane to get the ball out of the park with regularity, but the swing and miss hinders the ultimate output. He can also get pull-happy. Grade: 50

Field: Has quick reactions in the field but he covers an average amount of ground at 3B. Moves well enough laterally to suggest he can stick. He's unafraid to charge the ball and shows a good backhand, but mostly just makes the routine plays. Grade: 50

Arm: Strong arm with good carry across the infield. Throws from a low 3/4 slot. Quick transfers. Arm plays at 3B. Pitched as an amateur. Grade: 55

Run: Timed at and around 4.38 down the line from the right side. Hustles out of the box. Not a threat to steal. Grade: 40

Overall: Padlo shows some very real power and a good eye, but he simply struggles with strikeouts. That alone will hinder his chances at starting long term, but he does enough things to stick, likely in a multi positional backup role. He's an average fielder at 3B, something that has been aided by the improvement of his body, and he's also taken reps at 1B and 2B in the minors. He's on the 40-man roster and debuted in 2021.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Bench or Platoon
Risk: Moderate

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Osleivis Basabe - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	TB	SS	29	40

Grades Update: Aug 2021

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

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Aug 2021 Report

Evaluator: Jake Kerns

Age: 20 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 188 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2017 IFA
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Average height for the position with a good frame that has filled out some since signing. Lacks present strength, but has some room to add upper body strength. Twitchy athlete.

Hit: Stands open and crouched in the box with his elbows low, his hands at his chest, and the bat on his shoulder. Brings his hands back and elevates the bat as the pitcher begins his windup. Utilizes a huge leg kick as he loads; cocks his knee at his midsection, his left foot rising above his back knee before he steps into the pitch. Has quick wrists, but there's some noise in his hands. Takes big swings, and he has an aggressive approach, but he also has an innate ability to put the bat on the ball. At its best, it's above-average bat speed and a linear bat path, but he does show a tendency to dive at the ball, too often resulting in weak contact. Shows a discernible eye, but does not take walks because of his aggressive approach. There's above-average potential here given his natural bat-to-ball skills, but he'll need to grow stronger and perhaps tone down the swing. The speed helps the tool play up. Grade: 50

Power: Below-average raw power that plays well-below during games. He has a quick bat and takes big cuts, but he lacks the present strength to impact the ball when he makes hard contact. When he gets the ball in the air, it often dies in the middle of the outfield. There's some physical projection in his body, and he's shown an ability to elevate the ball, but Basabe will never be a power hitter. Grade: 30

Field: Twitchy athlete in the field. Quick reactions. Moves well laterally. Unrefined but shows good actions at the keystone. No looks of him at SS. Has taken reps at 2B, SS, and 3B in the minors. Grade: 45

Arm: Strong, quick arm. Ball shows good carry. Accurate in limited looks of him playing 2B. Throws from a high 3/4 when he's reaching back for something more. Grade: 55

Run: Timed between 4.11 and 4.13 down the line from the right side. Those are near plus-plus times; he's quick out of the box and has better-than-plus straight-line speed. Added strength may slow him a touch. Grade: 60

Overall: Basabe is athletic and has an uncommon ability to get the bat on the ball. He's a high effort player - a sort of firecracker on the diamond - and shows enough tools to suggest he has a major league future. He lacks the power that is generally desired, but he's fast, has bat-to-ball skills, and is familiar with a bevy of infield positions, and in that sense he's somewhat of a quintessential Rays prospect. His swing needs to be toned down, but he's shown enough in his limited minor league action to project in a utility role with potential for something more. He's in the right organization to develop, but he's notably down the depth chart due to the strength of the system.

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

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Tobias Myers - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	TB	RHP	27	40

Grades Update: Aug 2021

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

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Aug 2021 Report

Evaluator: Jake Kerns

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 193 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2016 Round 6
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Average height for the position. Well-built without projection.

Mechanics: Stands upright on the mound. Pitches from the windup, but will streamline it with guys on base. High 3/4 delivery that is short to the plate. Clean and repeatable. Will fall off toward 1B and misses his spots when he does so.

Fastball: 89-92, T93. Fastball-dominant repertoire. Velocity has wavered since entering prep ball. He's been up to 95 in the past. Pitch has some tail.. Moves the ball all around the zone, but he likes to elevate it. Heavy pitch that generates weak contact when he's locating it. Capable of generating swings and misses, and the pitch plays slightly up despite it's mostly average velocity. Grade: 55

Curveball: 78-80. 12/6 action. Big breaker with above-average vertical movement. Looper. Inconsistently locates it. Best used down and becomes too hittable when it stays up. Use of the pitch depends on his feel that day; there are starts where he relies on it and starts where it's infrequently used. Pitch has plus potential if he locates it better. Grade: 55

Slider: 86-88. Infrequently used pitch that has average horizontal break. Plays like a cutter. Generates swings and misses when playing it off his FB because he tunnels it well. Runs it out and away from righties. Grade: 45

Changeup: 83-84. As with his slider, he tunnels his changeup, and it's best used off his FB. Shows some arm-side run and an average amount of fade. Likes to run it away from lefties, and he tries to keep it down to righties. Generates weak contact when he's spotting it. Grade: 45

Control and Command: Control is naturally ahead of his command. Most around the zone. Shows a tendency to miss high with all of his pitches. Curveball is difficult to locate with his vertical movement. Control: 45 | Command: 40

Overall: Myers has a starter's arsenal, but the stuff is mostly average across the board. He has a big, bending curveball that plays as his best pitch, and it's near-plus when he's locating it. His velocity has been up-and-down for several years. If he can consistently get into the mid-90s, and locate while doing so, he has the look of a backend type. Without that, he's probably a reliever, albeit one that can get swings and misses with several different pitches at the major league level.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Spot Starter or Bulk Reliever
Risk: Moderate

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Alika Williams - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	TB	SS	25	40

Grades Update: Aug 2021

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

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Aug 2021 Report

Evaluator: Jake Kerns

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 180 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2020 Round CBA
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Above-average height and skinny throughout. Lacks upper body strength, and has plenty of room to bulk up, but he's had pretty much the same body since high school, and this may just be who he is. He's a good athlete.

Hit: Stands crouched and open with his knees bent at the back of the box. Hands stay below his shoulders, where the bat rests until he loads. His weight moves backwards before stepping into the pitch. Takes a small-to-moderate leg lift as he loads and closes his stance, at which point he evenly distributes his weight. There's some noise in his hands, but he's pretty short to the ball on a level plane. It's a repeatable, contact oriented swing, with average bat speed, and he shows some good bat-to-ball skills and can get the ball in play with regularity. Shows an ability to use the whole field, but most of his hits are still to the pull-side. He has an average eye and can take a walk, but I've also watched him be a little too passive at the plate. Offspeed stuff can give him fits and he still needs some work on his pitch recognition, but he moves the bat up and down the zone well, and has shown an ability to make adjustments mid-swing to put the bat on the ball. He has above-average barrel control, and I think he's capable of hitting .270-.280, but it's probably an empty batting average when all is said and done. Grade: 55

Power: Below-to-fringe-average raw power to the pull-side that plays as well below-average during games. His level swing gets the ball in the air consistently, and he'll get one out on occasion, but his approach is not designed to necessarily drive the ball. I've watched him flare a lot of balls into the shallow parts of the outfield, and I think that's probably what his future holds. He lacks strength, and the little data I have available to me regarding exit velocities indicate he's below-average. Grade: 30

Field: Moves well laterally, but it's mostly average range for shortstop. He covers 2B well and can turn difficult double-plays because of his high IQ and defensive positioning. He has clean actions, including good hands and footwork, and he looks likely to stick at the position. Grade: 55

Arm: Strong arm that fits on the left side of the infield. It's above-average arm strength with plenty of carry. Often throws from a low sidearm slot when going across the diamond. Will bring his arm up to 3/4 slot when he's reaching back for something more. Accurate in limited looks. Grade: 55

Run: Timed 4.06 down the line from the right side. He's a plus straight line runner, but has yet to demonstrate himself as a stolen base threat. Grade: 60

Overall: Williams is a sound defensive shortstop with a potentially above-average hit tool. That suggests he has a major league future. However, he has yet to indicate he can add strength, and that's brought his usable power down near the bottom of the scale, which is concerning in an age where shortstops are homerun threats. Williams will never be that type of player, but there's still value in the profile, even if he's likely looking at a bench/utility role.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Bench or Platoon
Risk: Moderate

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Heriberto Hernandez - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	TB	OF	10	50

Grades Update: Aug 2021

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

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Aug 2021 Report

Evaluator: Jake Kerns

Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 195 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2017 IFA (TEX)
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Above-average height with a solid, sturdy build. He's filled out since signing, and has the physical look of a major league catcher, but there is a chance he continues to grow and move out of the field entirely.

Hit: Utilizes a slightly open and upright stance, and he keeps his knees bent. His hands stay high and back, with some loose and rhythmic movement pre-pitch. Uses a small-to-moderate leg kick as he closes his stance and steps into the pitch. Stands back in the box and has a wide base at impact. Above-average or better bat speed that generates hard contact on barreled balls. The ball jumps off the bat when he connects. It's a rotational swing with a mostly linear bat path, but he does show an inclination to swing upwards. Either bat path gets the ball in the air with regularity, and he has the look of an extra-base hitter. Has innate bat-to-ball skills and does a good job with getting the ball into play. He shows a strong eye and regularly produces excellent walks rates. Despite his bat-to-ball skills and eye, he does strike out too frequently, which is a sign of both his aggressiveness and confidence with the stick. If he can cut down his K-rates, and show some improved plate discipline, he has the potential to be an on-base machine. Grade: 55

Power: Possesses above-average to plus raw power. His bat-to-ball skills and propensity to get the ball in the air suggests he can get to that raw power, too. He's a strong kid, and he generates some very loud contact and high exit velocities, and when that's coupled with his bat-to-ball skills, there's reason to believe he's a future 20+ home run hitter at the next level. Grade: 50

Field: Hernandez has played a lot of catcher in the past, but he's mostly getting reps in LF this season. He moves well behind the plate and has solid instincts there, but he's rough around the edges. He's not afraid to get in the dirt and block a pitch, but I've also watched him be somewhat nonchalant with his backhands, which could be a sign of his indifference to the position or the trust in his glove. He has the look of an average receiver, and shows an understanding of pitch framing, but he'll need reps there, and those chances are diminishing. In the grass, he's showing fringe-average to average range. He takes solid routes, but his foot speed limits him. As with catcher, he's playable there, and that might be where he ends up, assuming he even plays the field. Grade: 45

Arm: He has average arm strength, but my limited looks at him behind the plate suggest his arm plays below that due to slower-than-desired transfers. His pop times were in the 2.10 range, which is, again, playable at the position, but it hardly stands out. In the field, the ball shows decent carry from the grass. Grade: 45

Run: Timed 4.33 down the line from the right side. Hustles out of the box and is surprisingly agile for his size, but he'll probably slow with time and/or any additional bulk. Grade: 40

Overall: Hernandez possesses one of the better bats in the system, and there's legitimate hit and power potential from that standpoint. The knock on Hernandez is, and will continue to be, his spot in the field. He's a capable catcher, but the rigors of the position would likely suppress his bat. The Rays have stuck him in LF and asked him to mash in Charleston, and that appears to be the plan with each level moving forward. He projects as a high on-base hitter, and that very well may come from a corner spot or DH position. He's good enough with the stick for that to work, though.

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

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Vidal Brujan - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	TB	2B	3	55

Grades Update: Aug 2021

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

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Aug 2021 Report

Evaluator: Jake Kerns

Age: 23 yr
Height: 5-10
Weight: 180 lbs
Hits/Throws: S/R
Acquired: 2014 IFA
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Short, compact build that is nearly maxed out. Has added significant strength/bulk since signing without losing athleticism. Dynamic athletic and a true joy to watch on the field. Plays with a big smile.

Hit: Switch hitter with a near-mirror image swing. Stands upright with his knees slightly bent and tight. His back stays vertical. Hands stay near his ear while the bat rests/bounces on his shoulder. Has opened up his stance some to begin the season. Uses a moderate leg kick as he loads and steps into the pitch with authority. Keeps his elbow back and evenly distributes his weight at the point of impact. Notably looks more comfortable from the left side, which is unsurprising given the discrepancy in live at-bats he's taken from both sides. It's a compact stance and compact swing; he's short to the ball with plus bat speed. His swing path is mostly linear, regularly delivering linedrives to all parts of the field. He enters the box with the mindset of getting on base in any way he can. He moves the bat up and down the strike zone well, but there is some room for growth with consistently barreling the ball. He takes some big cuts and simply toning the swing down will help. He's taken some steps in 2021, but he still finds himself out of synch, which creates his fair share of weak contact. Does a good job with fighting off pitches to stay alive in the count. He shows a discernible, above-average eye at the plate, and he has consistently taken walks near or in excess of 10% throughout his minor league career. He knows when to lay off. There are some questions about his ability to impact the baseball at the next level, but in the aggregate, he is something more than a slap-hitter, and he has the look of an on-base machine. He's probably a natural above-average hitter, but the tool can play up with his plus-plus speed. Grade: 55

Power: Has average or slightly better raw power, which he's started to get to with more regularity in 2021, which may be attributable to both his added strength and slight change in stance. Has a quick bat and has worked to elevate the ball with more consistency. He generates a good amount of leverage with his compact swing, and the ball shows some natural loft off the bat. Went on a homer binge to begin the 2021 season, but he still has the look of a mostly gap hitter. His added strength has driven the grade up a notch or two, though. Grade: 45

Field: Rangy defender that shows strong footwork in the dirt. Instinctual. Moves well laterally and can make some difficult plays. Gets to tough balls. Shows a strong glove and does a good job keeping the ball in front of him. Plays with bounce. Generally makes the play, but he can fall victim to being overly-flashy. At his best in the infield, but has familiarity all over the diamond, including everything but C and 1B in 2021. Shows plus range in CF, where he also gets good jumps. Bred to be the next Rays' super-utility guy. He's an average to above-average fielder across the board, thanks in large part to his speed and natural instincts. Grade: 55

Arm: Average strength that fits all over the field because of how quickly he can get the ball out. Shows some familiarity getting the ball out to second base from the left side of the field, but he probably doesn't quite have the arm to profile there. Regularly throws from a 3/4 slot but will adjust that according to the situation. Will throw from an almost overhand slot when reaching back for something more. Grade: 50

Run: Timed between 3.94 and 4.01 H to 1B from the left side. Plus-plus straight line speed and can hit an extra gear. Has the mindset of stealing a bag any time he gets on. Legitimate stolen base threat that likes to toy with the pitcher. Has maintained his speed with his added bulk. Grade: 70

Overall: Brujan is one of the more dynamic talents remaining in the minor leagues, and he is poised to join his former teammate Wander Franco in Tampa sometime this summer. Brujan does a little bit of everything, but it's his speed and offensive talent that continues to captivate. He had a nice burst of power to begin the 2021 season, and while that's proven to be mostly unsustainable, any uptick in power helps the profile. There are some similarities here to former big leaguer - and Major League All-Star - Chone Figgins. He may end up with more usable power and a little less impact on the basepaths, but Brujan, too, has an all-star ceiling, and there's a very real chance his OFP is understated here when all is said and done if extra power comes.

OFP: 55
Role: 60 - Above-Avg. Regular; Occasional All-Star
Risk: Moderate

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Victor Mesa Jr. - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	MIA	OF	19	45

Grades Update: May 2021

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

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May 2021 Report

Evaluator: Jake Kerns

Age: 19 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 187 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2018 IFA
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Average height with a good, strong build. Muscular upper body. Noticeably filled out since signing. Looks like a ball player. Hard worker in the weight room. Plays with flair. Strong baseball bloodlines.

Hit: Stands tall in the box with his hands high and the bat vertical. Utilizes a small toe tap towards his backfoot as his timing mechanism. Keeps his weight on his back foot and steps into the pitch with authority, resulting in a wide bast at impact. Has above-average bat speed and a linear bat path that generates natural loft. Ball jumps off the bat when he makes good contact. Has refined and streamlined his swing mechanics since debuting in 2019, cutting down on the noise originally created with his hands and shortening his swing. Has good bat-to-ball skills and gets the ball in play with regularity. Shows a feel for using the whole field. Has a good eye and knows when to lay off. Needs some reps with the new swing, but there's potential for an average or better hit tool. Grade: 40

Power: Has so far displayed fringe-average raw power that gets mostly to the gaps during games. Uses his hips well and has a rotational swing that creates natural loft off the bat. He's already shown an inclination to get the ball in the air against live pitching. Added strength has boosted his power ceiling, but he'll need to focus on driving the ball to get there. At the moment, he's more hit over power. Grade: 45

Field: Fluid athlete that moves well in the field. Shows good reactions and gets average or better reads off the bat. Takes average routes. Has above-average footspeed but mostly average range. Signed as a CF but likely ends up in a corner where there's some room for growth as he gets acquainted with the position. Grade: 50

Arm: Throws from a high 3/4 slot. Average arm strength with some carry from the outfield. Not a weapon, but playable in all three outfield positions. Grade: 50

Run: Timed 4.11 down the line from the left side during the 2019 season. Has added bulk since then and looks to have lost half a step. Grade: 55

Overall: Signed alongside his older brother Victor Victor Mesa for a significantly less signing bonus, Mesa Jr. now appears to be the better prospect of the two. His physical maturation is a step in the right direction and it boosts his ceiling a notch or two. He needs in-game reps more than anything, but there's potential here for average or better tools across the board. To paraphrase a source: "he's a dude."

OFP: 45
Role: 40 - Second Division Regular
Risk: High

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Jerar Encarnacion - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	MIA	OF	14	45

Grades Update: May 2021

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

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May 2021 Report

Evaluator: Jake Kerns

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-5
Weight: 239 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2015 IFA
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Tall and strong throughout. Physically maxed. Massive human. Plays with a smile on his face.

Hit: Stands closed with a wide base and his knees slightly bent. Hands stay high and back. Rhythmically moves the bat up and down off his shoulder prior to the pitch. Physically imposing in the box. Gets lower in his stance as the pitcher winds up which too often throws off his timing. Utilizes a small leg kick as he steps into the pitch. Takes big, hulking swings; above-average bat speed with an inconsistent bat path. Can get the ball out in a hurry, but also too frequently drills balls into the ground. Shows a solid eye on pitches away, but falls victim to aggressiveness and can look overmatched, particularly on velocity on the inside of the plate. Opening up his stance could help, as could added restraint. All or nothing approach that will lead to strikeout issues at the highest level. Grade: 45

Power: Plus raw power that began showing up more frequently during the 2019 season. Can go the opposite way. Impressive sheer strength. Has a quick bat and the ability to muscle the ball out. Gets lower in his stance than a lot of big men, which helps generate some leverage. Needs to cut down on his aggressiveness to get to his power with more regularity. Getting some more rotation in his hips would help. Legitimate power threat with refinement. Grade: 50

Field: Massive human being with below-average speed; it's below-average range despite him getting solid reads on balls in the outfield. If he ends up playing the field, he's probably destined for LF. The arm helps. Grade: 45

Arm: Strong arm with good carry. Accurate in limited looks. Arm strength plays in RF. Grade: 55

Run: Timed at or in excess of 4.35 down the line from the right side. Hustles out of the box, but he's a below-average straight line runner. Grade: 40

Overall: Encarnacion is a massive human. That can't be said enough. But he also has an intriguing set of offensive tools, notably his raw power, and there's reason to believe he can show them at the highest level with some refinement. He lacks patience at the plate, and takes some all-out swings, but this profile has a home in the big leagues, particularly if he gets to the power. He's already on the 40-man roster and could debut with an injury.

OFP: 45
Role: 40 - Second Division Regular
Risk: High

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Simon Muzziotti - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	PHI	OF	19	40

Grades Update: Feb 2021

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

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Feb 2021 Report

Evaluator: Jake Kerns

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 175 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2016 IFA
RuleV: On 40 Man Roster

Physical Description: Average height and lean throughout. Needs to add upper body strength, which has been a criticism since signing. Athletic kid.

Hit: Stands crouched and slightly open. Experimented with his bat position during 2020 Spring Training; began resting the bat on his shoulder rather than keeping his hands high and back. Minimal pre-pitch movement, which has been toned down significantly since signing. Moderate leg kick as he steps into the pitch. Has innate hand-eye coordination and a mostly level swing, but he inconsistently barrels the ball. Tends to get on top of the ball, which produces a significant amount of ground balls as a result. Above-average bat speed but lacks the physical strength to regularly impact the ball. Has strong bat-to-ball skills and fights through at-bats; can be a difficult out when he's not freely swinging. Can be overly aggressive at times. Comfortable with laying down a bunt and has the speed to beat the throw. Would do well to get the ball in the air with more regularity; without that, he'll produce an empty batting average. Tool could be better than average in time. Grade: 50

Power: Has fringe-average raw power, which he rarely gets to during games. He produces some natural loft when he drives the ball, and shows a feel for using the whole field, but he presently produces too many ground balls. Added strength would serve him well, as would barreling the ball more often. He flashes some gap power, but the power plays below that. Grade: 30

Field: Can cover a lot of ground quickly due to his footspeed. Has some work to do with recognition off the bat, but has the speed to overcome the misreads. It's plus range in CF. Can make some difficult plays in all directions and shows strong awareness as he backs up against the wall. Could be plus with further refinement. Grade: 55

Arm: Average arm with solid carry from the grass. Accurate with his throws. Plays in CF. Grade: 50

Run: Timed between 4.08 and 4.13 down the line from the left side. Has the speed to take an extra base on balls hit to the grass. Struggled with getting caught on the basepaths in 2019, but has the speed to steal double-digit bags. Needs to read the pitcher and get a better initial step. Grade: 60

Overall: Muzziotti carries a lot of intrigue because of whatever he could be. However, like many Phillies prospects through the years, he is underdeveloped physically. Added strength would do him well. He has the bat-to-ball skills to eventually be a high-average hitter, which when paired with his plus speed and potentially plus defense, produces a starter ceiling. Without the physical gains and the boost in power it might bring, he's a likely backup/defensive substitution.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Bench / Platoon
Risk: Moderate

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