Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | NYM | 3B/SS | 15 | 40 |
Grades Update: Feb 2021
| OFP | Role | Hit | Power | Field | Arm | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 40 | 30 | 50 | 45 | 55 | 50 |
Feb 2021 Report
Evaluator: Evan Morin
Age: 20 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 195 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 Round 22
RuleV: 2022
Physical Description: Tall, slender frame. Room for added strength throughout. High waisted with long arms and legs. Athletic build fills up every inch of 6'3".
Hit: Square, upright swing with high hands and a firm shoulder width base. Soft leg lift that leads to explosive push through. Average bat speed generated from long legs and hips clearing early creating torque. He struggles with plate discipline as he stuck out 45% of the time in 2019 with only 31 walks in that time frame. He is an aggressive young hitter that will need to gain discipline as he gains maturity. Palmer is a sell out power hitter who had 7 HR and 21 XBH in 2019. His power shows potential, but will be rendered useless unless he can fix his approach and strikeout rate quickly. Grade: 30
Power: Palmer has average power that could be increased as he gains muscle mass. He shows the ability to hit home runs, but that is a matter of if he hits it given his strikeout rate. Power is one of his strengths on the field and could continue to get better as he develops. Grade: 50
Field: Athletic shortstop with third base abilities. Decent range laterally due to long legs and agility. Confident fielder with soft hands. Always sure to receive the ball before making a transfer. Standard infielder with room to grow. Grade: 45
Arm: Above average arm. Ball has zip across the diamond. Online carry from left side. Makes accurate throws and can make good throws from any location on the infield. Uses legs for extra power when needed. Grade: 55
Run: Hustles on the basepath. Average speed and athleticism. Good instinct out of the box. Grade: 50
Overall: Palmer is a power hitting infielder with a solid glove. His power could be an asset to the club, but will be useless unless he can find a way to be better at the plate. His strikeout rate is a red flag, but not a death sentence. He is young and still developing and will have better at bats as he matures, but if he does not fix it quickly, that will be a problem. His athleticism and strong arm will help to carry him defensively. Even though he is a strong player, he can still use some more added muscle throughout. Palmer has potential, but has a few things to work on before he can start being a bigger impact player.
OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Bench / Platoon
Risk: Moderate
