Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | SEA | OF | 20 | 40 |
Grades Update: Nov 2020
| OFP | Role | Hit | Power | Field | Arm | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 40 | 55 | 30 | 50 | 40 | 60 |
Nov 2020 Report
Evaluator: Isaiah Burrows
Age: 19 yr
Height: 5-7
Weight: 165 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2018 IFA
RuleV: 2023
Physical Description: Small in height, but has a muscular and built frame throughout. Very filled out with broad shoulders and large biceps for a 5-foot-8 outfielder. Strong lower half. Athleticism across the board, flies around the basepaths. Not the most optimised physique, still has time to bulk up more. Has a tireless work ethic and competitive drive to get better, lifting weights in the weightroom or getting extra swings in the cage. Showed very impressive instincts and motivation for an 18-year-old in his first pro season.
Hit: Open left-handed stance with an overall balanced approach, may lean a bit on his back left leg within his load. Right leg kick, uses some of his lower half to stay with the ball. Strong, high follow through, let's his hands do the work with a fluid stroke to all fields. Lacks elite bat speed and still needs to make consistent contact. Sound approach, waits for his pitch and has good patience. More room for improvement, very young. Grade: 55
Power: Hasn't shown much raw power in first season, but taps into some based upon physical strength and sound approach at the plate. Makes hard contact, just not enough to drive the ball for homers. Has more gap power at the moment, but shown ability to collect some over the fence pop. Has shown the ability to drive the ball the other way. May need to shorten swing, mature physically to fully tap into power potential. Grade: 30
Field: Has makings of above-average fielder with his physical traits. Gets a good jump on the ball with impressive instincts. Times the ball well in the air. Ranges to his left to track the ball. Fluid movements, not much choppiness out there. Makes the occasional mental error, loses the ball or tips off his glove. Good instincts and speed to make a reliable outfielder. Grade: 50
Arm: Fringe-average arm that needs improvement. Ball lacks zip and speed to the infield or home plate. Quick movement to get rid of the ball. Throws can be off target at times. Decent arm strength to stay in center field with more time and development. Grade: 40
Run: Very good speed that makes him a serious threat on the basepaths. Sprints out of the box with long strides and quickness. Makes the most of his smaller size to jump at any opportunity to grab an extra bag. Eye popping quickness that is utilized offensively and defensively. A bit too aggressive to steal bags at times, but profiles a 30-base stealer at the next level Grade: 60
Overall: In part to his hard work and dedication, Clase has made the most of his physical abilities thus far. Don't let his height and weight fool you, he has a solid muscular build that stands out immediately. He's showcased a good hit tool and eye-popping speed to potentially become a top-of-the-order center fielder if he reaches his ceiling. In order to get there, he needs to add more power and refine some things defensively and on the basepaths. There's plenty of room for growth in the teenage speedster, and he can move steadily through the system if his array tools come together.
OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Below Avg. Player - Bench / Platoon
Risk: Extreme
