Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | PIT | OF | 33 | 40 |
Grades Update: Jan 2021
| OFP | Role | Hit | Power | Field | Arm | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 40 | 30 | 40 | 55 | 50 | 60 |
Jan 2021 Report
Evaluator: Robert James
Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 195 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Round 2
RuleV: 2022
Physical Description: Ideal size for a ballplayer, Gorski "looks" like a baseball player, he's big and strong and athletic. He's basically exactly what teams look for physically. Great athlete.
Hit: He has the slightly-open stance that a lot of Pirates prospects have. Pre-load keeps his hands at about shoulder level with his bat at a 45 degree angle. No real leg kick. All of that is good the problem is when the swing starts. He's spread out which would be fine but he's not generating any power with his lower half or hips. His bat path is almost completely flat. So ultimately he's not putting himself in a position to hit the ball hard or drive it in the air. Gorski has natural power, he draws walks and does not strike out too much so his approach is fine. I saw him hit the ball hard a few times but he needs a swing overhaul if he's going to have an MLB career. Grade: 30
Power: Gorski has the natural power that his frame portends. But his swing locks it away. Theoretically if he changes his swing he should hit for power but right now it's well below average. Grade: 40
Field: Gorski is a great athlete and he played all three outfield spots. He'll eventually end up in a corner as he fills out with age but right now he can play center. Grade: 55
Arm: I barely saw him throw but his arm seemed average. It looked sufficient to play in right field Grade: 50
Run: Plus runner. He might slow down as he fills out. Grade: 60
Overall: Gorski has the ideal size and athleticism that teams look for but he needs an entire swing overhaul right now. If that happens it looks like he could be an above average regular at an OF spot but that's a pretty big ask. For now he's a 4th OF.
OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Bench/Platoon
Risk: High
