Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | CHC | OF | 50 | 35 |
Grades Update: Nov 2020
| OFP | Role | Hit | Power | Field | Arm | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 30 | 40 | 55 | 45 | 55 | 45 |
Nov 2020 Report
Evaluator: Jake Kerns
Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 190 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2017 Draft - Round 5
RuleV: 2021
Physical Description: Thick middle half. Big, strong thighs. Strong upper body. Impressive forearms. Has filled out considerably since being drafted. Maxed out. Moves well for his size.
Hit: Upright and open stance. Keeps his hands high. Small leg kick and toe tap before impact. Swing has been toned down since signing. Above-average to plus bat speed. Strong hands. Below-average barrel control. Inconsistent approach and often tries to muscle the ball. Takes big cuts and swing can get long. Solid eye but is overly aggressive, leading to a high strikeout rate Grade: 40
Power: Plus raw power and beginning to get to it in-game. Utilizes his lower half well and possesses the pure strength to simply muscle the ball out. Can hit the ball out of all parts of the park. Needs to cut down on the aggressiveness at the plate and wait for his pitch to help him consistently get to his natural power. Grade: 55
Field: Solid actions in the field but size and speed probably confine him to LF. Fringe-average fielder there because of his range Grade: 45
Arm: Strong arm but is a below-average transferer Grade: 55
Run: Flashed above-average times as an amateur but has filled out significantly and is now a fringe-average runner and may continue to slow. At or around 4.35 down the line from the right side on multiple looks. Hustles out of the box Grade: 45
Overall: Possesses significant power and is capable in left field, but, as with so many prospects, Velazquez will need to hit to reach his below-average regular ceiling. His aggressiveness at the plate will need to be toned down and he will need to cut his strikeouts to have a chance.
OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: Moderate
