Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | STL | C | 47 | 35 |
Grades Update: Dec 2020
| OFP | Role | Hit | Power | Field | Arm | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 30 | 45 | 40 | 55 | 55 | 30 |
Dec 2020 Report
Evaluator: Matt Thompson
Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 234 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Draft - Round 6
RuleV: 2022
Physical Description: Displays outward leadership qualities, the type of catcher that's very involved in the game. Pages has a thicker frame, a high energy fireball. He's fluent in english as well as spanish which is obviously huge in today's game, especially for a catcher. He's going to require serious body maintenance, and you don't see many soft bodied catches nowadays.
Hit: Starts with hands high, with circular gyrations at about the ear level. He's a very pull heavy hitter, but he will pepper the outfield grass just beyond shortstop with line drives. Will be prone to shifts, and since he doesn't run well, it's fair to assume low batting averages. Grade: 45
Power: Over the fence power is limited to the pull-side, but his swing doesn't produce natural loft. The high amount of line drives is a great result, but not being able to elevate limits the power ceiling. Does have some power to the right centerfield gap, just need to see it more often. Grade: 40
Field: Pitchers love throwing to him. Handles a staff extremely well. Doesn't move that great laterally, but is a strong receiver. Good, quiet target that really excels framing the low pitch. Grade: 55
Arm: Gunned down 68% of potential thieves so far in his pro career, which is an exceptional number considering how many more plus runners exist in the lower levels of the minor leagues. Quick feet and hands. Strong transfers and plus ability to get out of the crouch can slow a running game to a halt. Grade: 55
Run: Well below-average runner, not a threat to take the extra bag. Grade: 300
Overall: He's a defense first backup catcher for me because I'm not confident in the power emerging. The frame will also require a sizable amount of effort to maintain and improve. He handles the staff well enough to possibly fill the Julio Rodriguez role sooner or later, and he's got enough chops to be a future coach when his playing career is over.
OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: Moderate
