Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | HOU | OF | 25 | 40 |
Grades Update: Jan 2021
| OFP | Role | Hit | Power | Field | Arm | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 40 | 40 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 60 |
Jan 2021 Report
Evaluator: Trevor Hooth
Age: 26 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 217 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2016 Draft, Round 2
RuleV: Eligbible
Physical Description: Medium build, frame is filled out. He's at physical maturity. Looks a tad lighter than the listed weight.
Hit: Sets up with his hands at chest height and tight to the body. Rests bat on his shoulder pre pitch. Slightly open stance and small bend at the knees. Upper body is bent over slightly. Utilizes a quick, mid-shin, high leg kick. He's short to the ball. Puts every ounce of energy possible into each swing, resulting in plenty of swing and miss. Does show the feel to go with the ball and hit to all fields. Some loft in the swing helps it play well with pitches up in the zone. He can have trouble getting the barrel on pitches low in the zone. Has a good idea of the zone east to west, but is liable to expand below the zone, especially with breaking balls. Grade: 40
Power: Between the effort in each swing and the loft, there is plenty of pop when he gets a barrel on the ball. Right now, there is probably above average raw power. In game he can access it sometimes when he gets a pitch to hit up in the zone. The power does play to all fields in game. If he can find a way to get to those pitches down in the zone then he will be able to do more damage in the power department. Grade: 45
Field: He has the speed and instincts to stick in centerfield. He can make the necessary reads and his speed helps him get to the ball. Grade: 45
Arm: The arm is what might keep him from staying up the middle. It's not the strongest arm, but it is fairly accurate. He may be limited to left field because of the strength. Grade: 45
Run: He's not only a good runner, but he uses the speed well. Long strides help him to be an above average runner to begin with. His speed helps cover ground defensively. He shows the instincts to be a base stealer as well. His use of speed really helps it play plus. Grade: 60
Overall: Dawson is a good athlete with an interesting ceiling if it all clicks. His power and speed will play at the big league level, but the hit tool is what needs to see some improvement. Beyond that, his defense will play in center, but his arm strength will likely limit him to left field. Improvements there will tick up the power and give the Astros a solid platoon-type outfielder.
OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Bench / Platoon
Risk: High
