Alexander Ovalles - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	TB	OF	36	35

Grades Update: Aug 2021

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
35	30	60	40	50	50	40

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Aug 2021 Report

Evaluator: Russ Peters

Age: 20 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 180 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2017 IFA
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Relatively average build with a thick lower half

Hit: Slightly open stance, small leg kick, smooth line drive swing, plus bat to ball skills, looks like a natural hitter, patient and comfortable at the plate, works counts Grade: 60

Power: Current profile is hit over power, more of a singles and doubles approach, slight adjustment to swing path could unlock a few more bombs but hitting for power is just not Ovalles' game Grade: 40

Field: Good instincts in the field, makes all of the routine plays, lacks speed for center field, average to a tick above at corner outfield spots, has also played some 1B, bat leaves a bit to be desired for these corner spots Grade: 50

Arm: Average arm with decent carry, fairly accurate, enough to play right field but more suited for play in left field Grade: 50

Run: Does not lack hustle but is just not a real fast player, run is a below average to maybe even a slightly restricting tool Grade: 40

Overall: sweet swing with above average hit tool and the ability to get on base, limited power and defensive fit make it tough to see consistent playing time at the major league level, however Ovalles is a good ball player who will help a team off the bench or in an emergency replacement role

OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: Moderate

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Abiezel Ramirez - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	TB	SS	35	35

Grades Update: Aug 2021

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
35	30	45	40	50	55	60

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Aug 2021 Report

Evaluator: Russ Peters

Age: 21 yr
Height: 5-11
Weight: 160 lbs
Hits/Throws: S/R
Acquired: 2016 IFA
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Stocky, athletic build, thick, powerful lower half

Hit: Starts from a slightly open stance and moves into a fairly significant leg kick, quick bat, makes hard contact from both sides but more polished from the left side, patient hitter who can take a walk, strike outs remain a concern Grade: 45

Power: Bat speed exists to add power, tends to hit more liners and grounders than fly balls, this allows Ramirez to utilize his speed but takes away from his ability to hit homers, would benefit from added loft in this area but could be a catch 22, has shown more power as of late but the average has taken a hit Grade: 40

Field: Very smooth, quick transitions, get to ball quickly, does everything you want a middle infielder to do, covers a lot of ground and could stick at SS Grade: 50

Arm: Strong arm with good carry, would translate well into role as utility player Grade: 55

Run: Plus tool, has shown to be an aggressive runner who will take any extra bases given to him, quick out of the box, efficient base stealer Grade: 60

Overall: Profiles as a potential spark plug type middle infielder, biggest question remains the bat, at this point it seems to be hit or power rather than hit and power, strike outs remain an issue, likely outcome of a super utility type who can fill in just about anywhere but the tools are there to be a steady climber up the rankings if the power and hit can start to play together.

OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: Moderate

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Luis Carpio - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	NYM	2B	22	40

Grades Update: Feb 2021

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
40	40	45	30	55	50	50

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Feb 2021 Report

Evaluator: Russ Peters

Age: 23 yr
Height: 5-11
Weight: 190 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2014 IFA
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Compact, athletic build. Thick lower half. Has grown bigger and stronger with maturity and a pro regimen.

Hit: Sets up with back elbow up and hands in at neck level, wide base with legs set more than shoulder width apart. Weight shifts to back foot with noticeable leg kick during load, swing is smooth and fairly quiet. Despite the swing aesthetics Carpio lacks an advanced feel for hitting and how to most effectively handle different pitches in different locations. Battles at the plate and has shown an adept ability to draw a walk. Grade: 45

Power: Carpio has grown bigger and stronger over the years, allegedly adding 25 pounds of muscle. Also has geared his swing to generate more loft which briefly resulted in a flash of more pop. At this point that flash of power appears to be an aberration, until we see more consistent power output Luis is more of a singles and doubles hitter. Grade: 30

Field: Polished and smooth in the field. Very good lateral movement to get to balls on either side of his position with a quick first step. Looks very comfortable in the dirt. Sure handed with quick actions and seamless transitions. Enough glove to be an asset anywhere in the infield. Grade: 55

Arm: Arm plays best at 2B. Passable at SS. Lacks the zip and play making ability desired from SS or 3B Grade: 50

Run: Short, choppy steps. Ability to move laterally in the field outshines the ability to be an asset on the basepaths. Instincts and smarts to steal bases but will be challenged by advanced catchers. Grade: 50

Overall: Watching Carpio play leaves you wanting and hoping for just a little bit more. He looks the part of a big league regular, but it just hasn't translated into the batter's box. If Carpio can come around to hit with either more consistent average or pop he can attain this ceiling, but currently Luis projects as a utility infielder who can make plays in the field and get on base when his number is called.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Bench / Utility
Risk: Moderate

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Cody Milligan - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	ATL	2B	33	35

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
35	30	45	30	50	55	60

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Russ Peters

Age: 22 yr
Height: 5-10
Weight: 185 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2019 Draft, Round 9
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Undersized for today's prototypical baseball prospect. Looks and plays like the usual high motor, utility player, scrapper. Team leader. Baseball bloodlines with both brother and father.

Hit: Solid hit tool, hit .453 in 61 games during 2019 JUCO season, then .252 during pro debut in the Appalachian League (52 games), the truth lies somewhere in the middle whereas the jump from JUCO to pro pitching takes some time for adjustment, wide base, slight crouch, hands up behind left ear, linear swing, controls the zone well, has a good eye, works the count and draws walks, when all is said it done a potential fringe-average hit tool is on the horizon. Grade: 45

Power: Linear swing not exactly geared for power, could tap in by adding a little loft to the swing but might cost some of the average, currently good for 5-10 bombs in full year of at bats. Grade: 30

Field: Versatile glove, was primarily a catcher at Cowley College but has played multiple positions in both the infield and outfield. Best profile is likely at 2B where the glove and range would play average to slightly above. Grade: 50

Arm: Enough arm to back up his versatile glove. Above-average, accurate arm with optimal carry and decent accuracy. Grade: 55

Run: A nuisance on the bases. Uses instincts and speed to run all over opponents. A perfect 30 for 30 in steal attempts during the 2019 JUCO season and 12 for 18 in his pro debut. Might take time to adjust to pro pitchers and catchers but steals and base-running are a big part of his game. Speed allows for defensive versatility noted above, run is plus asset. Grade: 60

Overall: The positive spark plug you want on your team. Controls the zone, draws walks, has a little pop. Causes distraction on the basepaths and has defensive versatility. Super utility depth player that every team needs to give others rest while moving all around the field and pinch running.

OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: Moderate

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Chris Seise - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	TEX	SS	31	40

Grades Update: Mar 2021

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
40	40	40	55	55	60	55

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Mar 2021 Report

Evaluator: Russ Peters

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 196 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2017 Round 1
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Tall, lean, trim, athletic build. Reportedly showed up ripped to instructional league in the fall. Built a lot like a NFL slot receiver.

Hit: Sets up with a shoulder width base, in a slight crouch with some pre-swing bat waggle. Looks very comfortable and relaxed at the plate. Aggressive mentality. Show above average bat speed but below average plate discipline. Line drive swing with slight loft. Clean, low effort, repeatable swing. Hit should improve with more pro reps, but will need an uptick in pitch selectivity to reach closer to average. Grade: 40

Power: Above average bat speed as noted above. Displays good leverage and weight shift to drive the ball. Swing gets long resulting in quite a bit of swing and miss. 30% strikeout rate in pro ball. Demonstrates above average power when he gets a hold of one. Potential for 20+ HR at peak. Grade: 55

Field: Quick feet, good first step, great instincts. Shows soft hands, fluid and quick actions even on the run. Glove could play above average at SS, 2B or 3B Grade: 55

Arm: Above average arm strength. Enough carry to play 3B or make plays from deep in the hole at SS. Arms strength rebounded after shoulder surgery. Grade: 60

Run: Has shown to be an aggressive base runner with above average speed. Will be interesting to see if he is still a 20 SB threat with the added bulk Grade: 55

Overall: Touted as one of the top offensive SS in the 2017 draft class (Royce Lewis, Jeter Downs) Seise has had little opportunity to demonstrate the skills that got him drafted in the first round. Seise lost all of 2018 and a large portion of 2019 with two different shoulder surgeries. With 2020 lost to COVID Chris has just 72 games under his belt in 4 seasons of pro ball. The upside still is still there but Seise needs to demonstrate his durability along with his ability this year to remain a MLB prospect.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Bench or Platoon
Risk: High

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Gabriel Maciel - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	MIN	OF	30	35

Grades Update: Apr 2021

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
40	40	50	30	55	50	70

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Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Russ Peters

Age: 22 yr
Height: 5-10
Weight: 170 lbs
Hits/Throws: S/R
Acquired: 2016 IFA (ARI)
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Compact, athletic build. Speedy, spark plug type.

Hit: Switch hitter, sets up with a wide base, slight crouch with hands up behind the ear. Shows good bat to ball skills and above average strike zone awareness. Can take a walk and get on base at a fairly high clip. Contact oriented approach may get exposed at higher levels where pinpoint command is more rampant. Grade: 50

Power: Very limited power displayed thus far. Strong and athletic but has lacked ability to drive the ball. Twins maybe able to unlock more power with a swing adjustment and added torque. Might grade out a 20 in the end, but we will stay on the bright side here. Grade: 30

Field: Shows great range, reads and routes in the OF. Has playmaking ability in centerfield. Will be able to stay in CF long term and play above average defense. Grade: 55

Arm: Displays average arm strength. Can make strong accurate throws but can be tested by runners, especially from deep in the gaps. Grade: 50

Run: Maciel is very fast. Running ability allows him to play well in CF. Has been improving baserunning and stealing ability over the last couple of seasons. Could amount to a 30+ steal candidate with regular playing time. Grade: 70

Overall: An average hit tool coupled will well below average power really limit Maciel's upside. However, a player with great speed who can play good defense at a premium position are useful assets to most teams.

OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: Moderate

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Luis Mieses - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CHW	OF	19	40

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
40	40	45	50	50	60	40

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Russ Peters

Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 180 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2016 IFA
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Medium sized frame, thick lower half, room to add strength and size.

Hit: Sets up with back elbow up and hands at neck level, slightly open stance, wide base with legs set more than shoulder width apart. Weight shifts to back foot with slight leg kick during load, swing could be quieted and more efficient with less unnecessary movement. Plus bat to ball skills which have led to lack of patience and putting balls in play that he would be better off letting go. There is definite potential for an above average hit tool but unless there is an approach change it will remain slightly below average. Grade: 45

Power: As noted above Mieses currently has a contact-oriented approach. His bat contains power as evident in batting practice but rarely gets to the right pitch to exhibit said power. Easy swing used to try to hit the gaps more than drive the ball out of the park. Adding in game power will likely be at cost of overall batting average but the power is there. Grade: 50

Field: Not the fastest guy on the field but played CF for his first couple of pro seasons. Profiles best as a corner OF with good instincts who can make all of the routine plays and maybe more. Grade: 50

Arm: Plus arm with good carry that would play in RF if the bat suits the position. Grade: 60

Run: Below average runner. May even slow down if bulk is added to the frame Grade: 40

Overall: Signed at 16 years old for $428,000 in the same signing class as Luis Robert but has yet to make his full season debut. Plus bat to ball skills combined with average in game power could lead to a 25 HR, .260 future big leaguer. Flaws in the overall approach and lack of flashing said power leave us wondering whether he can reach that ceiling. Mieses is only 20 but the clock is starting to tick on his ability to be more than an up and down or bench role type big leaguer.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Bench or Platoon
Risk: High

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Konnor Pilkington - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CHW	LHP	17	40

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	FB	CB	SL	CH	Ctr/Cmd
40	40	45	50	45	55	50/45

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Russ Peters

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 225 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2018 Round 3
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Strong, sturdy, well built, broad shoulders with thick lower half. Workhorse build.

Delivery & Mechanics: 3/4 arm slot, creates steep down hill plane with arm slot and height. Hides the ball well. Consistently repeats up tempo delivery. Delivery is balanced, controlled and fairly mechanically sound.

Fastball: Topped out at 96 in college but has regressed to working 87-91. Excellent downhill plane and slight deception help the lack of velocity. Fairly straight trajectory. Would benefit from added velo and/or life Grade: 45

Curveball: 12-6 drop, sometimes becomes slurvy. 75-77 MPH with medium depth, lacks some of the bite you'd prefer. Used as a chase pitch or for called strikes. Grade: 50

Slider: Fringe average offering at 83-84 MPH. Can sometimes blend into shape and velocity band of slurvy curve ball. Pilkington adds and subtracts from his curve and slider well to create the desired effect. Would benefit from added teeth when necessary. Grade: 45

Changeup: Pilkington's best secondary. Shows good feel with glove-side fade. 80-82 MPH. Works well as swing and miss/out pitch or to induce weak contact. Grade: 55

Control and Command: Definitely a strike-thrower but has not exhibited consistent ability to spot pitches as desired. Room for each of these to move up a half grade in the future. Control: 50 | Command: 45

Overall: Once an overpowering pitcher, Pilkington now relies on pitchibility and keeping hitters off balance for success. Uses three fringe or better secondaries to keep hitters from timing up a marginal fastball. Proven to be strong and durable. Floor over ceiling prospect at this point. Best case scenario is 4/5 SP innings eatier but the Sox may use him as a swingman/long reliever/spot starter as well.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Spot Starter or Low Leverage Reliever
Risk: Moderate

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Ernie Clement - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CLE	SS/2B	45	35

Grades Update: Nov 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
35	30	50	20	50	50	60

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Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: Russ Peters

Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 170 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2017 Draft - Round 4
RuleV: On 40-man

Physical Description: Small framed, quick-twitch athlete, plays with speed and passion.

Hit: Slightly open stance. Legs shoulder width apart. Slight leg kick. Short, compact, contact-oriented swing with good barrel whip and bat control. Sees spin well. Patient, and puts a lot of balls in play. Draws walks and rarely strikes out. Needs to hit the ball on a line or on the ground to be successful. Too many popups to result in an above-average tool. Grade: 50

Power: Contact-oriented swing. Three career HR in over 1100 minor league at-bats. Does not make hard enough contact to profile for any power in his game. Grade: 20

Field: Range is good at SS. Should be a better tool than it has proven to be. Projects better as a second baseman or a super-utility player who could handle the outfield too. Grade: 50

Arm: Average, makes throw quickly and efficiently, arm to play anywhere in the infield or outfield with the exception of RF Grade: 50

Run: Above average tool, quick and light on his feet. Plays using instincts, shows poise and confidence on base baths. Can beat out balls on the ground for hits, unfortunately gets caught stealing too often, but to his credit keeps running, just above a 60% stolen base success rate in 2019. Speed is there for an increased success rate going forward. Grade: 60

Overall: Terry Francona said Clement "plays like he is riding on a rocket." Profiles best as a Swiss Army Knife type of player who could see time at 2B, SS, 3B, LF and CF. Plus makeup and grit. Needs to hit and run efficiently to make any impact in the big leagues.

OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: Low

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Richard Palacios - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CLE	SS/2B	43	35

Grades Update: Nov 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
35	30	45	40	50	45	60

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Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: Russ Peters

Age: 24 yr
Height: 5-11
Weight: 180 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2018 Draft - Round 3
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Thick, stocky. Has definitely added weight and muscle since college and his last appearance in the minors during the 2018 season (missed all of 2019 with a labrum injury and 2020 was cancelled). Beginning to resemble a football running back build.

Hit: Upright stance. Legs shoulder width apart. Hands at his shoulder with back elbow up, hips set back a bit with a slight pigeon-toed back foot. Small leg kick leads into an aggressive swing. Really drives the ball. Excellent strike zone awareness. Grade: 45

Power: Natural loft to current swing. Swings very hard and aggressively but controls the bat well. Gets good torque with hip rotation. Uses leverage to drive the ball. Added strength to frame. Conservatively possesses a 12-15 homer bat. Grade: 40

Field: Very smooth, quick transitions. Gets to the ball quickly. Does everything you want a middle infielder to do. Grade: 50

Arm: Makes quick and even acrobatic throws. Adjusts arm angle to make the quickest play. Accurate, fringy arm for SS. Best profiles is 2B. Grade: 45

Run: Above-average tool. Will be interesting to see how he moves with the added bulk. Base stealer and asset on the basepaths. Gets good jumps and has good instincts. Grade: 60

Overall: Profiles as a potential top of the lineup, bat-first second baseman and on-base machine, if everything works. Lack of defensive versatility puts more pressure on the bat and the legs. Hasn't played in a regular-season game since 2018. However, when he has played he has been impressive. Until he is "back" and reasserts himself expectations will be tempered.

OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: High

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Raynel Delgado - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CLE	SS/2B	40	40

Grades Update: Nov 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
40	40	40	40	50	50	40

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Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: Russ Peters

Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 185 lbs
Hits/Throws: B/R
Acquired: 2018 Draft - Round 6
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Tall, medium build. Strong, athletic and physical but not overly muscular or big. Possibility to add some bulk as he matures professionally.

Hit: Hands at shoulder height away from the body. Back elbow slightly raised with a fairly open stance. Feet a little more than shoulder-width apart. Base expands during swing. Traded a toe tap for a leg kick during the 2019 season which improved swing efficiency. Smooth stroke and patient hitting approach. Both left and right-handed swings appear very similar. Good feel for hitting from both sides of the plate but definitely has been more successful. Is more aggressive and drives the ball better as a left handed hitter. Controls bat well overall. Has had some issues with off-speed pitches so far as pro, which has led to a high strike-out rate. Expect some of that swing and miss to subside with more experience in pro ball. Proven to have adept strike zone awareness. Grade: 40

Power: Drives the ball to the gaps and makes some loud outs. Swing not geared for power at this point, more of a line drive and gap approach, occasionally will flash average power and drive one deep, should develop into fringe-average to average power. Grade: 40

Field: Soft hands, good instincts. Quick transitions. Doesn't move quite as well as you would like at SS. Somewhat limited range. Glove geared more for 2B at this point where the defense will be average. Grade: 50

Arm: Arm strength and accuracy to play short or 3B. Average to slightly above. Grade: 50

Run: Doesn't run well but makes up for it with good instincts and baseball IQ. Comes hard out of the box every time. Stole six bases in 70 games during the 2019 season. Speed is slightly below average and may even tick down as he matures. Grade: 40

Overall: Delgado reached full-season ball as a 19 year old and held his own. The glove and bat best profile at 2B or perhaps as a utility/bench player. It's not out of the realm of possibility for him to blossom into everyday big leaguer if he can keep drawing walks and add some more pop to that swing.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Bench / Platoon / Utility
Risk: High

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Will Benson - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CLE	OF	36	40

Grades Update: Nov 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
40	40	30	60	55	60	55

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Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: Russ Peters

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-5
Weight: 225 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2016 Draft - Round 1
RuleV: On 40-man

Physical Description: Very large man. Big frame, broad shoulders, muscular build, athletic. Football linebacker type.

Hit: Stands fairly upright at the plate, hands back just below shoulder level with elbow up and back during load. Quick bat. Creates good loft. Swing is smooth but can get long. Overall mechanical and timing issues have resulted in a career 37% minor league strikeout rate. Good pitch recognition but sometimes his patience borders on passivity. Grade: 30

Power: Big-time raw power. Swing creates good loft and leverage. Very easy power. When he gets a hold of one the ball explodes off the bat and travels a very long way. Grade: 60

Field: Covers good ground with his speed. Gets to balls that others may not. Average in center, but a greater asset in right. Grade: 55

Arm: Arm viewed as plus to even plus-plus. Makes strong accurate throws, profile for RF. Grade: 60

Run: Runs well, especially for his size. Has proven to be an effective baserunner and base stealer. Speed to close on balls in the outfield and make plays with his legs. Grade: 55

Overall: Benson is an athletic specimen. He has four above-average tools. Showed off power potential with a four-homer game for Lake County in 2019. Without an improvement in the hit tool, he will end up a bench/platoon player who can offer some speed, pop, and take a walk.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Bench / Platoon / Utility
Risk: Extreme

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Alexfri Planez - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CLE	OF	19	45

Grades Update: Nov 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
45	40	40	55	50	60	45

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Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: Russ Peters

Age: 19 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 180 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 IFA
RuleV: 2024

Physical Description: Planez is listed at "only" 6'2" 180 but he definitely appears closer to 6'4" 210 and maybe even a little bigger. He is a man. Thick, especially in in the lower half. Broad shoulders, strong and athletic.

Hit: Legs create a base just past shoulder width. Pigeon toed from foot during setup. Hands up at the shoulder with the back elbow up. Big leg kick. Displays good hand eye coordination but still has some trouble with breaking balls. Wwing is not exactly mechanically sound at this point but he still goes through his sequence smooth and easy. Swing and miss will likely always be a part of his game with how big he is but the future hit should be at least serviceable. Grade: 40

Power: Plus plus raw power. Swings with natural loft. 10 career homers in less than 300 at bats is quite impressive for someone who was just 16 and 17 years old at the time. Missed almost all of last season with a broken hamate bone. All signs point to the power being a legit part of his game going forward. Grade: 55

Field: Covers decent ground with his speed, gets to balls that other players his size would not. Has played both CF and RF with RF being his likely final destination. Projected an average future tool. Grade: 50

Arm: Arm to play RF. Strong and accurate. Grade: 60

Run: Runs well for his size. Speed to close on balls in RF but not likely to burn up the base path. Current average run will likely tick down to fringe average by the time he make majors. Grade: 45

Overall: Planez is an amazing lottery ticket. A more and more popular pick to sky rocket to the top 100 next year with a good start this coming season. The power and glove will play. If the hit tool develops to even fringe average we have a potential star on our hands. But that is a big "if," more likely projection as a Major League platoon/bench bat with the possibility to flame out prior to making the bigs. Will be a fun player to monitor during 2021.

OFP: 45
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Bench / Platoon / Utility
Risk: Extreme

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Carson Tucker - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CLE	SS	16	45

Grades Update: Nov 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
45	40	45	45	50	55	60

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Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: Russ Peters

Age: 19 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 180 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2020 Draft - Round 1
RuleV: 2024

Physical Description: Tall, lean and athletic. Room for growth and adding bulk. looks like a prototypical high school middle infielder.

Hit: Hits with legs shoulder width apart, slightly open stance. Hands back and in close to the chest. All fields approach. Great bat control. Barrels a lot of balls. Swing is hit over power. Line drive approach with impressive bat speed. Has been getting stronger and hitting the ball harder over the last year and that progression is likely to continue as a pro Grade: 45

Power: A swing change and a growth spurt prior to the the brief 2020 Arizona high school and showcase season have allowed for more power potential than originally thought. Hits balls hard and can control his bat well. On track to provide a 15-20 homer bat. Grade: 45

Field: Quick feet. Good hands and good range. Smooth transitions. Strong playmaking ability. Not likely to outgrow the position and will be able stick at shortstop. Grade: 50

Arm: Solid tool. Strong enough to make routine plays at shortstop and more. Smooth arm action. Accurate and will flash as above-average tool when necessary during play. Grade: 55

Run: Tucker has improved his run times over the last year. Went from average to plus and even clocked some borderline double plus times, Will be someone to watch on the basepaths going forward. Grade: 60

Overall: Tucker has improved immensely over the last year. His body transformation along with increased power and speed catapulted him to the number 24 overall slot in the 2020 draft. He displays confidence and swagger on the field and is comfortable no matter the situation. Looks like a guy who was born to play baseball. Profiles as an average big league defender who can get on base at a high clip, be an asset on the basepaths, and hit an occasional long ball.

OFP: 45
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Bench / Platoon / Utility
Risk: High

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Emmanuel Clase - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CLE	RHP	14	45

Grades Update: Nov 2020

OFP	Role	FB	SL	Ctr/Cmd
45	40	80	50	50/40

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Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: Russ Peters

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 206 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2015 IFA, SD
RuleV: On 40-man

Physical Description: Tall, slender, athletic build. Room to add a bit of bulk on upper body. Strong lower half.

Delivery & Mechanics: 3/4 arm slot. Very deliberate high front leg lift, quick arm action and whip. Sometimes delivery is a little rushed. Ball appears to come out very easily, rather clean. Smooth, low effort delivery.

Fastball: Sits 97-100 mph, tops out at 102 mph. One of the better fastballs in the game. Spin rate in the 99th percentile. Explodes from his hand. Elite velocity accompanied with cut and ride on a downhill plane. Very difficult for hitters to barrel. Elicits swing and miss and a lot of weak contact. Grade: 80

Slider: 88-92 with depth. 2 plane movement. Occasionally flattens out or becomes more slurvy. Plays up due to batters sitting on the fastball. Grade: 50

Control and Command: Control has been a point of struggle for Clase in the past. Has successfully worked to cut down on walks. Has the tendency to throw more strikes but the truth is that the fastball has so much movement that he can have trouble knowing exactly where it is going. Command is definitely a point for improvement. Control: 50 | Command: 40

Overall: two pitch pitcher with one of those pitching being elite, as proven by his 2019 debut Clase is big league ready (2020 was spent serving a PED suspension), had just a 3% barrel rate over 23 MLB innings, the stuff is plain nasty but whether his command will develop enough to be an elite closer is yet to be seen, until he proves himself he will likely continue being used in both high and medium leverage relief situations.

OFP: 45
Role: 40 - Low Leverage Reliever
Risk: Moderate

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Logan T. Allen - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CLE	LHP	13	45

Grades Update: Nov 2020

OFP	Role	FB	CB	CH	Ctr/Cmd
45	40	50	50	55	55/50

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Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: Russ Peters

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 180 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/L
Acquired: 2020 Draft - Round 2
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Athletic, thick bottom half but not a huge build. Uses pitchability to make up for lack of physicality.

Delivery & Mechanics: 3/4 arm slot, often works on third base side of the rubber. Turns his back slightly towards hitters during wind up. Hides the ball well and creates deception and gets good extension on pitches. Always appears in control of his body.

Fastball: Works 90-93 mph, extension makes the ball get on hitters even quicker with some arm side movement, very solid command strengthens pitch effectiveness. Grade: 50

Curveball: Third best pitch. Flashes average but often loose and loopy, however it is commanded well. Thrown back door to righties and as a chase to lefties. Point for potential improvement. Grade: 50

Changeup: Best pitch. Sinks and fades. Misses bats, induces weak contact and generates groundballs. Especially rough on right-handed batters. Grade: 55

Control and Command: Pounds the zone. Not afraid to throw strikes and challenge hitters. Consistently being around strike zone improves the overall pitch efficiency and helps steal strikes. Control: 55 | Command: 50

Overall: Allen has been outstanding at every level he has played. He was Florida HS Player of the Year, a three year starter at Florida International University and played on the Team USA Collegiate National Team. Fastball and change up work to keep hitters off balance and continuously guessing. Pounds the zone and limits hard contact, it's not overly flashy but it works, high floor, quick moving prospect, lack of velocity will likely limit the ceiling to the back end of a big league rotation if all goes well. A more realistic role for him is as a sport starter, long reliever/swing man type.

OFP: 45
Role: 40 - Spot Starter/Long Reliever
Risk: Moderate

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Tanner Burns - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CLE	RHP	8	50

Grades Update: Nov 2020

OFP	Role	FB	SL	CH	Ctr/Cmd
50	50	55	50	50	55/50

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Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: Russ Peters

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 215 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2020 Draft - Round 1
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Stocky, thick, powerful legs, big arms, physique some would call "country strong." Not much growth projection left.

Delivery & Mechanics: 3/4 arm slot. Often works on first base side of the rubber, and falls off towards 1B when completing follow through. Very repeatable and consistent delivery. Uses effective timing, balance and body control. Keeps his body properly in sync throughout set up and delivery. Plant foot lands in the same spot repeatedly. Uses thick bottom half to create torque. Occasionally will mess with timing to keep hitters guessing. Somewhat violent delivery and lack of workhorse size that raises a few concerns about both past and future injuries

Fastball: Works 92-94. Tops out at 97. with some arm side run. Creates good angle on fastball down on hitters. Climbs the ladder up to a fastball high with rise. Commands fastball very well all over the plate. Consistently hits his spots both inside and just outside the strike zone. Command helps this pitch play up and elicit a lot of weak contact and ground balls. Has had issues with holding velocity as work load builds but this may work itself out with time. Grade: 55

Slider: At its peak this pitch sits low 80's with 11/5 curveball type shape. When off, it becomes an upper 70's loopy slurve. Needs to become more of a consistent offering. Controls pitch well. Used as effective out pitch versus righties. Grade: 50

Slider: 80-86. Harder version of the curve featuring nearly the same shape. Plays well off the fastball. Can throw it for a strike or bury for whiffs, but has a tendency to spike it gloveside here and there. Loses the bite at times and loops into the zone where it gets squared up, but not too often. A true weapon that can steal strikes or put guys away. Grade: 60

Changeup: 83-85. Fades with arm side run and used as an out pitch versus lefties. Flashes above average but inconsistent shape and command leave it a work in progress and a potentially average offering. Grade: 50

Control and Command: Ability to spot pitches. Fastball in the zone is one of Burns' strongest assets. Plus command of fastball and average command overall. Control: 55 | Command: 50

Overall: Three year starter at Auburn.10.0 career college K/9. Burns will not necessarily wow hitters with any one skill but he is average or better across the board. Aggressive on the mound. High floor type of prospect. Will likely be a quick mover in the minors. Durability and work load concerns still exist, but with some development in the change up and an increase in innings, Burns has the skills to be a mid to back end starter in the big leagues.

OFP: 50
Role: 50 - #4 or #5 SP / High Leverage Reliever
Risk: Moderate

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Miguel Medrano - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CIN	RHP	31	35

Grades Update: Nov 2020

OFP	Role	FB	CB	CH	Ctr/Cmd
35	30	45	45	60	60/55

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Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: Russ Peters

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 165 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2016 IFA
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Stocky, boxy build - definitely weighs more than the listed 165 pounds. Thick lower body makes him look like a pitcher.

Delivery & Mechanics: High 3/4 arm slot, gets decent leverage and angle on pitches; strong frame, work down in the zone quite a bit.

Fastball: 91-94 mph, tops out at 95 mph with arm-side run. Commands well, fringe-average pitch, hoping for velo to tick up as he matures. Grade: 45

Curveball: 12-6 drop, flashes good spin, sometimes loosens up. Fringe-average currently, needs to improve breaking ball to stick as a starter. Grade: 45

Changeup: Medrano's best pitch; above-average currently with room to grow. Throws it for strikes; swing-and-miss pitch; keeps hitters off balance and guessing. Grade: 60

Control and Command: Strong command helps the entire arsenal play up, 2.0 BB/9 rate in 2019, above-average control currently with potential for plus during his prime. Control: 60 | Command: 55

Overall: Fairly polished pitcher. Showed good results and skills but was also 22 years-old in the Pioneer League: .230 opponent's average, 1.09 WHIP and league leading 3.13 ERA. Has yet to play full-season ball; has some swing-and-miss and one dominant pitch in the change-up. His command is also definitely an asset. He has started 36 of 41 career Minor League games; potential to be a back of the rotation starter with improvement in the breaking ball and slight uptick in velocity. Sharp money is on Medrano ending up in the bullpen as a solid long reliever or low leverage reliever.

OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up / Down Emergency Depth
Risk: Moderate

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Alfredo Rodriguez - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CIN	SS	28	40

Grades Update: Nov 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
40	40	40	20	60	60	50

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Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: Russ Peters

Age: 27 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 190 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2016 IFA
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Athletic, stocky, thick, well proportioned build. Grown man; no room for projection.

Hit: Wide base, slightly open stance, hands in just above the letters, bat rest right behind the helmet. Vertical pre-pitch bat waggle, big leg kick for timing, linear swing. Line drive all fields approach. Started to show an improved hard contact rate at the end of 2019; also displayed a higher walk rate but still chases outside of the zone quite a bit. Grade: 40

Power: Strictly a singles and doubles hitter - just five home-runs in more than 1500 Minor League at bats. Grade: 20

Field: Fantastic fielder; great glove, good instincts, quick first step to where the ball is going to be. Soft hands, quick and efficient transfers, ability to stick at shortstop or play all over the diamond, glove has been major league ready for years. Grade: 60

Arm: Impressive plus tool. Enough arm to play anywhere in the infield, arm strength increases overall defensive play making ability. Easily gets to balls that many cannot and shows the ability to make strong accurate throws. Grade: 60

Run: Average runner. Speed plays up a bit due to good instincts and baseball IQ. Won't eat opponents up on the basepaths but they best not take their eye off of him either. Potential to steal ten bags with a full season of at-bats. Grade: 50

Overall: Signed for $7M out of Cuba in 2016. Tremendous defender, biggest question is the bat. If he can continue to hit the ball hard to all fields, he could carve out a second division regular role. On the other hand, if the hit tool fails to come to fruition, Rodriguez will likely be nothing more than a utility or bench player. At 26 years-old there is no better time than now to make that determination.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Utility
Risk: Low

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Michel Triana - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CIN	1B	23	40

Grades Update: Nov 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
40	40	45	55	50	50	30

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Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: Russ Peters

Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 230 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2019 IFA
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Imposing size, tall with a large frame, broad shoulders, thick, strong upper and lower body.

Hit: Slightly open stance from the left side, hands back, close to the body and just above letters, wide base, swing not overly long but has some swing and miss which shows his inexperience with pro velocity and spin, average bat speed, handsy swing, not overly complicated, does not sell out for power, patient approach, showed plate discipline in brief stint with Villa Clara of the Cuban National Series as an 18 year old, yet to really be tested by pitchers, large gap in current and potential hit tool, hit tool will likely decide how quickly and whether or not he becomes a big leaguer. Grade: 45

Power: Impressive, plus raw power, enough for the Reds to spring for a $1.3 million signing bonus, line drive approach, linear swing, needs to add some loft to reach power potential. Grade: 55

Field: listed at 1B on Reds Fall Instructional League roster, moves well for a big guy with decent footwork, soft hands, still working on ability to pick tough throws, can work himself into an average defender with consistent work at 1B, could possibly end up in LF but likely more suited for 1B. Grade: 50

Arm: Enough arm to play at either corner infield or corner outfield slot but nothing flashy, solid average. Grade: 50

Run: well below average runner, may slow down further depending on physical development. Grade: 30

Overall: Size, strength and plate discipline to be an OPS asset as well as an average defender at first, lack of defensive versatility puts more pressure on the bat, needs to work on making better contact versus more advanced pitching and velo, needs to develop hit tool to reach full potential, may be a hit or power profile rather than a hit and power profile, excited to see what he can do in his stateside debut.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Bench/Platoon
Risk: High

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