Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | PIT | OF | 14 | 45 |
Grades Update: Jan 2021
| OFP | Role | Hit | Power | Field | Arm | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 40 | 50 | 45 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
Jan 2021 Report
Evaluator: Mike Kinsela
Age: 20 yr
Height: 5-11
Weight: 175 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2019 Round 1
RuleV: 2023
Physical Description: Medium frame, athletic build with good beginnings of musculature and physical maturation, not overly projectable but retains some room to fill out body moving forward.
Hit: Best tool, some projected plus (or better) hit tool in pre-draft process, smooth lefthanded stroke with ideal path and above-average bat speed, covers the plate well, good posture and balance with consistency, whole-field approach with innate knowledge of the strike zone and feel for the barrel. Grade: 50
Power: Above average runner, especially given his power profile. Not a threat to steal but is a good enough athlete to score from 2nd on a hit. Despite the increased muscle mass, new commitment to yoga should help him maintain speed on the base paths. Grade: 45
Field: Plays center and projects to stay there for now, above-average athlete with above-average speed at times, good instincts and general headiness in the outfield, may end up in left field long term with more of a tweener profile, has a chance to stay in center long term. Grade: 50
Arm: Quick release, fundamental thrower with balance through stride and easy actions, solid-average arm strength that should play to that grade in game. Grade: 50
Run: Siani can burn above-average times down the line currently but is likely to slow a step or so as he continues to physically mature. Grade: 50
Overall: Sam is weirdly the polar opposite profile of brother Mike, who is all tools and physicality without the hit tool that Sam's profile rests on. Solid bat-to-ball with ability to play center field adequately, likely big leaguer but limited ceiling.
OFP: 45
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Bench/Platoon
Risk: High
