Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | TB | SS | 8 | 50 |
Grades Update: Aug 2021
| OFP | Role | Hit | Power | Field | Arm | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 50 | 55 | 40 | 60 | 60 | 55 |
Aug 2021 Report
Evaluator: Joe Drake
Age: 24 yr
Height: 5-10
Weight: 185 lbs
Hits/Throws: B/R
Acquired: 2017 Round 3
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster
Physical Description: Athletic build with a thicker lower half. Average height, higher waist and longer legs. Lean and muscular, but more so in the legs than the upper half. Shoulder girdle and torso have some room for weight. Built like a middle infielder.
Hit: Left: Square stance with hands at the chin; mostly upright with average base. Loads with moderate leg kick that gets down early. Hands load straight back. Easy, low-effort swing with average bat speed and a fairly flat bat path. Very similar from the right side, leg kick slightly sharper. Patient hitter with good feel for zone, takes easily and works plenty of walks. Makes the pitcher come to him. Some swing and miss in the zone, but not much and will chase on occasion. Squares up the ball often, line drive approach. Grade: 55
Power: Average raw and bat speed. Patient approach helps him capitalize on pitches he can drive, but the line-drive approach isn't conducive to over-the-fence power. Above-average speed and ability to drive the ball into the gaps will help him rack up extra base hits. Will mix in a few homers, but most game power will be of the XBH variety. Grade: 40
Field: Great reactions and good, smooth actions. Able to field smoothly while charging and make accurate throws. Goes to left and right well. Looks like a natural at multiple defensive positions. Makes tough plays look routine. Grade: 60
Arm: Above-average arm strength with good utility. Carries well across the diamond; on a line. Can make accurate throws on the move and while charging. Quick, smooth transfer gets the ball out fast. Grade: 60
Run: Fluid runner with good actions. Quick out of the box and able to post plus home to first times, but more of an above-average runner underway. Athleticism and instincts help the tool play up in games. Grade: 55
Overall: Terrific defender who swings a solid bat from both sides of the plate. Walls has the defensive chops to play well at short, second, or third but the offensive profile best fits up the middle due to the lack of over the fence pop. He's a solid regular with an above-average ceiling if the power ticks up and a utility floor if he struggles to hit at the top level.
OFP: 50
Role: 50 - Average Everyday Regular
Risk: Low
