Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | TB | 2B | 45 | 35 |
Grades Update: Aug 2021
| OFP | Role | Hit | Power | Field | Arm | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 30 | 45 | 40 | 50 | 50 | 45 |
Aug 2021 Report
Evaluator: Isaiah Burrows
Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 215 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2017 Round 13
RuleV: Eligible
Physical Description: Solid size and physical stature. Broader shoulders and a sound lower half. Considerable size added to his frame over the years.
Hit: Balanced swing from the left side; slightly bent knees shoulder width apart with elbows pointing outwards. Minimal hip rotation and pre-load movement, mostly hands and upper body control. Average bat speed to his pull-side on most occasions. Rockets a few heaters up the middle. Shows glimpses of quick hands for solid contact, lacks consistent output. Stays patient in the box, will draw a walk and rarely strikes out. Grade: 45
Power: Below-average pop that doesn't translate well in games. Flashes fringe-average raw pop, but struggles to turn on pitches for power. Sprays a few mistakes to the gaps in right-center. Lacks consistent over-the-fence power. Grade: 40
Field: Versatile defender capable of playing 2B, 1B and 3B on occasion. Doesn't excel at one position, but average movements makes him a fit at second or third base. Playing more on the hot corner this year. Shows solid instincts, stays on his toes for the play. Turns double plays with soft hands. Swift movements and lateral quickness. Grade: 50
Arm: Average arm strength capable of making routine throws. Solid accuracy, but lack of zip and carry limits where he plays on the dirt at times. Still makes the right play, doesn't get too wild. Solid defender with a sound arm. Grade: 50
Run: Fringe-average speed as he adds more size. Gets out of the box a little slow; takes a while to reach top-end speed. Lacks base stealing threat, but a smart runner. Shows some solid quickness and burst. Hustles on a lot of plays. Grade: 45
Overall: Gray's defensive versatility has been on full display this year, and he has the tools to be an average defender at a couple spots. He still struggles to meet the barrel consistently without much pop and hard contact. He is a patient hitter who can rip a few balls back up the middle. If the bat improves, that will go a long way. But he's more of a finished product at this point.
OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: Moderate
