Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Mid | TEX | 2B/OF | 16 | 40 |
| 2021 | NYY | 2B/OF | 13 | 45 |
Grades Update: Jan 2021
| OFP | Role | Hit | Power | Field | Arm | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 40 | 50 | 50 | 45 | 45 | 40 |
Jan 2021 Report
Evaluator: Mike Kinsela
Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 205 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2020 Draft, Round 3
RuleV: 2023
Physical Description: Well-built and physical frame, strength throughout with limited projection remaining and fringe-to-average athleticism.
Hit: The carrying tool, Hauver mashed his last two seasons at Arizona State and is well-regarded for his hit tool. He creates good leverage and employs a very good approach, with above-average bat speed and quality barrel control highlighting the tool. There's a good chance that he hits his way to the big leagues, though the projection here is not overly high end. Grade: 50
Power: Hauver's strength and above-average bat speed give him quality raw power, especially to the pullside, and he's shown the ability to get to that power in game given the consistency of his barrel accuracy and ability to work counts into his favor. Good upside exists here both in doubles and homers. Grade: 50
Field: Hauver was announced as a second baseman and played shortstop in high school, but played mostly corner outfield during his time at Arizona State, and left field is still the projection overall here, though some believe he can handle a corner infield spot enough to play there sporadically. His speed and arm likely limit him to left field or 2B/1B. Grade: 45
Arm: It's a fringe-average arm in terms of raw strength, with the playability of that tool dependent on where he's positioned defensively. He's best fit for left field or 2B/1B on the infield. Grade: 45
Run: Hauver is a decent athlete who moves solidly when underway and is speed and athletic enough to avoid being a baserunning liability, but his zero steals at Arizona State in his career and fringe-average times down the line limit the actual value his ability provides. Grade: 40
Overall: Bat-driven profile with big performance at Arizona State and the offensive upside of a major leaguer, though his defensive shortcomings likely limit him to something of a bat-first super utility role.
OFP: 45
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Bench or Platoon
Risk: Moderate
