Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | OAK | C | 2 | 50 |
Grades Update: Feb 2021
| OFP | Role | Hit | Power | Field | Arm | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 50 | 60 | 55 | 45 | 60 | 50 |
Feb 2021 Report
Evaluator: Mike Kinsela
Age: 19 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 190 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2020 Round 1
RuleV: 2024
Physical Description: Strong, athletic, well put together build with good strength and high-level athleticism for the catching position. Plus body overall.
Hit: Soderstrom is advanced in his approach and his swing plan, with plus bat speed, a clean path, and overall one of the highest-profile hit tools of the 2020 prep draft class. He covers the plate well and is consistently on time, with hard contact in all directions vs. high quality pitching, including lefthanded arms. There's a ton of upside with the bat here overall. Grade: 60
Power: As he's come into more strength the power has shown up more and more, and the raw power is likely plus at the time of this writing. The swing is more geared for gap-to-gap power and he can turn and burn pull-side, though it's unlikely that he's ever a 30+ home run guy. The realistic outcome is good average/good OBP with 30+ doubles and 20+ home runs. Grade: 55
Field: Soderstrom is a little unrefined behind the plate, yet he's done a nice job getting more athletic and explosive in his lower half but is still behind his offensive skills as a defender. He receives and throws well but lags behind in terms of blocking and other particulars. His athleticism and other tools allow for potential projection at 3rd base or in a corner outfield spot. It's potentially a very versatile defensive profile, but one unlikely to be above average. Grade: 45
Arm: Plus tool, plays behind the plate, from the outfield, and across the infield aiding in the aforementioned potential defensive versatility. True carry with zip out of the hand and a quick release. Grade: 60
Run: Soderstrom has shown above-average speed in his amateur days, though as primarily a catcher it's likely that speed ticks down over time. Regardless, he'll likely be one of the fastest, most athletic catchers in the big leagues should that be his long term defensive home. Grade: 50
Overall: Offense-first profile with high-level hitting tools and some defensive versatility. Should be an above-average big league bat with below-to-fringe average defense in several spots. Regardless, should hit and hit in a big way.
OFP: 50
Role: 50 - Average Everyday Regular
Risk: High
