Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | TB | 2B | 3 | 55 |
Grades Update: Aug 2021
| OFP | Role | Hit | Power | Field | Arm | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | 60 | 55 | 45 | 55 | 50 | 70 |
Aug 2021 Report
Evaluator: Jake Kerns
Age: 23 yr
Height: 5-10
Weight: 180 lbs
Hits/Throws: S/R
Acquired: 2014 IFA
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster
Physical Description: Short, compact build that is nearly maxed out. Has added significant strength/bulk since signing without losing athleticism. Dynamic athletic and a true joy to watch on the field. Plays with a big smile.
Hit: Switch hitter with a near-mirror image swing. Stands upright with his knees slightly bent and tight. His back stays vertical. Hands stay near his ear while the bat rests/bounces on his shoulder. Has opened up his stance some to begin the season. Uses a moderate leg kick as he loads and steps into the pitch with authority. Keeps his elbow back and evenly distributes his weight at the point of impact. Notably looks more comfortable from the left side, which is unsurprising given the discrepancy in live at-bats he's taken from both sides. It's a compact stance and compact swing; he's short to the ball with plus bat speed. His swing path is mostly linear, regularly delivering linedrives to all parts of the field. He enters the box with the mindset of getting on base in any way he can. He moves the bat up and down the strike zone well, but there is some room for growth with consistently barreling the ball. He takes some big cuts and simply toning the swing down will help. He's taken some steps in 2021, but he still finds himself out of synch, which creates his fair share of weak contact. Does a good job with fighting off pitches to stay alive in the count. He shows a discernible, above-average eye at the plate, and he has consistently taken walks near or in excess of 10% throughout his minor league career. He knows when to lay off. There are some questions about his ability to impact the baseball at the next level, but in the aggregate, he is something more than a slap-hitter, and he has the look of an on-base machine. He's probably a natural above-average hitter, but the tool can play up with his plus-plus speed. Grade: 55
Power: Has average or slightly better raw power, which he's started to get to with more regularity in 2021, which may be attributable to both his added strength and slight change in stance. Has a quick bat and has worked to elevate the ball with more consistency. He generates a good amount of leverage with his compact swing, and the ball shows some natural loft off the bat. Went on a homer binge to begin the 2021 season, but he still has the look of a mostly gap hitter. His added strength has driven the grade up a notch or two, though. Grade: 45
Field: Rangy defender that shows strong footwork in the dirt. Instinctual. Moves well laterally and can make some difficult plays. Gets to tough balls. Shows a strong glove and does a good job keeping the ball in front of him. Plays with bounce. Generally makes the play, but he can fall victim to being overly-flashy. At his best in the infield, but has familiarity all over the diamond, including everything but C and 1B in 2021. Shows plus range in CF, where he also gets good jumps. Bred to be the next Rays' super-utility guy. He's an average to above-average fielder across the board, thanks in large part to his speed and natural instincts. Grade: 55
Arm: Average strength that fits all over the field because of how quickly he can get the ball out. Shows some familiarity getting the ball out to second base from the left side of the field, but he probably doesn't quite have the arm to profile there. Regularly throws from a 3/4 slot but will adjust that according to the situation. Will throw from an almost overhand slot when reaching back for something more. Grade: 50
Run: Timed between 3.94 and 4.01 H to 1B from the left side. Plus-plus straight line speed and can hit an extra gear. Has the mindset of stealing a bag any time he gets on. Legitimate stolen base threat that likes to toy with the pitcher. Has maintained his speed with his added bulk. Grade: 70
Overall: Brujan is one of the more dynamic talents remaining in the minor leagues, and he is poised to join his former teammate Wander Franco in Tampa sometime this summer. Brujan does a little bit of everything, but it's his speed and offensive talent that continues to captivate. He had a nice burst of power to begin the 2021 season, and while that's proven to be mostly unsustainable, any uptick in power helps the profile. There are some similarities here to former big leaguer - and Major League All-Star - Chone Figgins. He may end up with more usable power and a little less impact on the basepaths, but Brujan, too, has an all-star ceiling, and there's a very real chance his OFP is understated here when all is said and done if extra power comes.
OFP: 55
Role: 60 - Above-Avg. Regular; Occasional All-Star
Risk: Moderate
