Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | LAD | OF | 27 | 40 |
Grades Update: Dec 2020
| OFP | Role | Hit | Power | Field | Arm | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 40 | 45 | 50 | 30 | 40 | 40 |
Dec 2020 Report
Evaluator: Geoff Pontes
Age: 27 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 190 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2017 Draft - Round 10
RuleV: On 40-man
Physical Description: Tall strong build, little maintenance worry, already 27 so he's at physical peak. Broad shouldered strong but not bulky frame. Surprisingly below average athlete.
Hit: Has made several adjustments over the last three years to tap into more of his raw power. Opened up slightly more to the pitcher with a pronounced crouch he didn't have at Kentucky. Larger leg kick trigger, has lowered hands from ear height to around his back shoulder. Gets deep into back hip with leg kick as he closes off, but his hips bleed a little and he rotates heavily to make up for it. Uppercut bat path but he manages to stay somewhat compact. Limits his plate coverage and ability to fight off fastballs at the top of the zone. Traded contact for power over the last few years but from a quality of contact standpoint it was worth it. High level on base skills with the ability to grind out at bats due to his discerning eye in the box. Fringe average hit tool despite below average bat to ball. Grade: 45
Power: All of the aforementioned changes have allowed Reks to tap into more in game power over the last two years. In 2019 his ground ball rate dropped by 10 percentage points and his flyball rate grew by 15 percentage points. He showed more over the fence power this summer at the alternate site slugging his way onto the 40 man. It's an uppercut swing and he still doesn't do a great job of generating power from his lower half but it plays as average MLB power right now. Grade: 50
Field: Poor fielder relegated to left field only duty. His best defensive position is truly DH. Is a limited fielder in terms of range as he has below average speed. He doesn't have a strong arm and his route running is fringe at best. It's a 30 left field profile you can throw out there in a pinch. Grade: 30
Arm: Below average arm, enough to hide in left field but not a threat to nail baserunners or unleash long throws. Grade: 40
Run: Longer legs but slow strides and somewhat flat footed running style. He'll clock average run times on occasion but most settle into the below average to fringe range. Not a bad base runner, slightly better than station to station. Grade: 40
Overall: One of the most unique players in the Dodgers system and one that might see MLB time in 2021. Fringe hit tool with on base skills and the ability to hit for power. He's likely a strong side platoon bat in left. While he is excellent against righthanders he's slightly below average against lefties. While it's a noticeable difference he hits lefties well enough to carve out a role as a full time DH on a lower tier club. The fact that he was added to the 40-man roster speaks to his improvement over the last two seasons and his major league readiness.
OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Below Average Player - Bench/Platoon
Risk: Low
