Parker Meadows - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	DET	OF	11	45

Grades Update: Nov 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
45	40	40	55	55	60	60

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Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: James Chipman

Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-5
Weight: 205 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2018 Draft - Round 2
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Listed at an accurate 6' 5" 205 pounds. Impressive athleticism and hand eye coordination. Lanky but sneaky strong. High waisted with broad shoulders. Large frame with adequate strength and room to fill out and add more mass and strength. Potential physical specimen once he fills out. Impressive work ethic; student of the game. Has bloodlines - younger brother of Rays' star outfielder Austin Meadows.

Hit: Open stance; high hands; slightly crouched with a wide base. Above-average bat speed. Linear bat path with moderate loft. Long levers naturally yield a rather long swing, making him susceptible to off-speed pitches. Pitch recognition and approach are a work in progress, but improving. Bottom of the scale in its current state, the hit tool is undoubtedly the decisive factor in Meadows' profile. Grade: 40

Power: Plus raw in BP significantly plays down due to current approach and hitting deficiencies. Above-average bat speed and some natural loft yield rare but impressive loud line drives and deep homers. Serious power to the pull side, but shows the ability to drive the ball to all fields. When he fills out physically - and he will - there's some legitimate power potential. Grade: 55

Field: Above-average defender. Good reads and routes to the ball. Speed allows him to get to balls quickly and mitigate rare mistakes. Above-average should he stick in CF; would only play up if he's forced to a corner. Grade: 55

Arm: Plus arm, occasional weapon in the field; plays at all three OF spots; strong carry to throws and firm accurate strikes. Grade: 60

Run: Borderline double-plus speed with regular 4.10 to 4.14 clocks down the line. Wheels yield the occasional extra hustle base. Shows willingness to do the small things like going first-to-third when opportunity permits. Legitimate 20+ annual stolen base potential if the hit tool comes to fruition. Utilizes speed well on defense, gliding smoothly from gap to gap. Grade: 60

Overall: Giant, athletic human with 20 HR / 20 SB potential. High Risk profile with a great deal of pressure on the development of the bat. Average everyday regular potential should the hit tool come to fruition. Bench bat or platoon player a more likely outcome. Slow burn prospect that could take several years to develop and could just as easily wash out in the upper levels of MiLB.

OFP: 45
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Bench / Platoon
Risk: High

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Franklin Perez - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	DET	RHP	10	50

Grades Update: Nov 2020

OFP	Role	FB	CB	SL	CH	Ctr/Cmd
50	50	60	60	40	55	55/50

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Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: James Chipman

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 197 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2014 IFA, HOU
RuleV: On 40-man

Physical Description: Ideal sturdy workhorse frame. Broad shoulders; strong muscular upper body and core; tapered waist; thick lower half. Lengthy history of random setbacks, including two injuries that you hate to see in a pitcher's health history: a lat strain and recurrent shoulder issues.

Delivery & Mechanics: Good mechanics, just occasional inconsistencies. High 3/4 slot with moderate effort. Impressive arm speed with good extension. Up tempo worker. Slight pause and high leg kick yield moderate deception. Inconsistent hand break; shows ball behind the back, giving LHB a pretty good look. Foot strike flexed and stiff at times and arm slot occasionally wanders. Falls hard first base side. Likely just rusty.

Fastball: 92-96 t96; downhill plane; heavy boring action and mild arm-side run. Locates it well to both sides of the plate. Willing to elevate it, change eye level and draw swing and miss. Grade: 60

Curveball: 78-81; deep 11/5 action, tight rotation and nasty late break at its best. Inconsistent but impressive bite. Thrown early in count in the zone and later as a legit swing and miss, put-away offering. Grade: 60

Slider: 83-86; inconsistent: predominantly a single plane breaker with moderate depth and some cut. Wrinkle / distant fourth pitch. Grade: 40

Changeup: 81-84; Has feel and impressive tumble and fade; maintains arm- speed well. Thrown with conviction; challenges same sided batters; tough against LHB. Grade: 55

Control and Command: Aggressive strike thrower with polish and pitchability. Attacks all four quads and sequences well. Shows the ability to pitch backwards. Fastball has above-average command and secondaries aren't too far behind with solid average command. Control: 55 | Command: 50

Overall: The narrative begins and ends with durability concerns. Perez has thrown just 27 regular season innings since being acquired in August of 2017. Even with all the injuries, the profile is strong enough to potentially yield a mid- rotation workhorse or impact high leverage reliever. Perez looked strong and healthy in Spring Training, then Covid-19 cancelled the MiLB season taking away yet another season of development. Health and perseverance will ultimately determine the big right-hander's future. Presently nothing more than a lotto ticket, but on the positive side, Perez will play all of 2021 as a 23-year-old.

OFP: 50
Role: 50 - Backend SP or High Leverage Reliever
Risk: Extreme

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Daz Cameron - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	DET	OF	9	50

Grades Update: Nov 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
50	50	50	50	60	50	55

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Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: Jake Boes

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 195 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2015 Draft - Round CBA, HOU
RuleV: On 40-man

Physical Description: Tall, athletic frame; 6'2" 195 lbs list appears accurate; average strength but sturdy; smooth movements; coordinated with instincts. Son of Gold Glove center fielder Mike Cameron.

Hit: Slightly open stance; comfortable. Fluid hands slightly above the letters with slight bend at the knee with a wide base. Approach is patient and inside-out; consciously trying to use center and opposite fields. Will work counts. Above-average bat speed generated with quick hands through the zone, but may miss a good fastball away and strike out due to approach. Peaks and valleys; lots of hard contact to the gaps when he is right. Grade: 50

Power: Flashes plus raw in BP; extra-base power in games with below-average home run totals. Could be average long-term with pro instruction and refinement with approach. Grade: 50

Field: Plus defender in center and right; great reads and routes in both positions; reads tailing line drives well. Smooth strides allow him to cut off balls in the gaps; unafraid to dive. Steady and reliable defender. Grade: 60

Arm: Accurate arm with average arm strength; hits cut offs with ease. Would be fine in right field or center. Grade: 50

Run: Instinctual runner; long strides with times ranging 4.22-4.26 home to first. Will go first to third and steal occasional bases but will not be a regular base- stealing threat. Good hustle and effort both on the basepaths and in the field; will get burned on the basepaths due to aggressiveness occasionally. Grade: 55

Overall: Hit tool will influence role; defense and speed will keep him on an MLB roster. If the hit tool reaches its ceiling, it's a five-tool every day regular with leadoff- type attributes. Cameron is a plus athlete with the tools necessary to fit at any outfield position and be a plus defender.

OFP: 50
Role: 50 - Average Everyday Regular
Risk: Moderate

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Joey Wentz - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	DET	LHP	8	50

Grades Update: Nov 2020

OFP	Role	FB	CB	CH	Ctr/Cmd
50	50	50	50	55	50/40

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Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: Chris Brown

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-5
Weight: 210 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2016 Draft - Round CBA, ATL
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Looks the part of a big-league pitcher. Listed at 6-foot-5, 220 pounds and carries the weight well. He has broad shoulders, a well-defined chest, long legs, and the thick thighs and backside of a potential workhorse starter. Is a solid athlete who was also a draft prospect as a power-hitting first baseman. Has had shoulder and oblique injuries, and had Tommy John surgery in March of 2020.

Delivery & Mechanics: Wentz uses a simple, repeatable delivery. Holds hands at navel through rocker step, then brings glove to his neck and knee to his abdomen during his windup. Extends front leg toward left-handed batter's box before swinging it in line with the plate and firing the ball at foot strike. Small arm stab after hand break and high-3/4, almost over- the-top arm slot helps hide the ball and generate a steep downhill plane. Holds runners well. Gets the ball to the plate in about 1.35 from the stretch.

Fastball: Wentz's fastball was mostly 89-92 after joining the Tigers organization in 2019, occasionally touching 94, but he's been up to 96 in the past. The pitch shows above-average arm-side movement, while his high arm slot and above-average spin rate help him miss bats and generate fly balls up in the zone. Post-surgery velocity likely returns to the low-90s, but there's a small chance underlying arm issues caused his diminished velo, and the rehab process may help him return to his previous mid-90s heater. Grade: 50

Curveball: Sits in the mid-70s and shows 1-7 break but generally lacks depth. He can tighten it up into more of an upper-70s slurve that he back-foots to righties, but it's not clear if that's intentional. Pitch can be effective when he starts it in the zone and drops it into the dirt, but it tends to hang when he starts it up and tries to drop it into the zone. Grade: 50

Changeup: Wentz's best, most consistent offering. He maintains his arm speed well and the pitch arrives in the low-80s with good sink and fade. Consistently locates it low and away to right-handed hitters. Grade: 55

Control and Command: Wentz has traditionally shown average control with below-average command, though he pounded the strike zone in his short stint in Erie. Struggles to locate the fastball inside, but works the outer third well, and his misses tend to be up and away. Shows fringe- average control of his breaking ball but plus control of his change. Control: 50 | Command: 40

Overall: Without a true plus offering, Joey Wentz lacks a high ceiling, and his 2020 Tommy John surgery adds a bit more risk to the profile. But when he's healthy, Wentz's fastball plays up, his breaking ball flashes, and his changeup is consistently above-average. Combine that with an ideal frame, and solid athleticism and control, and he has a chance to be a decent #4 starter.

OFP: 50
Role: 50 - #4 or #5 SP
Risk: Moderate

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Dillon Dingler - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	DET	C	7	50

Grades Update: Nov 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
50	50	45	50	55	60	50

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Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: Chris Brown

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 210 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2020 Draft - Round 2
RuleV: 2024

Physical Description: Sports broad shoulders with a tapered torso, a muscular backside, and thick thighs. Still has plenty of room to add mass and strength.Unusually athletic for a catcher his size (listed at 6'3, 220). He played a solid center field as a freshman in college, was an all-state football receiver and safety as a high school senior, and both of his parents were college athletes.

Hit: Hits from an average base with feet just outside his shoulders and a moderate knee bend with an upright, slightly open stance. Sometimes keeps front heel raised with the ball of his foot planted. Employs a small kick and stride to bring his legs back into alignment. Hands rest at shoulder height and pull up during moderate load. He shows above-average bat speed and a slight uppercut swing. Possesses solid-average plate discipline. Tends to pull hands in and serve fastballs to the opposite field, but will turn on breaking balls and off-speed pitches. Grade: 45

Power: Above-average raw power plays to average in game. His over-the-fence pop is mostly to the pull field, but he can go deep to left-center and center. An opposite-field approach and solid-average speed may result in numerous doubles to the RCF gap. Has room to grow into plus power. Grade: 50

Field: Above-average defender behind the plate. Dingler keeps his glove quiet before receiving and shows soft hands. Is a good framer who will use one-knee setup at times and pulls pitches to the center of the zone with smooth, natural motion. Called his own games in college and leads pitchers well. Deadens body well on pitches in the dirt in front of him, but he tends to stab at balls in the dirt outside his frame. Shows a strong, accurate arm. Grade: 55

Arm: Plus arm strength with pop times in the 1.90-1.95 range. Above-average accuracy. Grade: 60

Run: Average runner who gets down the line in about 4.35 seconds, but has another gear when underway. Good instincts, but slow first-step will likely limit stolen base attempts. Capably takes extra bases. Grade: 50

Overall: Dillon Dingler has a good chance to become an average regular at the MLB level because of his well-rounded profile. His strong glove, athleticism, positional flexibility, and excellent makeup -- he was twice voted captain at Ohio State -- give him a fairly high floor, while his offensive upside could make him an All-Star in his prime.

OFP: 50
Role: 50 - Average Everyday Regular
Risk: High

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Isaac Paredes - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	DET	3B/SS/2B	6	50

Grades Update: Nov 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
50	50	55	55	45	60	30

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Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: James Chipman

Age: 22 yr
Height: 5-11
Weight: 225 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2015 IFA, CHC
RuleV: On 40-man

Physical Description: Short, thick and rather stocky build. Strong upper body; large lower half; soft middle. Work ethic and immaturity have been issues in the past - nothing negative of note the past two seasons.

Hit: Open stance, hands start high with a slight drift occasionally during load; slightly crouched; wide base. Above-average bat speed. Fluid one piece swing; smooth front foot stride acts as trigger. Quick, strong hands. Good feel for the barrel. Pretty decent bad ball hitter. Pull happy at times; would love to see him try to use more of the field. Streaky hitter: will go on a tear for a week or two, grinding out at-bats, working deep counts and absolutely punishing the baseball. Then he will become almost invisible and noticeably frustrated, giving away quick at-bats for a couple weeks. Consistency is the key. Should mature into an above-average hitter with further pro instruction. Grade: 55

Power: Plus raw and legitimate above-average potential future in-game power. Above-average bat speed and natural loft yield impressive loud line drives and deep homers. Power predominantly but not exclusively to the pull side. There should be a solid amount of homers, but he's probably more of a line drive doubles machine than a home run king at the big league level. Grade: 55

Field: Despite his body type, Paredes actually holds down shortstop duties pretty well. His impressive instincts make up for his rather below-average lateral range. He's sure-handed with a strong accurate arm and he will surprise you at times with leaping grabs and stops on difficult plays. Overall, he's a fringe-average defender; but the body type and limited range will more than likely permanently push him off shortstop to third-base. Grade: 45

Arm: Plus arm-strength - at times an absolute cannon. Long fairly accurate throws with low carry; delivered on a line with impressive velocity. Grade: 60

Run: Well below-average runner. Lacks a second gear; flat-footed; just kinda lumbers down the line. Will not be a threat on the bases. Grade: 30

Overall: Despite already reaching the big leagues, there's still some pressure on the bat to carry the profile. I'm not as concerned about the body type as others seem to be, and regardless of it, I see the glove and arm yielding a passable defender wherever he lands. Should the hit tool come to fruition, Paredes could mature into a solid-average regular.

OFP: 50
Role: 50 - Average Everyday Regular
Risk: Moderate

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Matt Manning - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	DET	RHP	5	55

Grades Update: Nov 2020

OFP	Role	FB	CB	CH	Ctr/Cmd
55	60	60	60	45	55/50

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Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: James Chipman

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-6
Weight: 215 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2016 Draft - Round 1
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Accurate 6-foot-6 and 215 pounds list; frame resembles a strong NBA shooting guard or small forward thanks to his tall yet athletic, sturdy workhorse build. Formerly the owner of a rail thin wiry frame on draft day, Manning has worked hard and filled out nicely; adding exceptional core strength and muscle definition throughout his upper and lower body. He has broad shoulders, long limbs, a high waist, strong thick legs and large hands and feet. Has bloodlines: son of former NBA player Rich Manning. Premium athlete with impressive hand eye coordination: former standout basketball and baseball player. Injury history includes low-level oblique strain in March of 2018 and season ending forearm strain in August of 2020.

Delivery & Mechanics: A touch taller than the ideal pitchers build, Manning's athleticism and coordination shine yielding simple, clean and well repeated mechanics through the release point. This wasn't always the case, however. A fast learner and student of the game, his work ethic and pro instruction has yielded significant gains in the refinement of repeating his delivery, improved tunneling and arm slot consistency. Manning fires the ball almost effortlessly from a high 3/4 arm slot with impressive, borderline ridiculous extension - increasing the perceived velocity on an already electric arsenal. He utilizes his tall frame, long levers and high arm slot to generate steep downward plane, resulting in copious amounts of weak contact. His leg kick and arm speed create some deception but the hand break exposes the ball pretty bad behind his back and through the release. Manning holds runners adequately and fields his position well.

Fastball: Manning's heater sits comfortably in the 93-96 mph velocity band. He holds velocity well and will routinely bump upper-90s. His arm speed and elite extension pad the perceived velocity. There's some pitchability and manipulation as he'll add and subtract at times and move the ball around the zone to both sides of the plate. His fastball features natural sink low, and solid arm-run elsewhere in the zone. He commands the offering fairly well. Overall it's a plus offering that should fare well at the big league level. Grade: 60

Curveball: Lethal weapon. Legitimate swing and miss, put-away offering at the highest level. At its best when it's 78-80 mph with 12/6 shape, tight rotation and nasty sharp late break. Will occasionally uncork a slightly less optimal and unintentional firm, low-80s slurvy variation. Can spot the breaking ball to both sides of the plate. Has shown the ability to throw it for strikes early in the count and as a strikeout spike pitch out of the zone. Has gained consistency over the years giving it legitimate plus potential. Grade: 60

Changeup: Predominately firm sitting 87-88 mph with occasional desired velocity and tumble with fade. Flashes solid-average, but mostly sits below-average lacking consistent feel and conviction. Maintains arm slot and tunnel; slows arm-speed on occasion telegraphing the pitch, guiding it to the plate. The offering has made significant gains with pro instruction and Manning's track record of pitch development suggests the offering could reach solid average overall but until I see more consistency and less below-average easy takes, I'll stand firm on 45. Grade: 45

Control and Command: An aggressive strike thrower, Manning has above-average control. Manning has made strides, lowering his walk rate each season. He routinely gets ahead early, stays in favorable counts and limits his walks. The right-hander shows the ability to command both sides of the plate fairly well - he'll challenge batters inside and he often works the upper third of the zone to finish off his prey. The only knock on the profile is predictable sequencing. Manning leans heavily on his fastball and breaking ball; giving a pause, adding some additional reliever risk. Nitpicking aside, Manning's command has improved annually and projects solid-average moving forward. Control: 55 | Command: 50

Overall: A physical specimen, freak athlete and student of the game, Manning has posted significant mechanical and arsenal gains annually since draft day. His impressive plus fastball, plus breaking ball and ability to miss bats carry the profile. A recent season ending forearm strain and reliever risk due to a short arsenal that's heavily reliant on two pitches, create some pause and uncertainty. Modest gains in the development of his change-up and pitchability should mitigate those modest deficiencies. Should that fail to come to fruition, the profile still yields a solid high leverage reliever. His future role may be undetermined, but Manning will undoubtedly have a solid big league impact.

OFP: 55
Role: 60 - #3 SP or Above-Average High Leverage Reliever
Risk: High

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Tarik Skubal - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	DET	LHP	4	55

Grades Update: Nov 2020

OFP	Role	FB	CB	SL	CH	Ctr/Cmd
55	60	60	45	55	50	50/45

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Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: James Chipman

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 215 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2018 Draft - Round 9
RuleV: On 40-man

Physical Description: Athletic, sturdy workhorse frame with a strong, thick lower half. Broad shoulders, long limbs and a high waist with average upper body and core strength. Turns 24 years old in November - there's minimal physical projection remaining. Skubal is a mature student of the game with an impressive work ethic. His injury history includes Tommy John surgery performed back in 2016.

Delivery & Mechanics: A former standout basketball player, Skubal's actions are balanced, fluid and athletic. Fires the ball from a high 3/4 slot with a moderate to high effort delivery. High leg kick and late exposure yield solid deception. Despite having some funky crossbody arm action, Skubal utilizes his height and high slot to work downhill generating nice downward plane. His arm speed and long levers increase perceived velocity, but the arm action saps away most of those gains.

Fastball: Skubal's heater grades plus, sitting 92-96 mph scraping as high as 98 mph, with nice downhill plane. He adds and subtracts velocity exceptionally well. The lower velocity band yields a heavy two-seam sinker that he predominately pounds low in the zone. Skubal frequently lives in the upper half of the zone with his four-seamer. The power fastball has arm-side life, and some riding life when he climbs the ladder out of the zone. Early in '19 he'd frequently lose velocity around the 50-60 pitch mark; around midseason he started showing the ability to hold velocity deeper into his outings. Overall a plus offering, Skubal leans heavily on his fastball creating some predictable sequencing and adding some reliever risk. Grade: 60

Curveball: Change of pace, fringy offering that sits 79-82 mph with big 1/7 shape. The inconsistent breaker has depth, but lacks consistent tight rotation and late break; often rolling in as a loopy cement mixer. It plays up a bit against same-sided batters where he flashed the ability to utilize it as a spike pitch chaser or away on the outer third. Right-handers appear to see it well, and his hangers yield loud, well barreled contact. The offering sits below-average and flashes average on occasion when he's locked in. Grade: 45

Slider: Sharp two-plane breaker has solid depth, occasional tilt and nasty darting action at its best. He's comfortable utilizing the offering to both sides of the plate and he routinely pounds it inside as a back-foot chaser to right-handed batters. On occasion he manipulates the movement to a firmer, more traditional cutter with short horizontal break.The offering misses bats, has put-away promise and legit above-average potential moving forward. Grade: 55

Changeup: A respectable third pitch, Skubal's change-up sits around 83-86 mph. The offering predominately plays below-average, but flashes solid-average. Its main deficiencies being lack of consistent feel and conviction. He maintains arm slot and tunnel, but he slows his arm-speed on occasion telegraphing the pitch, guiding it to the plate. As a result, command is also a bit of a bear. Over my live looks, the majority of those that were hung yielded well barreled knocks. The offering's movement varies, as the upper band of velocity yields a pedestrian firm tumbler. At its best, Skubal's change features desired velocity, steep tumbling action and solid fade, giving me reason to believe that it can develop into an average offering. Grade: 50

Control and Command: Skubal is a control-over-command pitcher, meaning he pounds the zone with average to above-average stuff, but relies more on the stuff than its precise location to draw weak contact or whiffs. He has pitchability, as the southpaw changes speeds and moves the ball around the zone well to keep the opposition off balance and guessing. Skubal commands his fastball arm side a touch better than glove side. He has some feel for locating his slider but the feel for the curve and changeup is still touch and go. Overall Skubal projects average control with fringe-average command. Control: 50 | Command: 45

Overall: Detroit's breakout prospect in 2019 was without question Tarik Skubal. In a matter of months he went from a high risk, potential low-leverage reliever, to a consensus top 100 MLB prospect with mid-rotation upside. Whatever role he eventually carves out for Detroit, he's looking like a steal considering the fact he was signed for $350k in the 9th round of the '18 Draft. The effort in his delivery and fastball heavy sequencing add additional reliever risk. Finding consistency with the slider, improved sequencing and a step forward from the change-up or curveball are paramount for his ceiling to be reached. The repertoire is solid and deep enough in its current state to also potentially yield a solid back of the rotation stalwart. Worst case scenario, upper-90s heat from the left side, with an above-average slider would likely yield an impact high-leverage reliever - a solid and respectable floor.

OFP: 55
Role: 60 - Mid-Rotation SP or Above-Average High Leverage Reliever
Risk: Moderate

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Riley Greene - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	DET	OF	3	55

Grades Update: Nov 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
55	60	60	60	50	45	50

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Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: James Chipman

Age: 20 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 200 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2019 Draft - Round 1
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Looks the part. Acts the part. Carries himself well. Mature. Professional. Student of the game. Leader. Tall, sturdy athletic frame. Broad shoulders; well proportioned; above-average strength throughout. Gym rat. Noticeably bulked up in his first off-season and there's still room to continue to fill out and get stronger. Confident; pitchers know he's in the batter's box; wants to be at the plate with the game on the line. Strong prep track record, polish, makeup and instant production as a pro has mitigated some of the risk.

Hit: Slightly open stance; high hands; slightly crouched with a wide base. Quick, strong hands. Impressive plus bat speed. Slight toe tap timing mechanism on load. Very few moving parts; quick direct path to and through the ball. Beautiful fluid swing - free and easy with natural loft. Exceptional bat to ball skills. Advanced approach; shows the ability to make adjustments between at-bats. Solid two strike approach; tracks the ball well; ability to work deep counts. Will occasionally expand on the outer third against quality breaking balls. Handles velocity well inside and up in the zone. Line drive machine during my live looks. Solid all-fields approach; slight pull side tendency. Extremely polished on draft day; has made significant gains with pro instruction. Potential plus hit tool, that could grade even higher in his prime. Grade: 60

Power: Plus raw power, big backspin carry; ability to drive both gaps. Good barrel control. Plus bat speed and natural loft yield impressive loud line drives and deep homers. Power currently plays more as doubles-type power. Predominantly shows pull-side but can drive the ball out to any field in BP. Noticeably bulked up this season and it showed in his increased in-game power. Should unlock plus power easily as he continues to physically mature and refine his game. Grade: 60

Field: Adequate defender. Routes and reads in the outfield are solid average. Athletic, but not a quick twitch player. Relies on reads and closing speed to get to balls deep in the gaps or to make up for the occasional late jump. Looked solid both charging in and going back to get the ball. Future will likely be in a corner spot as speed declines and he fills out physically. Grade: 50

Arm: Has average arm-strength; shows strength and carry; needs to improve accuracy. Enough arm to make all the plays at second-base and enough smarts to hit the cutoff man. Wouldn't be exposed in right-field when he's pushed to a corner, but far from an asset. Better suited for left-field long term. Grade: 45

Run: Touted as fringe-average to borderline below-average on draft day, Greene has shown significantly better over my live looks - solid average. Clocked multiple times at 4.16 to 4.20 down the line. Quick out of the box; lacks a significant second gear but he hustles. Smart baserunner; will take the occasional extra hustle bag. Speed will likely settle to fringe-average later in his career as he physically matures and ages. Shows solid average presently, and it should continue to be for a good while. Grade: 50

Overall: Loud potential plus hit and power anchor the profile. Greene's quick strong hands, plus bat speed, sweet swing and exceptional barrel control yield one of Detroit's best pure hitters. The toolsy 20-year-old runs well and grades solid average in the outfield. A potential role 60 impact first division regular, Greene has middle of the lineup potential and is arguably one of baseball's top 50 prospects.

OFP: 55
Role: 60 - Above-Average Player / Occasional All-Star
Risk: High

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Casey Mize - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	DET	RHP	2	60

Grades Update: Nov 2020

OFP	Role	FB	CT	SL	SPL	Ctr/Cmd
60	70	55	50	55	70	60/55

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Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: James Chipman

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 220 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 Draft - Round 1
RuleV: On 40-man

Physical Description: Tall sturdy workhorse frame. Strong athletic build. Ideal pitchers body: broad shoulders; strong upper body and torso; high waist; long limbs and strong thick tree trunk legs. Impressive work ethic and moxy. Fierce competitor with imposing mound presence. Profile hangs some added risk due to mechanics and checkered injury history that includes: forearm soreness, elbow issues and PRP injections in '17; two separate IL stints due to shoulder inflammation in '19.

Delivery & Mechanics: Semi-windup; simple delivery. Quick tempo: exceptional arm-speed; high 3/4 slot with high effort delivery. Motions are fluid and athletic but inconsistent with high stress on forearm and elbow. Throws against his body; flys open more than you'd like to see. High slot and long levers generate steep downward plane; high leg kick and hand break yield moderate deception. Moves well off the mound and fields his position adequately.

Fastball: Average velocity: sits 92-95 t97. Modest arm-side run; sinks it low in the zone. Lacks significant life but velo manipulation, command and deception pad the overall quality. Holds velo deep into games. Fills the zone w/ FB; attacks all four quads. Inconsistent, but above-average command at its best. Grade: 55

Cutter: Solid average; sits 90-91 with short horizontal break. Reduced velocity and contrast movement play off FB nicely. Commanded exceptionally well and leaned on heavily when he doesn't have his best FB. Far more effective when it's used sporadically and thrown off FB. Grade: 50

Slider: Manipulates movement well showing two looks. Mid-80s breaker features sharp two-plane slurvy depth with late break. Higher velocity variant yields tilt with more traditional horizontal slider shape, darting away from right-handed batters. Grade: 55

Splitter: Lethal double-plus offering. Sits 85-88; has feel and maintains arm speed; nasty unpredictable late tumble and fade. Pounded low out of the zone as a chaser; eats bats eliciting weak contact when it's in the lower third. Legit put- away offering at the big league level. Grade: 70

Control and Command: Advanced feel for pitching. Challenges the opposition, routinely getting ahead in the count with quality strikes. Pitches backwards; sequences well; moves the ball around the zone. Confident strike thrower with plus control and above-average command. Ironically enough the aforementioned attributes have not carried over during his brief pro debut. Amateur and minor league track record are loud enough however to mitigate some of the concerns and give optimism that he'll right the ship. Control: 60 | Command: 55

Overall: Casey Mize is arguably Detroit's top pitching prospect and one of the better prospect arms in all of baseball. His advanced pitchability and deep well rounded arsenal of average or better pitches show top of the rotation promise. The injury history and mechanics give pause, adding reliever risk. Mize's work ethic, impressive arsenal and combination of polish and moxy are too great to ignore though. Overall there's impact frontline SP, with perennial All-Star potential during his prime years. Considering risk, there's mid-rotation or impact closer possibility if the mechanical deficiencies fail to shore up.

OFP: 60
Role: 70 - Impact Frontline SP
Risk: High

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Spencer Torkelson - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	DET	3B/1B	1	60

Grades Update: Nov 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
60	70	60	70	50	50	40

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Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: Chris Brown

Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 220 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2020 Draft - Round 1
RuleV: 2024

Physical Description: Sturdy, muscular build; broad torso; thick trunk with large thighs; still some baby fat on his face; may be able to squeeze out a bit more mass, but likely done growing; more agile than expected given his size; good athlete who was a linebacker and running back in high school.

Hit: Hits from a broad base with a moderate crouch and an upright, slightly open stance. Relaxed in the box with a quiet setup; begins with his hands just above his shoulders; takes a small stride, coils his upper body, and shows a slight hand load before exploding through the zone. Takes a direct path to the ball; shows above-average pitch recognition; aggressive in the zone but rarely expands; will swing and miss at off-speed low and away in the zone; works deep counts and will walk at an above-average level; comfortable using the whole field. Above-average to plus pure hit tool that plays better because of his strong on-base skills. Grade: 60

Power: Borderline elite raw power; combination of bat speed, torque, and pure strength results in extreme exit velocities; steep bat angle leads to plenty of hard- hit fly balls; doesn't need to sell out to go deep; shows over-the-fence pop to all fields; puts the barrel on the ball frequently and should hit 30 or more home runs annually, with 40+ a possibility in his prime. Grade: 70

Field: Solid average defender at first base; displays a quick first step and above-average range for the position; moves well around the bag and presents a good target for infielders; hands are adequate; makes accurate throws; viable in an outfield corner; defense at third base currently a mystery. Grade: 50

Arm: Arm strength is average; enough velocity and accuracy to make the throws required of a first baseman; arm should play fine in left field; may be a bit light for third base. Grade: 50

Run: Below-average runner, but not a plodder; gets down the line in about 4.4 seconds; shows average speed underway and should leg out a few doubles and triples; good base running instincts could lead to a handful of steals, but running is unlikely to be a big part of his game. Grade: 40

Overall: Confident; leads by example; pitchers know he's in the batter's box. Spectacular production in college; strong track record with wood bats in the Cape Cod League and with Team USA help mitigate a large portion of risk. No injury history. Overall the profile carries moderate risk. Impressive combination of pitch selection, bat-to-ball skills, and raw power could make him one of the premier power threats in baseball in his prime. Unlikely to add much value with his glove, but shouldn't be a big minus on defense either. Probable All-star with MVP upside.

OFP: 60
Role: 70 - Impact Player / All-Star
Risk: Moderate

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