Andy Pages - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAD	OF	12	45

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
45	40	40	55	50	55	50

---

Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 20 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 180 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 IFA
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Physically mature for a player under 21 years of age. Muscular and athletic build, good baseline frame, broad shoulders, with some strength over mass projection remaining which should compliment his present power.

Hit: Loft heavy swing with an average launch angle of 25 degrees. Sets up with an extremely upright stance, hands set by shoulder slightly extended, with an upright bat. Leg lift trigger, quiet load, good weight transfer, and clean gate. Does a good job of staying on time and in control of his levers. While his path and setup lead to power and flyball heavy results, it also leads to high swing and miss rates. There's some concern around his zone whiffs as Pages struggles badly against quality spin. Despite his contact woes, Pages shows good feel for the zone, makes high quality contact, and his bat to ball skills aren't poor, just below average. Grade: 40

Power: Huge lofty swing, and plus bat speed, leads to a heavy flyball-contact leaning batted ball profile. Plus raw power that he gets to in games. As the youngest player in short season in 2019 he slugged .651, despite being nearly three years younger than the competition. Does a good job of destroying fastballs at the bottom of the zone and hanging breaking balls. His unique ability to combine loft and hard contact at such a young age gives him one of the highest power ceilings in the system. Grade: 55

Field: Has the speed and athleticism to a handle centerfield at the moment. Should he fill out any more he could lose a step and get pushed off to a corner. Shows average routes to the ball and reads off the bat, has the makeup speed at present to compensate for some of his weaker reads and routes. An average fielder that can handle all three outfield positions. Grade: 50

Arm: Above average arm with good mechanical throws and on line carry, not terribly accurate will overthrow his intended target but flashes the arm strength needed for right field. Grade: 55

Run: Above average speed at the moment but it's inconsistent. Doesn't look like a player whose speed will age well, it's good underway in the field but he does lack initial burst. Long term he will settle into an average to a fringe average run tool. Grade: 50

Overall: Pages is one of the highest upside bats in the lower minors of the Dodgers system. His ability to hit for power and consistently find the barrel give him a strong future role regardless of where he ends up defensively. His current ability to play all three outfield positions at an average level is the cherry on top. There's a load of projection left in the profile and a wide range of outcomes, but his unique ability to find power at such a young age and additional value defensively lead me to an aggressive grade on the fringes of everyday regular. A power hitting, corner outfield is how I envision his long term profile.

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

---

Clayton Beeter - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAD	RHP	11	45

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	FB	CB	CH	Cnt/Cmd
45	40	70	60	45	50/45

---

Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Anthony Franco

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 220 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2020 Draft - Round 2
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Lanky, athletic build. Strong, toned lower half. Still a little bit of room for added muscle mass in the shoulders.

Delivery & Mechanics: Average athlete. Long arm action. Generally on-line to home plate in delivery. Rotates throwing shoulder well before release; likely has high degree of hip-shoulder separation. Arm has a tendency to be a little late at foot strike, impacting his control. Exaggerated lean of front (left) shoulder at release, which enables a nearly perfect over-the-top arm angle.

Fastball: Averaged 93.9 mph, topped out at 96 during sophomore season at Texas Tech. Plus-plus life when located at the top of the zone; raw fastball spin is only slightly above-average but Beeter's highly vertical arm angle helps translate that spin into the appearance of ride. High efficiency offering with the 21+ inches of vertical break, boasting the metrics and feel of a double plus fastball. Grade: 70

Curveball: Averaged 82.3 mph, topped out at 86. Sharp 12-6 action. Tight break with plus spin. Incredibly high spin, 2800-3000 rpm banger, with heavy gyro spin. Elite velocity with -11 inches of drop. Downer curveball pairs well with riding fastball. Grade: 60

Changeup: Averaged 82.1 mph. Showed some feel for creating sinking action with a bit of arm-side fade. Clearly has less comfort locating the changeup than he does with either his fastball or curveball, which is reflected in his college usage pattern. Pitch has shown some potential but is clearly below-average right now. Grade: 45

Control and Command: Control over command pitcher. Much better throwing strikes as a draft-eligible sophomore (four walks in 21 innings) than as a freshman (20 walks in 20.2 innings). Decent enough athlete to sustain most of that progress, but highly vertical arm angle can prevent him from locating east and west. That's a necessary tradeoff for the hellacious action that arm slot helps impart on his fastball-curveball combination. Control: 50 | Command: 45

Overall: It's really surprising Beeter fell to 66th overall in this June's class. He arguably had as good a two-pitch mix as anyone in the class, and there was some (ultimately unfounded) speculation the Dodgers might push him to the majors as a reliever for the stretch run, as the White Sox did with Garrett Crochet. Instead, he'll likely follow the traditional development path as a starter. The changeup and strike-throwing will dictate his ultimate future. Drafted as a redshirt sophomore, Beeter was limited to only logged 41.2 innings at Texas Tech because the COVID-19 shutdown ended his breakout 2020 season after just four starts. That makes minor-league reps extremely important, both for Beeter's development and continued evaluation of his ability to consistently throw strikes. His most likely role might be that of a five-inning starter whose fringy changeup keeps him from frequently turning over opposing lineups a third time. He's shown flashes of being more than that, but his lack of innings ultimately leaves a high-variance prospect.

OFP: 45
Role: 40 - Spot Starter - Low Leverage Relief
Risk: High

---

Kendall Williams - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAD	RHP	10	50

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	FB	CB	SL	CH	Cnt/Cmd
50	50	55	55	50	50	55/50

---

Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Mike Kinsela

Age: 20 yr
Height: 6-6
Weight: 205 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Draft - Round 2, TOR
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Tall, long, lean righthander with high waist and excellent physical projection. Broad shoulders with long limbs, narrower waist, has done a nice job adding strength and bulk to frame since prep days, good strength present, does project more moving forward.

Delivery & Mechanics: Williams has a vertical-slot release that he used as an amateur mostly to leverage the ball down in the zone, likely he's being instructed to pitch up at this point given the release. Inline stride downhill with some effort over the front side, stays balanced through delivery, arm stroke stays inline and grades as average, overall solid operation.

Fastball: Williams topped out at 94-95 mph during his amateur days and the latest info has him roughly in the same range, mostly in the 90-93 mph range during a given outing with higher peaks. The pitch is mostly straight but has good spin and the Dodgers are sure to maximize these traits in his development. Given the arm speed and physical projection, some velocity projection exists but he's likely to be an above-average FB guy rather than plus. Grade: 55

Curveball: Was his preferred pitch as a prep, a true overhand 12/6 curveball with bite and depth, has some inconsistencies spinning the pitch at times, best ones showed plus as an amateur, thrown out of fastball tunnel, can land it for strikes or bury it as a chase pitch, quality offering with an above-average future, thrown in the 76-79 mph range mostly. Grade: 55

Slider: Newest part of arsenal, taught himself to throw it in bullpens leading up to NHSI appearance as a prep, will dip the slot to get to the side of it at times but has feel for the pitch, good late tilt when thrown properly, with reps could see a solid-average future. Thrown in the 81-84 mph range. Grade: 50

Changeup: A surprisingly advanced pitch to some evaluators during his draft spring, Williams has the feel for turning over the pitch and generating above-average action. Prefers to throw it to left handed hitters, will choke it and bury it at times, overall consistency of the pitch needs work but flashes 55 with some regularity on the pitch. Grade: 50

Control and Command: Williams throws a good number of strikes and grades out as having average control at present, though his command is loose in the zone and he's susceptible to catching too much plate at present, and doesn't quite have the power arsenal to get away with it. The late effort in the delivery and good-not-great athleticism give the command projection some limitations, but there's a solid chance of him reaching average command. Control: 55 | Command: 50

Overall: Four-pitch starter with strikes who should have quality arsenal of above-average pitches, though none are overly likely to end up plus. Best chance for plus pitch is likely to be his curveball. Starter traits with upside of good strikes, may struggle to miss bats at high clip but should be able to turn lineups over and miss barrels. Solid stuff, somewhat limited upside.

OFP: 50
Role: 50 - #4 - #5 Backend SP
Risk: High

---

Keibert Ruiz - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAD	C	9	50

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
50	50	60	40	40	50	30

---

Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Rhys White

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 225 lbs
Hits/Throws: S/R
Acquired: 2014 IFA
RuleV: On 40-man

Physical Description: Average height but stocky with short arms, built like a running back with a thick lower half. Long term maintenance concerns and limited projection.

Hit: Switch hitter. He has a crouched set-up pre-pitch with a slight leg kick. Keibert does a really good job of putting the bat on the ball and making contact, routinely putting the ball in play all over the field. His bat path is geared toward line drives and he sprays balls in both gaps from both sides of the plate. He has his fair share of weak contact because he is just looking to make contact with every pitch in the zone. He showcases a good understanding of the strike zone, knowing what pitches to lay off of. Strong contact skills lead him to get aggressive in the zone and in turn lead to low walk rates. The bat speed is good and he has no problems catching up to velocity up in the zone. He generates a concerning amount of weak ground balls and weak line drives in his batted ball profile that could be remedied with a slight swing path adjustment. Grade: 60

Power: For someone with a good base and a decent frame he has well below-average game power. He shows average raw in batting practice average but struggles to translate it. In-game he shows below average swing strength which results in weak batted balls. Grade: 40

Field: Not overly big for a catcher so durability concerns will be brought up, I question if he could be a full-time catcher because of the frame. He moves well in the crouch and shows a decent ability to block balls in the dirt. Framing is lackluster, does not do the best job of turning the glove on pitches on the corner. Receiving skills are average, he sets an easy target for the pitcher and is smooth. Concentration comes and goes with him, he will lose foul balls that could be converted to easy outs and loses track of the base runner. Grade: 40

Arm: The arm is average but enough to throw runners out at second. He has a decently quick motion which will allow him to post solid pop times. Grade: 50

Run: He is a near bottom of the scale runner, his stride is short and choppy. He is a reluctant baserunner who will not push for the extra bag when it is presented. Grade: 30

Overall: Keibert has exceptional bat to ball skills that will allow him to post high averages from both sides of the plate. He possesses below-average game power but could tap into more with a swing adjustment. He is a below-average defensive catcher whose lack of consistency and concentration hampers the defensive profile. Important to also remember he's still just 22 with major league experience already under his belt.

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

---

Ryan Pepiot - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAD	RHP	8	50

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	FB	CB	SL	CH	Cnt/Cmd
50	50	55	40	50	60	45/40

---

Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Anthony Franco

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 215 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Draft - Round 3
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Prototype innings-eater build; strong base; toned calves, tree trunk legs; thick lower half; well-built upper body; physically maxed out. Body will require maintenance long term but nothing substantial.

Delivery & Mechanics: Below-average athlete. Three quarters arm slot; arm stroke is inconsistent and delayed early in delivery; arm is nearly perpendicular to the ground at foot strike, limiting his ability to open up his front hip. Not much effort or head movement throughout delivery.

Fastball: Sat 90-93 mph, topping 94, in two-inning stints in most recent minor league action. Fastball has a flatter plane that works fairly effectively at the top of the zone. Has added significant velocity during 2020 Alternative Site performances, showed high efficiency movement with 19-20 inches of induced vertical break. Might be a bit of Dodgers player development magic but Pepiot's fastball is trending towards plus. Grade: 55

Curveball: 70-73 mph; a clear fourth pitch, used only to get early count called strikes. Very little feel for locating. Metrically it's a strong pitch getting 16 inches of drop and a high raw spin rate of 2800 rpm. Apparently the Dodgers have temporarily scrapped the pitch, but if a reworked version reappeared we wouldn't be shocked. Grade: 40

Slider: 82-84 mph; high spin efficiency offering mostly horizontal action; has enough lateral movement to stay off the barrel when located away from right-handed hitters; not enough depth to get many whiffs. This is typical of this style of slider, little to no IVB (<2) and around a foot of horizontal movement. His combination of above average velocity on the slider combined with his efficiency make it an average pitch. Grade: 50

Changeup: 82-84 mph; works straight downhill with plus drop; around 10 mph gap off the fastball; sells arm speed well to deceive hitters. Good run, matching the opposite horizontal break from Pepiot's slider. Doesn't shy away from deploying it against righties and lefties. Pepiot's best swing and miss offering. Grade: 60

Control and Command: Has difficulty throwing the fastball for strikes; struggles to finish out over his front side, leading to lack of consistency locating down or glove-side. Shows the ability to locate fastball and changeup with greater frequency than breaking balls. Significant development needed in this regard for Pepiot to max out his stuff. The largest concern in Pepiot's profile is his ability to throw strikes and hit his spots. Ultimately Pepiot's ceiling will be decided by his strike throwing. Control: 45 | Command: 40

Overall: Pepiot's probably a future reliever. He can finish hitters off with both his fastball and changeup, but he struggles to get into advantageous counts. Pepiot's below-average athleticism keeps him from consistently throwing strikes and establishing the glove-side corner. If the strike-throwing improves, he's got the repertoire of a mid-rotation starter. But walks have been a problem dating back to his time at Butler, and his lack of flexibility figures to be hard to overcome. That said, Pepiot has the stuff and the right organization behind him to turn the corner and utilize his fastball-changeup-slider mix to carve out a role as a good long term rotation piece.

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

---

Miguel Vargas - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAD	1B/3B	7	50

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
50	50	55	50	40	55	45

---

Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 205 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2017 IFA
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Strong frame, taller than he looks with a toned and athletic build. Looks maxed out physically, any projection will come in the form of strength and not mass. Big league body at 21.

Hit: Sets up square to the pitcher, slightly closed off, slight bend in his knees, simple swing and setup, with a moderate toe tap and easy toned down swing with a flatter bat path. High contact hitter with an advanced approach at the plate. Above average bat speed, but doesn't sell out for power. Above average quality at the point of contact. Could add more power to boost his quality of contact in order to get to plus but currently an above average hit tool. The standout tool in Vargas' profile. Works deep into at bats, has the bat to ball skills to beat junk off from the fringes. Patient approach, made a concerted effort during the second half of 2019 to be more aggressive in hitter counts and it led to a one-hundred point bump in his slugging percentage. Grade: 55

Power: Made a concerted effort to pull the ball more in the second half of 2019. Slugging numbers jumped to .491 slugging and a .185 isolated slugging over the final 56 games of 2019. There's power at the point of contact but prior to the adjustments his bat path had been relatively flat and he mostly looked to go center-oppo with most of his contact. The effort to improve in this regard, coupled with his more opportunistic approach, led to an improvement in his overall power production and provides optimism around the tool's future projection. Grade: 50

Field: Below average at third base, some questions as to whether or not he sticks there long term. Hands and actions are below average, prone to slip ups and poor scoops. Has decent range and his first step and reads aren't bad. Likely not to force Vargas off of third base immediately, but needs to improve his glove skills in order to be capable of manning the position day in and day out at the MLB level. Grade: 40

Arm: Vargas' redeeming quality in the field, strong carry and accuracy, good zip, manages to get off accurate throws with little effort and can stay on his target even when he's off balance. Arm strength gives Vargas some ability to move to an outfield corner should it come to that. Grade: 55

Run: Fringe average runner long term that's an average runner at present. Solid reads as a baserunner and has been successful stealing early in his career. This is likely to not be a major part of his game long term however. Grade: 45

Overall: Bat first profile with improvement needed in the field for Vargas to stick at third base long term. Fortunately for Vargas it's a strong offensive profile with an above average hit tool, strong bat to ball skills and improving in game power. Not to mention there's a reasonable amount of projection for both hit and power long term. At the very least if Vargas is moved off of third the bat is strong enough to support a move to left field, second base, or first base - where he's already seen some time. Vargas just turned 21, and already has a year plus of experience stateside with improving results, a legitimate hitting prospect.

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

---

Josiah Gray - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAD	RHP	6	50

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	FB	CB	SL	CH	Cnt/Cmd
50	50	60	45	50	45	50/45

---

Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Wyatt Kleinberg

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 190 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 Draft - Round 2, CIN
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: At 6'1'' 190, Gray falls into the category of short, athletic starting pitchers. Solid flexibility in both the hips and shoulders (groin, scaps, delts). May be able to add a few more lbs, though his current build is probably around where he will end up in the long run.

Delivery & Mechanics: Slow gather into a relatively high leg kick. Rocks his upper body back as he gets into his gather in order to create more potential energy prior to coming downhill. Remains in control of his movements throughout heading into his drive and extension. Opens the front hip as he extends into plant rather than a drop and drive -- could get more from his backside, though he does a very good job of generating power. Showcases a plus extension (5.8 ft) relative to his height, which leads to an elite release height of 5.1 feet. Firm on his plant, allowing the back side to come through very nicely. His naturally whippy arm is aided by solid scap retraction and hip/shoulder separation, leading to consistent and easy low to mid 90s velocity at low stress from a mid to high 3?4 slot. Repeats his delivery very well, does a fantastic job of not tipping his pitches.

Fastball: The four-seam fastball ranges from 91-96, averaging right around 93. Despite the lack of elite velocity, the pitch plays very well up in the zone due to its outstanding average spin rate of 2450 rpm coming from an elite release height of 5.1 feet. This combination leads to the creation of an outstanding vertical approach angle; which just like many other starting pitchers of similar stature, Gray has used to create his MO. The pitch showcases an average amount of vertical break coming in at 15.5 inches, and thanks to its 1:15 axis, does get some real run (11.9 in). The lack of plus plus velocity and vertical break are the only two things holding the fastball back from truly being elite, as his efficiency hovers in the 90+ percent range. All in all it is a plus pitch, and is essentially what makes Gray the pitcher that he is. Grade: 60

Curveball: The curveball might be the most intriguing pitch in Gray's arsenal. Despite possessing a subpar spin rate of 2182 rpm, the slurvy tilt (7:20), and better movement profile (7 inches of IVB, 4.9 horizontal) make the pitch the higher ceiling breaking ball of his two (curve, slider). The reasoning behind this not only lies with the movement, but the fact that he throws a very hard curveball, averaging at 83.5 mph -- only 1.5 mph less than the slider. The velocity helps the pitch tunnel well with his fastball, and with a sub 5 release height, it is unique, and can surprise hitters when thrown optimally. The lack of spin does hamper the pitch in regards to its ability to create elite, sharp bite, though the velocity does help make up for the spin related shortcomings. He is still developing the curveball, and thus doesn't have strong feel for the pitch yet. Grade: 45

Slider: Gray's slider is probably his worst overall pitch from a data perspective. Despite showcasing a solid separation in velocity from his fastball (85 mph), it leaves a lot to be desired in the spin department. Gray's slider spins at a lowly 2200 rpm on average coming from a 10:40 axis -- leading to a movement profile of 3.4 inches of vertical break, and 2.5 horizontal. While these numbers are nothing special by any means, Gray has an outstanding feel for the pitch, which could allow it to play as a plus offering in the big leagues. Grade: 50

Changeup: Gray's changeup may actually be his best pitch when it comes to movement profile -- averaging at 86.8 mph, it is only a slight deviation from his fastball. While this may be concerning for some, it profiles well as it has a tendency to either miss bats, or induce soft contact due to the slight changes in timing for a hitter. The changeup showcases plus run, sitting at 15 inches on average thanks to its high spin rate of 2354 rpm. This solid fading action is also built upon with eight inches of induced vertical break on the offering as well thanks to its more horizontal tilt (2:05 axis). While the data on this pitch is fantastic, Gray's feel for it is holding it back. The change was developed later on in Gray's career, and as a result his timeline to master the pitch is far behind the expected date of his big league debut. Unfortunately, this leads me to believe that the pitch will never reach its full potential, as Gray will need to zone in on how to get big league hitters out -- likely tapping into his more developed offerings far more often than the changeup. Grade: 45

Control and Command: Gray throws a lot of strikes, which is crucial for a guy without an overpowering fastball. While he does occasionally lose curveballs at the bottom of the zone, he is a reliable strike thrower that leans into his fastball in order to get ahead in counts. While he isn't afraid of using them, the lack of feel on the changeup and complete development of the curveball have left them inconsistent at best. Gray's command is a bit of a mixed bag -- overall it plays plus, though it depends on the pitch in which he is throwing. When looking at his fastball, Gray is able to regularly spot it where he needs to, helping the offering play plus, with plus plus potential (pending control mastery). The slider is the best offspeed of his in regards to hitting his spots regularly, with Gray being able to spot it at a similar rate to the fastball. The curveball command is fringe average, and due to a lack of changeup feel, he can struggle to spot it at times. Control: 50 | Command: 45

Overall: While he lacks the traditional build of a starting pitcher, Gray makes up for it with his elite extension, making him a fantastic vertical approach angle based arm. The fastball spin, and ability to spot it up allows the pitch to play plus; the similar control of his slider and plus potential on the hard curveball and changeup leave him with a much higher ceiling than his expected arrival date in the big leagues would allow for. While he could come up in 2021 and be an impact type of starter, an extra year in Triple-A may serve him in the long run, as it would allow for further curveball and changeup mastery.

OFP: 50
Role: 50 - #4 - #5 Backend SP
Risk: Low

---

Luis Rodriguez - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAD	OF	5	50

Grades Update: Dec 2020

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

---

Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 18 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 175 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 IFA
RuleV: 2024

Physical Description: Tall, strong, athletic and broad shouldered. Looks bigger than his listed weight of 175, with room to add more positive projection. Size, strength, and athleticism you require as an everyday outfielder.

Hit: Sets up open, hands by his shoulder with his bat slumped back. Leg lift timing mechanism, hands pull back and Rodriguez gets deep into his coil. At foot plant, he opens up slightly before exploding through the zone with an angular lofty swing. Most of the pitching Rodriguez has faced has been age appropriate complex players and he's handled both offspeed and breaking balls well. He shows poise and patience in the box hinting to hitterish qualities overall. Too early to throw an above average or plus grade, but we're confident in his bat to ball skills, approach, and power at the point of contact. Grade: 50

Power: All things considered this tool is fairly loud for a teenager as he's shown the ability for the power to play in games. Despite an average power profile now he could potentially grow into more in the coming years. Upon further observation in 2021 this grade may fluctuate up or down. Mechanically Rodriguez already shows positive power traits in his strong base and ability to translate his movements into plus bat speed and leverage. Grade: 50

Field: Shows the ability to play all outfield positions. Good natural instincts in center, good reads off the bat and makeup speed. There's a chance he fills out and loses enough speed to push to an outfield corner but it's doubtful he's ever a below average runner. Above average outfield profile with a variety of tools aided by instincts. Grade: 55

Arm: More than enough arm for any spot in the outfield. Strong carry and above average arm strength. Should hold runners at bay, while providing him the ability to make the big throws when needed. Must improve accuracy but he's still only 18 years old. So there's plenty of time to sharpen this skill. Grade: 55

Run: Clocks above average run times, shows good makeup speed in the outfield and the jump to potentially be a stolen base threat. Hard to know how strong his base stealing skills are until he's stateside. Grade: 55

Overall: Tooled up teenage profile with feel for the barrel and the ability to make pitchers work. Innate baseball skills and feel give him value outside the batter's box. Strong outfielder with versatility to play any spot in the grass. Rodriguez has a strong shot of sticking in centerfield long term with enough speed, instincts and arm for it to work. His ability to add additional power and prove the worth of his hit tool's reputation versus advanced full season pitching will be paramount in holding this ranking. We may not see that until late 2021 but it will be Rodriguez's first true litmus test. Exciting talent.

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

---

Kody Hoese - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAD	3B	4	50

Grades Update: Dec 2020

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

---

Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Anthony Franco

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 200 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Draft - Round 1
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Long, lanky build; listed at 6'4", 200 pounds. Flat lower half; narrow frame and shoulders don't lend themselves to physical projection. Maxed out, but no maintenance concerns long term.

Hit: Closed stance with hands about level with shoulders. Quiet lower half in swing, toe tap; handsy swing. Remarkably quick to the ball despite long arms; hands work in tight, short circle with no wasted movement. Efficient swing path and plus bat speed enable him to handle high velocity on the inner half of the plate despite his size. Above-average bat control; capable of covering all quadrants of the zone. Fairly aggressive approach; solid strike zone awareness but swings at a high rate of pitches in the strike zone. Puts the ball in play and shows an advanced feel for using the entire field. Grade: 50

Power: Above-average raw power. Uphill attack angle is designed for elevated contact. Bat speed, swing plane and bat-to-ball skills all suggest above-average power upside. Current approach hinders in-game power output; Hoese's advanced feel for hitting enables him to put different pitches in play, but a more discerning approach early in counts could allow him to hunt pitches he can more effectively drive. Grade: 50

Field: Solid, instinctive hot corner defender with good hands. Fringy athlete who won't be the quickest or rangiest third baseman but has the ability to be a solid-average defender. Grade: 50

Arm: Showed solid-average arm strength in college. An elbow injury limited his playing time in the field in the minors in 2019, but reportedly demonstrated adequate arm strength at the alternate training site in 2020. Grade: 50

Run: Not the most graceful runner, but long strides enable him to cover decent ground when he's underway. Clocks average home-to-first times overall. Grade: 50

Overall: Hoese has average to above-average physical tools across the board. He had a monster redshirt junior season at Tulane in 2019 (.357/.456/.643) and figures to move through the minors quickly. He does everything well and looks a good bet to be a 2-3 win player annually. Hoese is comfortable in the batter's box, making him tough to strike out, and he already has the lofty attack angle typical of Dodgers hitters. He's clearly comfortable attacking pitches on the outer half and working gap-to-gap, but there could be some room for him to get a little more pull-oriented early in counts to tap into more home run power.

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

---

Diego Cartaya - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAD	C	3	50

Grades Update: Dec 2020

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

---

Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Wyatt Kleinberg

Age: 19 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 199 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 IFA
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Cartaya is built athletically for a catcher. Despite showcasing below average speed, the 6'2'' 195 frame still has obvious room to grow. He likely projects into the 215lb range, and can add a lot of lower body strength as his body matures more.

Hit: Cartaya's greatest offensive asset is his hit tool. With a simple, short-to-the-ball approach, Cartaya prioritizes his ability to make solid contact over his potential power. While he does not get a lot of separation, a fast firing lower half and plus hands make him a solid potential hitter looking forward. Cartaya holds his bat vertically in his stance (similar to Acuna), which is helpful in getting the bat into the hitting zone quickly -- his slight leg kick works thanks to his ability to get his hands into the zone quickly. With feel for the barrel and a mature approach for his age, Cartaya has already started taking strides toward becoming an above average big league bat. However he doesn't project to walk at a high rate adding a level of volatility to the profile. There's some swing and miss concerns and ultimately he's a volatile profile as a teenage catching prospect. Grade: 50

Power: Cartaya's swing is not geared towards producing crazy power numbers. The simple, quick to the ball approach suggests that power is not his goal. However, with a solid weight transfer and powerful hips, plus power could be a byproduct. It is very difficult to project the future power of a 19 year old as he has not come into his body yet. However, based on what a typical player development cycle looks like for a guy of his build, it would be expected that he adds more weight, which will help him get more force behind the baseball. Cartaya has a pretty good sense of lifting the ball and with an approach focused solely on barreling up the baseball, 20 to 25 home runs are within the realm of possibility. Grade: 50

Field: Cartaya is already showing signs of being an above average backstop. He is pretty athletic for a guy of his size, moving behind the dish very well. While an expected mobility regression needs to be accounted for as he ages, Cartaya is an above average defender in regards to his blocking and fielding abilities. He's flashed good hands and his receiving skills are coming along. Cartaya while raw has a strong baseline of defensive skills and has the potential to become an above average big league defender with proper development. Grade: 55

Arm: Cartaya flashes an above average arm already, with plus potential. Not only is Cartaya's arm strong, but it is extremely accurate for someone new in his professional career. The solid pop time and above average overall arm will for the most part allow him to hold opposing running games in check. Grade: 55

Run: Despite being pretty athletic for a catcher, he's pretty subpar in the speed department. Adding weight as he matures into his body will also see him lose further speed. Grade: 30

Overall: Cartaya presents as a potential above average big league catcher. His hit tool looks as if it could end up being at least league average, anchored by his consistent and simple mechanics, along with a mature approach. While he may not be a massive offensive asset as a power bat, he more than makes up for it with plus defensive skills. It is very difficult to project 19-year-old bats before they have full seasons in the minors, but right now Cartaya looks like a guy that could fall into the average big leaguer range with a chance for more if the profile maxes out.

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

---

Michael Busch - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAD	2B	2	50

Grades Update: Dec 2020

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

---

Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Anthony Franco

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 207 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2019 Draft - Round 1
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Listed at 6'0", 207; muscular build; thick lower half; strong upper body with noticeably built shoulders. Toes a line between athletic and stiff, limited projection remaining with minimal maintenance concerns long term.

Hit: Wide base, relaxed setup; slightly open stance; hands level with back shoulder. Very patient approach, especially early in counts; 18 BB% in three years at UNC. Quiet front foot stride, gets into lower half early in swing. Average bat speed. Shows some ability to cover different quadrants of the strike zone and willingness to use entire field. Good hands through contact; a little bit of loft through contact. Showcased elite on base ability as an amateur, and reports from the Alternate Site rave about Busch's ability with the bat. Grade: 55

Power: Showed above-average raw power with wood bats during the 2018 Cape Cod League slugging .567 over 111 plate appearances with Chatham. Elite pitch recognition, above average bat-to-ball skills and bat path enable him to tap into power in-game. Shows the ability to leverage path and mechanics to get the most of his strength at the point of contact. Demonstrated ability to hit for power to all fields in-game. Over his final two seasons at UNC Chapel Hill Busch hit 26 home runs slugging >.520, with a .253 ISO his junior season. Grade: 55

Field: Drafted as a second baseman; played primarily first base and left field in college. Below-average infield actions and hands in limited game experience at second. Had above-average quickness and hands for a first baseman; comfortable reading and tracking fly balls in left field. Grade: 45

Arm: Fringe arm isn't a weapon but is sufficient at each of first base, second base and left field. Actions are fine, but not good enough to help the arm strength play up. Grade: 45

Run: Fringe-average runner; average overall athlete. Not likely to make a huge impact as a baserunner but adequate enough to handle the corner outfield. Grade: 45

Overall: Busch fits the model of position player the Dodgers have developed well in recent years. He's a high-OBP player who should tap into enough power to hit in the middle of the order. Chances are Busch would probably be miscast as an everyday second baseman, but the Dodgers aggressively shuttle players to different positions and have shown a willingness to tolerate lackluster second base defense. He's a perfectly fine left fielder and an above-average first baseman, so there'll be plenty of places to work his bat into the lineup.

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

---

Bobby Miller - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAD	RHP	1	55

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	FB	CB	SL	CH	Cnt/Cmd
55	60	70	45	55	50	55/45

---

Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Mike Kinsela

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-5
Weight: 220 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2020 Draft - Round 1
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: XL frame with long, broad build that encompasses both high end athleticism and physical strength.

Delivery & Mechanics: Short rocker step back to align with rubber, good hip hinge over back side to engage core and lower half, gates front hip some, gets into good directional pattern, length to arm stroke through the back, gets offline, is able to time up longer stroke, some effort to operation with more control than command. Generates lower release height due to extension.

Fastball: Dominant pitch at times, was nearing triple digits at Louisville. Regularly sat mid-90s and reached back for more, holds velocity deep into games, above-average arm-side life, pitch can get heavy when down in zone. Average raw spin rates, can throw pitch for strikes consistently, will need to avoid the middle of the plate even with plus velocity. Falls short of elite fastball due to average traits, likely a 70 fastball in starter role. Could see velocity tick up in bullpen role to maintain 70 grade. Grade: 70

Curveball: Probably Miller's 4th best pitch right now, thrown mostly in the low-80s and not very frequently; can throw for strikes vs. hitters of either handedness. Mostly on the 11/5 plane, lacks hammer bite and depth; missed bats at collegiate level but will need to improve to do so in pro ball. Average spin rate, could see an average future but likely falls shy of that. Solid change-of-pace and strike-stealer pitch. Grade: 45

Slider: Best secondary offering to my eyes. Thrown firmly in mid-upper 80s, gets closer to a cutter than a true tilting slider at times, plays well off fastball movement on the horizontal axis. Can get under hands of left handed hitters, runs it away from righties, has control of the pitch. Has touched as high as 90 mph. Unlikely to play as an overwhelming bat-misser at highest level, but quality projection. Grade: 55

Changeup: Miller's changeup is something of a hybrid between a true changeup and a splitter, earning that ever-popular "split-change" designation. It's a solid pitch for him, thrown in the mid-80s with dive, though the spin isn't as low as one would expect given the intent and action of it. Can throw it at the bottom of the zone and get whiffs overtop of it, better to lefties at present than righties. Solid third pitch. Grade: 50

Control and Command: Miller went from a prep arm with no clue how to throw strikes to a pretty solid zone-pounder at Louisville, averaging 3.6 BB/9 in his college career. It's more control than command, with Miller able to pound the strike zone but limited in his ability to move the ball around the zone. His athleticism and aptitude speak to some projection here, but the violence in his delivery likely leaves him shy of average command long term. Control: 55 | Command: 45

Overall: Miller's size, athleticism, arm talent, and overall stuff, along with a performance pedigree at one of college baseball's best programs, lead him to being selected in the first round. Some concerns over his command lead to reliever questions, which do remain, but this evaluator felt that Miller was a little undervalued by the industry. With the Dodgers player dev system, it's realistic to expect them to maximize Miller's value and we could see a mid-rotation starter or dynamic closer here.

OFP: 55
Role: 60 - #3 SP
Risk: Moderate

---