Gabriel Rodriguez - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 CLE 3B 12 45

Grades Update: Nov 2020
OFP Role Hit Power Field Arm Run
45 40 40 50 45 60 40

Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: Joe Drake

Age: 19 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 174 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 IFA
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Long, lean frame with long limbs. Some muscle in the legs and butt already. Plenty of room for additional weight in the upper body, 15-20 pounds. Upside to look like an NFL wide receiver in an ideal situation.

Hit: Sets up with hands high, eye-level, and the bat over the shoulder with some rocking. Base is just beyond shoulder-width and straight on. Some bend in the lead leg. Mid-thigh leg kick used as trigger as he really sits into the back leg and coils, showing back pocket and numbers to the pitcher. Hands float back and down to shoulder. Gets good hip/shoulder separation. Steep bat path that can lift the ball. Above-average bat speed. Swing gets pushy and saps power. Tendency to overswing and pull off the ball or bail with the back leg. Recognizes spin during limited in-game looks. Struggles to barrel up the ball consistently. Likely to get exposed against good competition. Grade: 40

Power: Good-sized frame that should grow into above-average/plus raw. Bat speed above-average already. Looks to drive the ball; loft in the bat path. Pull-side pop only right now with gap power up the middle and oppo. Likely to grow into all fields power. Comes to the plate looking to do damage. Hit tool limits what he'll get to in game. Grade: 50

Field: Soft hands with good actions. A little awkward approaching the ball during fielding drills, but looked fine in game film. Strides are slow which will limit his range. Good chance he moves to 3rd as he fills out and slows down more, but looks to have the instincts and arm to play there. Fine for a corner OF if his 1st step proves too slow for 3rd. Grade: 45

Arm: Ball carries firmly across the infield. Plenty of strength to get zip on it while on the run or off balance. Will struggle to get into good throwing position near the end of his range. Hands are smooth and quick; gets the ball out fast. Should play at any position. Grade: 60

Run: Deceptively slow. Looks athletic, but strides and big and slow to turn over -- like he's not used to having long legs yet. Will limit his defensive range and impact on the bases. Closer to average underway, but needs a bit to get going. Projects to be below average at maturity. Grade: 40

Overall: Rodriguez looks the part of a future power hitter with a big arm that will play at 3rd or in right. There's plenty of power for 3rd or a corner outfield spot, but the hit tool will limit his ability to get to it in game. High end of the profile is an average regular with middle of the order thunder. Low end is a AAAA masher who doesn't hit enough to stick. High risk, high reward profile.

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


Ethan Hankins - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 CLE RHP 11 45

Grades Update: Nov 2020
OFP Role FB CB SL CH Ctr/Cmd
45 40 60 45 50 55 50/45

Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: Justin Lada

Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-6
Weight: 200 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 Draft - Round CBA
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Big, physical frame. Sizeable wingspan and legs. Thick lower half. Reports of softer body in 2019, but much leaner in 2020. Some room left for strength in frame, but will have to watch how much overall weight is added to the frame in order to maintain athletic build, get into the positions necessary to repeat his delivery, and make the most of his frame.

Delivery & Mechanics: Works first base side of the rubber with mid-section high leg kick. Stays stacked in his midsection and creates natural hip hinge. Gets into drive leg and uses lower half efficiently. Has improved front leg extension over 2020 and also didn't stay connected to the rubber consistently in 2019. In limited video from 2020, showed improved upper body posture that has created better shoulder/hip separation and gets his shoulders square to the plate before he drags his arm through his three-quarter arm slot. Arm slot did appear higher at times in 2019 with the curveball and arm speed was slower at times. Will throw in delay leg kick from the windup to disrupt hitters timing.

Fastball: 93-96, up to 98 with late, riding life. Spins is well (2400 RPM). Locates the pitch well up in the zone and to his armside better than glove side. Velocity, spin and late life gets swinging strikes in the zone. Tough for right handed hitters to handle up and in and as it runs away from left handers. Doesn't throw it in on left handers as much. Overall command keeps it from being a double-plus offering. Grade: 60

Curveball: 73-75 with a 12-6 shape drop. Has shifted from a steeper drop as an amateur to a tighter break. Shows good shape and depth. Arm speed appears to slow down at a times throwing it. Effective at shifting hitters eye levels. Comfortable throwing it to both sides of the plate to left handers. Added velocity could increase effectiveness. Average command. Grade: 45

Slider: 77-80. Late vertical drop and three-quarter arm slot creates wide, sweeping action to make it cross the entire plate. Has looked too similar to his curveball at times, but started to differentiate shape in 2019. Tunnels well with fastball. Average command to both sides of the plate. Has shown comfort in backdooring the pitch to left handers. Grade: 50

Changeup: 86-88. Sells it with consistent arm speed. Shows promising sink and fade. Arm speed and fade give it the potential to be his best secondary offering. Grade: 55

Control and Command: Below average fastball command but in the strike zone with it and velocity/movement allows him to get away with mistakes. Changeup command is ahead of breaking ball command. Improved shape and flexibility could help him repeat his delivery better and improve his command Control: 50 | Command: 45

Overall: Hankins has the build of a front line starter. Velocity as a prep was better before a reported shoulder injury. Hasn't had any reported injuries as a pro but velocity hasn't crept up into the upper-90s as expected. Worked into improved shape in 2020 and with better positioning and flexibility, that could come into play. Working 95+ consistently would be a game changer for Hankins in terms of his ceiling because he has below average fastball command and he can get away with misses in the zone with it now due to the life on it, but better velocity would give him a better chance to maintain that as he faces better hitters. There is mid to top of the rotation type stuff there but the consistency and command so far cast doubt on that ceiling. His fastball/slider/changeup arsenal give him the weapons to be an average major league starter and would work fine in a leverage bullpen role. His success hinges on his command and getting more consistent different shape from his curveball and slider, and shaping his curve into more of a power offering. Already physically gifted, Hankins is also a driven student of his craft and shows eagerness to take data and apply it to the mound to improve. Demands a lot of himself on the mound and is a fierce competitor.

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


Joey Cantillo - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 CLE LHP 10 45

Grades Update: Nov 2020
OFP Role FB CB CH Ctr/Cmd
45 40 45 50 55 60/50

Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: Justin Lada

Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 220 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2017 Draft - Round 16, SD
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Tall, lanky frame. Long legs and long arms give him an impressive wingspan. Some physical projection left thanks to the overall frame and his age. Athletic, well built and moves well despite long levers.

Delivery & Mechanics: Works from third base side of rubber. Uses the lower half well, could get into his back leg harder. Belt high leg kick. Stays stacked before loading into his delivery. Good extension with plant leg. Uses glove arm high into air and good balance/posture during arm swing to hide the ball behind his back leg and create a natural high, near over the top arm slot. Efficient, sequenced delivery that he repeats well and takes advantage of his wingspan.

Fastball: 88-91 t94. Below average velocity and spin, but plays more average because of his wing span, extension and release point. Gets swings and misses in the zone because of its deception and extension. More control than command of the pitch overall. Comfortable spotting it low and to his glove side. Better at working east-west with it than north and south, but needs to live on the black with the pitch with its velocity. Not a premium offering and not a pitch he should feature a large percentage of the time, but more competitive than velocity and spin would indicate. Potential for a little more velocity still remains. Grade: 45

Curveball: 69-71. Over the top arm angle gives it good direction and shape. Can throw it as a pitch to get ahead and steal strikes and get hitters to expand below the zone. Needs added velocity to increase effectiveness and bite. Added velocity to fastball that could translate to curveball can help it play up to average. Grade: 50

Changeup: 77-79. Uses a vulcan grip. Easily a plus offering thanks to ability to sell it with fastball arm speed and the natural drop on it. Doesn't feature much run or fade, but drops under hitters bats. Pairs with his fastball exceptionally well and is adept at burying just at the bottom of the strike zone. Comfortable with the pitch. Will double up on it and throws it to left handers. Grade: 55

Control and Command: Fringe-average fastball command at least working north-south but is in the strike zone with all three offerings consistently. Can lose release point at times on curveball which hurts command. Commands changeup better than other two offerings. Does not miss by much when he does and avoids missing over the heart of the plate. Control: 60 | Command: 50

Overall: If Cantillo only takes marginal steps forward from how he currently operates, he could have a big league future in the back of a rotation. Plus makeup, work ethic, intelligent and confidence. Cleveland is great at taking pitchers who look like back end of the rotation fillers at first glance and then turning them into something more. Cantillo very much looks like that if you're just watching the radar gun but there's more there. That his fastball is already a competitive pitch despite having fringe-average metrics, if he adds fastball and curveball velocity, both of those offerings will improve, and in turn can make his changuep more effective.

OFP: 45
Role: 40 - Spot Starter/Long Reliever
Risk: Moderate


Aaron Bracho - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 CLE 2B 9 45

Grades Update: Nov 2020
OFP Role Hit Power Field Arm Run
45 40 55 45 45 45 45

Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: Joe Drake

Age: 20 yr
Height: 5-11
Weight: 175 lbs
Hits/Throws: B/R
Acquired: 2017 IFA
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Solid frame with a muscular build. Filled out, not much room for more weight. Strong legs, round butt, broad shoulders -- almost look too big for his body. Appears relatively lean; certainly not skinny. Maybe not quite as tall as listed 5'11. Built like a 2B.

Hit: Switch hitter with a different trigger for each side. Left: Sits into back leg with moderate bend. Hands at the eyes with the bat over the shoulder, perpendicular to the body. Slight waggle. Torso stars with a slight coil. Uses small toe tap as trigger; very little additional coil, but gets average separation. Hands travel down and back to shoulder for launch. Right: Very similar to the left. May be his natural side, ball jumps off the bat a little more and the bat speed looks just a touch faster. There's some steepness to the bat path and a high finish on both sides. High effort swing looking to do damage -- pulls his head off the ball. Able to finish balanced despite the effort. Very comfortable in the box, even against older competition. Good idea of the zone and shows patience. Struggles to square some pitches he should drive. Package is below average right now, but has the talent and approach that track toward an above-average tool. Grade: 55

Power: Average bat speed and good loft will help maximize his game power. Frame doesn't lead you to believe much more raw power is coming without really packing on muscle, but he's going to get the most out of everything he's got. Looking at probably 15-20 HRs with a bunch of doubles in his best years. Grade: 45

Field: Solid average actions on the infield and decent instincts. Won't wow you, but will make the plays he should. First step could use work, takes him a second to read the ball which will keep him from making tough plays at the end of his range. Movements can get a little choppy and stiff at times, but usually smooth. Grade: 45

Arm: Limited looks at the arm, but it appears suited for lesser roles. Has enough zip for any throws at 2nd, but nothing that hints he could slide to 3rd should he outgrow the middle infield. Fringy defense and range don't help it play up at all. Grade: 45

Run: Clocked 4.17 H-1st from the left side, 4.33 from the right. Runs well underway but isn't always smooth getting up to speed. Movements are clumsy on occasion. Likely to add a little weight and slow down as he matures, moving him closer to a fringe-average runner. Any steals will come from baserunning savvy, not pure speed. Grade: 45

Overall: Bat-first second base profile describes Bracho well. Has the makings of an solid hitter with some pop in addition to fringy athleticism and defensive tools. The bat is probably a little light to profile anywhere else, but he shouldn't have a problem sticking at second unless his conditioning goes off the rails. There's a chance he fills out more and develops more power, but it would come at a direct cost to the little speed that he has. The development of his hit tool will ultimately decide his ceiling. If he's able to maximize it he's probably closer to an average regular. If things go awry, he's a below-average starter or a bench bat.

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


Tanner Burns - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 CLE RHP 8 50

Grades Update: Nov 2020
OFP Role FB SL CH Ctr/Cmd
50 50 55 50 50 55/50

Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: Russ Peters

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 215 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2020 Draft - Round 1
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Stocky, thick, powerful legs, big arms, physique some would call "country strong." Not much growth projection left.

Delivery & Mechanics: 3/4 arm slot. Often works on first base side of the rubber, and falls off towards 1B when completing follow through. Very repeatable and consistent delivery. Uses effective timing, balance and body control. Keeps his body properly in sync throughout set up and delivery. Plant foot lands in the same spot repeatedly. Uses thick bottom half to create torque. Occasionally will mess with timing to keep hitters guessing. Somewhat violent delivery and lack of workhorse size that raises a few concerns about both past and future injuries

Fastball: Works 92-94. Tops out at 97. with some arm side run. Creates good angle on fastball down on hitters. Climbs the ladder up to a fastball high with rise. Commands fastball very well all over the plate. Consistently hits his spots both inside and just outside the strike zone. Command helps this pitch play up and elicit a lot of weak contact and ground balls. Has had issues with holding velocity as work load builds but this may work itself out with time. Grade: 55

Slider: At its peak this pitch sits low 80's with 11/5 curveball type shape. When off, it becomes an upper 70's loopy slurve. Needs to become more of a consistent offering. Controls pitch well. Used as effective out pitch versus righties. Grade: 50

Slider: 80-86. Harder version of the curve featuring nearly the same shape. Plays well off the fastball. Can throw it for a strike or bury for whiffs, but has a tendency to spike it gloveside here and there. Loses the bite at times and loops into the zone where it gets squared up, but not too often. A true weapon that can steal strikes or put guys away. Grade: 60

Changeup: 83-85. Fades with arm side run and used as an out pitch versus lefties. Flashes above average but inconsistent shape and command leave it a work in progress and a potentially average offering. Grade: 50

Control and Command: Ability to spot pitches. Fastball in the zone is one of Burns' strongest assets. Plus command of fastball and average command overall. Control: 55 | Command: 50

Overall: Three year starter at Auburn.10.0 career college K/9. Burns will not necessarily wow hitters with any one skill but he is average or better across the board. Aggressive on the mound. High floor type of prospect. Will likely be a quick mover in the minors. Durability and work load concerns still exist, but with some development in the change up and an increase in innings, Burns has the skills to be a mid to back end starter in the big leagues.

OFP: 50
Role: 50 - #4 or #5 SP / High Leverage Reliever
Risk: Moderate


Brayan Rocchio - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 CLE SS 7 50

Grades Update: Nov 2020
OFP Role Hit Power Field Arm Run
50 50 55 45 50 50 60

Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: Jake Kerns

Age: 20 yr
Height: 5-10
Weight: 150 lbs
Hits/Throws: S/R
Acquired: 2017 IFA
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Short and physically small but well-built. Has some room to fill out. Twitchy athlete. Emotional player that can translate to over-aggressiveness at times.

Hit: Nearly mirror image swings from both sides. Low, wide stance. Non-existent leg kick as he steps into the ball from the left side; small leg kick from the right. Hands stay out front. Quick wrists that generate plus bat speed. Line-drive swing. Tends to make better contact from the left side and looks more natural there. Ball jumps off the bat when he makes good contact. Demonstrates a slight tendency to overswing and struggles with velocity up. Shows a good eye, particularly on pitches away. Goes the other way on occasion. Has the underlying ability to see growth in the grade as he physically matures and learns to find his pitch. Grade: 55

Power: Average raw power. Has a line-drive swing, but he generates natural loft off the bat from both sides. Flashes mostly gap power at the moment, but his bat speed and physical projection lend itself to future growth. Could learn to create more leverage to better drive pitches. Grade: 45

Field: Good actions in the field. Moves well to his left. Keeps the ball in front of him. Average or better range but may struggle with plays deeper in the hole at SS given his average arm. Tools may play better at 2B, but no obvious reason to move him off SS. Grade: 50

Arm: Quick transferer and average arm strength. Makes the routine throws from SS. Grade: 50

Run: Plus times down the line from both sides; timed at 4.15 from the right side and 4.08 from the left. Capable of hitting a second gear rounding 1B; 11.66 home to third from the left side. Takes big turns at 1B. May slow with added bulk. Possesses enough speed to be a threat on the bases. Grade: 60

Overall: Rocchio has become the quintessential Cleveland prospect in that he is small in stature but carries a better than average hit tool. He has the tools to stay at SS and possesses some untapped ability with the bat. He's yet to hit full season ball, but will go as far as his bat takes him.

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


Daniel Espino - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 CLE RHP 6 50

Grades Update: Nov 2020
OFP Role FB CB SL CH Ctr/Cmd
50 50 60 50 60 45 45/40

Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: Joe Drake

Age: 20 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 205 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Draft - Round 1
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Well built, muscled frame that matches his listed height and weight. Lean; big, strong thighs and a pronounced butt; shoulders are broad and the muscle can be seen through the jersey. Long legs and high waist. Very athletic build that wouldn't look out of place in another sport.

Delivery & Mechanics: Windup; Uses deliberate pace outside of a sharp, athletic leg kick that nearly comes to the shoulder. Easy movements, in control throughout. Throws from a med-high 3/4 slot. Moderate, but controlled effort and good arm speed. Long, winding arm action that shows the ball early. Good extension. Follows through in a controlled fashion, ready to field. Very similar from the stretch. Pays very little attention to runners, will get eaten alive by experienced base thieves.

Fastball: 93-96, T99. Arm slot lends itself to a little ride and a little run. Plays very well at the top of the zone getting plenty of whiffs. Able to find the edge on both sides of the plate but mostly trying to throw it by guys. Throws it early and often; Goes to the top of the zone when looking for a strikeout. Grade: 60

Curveball: 74-76. Big time 11 to 5 movement with hard bite. Can start it at the letters and still bury it in the dirt. Tunnels very well off the fastball and gives hitters fits. Inconsistent. Meatball when it gets loopy. Saw more loopy than tight. Grade: 50

Slider: 80-86. Harder version of the curve featuring nearly the same shape. Plays well off the fastball. Can throw it for a strike or bury for whiffs, but has a tendency to spike it gloveside here and there. Loses the bite at times and loops into the zone where it gets squared up, but not too often. A true weapon that can steal strikes or put guys away. Grade: 60

Changeup: Sits 87. More drop than armside run, almost straight down. Used sparingly. Good arm speed and spots it down and away to lefties where they swing through it. Grade: 45

Control and Command: A surefire control over command guy. He's firing his stuff at the zone and letting the velocity and movement do the work rather than location. That said, he can occasionally spot it up on the edge of either side of the plate -- just a few more middle/middle fastballs than you'd like. Misses often enough to pose serious relief risk. He will have to clean it up in order to remain a starter. Control: 45 | Command: 40

Overall: Espino's electric right arm produces pure filth, but he struggles to harness it enough to find the strike zone with regularity. The stuff alone is good enough for mid-rotation or better upside. He features a full arsenal with a fastball that really pops along with two average or better breakers, plus a changeup that shows promise. The walks and mistakes will be punished more as he faces better competition and pose a legitimate threat to his success. Repertoire would be a nightmare out of the pen, but still might be too wild to be an elite guy there. The talent is there for Espino but needs substantial refinement.

OFP: 50
Role: 50 - #4 or #5 SP / High Leverage Reliever
Risk: High


Tyler Freeman - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 CLE SS 5 50

Grades Update: Nov 2020
OFP Role Hit Power Field Arm Run
50 50 60 40 50 50 55

Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: Justin Lada

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 170 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2017 Draft - Round CBB
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Prototypical, athletic middle infield build. Strong forearms. Has added strength throughout his frame but maintained his athletic build.

Hit: Open stance, uses front good stride horizontal toward the plate to create hip hinge with a toe tap before taking a forward stride. Vertical barrel in stance. Quick load, especially with hands and weight transfer. Quick hands and hand-eye coordination lead to a high level of bat-to-ball ability. Shows natural barrel control. Contact over power swing and approach. Strong pitch recognition and knowledge of the strike zone. Grade: 60

Power: Line drive approach with above-average bat speed to drive the ball to the gaps. Shows the ability to match swing plane with his upper half. Has average raw power overall, however his swing and approach geared towards move line drives currently. Grade: 40

Field: Smooth actions moving to left and right. Polished footwork, hands and reactions. Technically and instinctively sound defender. Has average range overall but agility and effort make up for lack of range, especially going up the middle towards second base. Profiles better at second base long term but would be an average defender at shortstop. Grade: 50

Arm: Average arm. Makes accurate, on time throws and his quick hands and transfer often make up for where his arm strength is average for a shortstop. Athletic ability allows him to make throws at angles needed going in every direction. Grade: 50

Run: 4.26 home-to-first time with rounding the bag. Stronger runner underway. Shows good instincts on the bases. Above-average runner who should add value on the bases through steals and taking the extra base with his instincts and hustle. Grade: 55

Overall: The cliche 'tools play up due effort and instincts for Freeman. Though he has some loft in his swing and has added strength, his pop is mostly gap power. Plus hit tool could be enough to profile with average defense at shortstop or above-average defense at second base with added value on bases. Excellent makeup, instincts, and high-energy profile boost each tool. Sort of a sum of whole parts better than one single tool. His hit tool will carry the profile, however, his approach is what will determine his overall offensive value. Though he makes a ton of good contact, his plate discipline has been inconsistent. His low strikeout rates are excellent, but his approach is aggressive because of the high contact rate and without being more selective as a hitter, he has to hit for a high average to buoy the overall offensive profile. He has shown the ability and approach to be selective with his hitting zone, but needs to do it more consistently. Either shortstop or second base, Freeman can be an average regular, though his defense long term is a better fit for second base.

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


Triston McKenzie - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 CLE RHP 4 50

Grades Update: Nov 2020
OFP Role FB CB SL CH Ctr/Cmd
50 50 55 60 50 45 60/55

Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: Justin Lada

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-5
Weight: 170 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2015 Draft - Round CBA
RuleV: On 40-man

Physical Description: Lanky, slender build. Undersized lower half, but better built upper half. Has struggled to add to frame and has plenty of room to add, but getting late in his projection for that to come around. Very large wingspan. Concern about frame holding up over long stretches of innings. Missed half of 2018 with a forearm issue and all of 2019 with a back/lat issue. Student of the game, extremely coachable. Excellent makeup.

Delivery & Mechanics: Long, chest-high leg kick. Excellent balance, pelvic stack. Keeps weight centered. Great torso/shoulder separation. Gets excellent extension with landing leg and keeps his arm back after his shoulders are square to the plate. Athletic and repeats delivery consistently. Stays on the rubber and gets good drive with back leg. Deceptive delivery due to arm swing. Wingspan and extension on front leg allow him to release the ball much closer to the plate to give him better perceived velocity.

Fastball: Runs 92-95 and can hit 97. Plays up beyond velo because of wingspan and release to increase perceived velocity. Some arm side run. Above-average command with it. Gets swings and misses with it inside of the zone. Does not have plus spin. Occasionally he will struggle to maintain velocity later into his outings, or game to game He has seen his fastball dip consistently down to 89-91 in outings overall, but it remains a good pitch. Grade: 55

Curveball: Works 79-81 with 11-5 shape. Does not feature plus spin but release point and break make it an effective pitch when combined with above average command of the pitch. Grade: 60

Slider: New pitch for him in 2020. Also features below-average spin. Works 85-86 and has good late, sharp break. Mirrors his fastball well and throws it from a close release point. Inconsistent throwing it for strikes. More of a chase pitch for him right not to get hitters to expand their zone with two strikes but flashes above-average overall with fringe-average command Grade: 50

Changeup: 85-87 with below-average vertical and horizontal break. Backs up like a two-seamer at times, flashing average fade. Effective offering against left-handers with fringe-average command Grade: 45

Control and Command: Hits the glove with fastball and able to command secondary offerings with above-average ability. Can hit all corners of the strike zone with the fastball and curveball. Aggressive in the zone and works ahead. Control: 60 | Command: 55

Overall: Starters arsenal with two plus pitches and two average to fringe-average offerings and overall above-average command. Athleticism, clean delivery makes it easy to repeat. Stuff, command, mechanics, pitchability and makeup give him all the makings of a mid-rotation upside arm. Undersized build, recent injury history and drops in velocity give concern about holding up as a starter. Build is somewhat similar to Carl Edwards Jr. The durability concerns and peaks and valley's in his velo make it hard to project that he can be a consistent rotation member, even though he has the talent. I'd also question his body holding up pitching on back to back days out of the bullpen until we see more consistent durability. MId-rotation/high leverage talent is extremely apparent in pure stuff/command, but the body and track record of durability are too big of red flags to say that with any certainty.

OFP: 50
Role: 50 - #4 or #5 SP / High Leverage Reliever
Risk: High


Bo Naylor - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 CLE C 3 50

Grades Update: Nov 2020
OFP Role Hit Power Field Arm Run
50 50 45 55 45 55 45

Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: Jake Kerns

Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 195 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2018 Draft - Round 1
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Thick core and lower half. Strong hands. Maxed out physically. High character kid who just wants to play baseball. Good bloodlines.

Hit: Open, slightly crouched stance from the left side. Hands stay out in front. Keeps his elbow back. Medium leg kick. Weight stays on the back leg. Above-average bat speed. Line-drive swing. Average eye and shows enough barrel control to fight off pitches. Displays a slight tendency to get under the ball leading to too many pop-ups. Can be overly aggressive at the plate and takes some big cuts as he clearly wants to drive the ball. Shows an ability to lay down a bunt. Tool can be average if he learns to be more patient and take what the pitcher gives him. Grade: 45

Power: Powerful left handed swing that is capable of driving the ball out of any part of the park. Ball jumps off the bat if he makes solid contact. Has so far been a high level extra-base hitter and his plus raw power began showing up more frequently in 2019. He has the ability to hit 25+ HR at the major league level Grade: 55

Field: Fringe-average receiver and inexperienced framer. Has some work to do with blocking balls in the dirt. Notably allowed several passed balls in looks, particularly on balls away. Handles velocity well. Can be average in time with additional reps and professional coaching. Grade: 45

Arm: Good transferer that quickly gets out of a crouched stance. Pop times between 1.91 and 2.01 depending on whether the throw is on target. Displayed a tendency to take the 2B off the base in brief looks. Natural arm strength plays down due to inconsistent accuracy but he was still able to throw out an above-average amount of baserunners in 2019. Grade: 55

Run: Moves well for his size. Quick initial burst out of the box from the left side but fringe to average straight-line speed. Timed between 4.18 and 4.26 to 1B depending on his jump. Hustles but there is some effort in his running. Has so far demonstrated an ability to get an extra base. Will slow with additional weight. Won't be a threat on the basepaths at the professional level but has enough situational awareness to keep opposing defenses honest. Grade: 45

Overall: Power is Naylor's calling card, and while he's still raw defensively, he possesses the tools necessary to stick behind the dish. He has the look of a future big leaguer, but whether he's a below-average catcher or an all-star largely hinges on his hit tool.

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


George Valera - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 CLE OF 2 50

Grades Update: Nov 2020
OFP Role Hit Power Field Arm Run
50 50 45 55 45 55 55

Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: Joe Drake

Age: 20 yr
Height: 5-11
Weight: 185 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2017 IFA
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Body has begun to fill out since being listed at 160 pounds. Would guess closer to 180 now. Solid frame with long limbs and high hips despite not being tall (only 5'10). Legs and butt have filled out in the last couple of years. Strong, but still athletic. Not much room on the frame for more weight at this point.

Hit: Sits moderately into back leg with lead leg stretched at full length and open by 1.5 foot lengths or so. Torso is upright with shoulders perpendicular to the pitcher with the hands neck-level and bat resting on the shoulder. Loads with minor leg kick just above the back knee, bringing lead leg back under the lead hip. Bat and hands come to life with big waggle. Moderate coil at hips. Hands slide back and down to chest level at launch position. Swing plane is just above flat, allowing him to stay in the hitting zone for a while and still lift the ball. Pretty low-effort swing that generates easy pop allows for solid barrel control. Stays in control without sacrificing power. Poor swing decisions lead to some bad contact; discipline and zone awareness need work. Has some swing and miss issues and doesn't always square up pitches he should punish. Building blocks are there for an average hit tool, but currently well below-average. Grade: 45

Power: Quick, strong hands generate Above-average bat speed and combined with lofted swing path give Valera a good chance to hit for above-average power in games. Plus raw power. The swing is relatively low-effort, but he makes hard contact and the ball jumps off his bat. Plenty of pop for all fields power and can stretch singles into doubles with his legs right now Grade: 55

Field: AA speed gives him good range, but reads and routes look below average in limited looks. Good burst when he locates the ball. Doesn't do all the little things yet, caught flat-footed occasionally. Could probably play center in a pinch, but much better suited for a corner. Grade: 45

Arm: Wasn't able to see the arm at full force during limited looks, but multiple reports list it at above-average. Should be enough to pass for RF, especially as he learns to get himself in better positions to throw. Grade: 55

Run: Moves well. Accelerates quickly and has good top end speed with long strides that turn over well. Clocked a 4.15 H-1st. Aggressive baserunner who can time a good jump when stealing a base, but still needs refinement. Should be a threat for 10-20 steals at the top level. Grade: 55

Overall: Valera brings an exciting package to the table with multiple above-average tools. The hit tool is quite raw at the moment due to weak feel for the strike zone and poor swing decisions, but as he improves there his plus raw power and AA speed will really begin to shine. The ball explodes off his bat despite his easy swing -- when he makes contact, it's loud. His strong arm and solid defense make him a good candidate for RF and he undoubtedly has the bat to fit the corner OF profile. He has work to do to get there, but Valera is currently tracking to be an impact player who can anchor a lineup.

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


Nolan Jones - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 CLE 3B 1 50

Grades Update: Nov 2020
OFP Role Hit Power Field Arm Run
50 50 45 60 45 70 30

Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: Justin Lada

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 185 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2016 Draft - Round 2
RuleV: On 40-man

Physical Description: Tall, filled out, and well built. Looks the part. Big, physical presence on the diamond and in the batter's box. Broad shoulders, strong build throughout. Former hockey player. Better athlete than size might indicate.

Hit: High hands, with a horizontal barrel. Uses moderate let kick to close off and rotate hips in. Shows good pitch recognition and works counts. Uses hands to get barrel and bat into position. Some length in swing due to longer arms and deep hand load. Does have swing and miss in the concerns in the zone, but limits how much he chases. Platoon splits against lefties may limit overall offensive impact. Strikeout rate reflects working deep counts and some in zone swing and miss. Grade: 45

Power: Consistently drives the ball with authority. Shows strength and approach to drive the ball to all fields, especially to left-center as he lets the ball travel deep. Contact authority was on the ground to pull-side early in 2019 but in later looks after his bump to Double-A, he began to show more contact authority again to call fields, in the air. Grade: 60

Field: Footwork has improved to be average. Shows good reactions. Comes in on grounders well but overall range is below average despite athleticism. Grade: 45

Arm: Strong carry on throws from deep on the dirt. More than enough carry on a line and average accuracy. Double-plus on arm strength alone. Grade: 70

Run: Athleticism not reflected through speed. Timed him 4.38 home-to-first and is generally the same type of runner underway. Speed will not improve with the sheer size of his frame Grade: 30

Overall: Despite his physical size, Jones is a good athlete and has put in a massive effort of work to develop into a better defender at third base. He was a shortstop in high school and played hockey. Improving his footwork was a big key in improving his defense, and while it has come a long way, he's still going to end up fringe-average as a defender at the hot corner. Has the arm to play in a corner outfield position, where he worked out in Fall Instructs and will likely continue to get work at. His arm would be wasted at first base, but he's also worked there as well. Defense aside, his power and approach are his carrying tools. He shows the command of the strike zone and pitch recognition to be selective in his swing offerings and will carry a high on-base percentage as a result. His raw power hasn't completely materialized in games, but strength and contact authority show he has the kind of power to have the kind of bat that will make him an average regular at third base and a corner outfield position. Very strongly a three-true-outcomes type hitter who has platoon split issues against left handers but plate discipline and ability to drive the ball to the opposite field will allow him to be competitive against southpaws.

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


Hoy Park - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 Mid PIT OF/SS 30 40
2021 NYY SS 32 35

Grades Update: Jan 2021
OFP Role Hit Power Field Arm Run
35 30 45 40 60 50 50

Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Jake Kerns

Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 175 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2014 IFA
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Above-average height and slight frame. Has some room to fill out, but has yet to do so into his mid-20s. High IQ player.

Hit: Crouched stance that is regularly open; closes in certain situations and counts. Keeps his hands high and in front of his left ear, reminiscent of many Korean hitters. Slight leg kick as he steps into the pitch. Balanced, technically sound swing that is easy and repeatable. Uses his whole body to generate average bat speed. Good barrel control and notably fights off velocity. Can use the whole field, but is a slap hitter that puts a lot of balls on the ground; has the speed to beat them out. Shows an above-average eye and lays off pitches away and out of the zone. Flashes an ability to bunt. Speed helps the tool play up, but the overall package will lead to an empty batting average. Grade: 45

Power: Fringe-average raw power that materializes mostly as gap power during games. Creates natural loft off the bat, but his approach is geared more towards putting the ball in play. Grade: 40

Field: Average range at SS that plays up due to his positioning and above-average glovework. Has soft hands. Good situational awareness at SS. Keeps the ball in front of him. Covers the bag well and makes the tag on base stealers. Grade: 50

Arm: Average arm strength at SS. Shows good carry across the diamond. Throws were on target in looks. Grade: 50

Run: Timed at and around 4.10 down the line from the left side. Heads up runner that has the speed to take an extra base on balls hit to the grass. A good base stealer that could swipe double digits at the major league level. Grade: 60

Overall: Park offers an advanced approach at the plate and projects as a future fringe-average hitter. He has the defensive chops to stick at SS and enough speed on the basepaths to take a base, but the lack of power that is becoming the norm at the position holds him back. It's a backup profile if he maxes out, and he still has some work to do to get there. He'll be 25 to begin the minor league season and was passed over in the 2020 Rule V Draft.

OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: Moderate


Tucupita Marcano - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 Mid PIT SS/2B 22 45
2021 SD SS/2B 8 40

Grades Update: Mar 2021
OFP Role Hit Power Field Arm Run
40 40 50 30 55 45 50

Feb 2021 Report

Evaluator: Tyler Henninger

Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 170 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2016 IFA
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Trim, wiry build. Long limbs. Athletic body. Minimal muscular development, lacks overall strength. Frame has room to add weight and strength.

Hit: Open stance, hands just below the head. Crouched with feet shoulder width apart. Active hand load with hitch, sizeable leg kick timing mechanism. Toe taps with two strikes. Average bat speed, barrel is occasionally late due to excessive hand movement. Swing lacks drive and torque. Linear bat path with excellent bat to ball skills. Can make contact with almost anything. Uses the entire field well with contact-oriented approach. Ball rarely hit with authority. Approach could be fine tuned, needs to be more selective. Has ability to utilize the bunt. Bat to ball skills will allow him to make enough contact to be an average big league hitter. Ability to hit the ball with more authority will become crucial. Grade: 50

Power: Below average raw power, game power plays even lower. Power is not bottom of the scale, but close. Lacks necessary strength to drive ball. Turns into a slap hitter at times. Future power will be predominantly of the XBH variety, a result of finding gaps and using speed. Adding strength will help improve power, but approach will continue to hinder ability to drive the ball. Needs to be more selective and find pitches to drive. Grade: 30

Field: Sure handed defender. Instincts to make plays apparent. Soft hands, catches the ball well. Quick transfers and release. Footwork could improve, waits on GB occasionally and can lose body control at times. Above average range, moves well both ways. Speed and athleticism help. Flashes ability to make highlight-reel play. Needs more reps, but playable up the middle. Grade: 50

Arm: Fringy arm that needs more consistency. Good throwing mechanics with quick release. Lacks ideal carry. Usually around the bag, will make first basemen work at times. Able to throw from multiple angles and while on the run. Probably stretched at 3B, but playable up the middle. Best suited for 2B. Grade: 45

Run: Above average speed. Long strides. Gets out of the box well with good acceleration. Utilizes well for bunting purposes. Potential base stealer. Needs to improve instincts, gets caught too often. Ability to take extra base. Uses speed to make things happen. Grade: 55

Overall: Marcano's ability to make contact with almost anything is extremely impressive. His bat to ball skills are exceptional and will allow him to become an average hitter. While he does have a good ability of recognizing balls and strikes, he needs to become more selective. He has limited strength, so he needs to wait to get a pitch he can drive. While adding strength will help his power tool, it will never be one that stands out. Homerun power is never going to be the norm for him, rather he is going to have to rely on his speed to collect XBH. His speed is an above average tool, but he needs to learn how to use it to steal bases better. His stolen base success rate has been low due to a lack of instincts. Defensively, his glove and range stand out. He has the ability to get to a lot of balls and he catches the ones he gets to. The range and hands will play at short, but the arm is a question. It lacks consistency in both strength and accuracy. If he wants to stick, he will need to improve both, but he is more likely to slide over to second. As of now he fits the below-average, utility type role.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Utility
Risk: High


Greg Deichmann - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 Mid CHC OF 25 45
2021 OAK OF 8 45

Grades Update: Feb 2021
OFP Role Hit Power Field Arm Run
45 40 45 55 50 55 50

Feb 2021 Report

Evaluator: Danny Brackman

Age: 26 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 205 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2017 Round 2
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Medium athletic frame. Very well put together. Long, thick legs with relatively short arms that help quicken levers. Pretty bulked and can look stiff at times, though raw athleticism and strength are evident.

Hit: Feet start ever so slightly open with a small pre-coil and front shoulder turn. Keeps his hands up and back near his neck as he stretches forward to create separation, generating good torque and showcasing rotational ability. Finish somewhat reminiscent of Kyle Seager. Capable of hitting to all fields but definitely still wants to pull. Good strike-zone awareness and plate discipline help but poor pitch recognition and timing issues currently cap potential. Grade: 45

Power: Exceptional strength and athleticism. Able to generate great bat speed however inconsistent barrel accuracy creates some launch angle looseness. Sizeable variance from raw power to in-game power in terms of consistency. The swing is geared to launch and he'll hit some tape measure shots when he gets his pitch. Projected above average pop though improved pitch selection still leaves some room for growth. Grade: 55

Field: Shaping up to be an average right fielder or a slightly above average left fielder. Gets mediocre reads off the bat and can be overly aggressive pursuing the ball but athleticism makes up for it. Not great lateral movements though his tracking is improving and he can even play a serviceable center in a pinch. History of infield defense from early days of college is still apparent in glove work. Grade: 50

Arm: Very good arm strength with good carry and a pretty quick release. Decent on-target accuracy. Potential to make some sort of impact chipping in assists or limiting runners taking the extra base. Grade: 55

Run: Average peak sprint speed but an explosive first step helps both in the field and on the bases. Good instincts and controlled aggressiveness show enough promise to keep the line moving. Should walk enough to get a decent amount of stolen base opportunities. Might slow down a step as he ages but athleticism suggests explosiveness should hold for a while. Grade: 50

Overall: Injuries have plagued Deichmann over his three years in pro ball and he's looking like a potential three-true-outcomes profile going forward. If he's able to improve certain areas regarding his contact ability, there's a chance he becomes a solid regular with his raw power and defensive capabilities. Perhaps the injuries are what have been holding him back, though at this point, a platoon/bench role seems most likely.

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


Caleb Kilian - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 Mid CHC RHP 21 45
2021 SF RHP 37 35

Grades Update: Apr 2021
OFP Role FB CT CB CH Cnt/Cmd
35 30 55 45 50 45 45/40

Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Isaiah Burrows

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 180 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Round 8
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Tall and lanky frame on the mound. Has added good size to his upper half; broader shoulders and more defined chest area. Long legs and limbs highlight his lower half. Solid size and height, near full maturity.

Mechanics: Shortened three-quarter delivery from the right side. Pitches above the letters; creates good extension and momentum high left leg kick. Over the top release point; clean delivery with little hiccups. Locates well and hits his spots.

Fastball: Low-to-mid 90s offering that continues to add velocity. Sits 92-94 and touches 96-97 seldomly. Good feel for his fastball with subtle spin and run. Lacks swing-and-miss results, but creates soft contact. Above-average pitch in his arsenal. Grade: 55

Cutter: Recently adopted cutter that is still a bit behind in development. Sits 87-89 and reaches the low-90s. Rarely thrown in any count. Shows signs of solid, tight spin against righties. Can play well off his fastball. Needs more reps and consistency. Grade: 45

Curveball: Low-70s curveball that shows signs of improvement. Sits 72-75 with inconsistent 12-6 depth and break. Good drop out of the zone, lacks consistency. Gets loopy within his delivery. Commands it well, stands out amongst his off-speed stuff. Grade: 50

Control and Command: Shows a good feel for all four pitches. Stays heavy on his fastball-curveball combo. Mixes in his changeup. Has solid command low and away. Pitches comfortably from the stretch. Gets away with several hittable pitches. Lacks strikeout stuff, struggles to put opposing batters away. Control: 45 | Command: 40

Overall: Kilian has a solid feel for his arsenal, but his stuff needs to improve. He improved his fastball velocity with added weight to his frame. His curveball remains a solid off-speed offering, while his changeup and cutter are still a bit behind it in development. He has the size to fill in as an occasional backend starter, but his ceiling doesn't point to much more.

OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: Moderate


Alexander Vizcaino - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 Mid CHC RHP 13 45
2021 NYY RHP 22 40

Grades Update: Jan 2021
OFP Role FB SL CH Cnt/Cmd
40 40 50 40 60 45/40

Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 160 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2016 IFA
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Average height but gangly build with long arms and legs. High waist, above average athlete. At nearly 24 I'm not sure how likely another 10-15 pounds of projection is, but there's definitely room for growth.

Mechanics: Easy loose delivery, with a slight leg lift, that features a moderate hitch before foot plant. Delivers from a three quarters arm action with an average release height on the fastball. He puts his long limbs to good use getting above average extension to the plate. Not really a drop and drive delivery, more of tall and fall with good balance and a whippy arm keeping him on time.

Fastball: Plus velocity sitting 94-96 mph ruching 99 mph multiple times across a handful of starts. In consistent movement, cuts his fastball too much to command it consistently elevated. Misses bats due to his velocity and late action on his fastball. Lacks average command however and will miss locations badly. With a little refinement Vizcaino has the ability to see his fastball really play in a relief role. Grade: 50

Slider: Sits 82-86 mph with slurvy break, looking almost like a harder curveball. Will get some swings and misses but mostly there as a change of pace for his fastball+off-speed combination. Grade: 40

Changeup: Plus pitch with nasty drop and tumble. Gets above average armside fade and sells it with the same arm speed and release point as fastball. The definition of a Bugs Bunny changeup. Sits 87-91 mph with heavy armside break, KC area the pitch well in all matchups, difficult take as it's mistaken for his fastball out of the hand. Will need to see how the pitch plays against high level competition, but should be a weapon in a bullpen role. Grade: 60

Control and Command: Struggles with his ability to consistently land his fastball to the desired spot. This in turn has led to fringe-average control of the zone despite excellent feel for his changeup. Fringe average strike thrower with below average command. Control: 45 | Command: 40

Overall: The combination of velocity and a true swing and miss offspeed make Vizcaino a perfect fit for a pen role long term. Lacks the ability to command his stuff for long stretches and his changeup first approach fits well in the modern game of three batter minimums. A relief role long term that the organization showed belief in by adding him to the 40 man prior to the 2020 Rule Five. Late bloomer with a major league profile.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Spot Starter or Low Leverage Reliever
Risk: Moderate


Alexander Canario - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 Mid CHC OF 10 45
2021 SF OF 8 50

Grades Update: Apr 2021
OFP Role Hit Power Field Arm Run
50 50 45 60 50 55 50

Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Ian Smith

Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 165 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2016 IFA
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Very advanced physically. Muscle definition throughout his frame, with plenty more room for growth. Huge strength in his shoulders and lower half stand out. D1 WR type of build.

Hit: Canario stands in the box with a slightly open stance that sits around shoulder width apart. Primarily upright with a slight dip in his back leg. Hands sit right above the chest with a pronounced bat wiggle into a short hanging leg trigger. Canario will open early on occasion and the swing can get long, but presents electric bat speed through the zone. Creates noteworthy hip to shoulder separation and the overall use of his lower half is impressive consistently. Bat path creates easy loft and will show juice to all fields, primarily pull side. Canario is still working to pick up spin at a high level leading to some swing and miss, but the overall plate discipline is there. Grade: 45

Power: There's not much discrepancy between game and BP power for Canario, it's legit plus either way. Canario combines the use of his physical lower half and insane bat speed to create outrageous exit velos to all fields. Will routinely put balls off the batter's eye. As a teenager in 2019, Canario had an eye popping max exit velocity of 117, with multiple 105+ batted balls and 22 HR in 104 games since coming stateside in 2018. Grade: 60

Field: Canario has shown a confidence to attack balls while ranging in or on balls over his head. Takes smart routes to the ball and isn't afraid to put his body on the line for a catch. Foot speed allows him to cover a lot of ground in a short period of time. Has shown the ability to be a quality center fielder early in his career as well, but profiles best in a corner long term. Grade: 50

Arm: One of the louder tools in Canario's bag. Gets big carry and accuracy on throws anywhere on the diamond. Simple mechanics and natural strength allow easy throws without having to sell out and lose any efficiency. Arm has the potential to profile at all three outfield spots. Grade: 55

Run: An underrated aspect in Canario's game. A very quick first step both out of the box and in the outfield allow him to make difficult plays seem simple. Body control is evident in his stride and can reach top speed quickly, albeit without a blazing second gear. Speed will allow him to potentially reach double digit steals as he matures as well. Grade: 50

Overall: San Francisco could be hiding a legit dude in plain sight in Alexander Canario. A steady performer in Rookie and short season ball since coming to the states in 2018 with power potential that is on par with anyone in the entire Giants organization. There's some swing and miss here and Canario is coming off a torn labrum that's forced him to miss a good chunk of spring training, but the soon to be 21-year-old is likely to start in High A in 2021 with a bright future ahead.

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


Kevin Alcantara - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 Mid CHC OF 4 50
2021 NYY OF 9 50

Grades Update: Jan 2021
OFP Role Hit Power Field Arm Run
50 50 50 55 55 55 50

Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Tyler Jennings

Age: 18 yr
Height: 6-6
Weight: 188 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 IFA
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Large, lanky frame with plenty of projection remaining. Athletic player with long levers. High ceiling, plenty of time to develop within the Yankees system.

Hit: Slightly open stance with hands starting above the ears and operation triggered by a sizable leg kick. Hands move slightly skywards before swinging down during coil. Slight upswing, though the swing plane can get a bit flat and inconsistent at times. He has solid rotation in his swing and he uses all fields. Alcantara's largest concern is with breaking balls, thanks in part to the aforementioned leg kick. He's a fastball hunter with a tendency to swing and miss, primarily with off-speed stuff away from him. Grade: 50

Power: The power potential for Alcantara is noteworthy. With the long levers and projection he has, Alcantara will certainly grow into his power, with some of it already showing. He's got a fast bat and some of the higher exit velocities in the Yankees system, averaging 88.5 MPH and reaching a maximum of 108 MPH in 2020. Presently, power mainly shows to the pull side, though he will likely use all fields eventually. Likely to be above-average power once he fully fills out his frame. Grade: 55

Field: Alcantara is likely to have a good chance to stay in center field, as he moves well and covers ground very easily. He takes good routes and he's got very good instincts and IQ. If he does move to a corner spot, the arm would definitely play well in right field. Grade: 50

Arm: Alcantara has a strong arm that will play well in the outfield, especially if he gets moved to right field. Arm strength will gradually get better with more weight added on, which brings about a potential plus grade here. Grade: 55

Run: As previously mentioned, Alcantara moves well and can cover a lot of ground thanks to his long strides. He will lose speed as he gradually adds strength, but he will still be an above-average runner. Grade: 55

Overall: Alcantara has one of the higher ceilings from his international class. He's got a ways to go before he reaches the majors, but there is a need for some refinement with the hit tool if he's to reach his full potential. With that said, he projects to be an average everyday center fielder with power, but as aforementioned, don't rule out a move to right field.

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


Pete Crow-Armstrong - Scouting Report


Rank History
Year Team Position Team Rank OFP
2021 Mid CHC OF 2 55
2021 NYM OF 3 55

Grades Update: Feb 2021
OFP Role Hit Power Field Arm Run
55 60 55 45 60 55 60

Feb 2021 Report

Evaluator: Mike Kinsela

Age: 19 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 180 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2020 Round 1
RuleV: 2024

Physical Description: Slender, athletic build with twitch throughout as well as room to fill out. Has done well to begin process of filling out, looks good and projects 10-15 pounds more at least.

Hit: PCA employs a smooth, whippy stroke from the left side with plus bat speed, generating good torque in his hips and getting the barrel on plane. There have been some small adjustability concerns but scouts were encouraged by early spring returns prior to COVID. Bat to ball has always stood out, sprays whole field and can work gaps. Grade: 55

Power: The most worrisome aspect of his profile on the summer circuit, added good strength to frame and was showing power prior to draft. Wiry strength with above-avg. bat speed and ability to lift to pull side work well, should fill out into more, barrel frequency should allow for raw power to play close in game. Grade: 45

Field: Perhaps PCA's best non-run tool, he covers tons of ground thanks to advanced instincts and reads along with that plus speed. He glides in the outfield and was one of the 2020 draft's best defenders, projecting to be a defensive asset at a premium position at the highest level. Grade: 60

Arm: Above-average raw arm strength, can generate mid-90's velocity on throws, quick release with solid accuracy, good throwing mechanics in general, arm should be an asset for him defensively. Grade: 55

Run: A true plus runner, PCA is regularly at 4.00 seconds down the line and can burn faster times depending on how he gets out of the box. He's an asset on the base paths and should steal 20+ bases annually at his prime. Grade: 60

Overall: Plus defensive center fielder with feel to hit, plus speed, and more power than one expects. Chance to be a leadoff-type hitter with good offensive projection and the aforementioned defense, upside of an All-Star.

OFP: 55
Role: 60 - Above-Average Everyday Regular: Occasional All-Star
Risk: High