James Beard - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CHW	OF	20	40

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
40	40	30	30	50	40	80

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Matt Thompson

Age: 20 yr
Height: 5-10
Weight: 170 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Round 4
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Very small, skinny frame. Small forearms and waistline. Will be one of the smallest players on the diamond no matter when he plays.

Hit: Beard struggled to make contact during his pro debut, with a strikeout rate hovering near 40%. When he does make contact often it's on the ground (54% rate) and to his pull side (58%). For someone with true 80-grade speed I don't mind the extreme ground ball lean. He's not going to be a power hitter ever, but he's also not just a slap hitter, showing a good swing with above-average bat speed. Immature pitch recognition skills and aggressiveness lead to the strikeouts. For this profile to work he needs to make more contact. Grade: 30

Power: Power is surely not Beard's game. The extra base hits he does accumulate will be because of his legs. He has enough speed to turn well placed bloopers into doubles, and any gapper is a serious threat for three bags. Beard doesn't drive the ball and hits the ball on the ground at an extreme rate. There's enough raw power to hit 6-8 homers but the batted ball profile and aggressiveness won't allow him to get there. Grade: 30

Field: Doesn't get the best jumps and will take bad routes, but has the pure straight line speed to cover up his mistakes. Elite athlete, strong future centerfielder. Has the makings of a future plus defender but he's not there yet. Grade: 50

Arm: Below average arm, accurate but lacks carry. Grade: 40

Run: Game changing speed. Infielders perk up when he steps in the box and they know if there's a slight bobble he's getting on base. Puts a lot of pressure on the defense, pitchers and catchers can lose focus because they are worried about Beard when he reaches base. It's the kind of speed that lets him hang around and have a half decade career like Terrance Gore without ever touching a bat. There's still hope for his offensive game. Grade: 80

Overall: It's fun to see pure 80-grade tools. Beard has one. The rest of his game is very much a question, but he's going to keep getting opportunities because there are tangible baseball skills here. He is also an up the middle athlete which buys him more time. It'll be a long slow trip through the minors but Beard's upside is worth the wait.

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

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Luis Mieses - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CHW	OF	19	40

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
40	40	45	50	50	60	40

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Russ Peters

Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 180 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2016 IFA
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Medium sized frame, thick lower half, room to add strength and size.

Hit: Sets up with back elbow up and hands at neck level, slightly open stance, wide base with legs set more than shoulder width apart. Weight shifts to back foot with slight leg kick during load, swing could be quieted and more efficient with less unnecessary movement. Plus bat to ball skills which have led to lack of patience and putting balls in play that he would be better off letting go. There is definite potential for an above average hit tool but unless there is an approach change it will remain slightly below average. Grade: 45

Power: As noted above Mieses currently has a contact-oriented approach. His bat contains power as evident in batting practice but rarely gets to the right pitch to exhibit said power. Easy swing used to try to hit the gaps more than drive the ball out of the park. Adding in game power will likely be at cost of overall batting average but the power is there. Grade: 50

Field: Not the fastest guy on the field but played CF for his first couple of pro seasons. Profiles best as a corner OF with good instincts who can make all of the routine plays and maybe more. Grade: 50

Arm: Plus arm with good carry that would play in RF if the bat suits the position. Grade: 60

Run: Below average runner. May even slow down if bulk is added to the frame Grade: 40

Overall: Signed at 16 years old for $428,000 in the same signing class as Luis Robert but has yet to make his full season debut. Plus bat to ball skills combined with average in game power could lead to a 25 HR, .260 future big leaguer. Flaws in the overall approach and lack of flashing said power leave us wondering whether he can reach that ceiling. Mieses is only 20 but the clock is starting to tick on his ability to be more than an up and down or bench role type big leaguer.

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

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Emilio Vargas - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CHW	RHP	18	40

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	FB	SL	CH	Ctr/Cmd
40	40	50	50	50	50/40

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Matt Thompson

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 230 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2013 IFA
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Strong, durable frame that lacks much future growth. Looks like an innings eating starter, missed some time with an arm injury but is back throwing now.

Delivery & Mechanics: Long, whip like arm action stands out from what is a pretty standard simple motion. 3/4 arm slot, and works very quickly. Will get down into his glutes before he releases the pitch.

Fastball: His fastball sits around 91-92, but it plays a few ticks higher because it lives primarily up in the zone. Gets good carry, and more swing and miss than typically one in that velocity band traditionally would. Grade: 50

Slider: Primary weapon against righties, throws it up over the plate and lets the sweeping horizontal movement take over. Will get some swing and misses, but generally more weak contact than anything else. Solid average pitch. Grade: 50

Changeup: It's actually a split change, and he will use it similarly to the slider, throw it for a strike and let the late movement drop it out of the zone. It has more vertical drop than horizontal run. Good change of pace pitch. Grade: 50

Control and Command: Vargas doesn't walk many guys but the stuff is very ordinary and will have to start living more on the edges, which he tries to do. When he misses it can catch too much of the plate which leads to trouble. Control: 50 | Command: 40

Overall: Vargas is an up and down type arm that is versatile enough to fill a variety of roles on a pitching staff. Arizona thought he was expendable and DFA'd him, but it was smart of the White Sox to get a big league ready arm for minimal investment. There are some health question marks we don't know about because of the shutdown, but this could be a big league reliever for the Sox in 2021.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Spot Starter or Long Reliever
Risk: Moderate

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Konnor Pilkington - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CHW	LHP	17	40

Grades Update: Dec 2020

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

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Russ Peters

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 225 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2018 Round 3
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Strong, sturdy, well built, broad shoulders with thick lower half. Workhorse build.

Delivery & Mechanics: 3/4 arm slot, creates steep down hill plane with arm slot and height. Hides the ball well. Consistently repeats up tempo delivery. Delivery is balanced, controlled and fairly mechanically sound.

Fastball: Topped out at 96 in college but has regressed to working 87-91. Excellent downhill plane and slight deception help the lack of velocity. Fairly straight trajectory. Would benefit from added velo and/or life Grade: 45

Curveball: 12-6 drop, sometimes becomes slurvy. 75-77 MPH with medium depth, lacks some of the bite you'd prefer. Used as a chase pitch or for called strikes. Grade: 50

Slider: Fringe average offering at 83-84 MPH. Can sometimes blend into shape and velocity band of slurvy curve ball. Pilkington adds and subtracts from his curve and slider well to create the desired effect. Would benefit from added teeth when necessary. Grade: 45

Changeup: Pilkington's best secondary. Shows good feel with glove-side fade. 80-82 MPH. Works well as swing and miss/out pitch or to induce weak contact. Grade: 55

Control and Command: Definitely a strike-thrower but has not exhibited consistent ability to spot pitches as desired. Room for each of these to move up a half grade in the future. Control: 50 | Command: 45

Overall: Once an overpowering pitcher, Pilkington now relies on pitchibility and keeping hitters off balance for success. Uses three fringe or better secondaries to keep hitters from timing up a marginal fastball. Proven to be strong and durable. Floor over ceiling prospect at this point. Best case scenario is 4/5 SP innings eatier but the Sox may use him as a swingman/long reliever/spot starter as well.

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

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Gavin Sheets - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CHW	1B	16	40

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
40	40	45	50	50	45	30

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Jake Kerns

Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 230 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2017 Round 2
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Tall with broad shoulders. Thick thighs. Carries some extra weight in the core. Strong hands and forearms. Maxed out. Prototypical size for a 1B.

Hit: Open stance with a wide base, knees bent. Keeps his hands high and behind his head. Some pre-pitch body sway and bat movement. Moderate leg kick as he steps into the pitch. Wide base at impact. Average or better bat speed. Inconsistent bat path that tends to be upward; gets the ball in the air to the pull-side on pitches middle-to-up in the zone. Takes some big cuts. Has a good eye on pitches out of the zone, but struggles with offspeed stuff down. Shows good bat-to-ball skills and fights off pitches in the upper half of the zone, although he is often behind on velocity. Grade: 45

Power: Plus raw power that began to show up during games in 2019. Shows impressive ability during BP, particularly to the pull-side. Swing is designed to put balls in the air, but the bat path is inconsistent and he does not always make strong contact. Can muscle the ball out. There's substantial room for growth in the tool, but he's going to need to focus on driving the ball with more frequency if he wants to reach it. Already uses his lower-half well. Grade: 50

Field: Has soft hands at first. Keeps the ball in front of him. Limited lateral range, but he has good instincts and makes the routine plays. Shows good situational awareness at the bag. Grade: 50

Arm: Average arm strength with limited carry. Quick transfer and good awareness at the bag. Accurate throws to 2B and C in limited looks. Not a weapon, but does not need to be at 1B. Grade: 45

Run: Timed 4.41 down the line from the left side. Lumbers out of the box. Displays solid awareness on the basepaths. Grade: 30

Overall: Sheets' raw power is his best tool, but he's still working toward consistently unleashing it during games. He's good enough defensively to stick at 1B, but without improvement with the stick, he does not profile as anything more than a backup. He's on the 40-man roster and figures to get a look as positional depth in the next couple of seasons, but his ultimate upside will be determined by whether he can get to his power on a more consistent basis.

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

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Luis Gonzalez - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CHW	OF	15	40

Grades Update: Dec 2020

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

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Anthony Franco

Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 195 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2017 Round 3
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Listed at 6'1, 180. Average build. Thin but toned upper half. Already 25, probably no more room for physical projection.

Hit: Very open, upright stance; had pretty active hands pre-swing in minors but seemed to quiet his setup in very limited MLB time last season. Toe tap with short stride. Conservative approach; doesn't really engage lower half in swing. Average bat control. Gets bat to ball in all areas of the strike zone but doesn't drive pitches on the outer half with authority. Above-average pitch recognition; patient approach. Grade: 50

Power: Fringy raw power; not especially strong or physical. Has some hand speed and whip in the swing that allows him to turn on pitches down and in and drive the ball pull-side. Flat bat path; ran pretty high ground ball rates throughout minor-league career. Grade: 40

Field: Athleticism and reads work in the outfield. Capable of playing an average center field; should be above-average in a corner. Has experience at all three outfield positions. Grade: 55

Arm: Above-average arm is functional anywhere in the outfield Grade: 55

Run: Clocks home to first times in the 4.2-4.3 second range. That's slightly better than average; similar times logged this past season by Max Kepler and Jake Cronenworth, per Statcast Grade: 55

Overall: Gonzalez made his MLB debut in 2020 and looks like a near-term role player. He's patient and makes a high volume of contact, so he should run solid strikeout and walk rates. There's not much raw power here, though, and Gonzalez's hands-dominant swing is only conducive to driving pitches on the inner half. He can get the bat head out and reach pitches away but doesn't impact the ball when forced to get his arms extended. He's a perfectly fine bench outfielder because of the approach and defensive profile but doesn't hit for enough power to be a true everyday option.

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

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Zack Burdi - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CHW	RHP	14	40

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	FB	SL	CH	Ctr/Cmd
40	40	60	45	55	45/30

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Jake Boes

Age: 26 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 210 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2016 Round 1
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Lean, athletic body; square shoulders, trim torso with long arms; high waist with long, slender legs. Shows flexibility and bounce on the mound. Injury history includes Tommy John surgery in July, 2017; general arm fatigue November, 2018; lat injury March, 2019; and a patella tear in the right knee June, 2019. Brother of current MLB reliever Nick Burdi.

Delivery & Mechanics: Stretch exclusively from a 3/4 slot with moderate effort. Short arm path and extension yields moderate deception; alternates which side of the rubber he works from with a strong, pronounced follow through; falls to the first base side. Typical reliever mentality; high-energy, high-motor presence but shows poise on the mound.

Fastball: 96-97 t99 with riding life in the zone; inconsistent command running in on same-sided batters. Explodes out of the hand but tends to get flat when thrown inside to opposite-sided batters. Double-plus velocity that sits more plus due to the command. Grade: 60

Slider: 87-90 with inconsistent desired shape and feel; flashes plus but sits fringe-average with limited command. Movement varies greatly pitch-to-pitch; some feature traditional, late slider bite with teeth; others more horizontal mimicking a cutter. When thrown arm side, the movement trends more vertically. There is potential for average, but considering the lack of remaining projection, inconsistencies with command, and the varying movements, a fringe grade is more appropriate. Grade: 45

Changeup: Under-utilized offering within a similar velocity band as the slider; 88-92 with fade and flashing darting drop. Throws it to hitters from both sides of the plate and will use it for a called strike and chase when ahead. An above-average pitch that needs higher usage to realize its true potential. Grade: 55

Control and Command: Fringe-average control with well below average command; misses the glove too consistently to warrant a late inning role on a competitive team, but throws enough strikes to warrant a middle bullpen role. The electric stuff masks some shortcomings with command; fastball/slider heavy arsenal that may improve with increased changeup usage. Control: 45 | Command: 30

Overall: With limited projection remaining, Burdi has essentially reached his role at the major league level. Because of his stuff, a late-inning role will always be in the cards, but it would take a drastic improvement with his command to reach it--making his current middle relief bullpen role a likely stalemate for him long-term.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Low Leverage Reliever
Risk: Moderate

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Yermin Mercedes - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CHW	C/DH	13	40

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
40	40	50	60	30	45	30

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Justin Lada

Age: 28 yr
Height: 5-11
Weight: 235 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2011 IFA
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Thick, beefy build but with plenty of strength. Powerful arms, forearms and big hands. Big throughout frame in chest, mid-section and thighs. Big feet.

Hit: Even, moderate length stance. Crouches over slightly so shoulders sit even with his knees. Heavy leg kick and weight transfer. Quick hands and bat. Wild bat waggle pre-load but quick hands get the bat and barrel through the zone well. Balanced swing despite heavy weight transfer. Cuts down on approach with two strikes with no leg kick but uses strong hands and rotation to drive the ball. Does a good job letting his hips lead his hands. Patient hitter that crushes mistakes and shows good pitch recognition. Grade: 50

Power: Big leg kick and heavy weight transfer. Swings with the intent to hurt baseballs. Strong hands and arms and good attack angles to create loft and backspin. Swing gets grooved at times. Heavy pull side power but can use his hands to drive the ball the other day. Only thing that are better than the tanks he hits are his bat flips. Grade: 60

Field: Switches stances behind the plate. Will set up with right knee back and left knee further out front, and will also use the one leg out stretch setup. Inconsistent receiver at best. Will present well occasionally but often stabs at pitches and lose strikes. Gets crossed up or mishandles pitches often, even on fastballs. Has trouble squeezing breaking balls. Lazy blocker. Prefers to use his glove to block balls in the dirt rather than his body. Essentially an emergency option as a backstop. Grade: 30

Arm: 2.10-2.13 pop time. Above average arm strength but slow transfer and underwhelming footwork. Pure arm strength keeps his arm fringe-average but without it, his arm would be bottom of the scale. Slow mechanics hold him back from showcasing his strong arm consistently. Grade: 45

Run: 4.45 home to first time. Big feet and thick lower half don't give him good strides. Below average runner that won't be a factor on the bases. Hits the ball far so he doesn't have to run. Speed for a DH or catcher without enough quickness to handle work behind the dish. Grade: 30

Overall: Everything about Mercedes is a fun player to know and watch minus his defense and base running. He's got the personality and profile of a fan favorite. He can hit a little, takes big daddy hacks, drop major tanks (and bat flips to go with it) and is reportedly a great dresser and dancer. If he's catching for your team, something bad happened. Evan Gattis type profile with a slightly better hit tool, but trade the wild beard for the clothes, dancing, personality and bat flips.

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

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Benyamin Bailey - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CHW	OF	12	45

Grades Update: Dec 2020

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

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Jake Boes

Age: 19 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 215 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 IFA
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Mature, athletic body; tall, strong frame ideal for an outfielder. Broad shoulders, strong arms. Solid torso; upper-half developed more than lower; legs have significant strength projection remaining. Compared to Carlos Lee with more athleticism by White Sox officials.

Hit: Simple set-up; slightly open stance with feet just outside of shoulder width. Upright with a slight bend at the knee; fluid hands settle near the ear. High leg kick into load with a heavy coil; generates leverage nicely through disconnect between legs and hands, generating plus bat speed into a high finish. Feet and hips finish parallel to the pitcher; upper half finishes further toward the home dugout. Patient approach; looks for a pitch to drive. Unclear if this skill will remain stateside as pitchers tighten their stuff and fill the zone more. Average hit tool potential with lots of projection to reach the outcome. Grade: 50

Power: Plus raw power that figures to translate thanks to patience at the plate and a strong swing naturally geared for loft. Strong hip-turn through the zone causes power to heavily favor the pull field, but may display some centerfield drives in the future with continued pro instruction. Grade: 55

Field: Most project Bailey as destined for a corner outfield spot with the physical projection remaining; has enough athleticism and running ability to stick to either corner long-term. Grade: 50

Arm: Average arm fit for either corner; big, strong frame coupled with athleticism may even warrant above-average potential, but significant gains necessary to reach that projection. Grade: 50

Run: Above-average runner currently with double-digit steals in his first pro season; figures to settle in more around average or even fringe-average and would be surprised to see stolen base totals that high long-term at the highest levels. Grade: 50

Overall: A massive gap between what is and what could be, Bailey has the body, work ethic, and makeup attributes to help him reach his potential as a pro player. While there is the potential for Bailey to shoot up prospect boards even within the next 12 months, the limited looks and video available make him a true wildcard with an average, everyday corner outfielder within the realm of possibility, but not most likely.

OFP: 45
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Bench or Platoon
Risk: Extreme

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Andrew Dalquist - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CHW	RHP	11	45

Grades Update: Dec 2020

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

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Isaiah Burrows

Age: 20 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 175 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Round 3
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Short and wiry frame on the mound. Small arms and lower half. Despite his small size, has an athletic frame. Good definition to his shoulders and upper half. More room for growth and maturity.

Delivery & Mechanics: Semi windup and with a 3/4 arm slot delivery. Works his approach from the from the left side of the rubber. Whippy arm action with a high right leg kick from his shortened windup. Good extension and follow through, sound mechanics for a prep arm. Has a good feel for off-speed.

Fastball: Low-to-mid-90s offering with arm-side run. Fastball touches 95-96, sits 92-93 consistently. Forces weak contact, lacks swing-and-miss capabilities. Solid offering in his arsenal. Grade: 50

Curveball: Mid-70s curveball that he utilizes well. Good break inside on righties, thrown as first pitch for called strikes. Sharp depth gives it late life, forces whiffs. Thrown with good extension, above average off-speed pitch. Grade: 55

Slider: Low-to-mid-80s slider that shows signs of improvement. Lacks consistent horizontal depth. Behind development to his curveball. Good velocity and control. Needs more refinement, shows potential of a solid third pitch. Grade: 50

Changeup: Low-80s changeup that needs more development. Rarely thrown in his arsenal. Shows bits of fade and run, but lacks consistency. Stays firm in the zone. Needs more repetitions to become effective. Grade: 40

Control and Command: Average control and command in his first pro season. Picks his spots and hits the zone for strikes. Has a good feel for his curveball and slider. Solid mechanics helps his ability to throw quality strikes. Control: 55 | Command: 45

Overall: Dalquist may lack the eye-opening size and velocity, but his command and control continues to improve. He has a good feel for his four-pitch arsenal and continues to develop physically. If his velocity ticks up along with his off-speed, he can shoot up the White Sox's system.

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

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Jake Burger - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CHW	3B	10	45

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
45	40	45	50	45	60	40

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Jake Kerns

Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 210 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2017 Round 1
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Tall and broad. Thick lower half and core. Strong forearms. Carries some bad weight. Maxed out physically. Legitimate injury concerns following two achilles tears.

Hit: Slightly crouched stance. Keeps his hands high and back. Some pre-pitch body sway and bat movement. Small leg kick as he steps into the pitch. Keep his weight evenly distributed. Linear swing that generates line drive contact when he connects. Above-average bat speed. The ball jumps off the bat. Shows a good eye on pitches out of the zone and has good bat-to-ball skills. Gets on top of the ball too often, which led to too many ground outs in 2017. Grade: 45

Power: Above-average or better raw power that has so far materialized as gap power in the pros. Mostly pull-side. Has enough strength and bat speed to impact the ball, but needs to focus on driving the ball with more regularity. Grade: 50

Field: Average instincts at 3B. Moves well laterally but has limited range. Will lay out for a ball in both directions. Footwork can get clunky, which leads to mistakes in the field. Grade: 45

Arm: Strong arm with significant carry across the diamond. Throws overhand when he needs to get something extra on it; goes sidearm to get it out quick to 2B. Throws were on target to 1B and 2B from 3B in limited looks. Profiles at 3B. Grade: 60

Run: Hustles out of the box, but runs with some effort. Not a threat to steal. Was a fringe-average runner before a series of lower leg injuries. Grade: 40

Overall: Burger hasn't taken any professional at-bats since 2017 due to a series of serious leg injuries. Prior to the injuries, he flashed big tools, particularly in his arm and power. There were questions about whether he could stay at 3B when he was drafted, and that persists, especially with the injury history. There's a significant amount of unknown in the current profile, but he carries some real upside if he can stay at 3B. He just needs to stay healthy.

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

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Blake Rutherford - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CHW	OF	9	45

Grades Update: Dec 2020

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

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Robert James

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 210 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2016 Round 1
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Tall, average frame. Still a little room left on his frame but is almost in his "man" body. Prototypical OF body.

Hit: Upright, open stance. Pre-load has his hands just below eye level. Moderate leg kick but actually does a good job staying on breaking stuff and hanging in vs. LHP. Utilizes his lower half. Good bat path. Approach-wise, Rutherford tries to slice line drive contact all over the field. However, Rutherford will pick his spots and try to turn pitches low in the zone and pull them out. There was a tale of two halves in 2019, Rutherford looked terrible in the first and great in the second. I'll split the difference Grade: 45

Power: Rutherford hit only 7HR in over 430AB in 2019 but he does have at least average raw power. I saw him hit a couple of towering balls to the pull field (one out, and one just foul) at the end of the year. So the raw power is there, it's just a question of whether he taps into it. I think he will somewhat since his swing path is decent and the only thing really holding him up is his approach Grade: 50

Field: Rutherford was drafted as a CF but it was presumed he would move to RF once his body filled out. I was actually pretty impressed with his defense, he reads the ball well and gets good jumps. He split time in both corners last year and should be more than proficient in either as well as serving as an emergency option in CF. Grade: 55

Arm: Rutherford's arm is strong enough for RF if not a particular strength. He helps the arm play up by getting into great position to throw. Grade: 50

Run: Although he's not a threat to steal bases he runs the bases well and should be average even as he ages. Grade: 50

Overall: Rutherford was well-known in prospect circles and was in consideration for the top overall pick in '16 (he went 18th overall to NYY). Now with CHW, he's been somewhat of a disappointment, I had watched him a bunch last year and in my memory he was not much of a prospect. However, a funny thing happened on the re-watch, Rutherford was a much better hitter than I remembered. He still slices the ball but was making much better contact as the year progressed and was able to turn on pitches on the inner half. The power doesn't play nearly enough to be an everyday guy in a corner but he should be able to make MLB as a 4th OF platoon type.

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

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Micker Adolfo - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CHW	OF	8	45

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
45	40	45	55	50	60	40

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Rogelio Castillo

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 225 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2013 IFA
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Tall, large frame. Broad Shoulders. Thick, barrel chested; Powerful upper body, has gained significant mass.

Hit: Wide stance; hands at the head; slight crouch with knee bend as he loads up to swing. A small amount of rocking and forth in the batter's box. As he swings, there is a slight front leg lick. Has loft in his swing and can go to all fields. Can get pull-happy. Swings for power. Grade: 45

Power: Drives the ball to all fields. Natural loft power as his swing ideally for power. Ball jumps off bat. Swing plane for power to all fields. His best tool. Grade: 55

Field: Solid average fielder - good defensive habits. Sound defensive actions. Good first step read for a player his size. Reliable fielder. With the added size, right-field is the idea location for him to play. Grade: 50

Arm: Live arm, works right and this was before his elbow surgery. Very good arm strength for the position. Will prevent extra bases with his arm. Grade: 60

Run: Below-average but capable. Enough for the position. Grade: 40

Overall: Adolfo has a power ceiling that is unlimited when healthy. The mass gain has helped him tap into his power. He has one of the strongest arms in the organization and still a treat, post elbow surgery. If he can cut back on his strikeouts, the White Sox will have another power bat in their lineup.

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

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Jonathan Stiever - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CHW	RHP	7	45

Grades Update: Dec 2020

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

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Justin Lada

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 215 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 Round 5
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Muscular, athletic build. Medium sized frame that is mostly filled out. Strong in chest and lower half. Appears to have shorter wingspan and legs despite 6-2 height and frame. Athleticism as a high school football player apparent in actions on the mound.

Delivery & Mechanics: Starts from first base side of the rubber with moderate midsection leg kick. Uses leg kick to drive into lower half with good drive into his back half and push leg. Stays stacked well as he moves forward. Gets strike foot down quickly. Drops arm it down behind his back leg before swinging back up and through his 3/4 arm slot. Doesn't get particularly long extension with his legs but drives energy up his body well once he gets his strike foot down quick. Upper back/spinal tilt helps shoulder/hip separation and allows him to work force up to his arm and creates his high 3/4 arm slot. Uses leg kick from the stretch. Has a tendency to lose arm slot at times.

Fastball: Ran 89-93 early in 2019 and then sat 92-95 and topped out at 96 further into the season. Delivery and arm slot allows him to work it downhill well. Locates it consistently in the zone and gets swings and misses with it in the zone. Shows comfort and confidence in working it in all four quadrants of the zone. Has moderate armside run to it. Average spin. Needs consistent mid-90s velocity, command, and good sequencing for maximum effectiveness. Grade: 50

Curveball: 76-80 with power break. Starts out with 12 direction but breaks sharp and tight. Good command of the pitch. Gets swings and misses in the middle of the zone and below it. Manipulates speed and power to change how much vertical break it gets, sometimes slower and dropping deeper. Average spin. Occasionally high arm slot. Grade: 50

Slider: 83-85 with 2-7 shape. Loses shape at times where it doesn't get enough horizontal tilt and hangs in the zone. At it's best, the two plane break dives under bats and comes from the same arm slot as his fastball. Hard pitch for right handers to handle when he has the shape consistent. Blends with his curveball a little at times. Bat missing pitch in the minors but struggled to get consistent shape in brief MLB experience in 2020. Grade: 55

Changeup: 82-85 with some sink and fade. Inconsistent movement. Lacks arm speed for deception. Low usage fourth offering that profiles best as a show-me pitch to left handers. Grade: 40

Control and Command: Control over command total profile. Can throw everything for a strike. Above average fastball and curveball command. Slider and changeup fall behind in command in that order. Shows ability to work north/south as well as east/west with slider and armside running fastball. Should avoid major issues with free passes. Lack of command but good control would leave him homer-prone. Control: 50 | Command: 45

Overall: Has three average to above average offerings and generally avoids free passes. His fastball velocity has waned. His fastball velocity and command will be a big driver of his success. With average spin, up and down velocity, it could leave him with home run issues. His two breaking balls are both effective swing and miss issues but both could improve with more consistent shape. Pitch mix and velo dips might make him a better fit in the bullpen in potential mulit-inning stints. Could work as a back end type starter if fastball velocity holds better and tightens up his changeup.

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

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Matthew Thompson - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CHW	RHP	6	50

Grades Update: Dec 2020

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

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Mike Kinsela

Age: 20 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 195 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Round 2
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Long, lean, athletic build with frame to continue filling out-has the physical upside of a specimen.

Delivery & Mechanics: The arm speed and athleticism stand out with Thompson, and he'd earned some amateur comps to former 2nd rounder Alex Speas as a result of both. The arm speed is easily plus, maybe plus-plus. High 3/4 slot that works to leverage the ball down in the strike zone, verticality could allow for better projection up in the zone. Athletic and loose.

Fastball: Velocity has never been a problem, Thompson can reach the mid-90's consistently and generally has sat 91-94 mph in the past. The pitch is true but the high slot release gives him some fastball traits up in the zone, and he can blow the pitch by hitters at the letters in the mid-90's with ease. Grade: 60

Curveball: His best pitch as an amateur, a hard downer curveball thrown with 11/5 shape mostly in the low-80's. Is plus often, isn't plus consistently and can get slurvy at times. The pitch has made strides in terms of consistency and is now much better in that regard than his amateur days, but there are still strides to be made to get to consistently plus. Grade: 55

Changeup: Third pitch now, some evaluators have seen flashes of above-average on the pitch, still uses somewhat sparingly and is definitely developing feel. His athleticism and arm action portend to good changeup projection, still somewhat unsure projection. Grade: 45

Control and Command: Thompson's athleticism gives evaluators hope that better command is coming, but as such he's still prone to some wildness within the zone and overall zone loss at times, leading to many believing that he's destined for the bullpen. Control: 45 | Command: 40

Overall: Thompson's athleticism and arm talent are enticing, and he shows the makings of a true plus fastball/plus curveball profile. The story here is the same of many profiles, the third pitch projection and the command concerns lead to some bullpen worry, but it's still far too early to pigeonhole an athlete of this caliber that way. The upside here is likely that of a #3 starter or late-innings reliever, or more realistically a solid backend SP.

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

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Michael Kopech - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CHW	RHP	5	50

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	FB	CB	SL	CH	Ctr/Cmd
50	50	70	45	55	45	45/40

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Jake Boes

Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 225 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2014 Round 1
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Strong, muscular, athletic build; frame of an outside linebacker. Thick neck, sloped shoulders, and long arms. Solid midsection with a high waist; thick, muscular thighs and legs. Big feet. Gym rat type. Moves well on the mound; impressive athlete at physical projection currently. Injury history includes Tommy John Surgery September, 2018.

Delivery & Mechanics: Electric right arm fires from a high 3/4 slot with high effort. Cheats body closed slightly to start motion; pause during side step; glove starts below the belt before coming to the letters for hand break yielding deception. Glove stays down when pitching from the stretch. Little wasted movement with the arm path; claws back on the reach before coming straight up to release point. Commanding, intimidating presence on the mound.

Fastball: Double-plus fastball; 98-100 t101 post-TJ with tailing life; late arm side run. Heavy usage in the top part of the strike zone that yields both called and swinging strikes. Sinking action down in the zone. Command and velocity waver within starts; may not always be by design. Elite velocity that plays down a grade due to the inconsistencies with the offering. Grade: 70

Curveball: Flashes above-average but sits fringy; 78-81 with 11-5 break; movement overlaps the slider path on occasion. Used as a get-me-over pitch with inconsistent command. Hangers get punished; lacks the teeth necessary to make it a swing-and-miss offering. Grade: 45

Slider: 83-85 with inconsistent desired velocity. Tight, late break that gets slurvy on occasion. Generates swings burying beneath the zone. Pounds low and away to same-sided batters. Overall, an above-average offering with minimal projection left. Grade: 55

Changeup: 88-90 flashing fade; shows feel and average movement but plays down due to the similarities in movement with the fastball. Maintains arm speed well enough to still generate swings and misses, but not likely to be a weapon long-term. Grade: 45

Control and Command: Fringe control with below average command; inconsistencies with both that come and go even within starts; has made an effort in the past to back off of velocity in exchange for improved control with mixed results. Leans heavily on the fastball which limits his ceiling if adjustments are needed. Control: 45 | Command: 40

Overall: In terms of pure power, Kopech possesses one of the strongest arms in the game. After opting out of the 2020 season, it remains to be seen if he can maintain the regular triple-digit velocities he was displaying during spring training through an entire season. I have pitch-mix concerns with Kopech--despite the impressive velocity and spin with his fastball, the movement profiles of the fastball/changeup and the slider/curveball are too similar; but because of his velocity, he could still succeed as a high-leverage relief option out of the bullpen in a worst-case scenario.

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

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Jared Kelley - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CHW	RHP	4	55

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	FB	SL	CH	Ctr/Cmd
55	60	70	50	60	60/50

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Mike Kinsela

Age: 19 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 215 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2020 Round 2
RuleV: 2024

Physical Description: XL frame with extremely physical, broad build. Durable and strong with look of MLB starter who can hold up under 200+ inning workload.

Delivery & Mechanics: Absurdly easy operation for someone who throws as hard and is as physical as Kelley. Balanced and fluid with good direction downhill, minimal effort at release with no recoil, repeats well. Starter operation.

Fastball: Pitch has peaked at 100 mph to date, sits in the mid-90's currently and will get into the upper 90's in most outings. Explodes out of his hand, easy gas with command of the offering, somewhat limited life but the pitch is still a plus-plus offering. Grade: 70

Slider: The biggest question surrounding Kelley's profile is his feel to spin the ball. The pitch was hit-and-miss on the summer circuit with flashes of above-average but more often than not being in the 40-45 range. Tightened it up and was showing more consistency in spring pre-COVID, scouts are optimistic that an average offering exists here. The profile rests quite a bit of it's projection on this outcome. Grade: 50

Changeup: Best CH in the prep class coming out, has always been his best secondary, thrown in the low-mid 80's with fantastic sell and arm speed, turns it over and generates fade on pitch, tunneled well off of fastball release. Grade: 60

Control and Command: Kelley throws a lot of strikes, and moves his fastball/changeup combo around the zone innately and successfully. The ease of operation in terms of his mechanics allows for extreme repeatability, which leads to this command level. Above-average projection overall. Control: 60 | Command: 50

Overall: Kelley is a polished prep righty with track record of success on the circuit, a starter's operation and command projection, a strong/durable build, and two plus pitches; but his questions surrounding his feel to spin the ball hold back the profile from ace caliber. Should the slider come along to solid-average, he's a very nice #3 starter, with variance depending directly on the breaker.

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

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Nick Madrigal - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CHW	1B	3	55

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
55	60	70	30	60	50	60

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: James Chipman

Age: 24 yr
Height: 5-8
Weight: 175 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 Round 1
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Small; compact frame and average build. Broad shoulders that slope; average upper body with strong forearms. Sturdy frame thanks to thick, muscular thighs and legs. Athletic with impressive instincts and feel for the game. Not much room for further development physically. Recently had left shoulder surgery in October '20.

Hit: Closed stance; hands high at the head; body upright with feet shoulder width apart. Active hand load and hitch; sizable leg lift timing mechanism. Average bat speed but quick from the trigger to the contact point; not much drive or torque; swing is more hands than bottom half. Exceptional bat to ball skills. Advanced approach; shows patience and the ability to make adjustments between at-bats. Solid two strike approach; tracks the ball well; shows the ability to work deep counts and grind out at-bats running up pitch counts. Innate ability to make solid contact; line drive machine that utilizes the entire field; good bad ball hitter. Extremely polished on draft day; has made significant gains with pro instruction. A potential double-plus impact tool. Grade: 70

Power: Shows fringy raw in BP; plays well below-average in game due to contact oriented line drive approach. Utilizes the entire field; limited over-the-fence power predominately pull side. Has decent bat speed; power mostly of the line drive variety as bat path lacks significant loft; extra-bases predominately a result of speed and hustle. Limited over-the-fence pop, likely from mistakes left in the heart of the zone. Grade: 30

Field: Plus defender with great instincts. Quick first step, impressive lateral movement and range. Enough skill and feel to adequately play anywhere on the infield dirt; the arm strength however pigeonholes him to 2B. Quick feet; soft hands; quick transfers and feeds. Ranges well to both sides; reads hops well regardless of their difficulty. A sure-handed defender that's automatic with routine plays, and able to execute the occasional impressive play. Grade: 60

Arm: Adequate arm strength. Enough to handle the keystone. Good throwing mechanics; sets feet nicely. Makes expected plays with accuracy. Clean, quick transfers from the glove; capable of making throws on the run. Grade: 50

Run: Borderline double-plus straight line speed with regular clock between 4.16 and 4.23 H-1st. Quick out of the box; easy acceleration from short but effective choppy strides. Aggressive, but smart and instinctual runner: will go first to third and swipe extra hustle bags. Enough of an impact tool to rush throws from infielders and steal infield hits with his legs. Speed will pad extra-base hits. Always hustles; doesn't take plays off. Grade: 60

Overall: Lack of power and arm strength ding the profile limiting the upside in the lineup and likely pigeonhole Madrigal to 2B. Regardless, the hit tool is loud enough and the feel for the game advanced enough to yield realistic above-average regular upside. A solid potential table setter with solid defense and impact speed.

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

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Garrett Crochet - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CHW	LHP	2	55

Grades Update: Dec 2020

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

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-6
Weight: 218 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2020 Round 1
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Tall and extremely athletic lefthander with a high-waisted build that should add good weight over the years. Close to physical peak already, high level athlete and conditioning. Repeats his mechanics well, and uses his athleticism to create deception.

Delivery & Mechanics: Athletic but offbeat mechanically, big leg kick that closes off his front side to the plate as he pushes off from the third base side of the rubber before exploding toward home. The motion is violent but it works for him as he extends well and drops down to deliver from a low three quarters slot. There's some inconsistency in his back leg but he's able to repeat his motion for the most part landing on-line with the target at release. Serious stress on the arm and shoulder have led to frequent injuries.

Fastball: Sits 97-99 mph touching 100. Like all of Crochet's pitches everything breaks gloveside. The angle he creates with his arm action and release point play up his fastball. Not that he needs it with elite velocity. His command of the pitch particularly to his gloveside was tremendous as he fooled right-handed hitters consistently despite living on the inner-half of the plate. That's a double-edged sword as right-handed hitters with elite bat speed should be able to turn on it to their pull-side. Still a tall order. Average 100 mph at the major league level out of the draft. Grade: 70

Slider: Averaged 85 to 87 mph on the pitch as an amateur, but sat 86.9 mph out of the pen in 2020. Much like his fastball the slider breaks gloveside heavily, but he shows advanced feel for the pitch. Adept at manipulating break and backfooting it to right-handed batters. The tremendous sweep on the pitch is tough to lay off for left-handed hitters as it looks like it's headed to the outside portion of the plate before dropping with late tail to the gloveside. It moves on a very similar tunnel to his fastball but with late vertical tail. His best secondary, and an elite swing and miss pitch. High usage rate typically, but was only thrown around 10% of the time in his MLB debut. It's a plus pitch. Grade: 60

Changeup: Initially I mistook a few of them for the curveball but on second look it's clearly a changeup as the pitch runs armside with nice fade. He does a good job of selling the pitch with his arm speed and the early movement on the pitch which starts off with the sweeping angle before pulling the string and watching it run armside. With his infrequent use of it I'd only be comfortable grading it 45 present, but it's clearly a potential swing and miss pitch. Solid velocity separation from the fastball averaged 91-92 mph. Grade: 45

Control and Command: Did not walk a batter across six major league innings in 2020 fresh out of the draft. Displayed average strike throwing as an amateur in a starter's role and his control and command seemed to tick up in relief with the White Sox. His stuff has enough intense movement that elite pinpoint precision is unlikely to manifest but it's an average control with fringe-average command profile. Crochet is the type of arm where it's less about hitting spots and more about getting it in the zone. Think Tyler Glasnow. Control: 50 | Command: 45

Overall: Perhaps a future bullpen ace if the White Sox decide to go that way. The dreaded forearm tightness reared its ugly head in 2020, but it turned out to be a mild flexor strain. Due to Crochet's mechanics and injury history there's a fair amount of risk in the profile despite his ascent. It's unheard of that a player would join a major league club out of the draft, but the unusual circumstances of 2020 and Crochet's unique arsenal were the perfect combination. We know what he can be in a bullpen role already, but there's many that view Crochet as a capable starting pitching prospect. Despite the injury risk we're comfortable labeling Crochet a high leverage relief arm. Which by all accounts is not a tremendous leap. There's still an outside shot the White Sox develop Crochet as a starter, but frankly the injury risk coupled with his impressive debut might make it too difficult to remove him from the backend of the pen.

OFP: 55
Role: 60 - High Leverage Reliever
Risk: Moderate

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Andrew Vaughn - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CHW	1B	1	60

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
60	70	60	70	40	45	30

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 215 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Round 1
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Built like a cannonball. Round barrel-chested middle, but not soft. Shorter levers but strength throughout his frame. Vaughn isn't a specimen but it all works, an average or maybe a tick better athlete. Unique twitch at the plate.

Hit: Easy plus hit tool as Vaughn possesses all of the characteristics we look for in a hitter. He has plus bat to ball skills, displaying the ability to make contact with a variety of pitches across several looks. The data in pro-ball backs this up, as his 84% contact rate in class-A advanced sticks out. He has elite on-base skills, working deep into counts spoiling junk on the edges and working himself into hitters counts as he hunts for pitches to drive. Which brings me to my final element, Vaughn's quality of contact. His innate strength and elite bat speed allow Vaughn to consistently barrel up. He hits for a high rate of flyball and line drive contact and his max exit velocities sit in the 115+ range. Near double plus hit tool, but needs to see the challenge of the upper minors to get there. Grade: 60

Power: Vaughn has a long track record of high end power production throughout his collegiate career. He hit for results with wood on the Cape and is one of the most prestigious power hitters in division one history. Out of the draft Vaughn did not show the elite power he had at Cal, but the data backs up the elite power grade. With max exit velocities sitting 116+ mph with an average launch angle of 12 degrees. Vaughn makes consistent contact and due to his elite bat speed and powerful hands can drive balls with ease. There are few players outside of Spencer Torkelson or Tristan Casas with the level of power Vaughn packs. Grade: 70

Field: Below average fielder limited to first base, likely capable of fringe average defense everyday at first. Good hands and infield actions, limited range and ability to move around the bag. Not a determinant in the field but limited in terms of upside there. Might get to average with work. For now a below average defender. Grade: 40

Arm: Good arm for a first baseman, former shortstop and his arm still has some carry left. Not capable of playing anywhere else so the discussion of how his arm fits elsewhere is moot. Grade: 45

Run: Poor base runner that's essentially station to station. Lacks some feel at times on the bases and will be caught flat-footed. Grade: 30

Overall: One of the strongest bats in the minor leagues, Vaughn must hit to maintain his right handed hitting right handed throwing first base only profile. Lucky for Vaughn and the White Sox the bat is legit. His combination of contact, approach, and power is rivaled by only the elite prospects in the game. In his own right Vaughn defines the type of bat you want everyday at first base (or DH) in the middle of the lineup, hitting for average, getting on base, and driving in runs. A future All-Star first baseman in the making.

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

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