Tyler Gentry - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	KC	OF	11	45

Grades Update: May 2021

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

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May 2021 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 210 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2020 Round 3
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Tall, broad-shouldered, muscular, and physical. Sneaky athleticism and moves well for his size. Physical max, strong upper body, with muscular arms, and holed up lower half.

Hit: Sets square, hands set low by mid-chest, quick compact swing. Takes quick stiff cuts, handsy swing, but he's so strong he does need to engage his lower half much. Average bat to ball skills, with improving plate discipline and approach. There's some swing and miss in the profile but no major holes or problem areas due to Gentry's short, succinct, and quick bat path. He will expand, but doesn't get in trouble as he has the contact skill to shoot pitches on the black the other way. Average hit tool with a chance to push an above-average grade if the 2020 plate discipline holds. Grade: 50

Power: Average game power with above-average raw. Gentry has the bat speed and raw strength to hit for above-average game power, but he does not sell out for leverage or lift. Some swing adjustments could lead to increased game power but might come at the expense of his approach and contact. For now he should hit for an average amount of over the fence power and lots of doubles. Grade: 50

Field: Average corner outfielder capable of playing centerfield, though his range might be a little stretched in the middle of the outfield. Takes efficient routes and moves well underway. Arm plays and he's a steadying influence in the field. Never tries to do too much. Grade: 50

Arm: Average arm that plays at any outfield spot, doesn't possess huge arm strength but he shows on-line carry and accuracy to the bases. Grade: 50

Run: Fringe-average runner, that finds another gear when underway. Not the fastest player out of the box but he's not cement footed by any stretch. Better than station to station runner and heads up baserunner. Grade: 45

Overall: A bag of average tools that's highlighted by a good combination of feel to hit and game power. There's a non-zero chance Gentry's approach improves to the point that he pushes above-average hit tool territory. There's an equally good chance he manifests more of his game power into games, though it's highly unlikely both develop to 55 grade level. Regardless, Gentry can hit and has supporting skills to make a second-division regular role a likely outcome.

OFP: 45
Role: 40 - Second Division Regular
Risk: Low

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Ben Hernandez - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	KC	RHP	10	45

Grades Update: May 2021

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

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May 2021 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 20 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 205 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2020 Round 1
RuleV: 2024

Physical Description: Average height, thin muscular frame with some bulk in his lower half. Ability to add muscle and good weight in the coming years. Above-average athleticism, moves well on the mound.

Delivery & Mechanics: Semi-wind-up; tall and fall delivery; short claw arm action; high 3/4 slot, fast arm. Easy, clean repeatable mechanics with a little bit of effort at release. Repeats well, stays on time, finishes in good position to field.

Fastball: Sits 90-93 mph; up to 96 mph in game last spring. Locates best to the gloveside; run over ride movement profile, but will flash good shape elevated. Locates well to all four quadrants, not a bat missing pitch, but sets up changeup well. Gets an average grade to ability to locate and velocity projection. Grade: 50

Curveball: Below average mid-70s breaking ball, used as a change of pace pitch. Will show good late downward break when he gets on top of it. Can get slurvy and he can break off a few non-competitive pitches. Improvement on this pitch is essentially to maintain starter's future. Grade: 40

Changeup: Plus pitch; low-80s with late run and tumble. Sold well with arm speed, tunnels with fastball before dropping as it hits the zone. Can throw in any count against either handedness. Go-to out pitch that generates ugly swings and misses. Grade: 60

Control and Command: Fastball and changeup command is above average, as Hernandez works all around the zone with both pitches. Breaking ball command is poor. Needs to improve in that regard to avoid two-pitch relief role. Above-average strike thrower that works in the zone. Doesn't get behind often and sets himself up. Fastball is hittable and he often catches too much of the middle of the plate. Control: 50 | Command: 45

Overall: A young talented arm with projection in his fastball and advanced feel for his changeup. Needs to improve feel for his breaking ball to avoid future relief role. Adding velocity and improving his breaking ball could push the profile up a full role grade. Still early in Hernandez's career with a wide range of outcomes. Shows advanced pitchability for a young prep arm.

OFP: 45
Role: 40 - Backend SP #5 or High Leverage Reliever
Risk: Extreme

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Nick Loftin - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	KC	SS	9	45

Grades Update: May 2021

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

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May 2021 Report

Evaluator: Trevor Hooth

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 180 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2020 Round 1CBA
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Lean, athletic build. There's still a little room to add to the frame.

Hit: Even stance. Stands tall. Hands start shoulder height, bat head over shoulder. Toe tap load mechanism. Pretty quiet operation. Quick hands and quick to the ball. Covers the plate well and sprays the ball around the field. Adept at finding the barrel. Shows good on base ability. Grade: 55

Power: More gap power than anything. Can access bigger power to the pull side. The bigger power is sporadic but it does show up. If he accesses that slightly more there's a potential half grade bump, but the gap power is likely all he will have. Grade: 40

Field: Smooth actions and good footwork on the dirt. Is more than capable of sticking at shortstop. He's even sprinkled in some outfield time in the past. The kind of glove that could adequately play all around the diamond. Grade: 55

Arm: Strong arm. Ball carries across the infield. Arm could play at any spot in the infield, and would hold up as a low end right field arm. Grade: 55

Run: Legs cycle through quickly with long strides. Uses speed well defensively, and runs the bases well. Grade: 50

Overall: He's got the kind of skillset that, at best, could make him a reliable leadoff hitter. Loftin's glove, however, is what will lead the way. The likely outcome might be a high end hit tool first, super utility type. Other than his power, he's got a handful of above average tools that give him a safe floor.

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

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Austin Cox - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	KC	LHP	8	45

Grades Update: May 2021

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

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May 2021 Report

Evaluator: Trevor Hooth

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 235 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2018 Round 5
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Medium build, sloping shoulders. Is at physical maturity, but looks lighter than listed weight.

Delivery & Mechanics: High 3/4 arm slot, borderline over the top. Smooth, low effort delivery. Motion starts with hands extending fully above his head. As his hands come down he starts his rocker step when his hands are about chest height, but his hands don't stop until they are by his belt. Quick, chest high leg kick, hands are just below neck height. Back leg bends as he drives out towards the plate. Lands closed. Finishes with a high leg kick.

Fastball: 92-94 T95. Gets some ride through the zone. He works this pitch east and west, but does like to elevate it. What could only occasionally touch mid 90's has taken a step forward in both velocity and command. Works well with the rest of his arsenal. More proven consistency in velo could make it a plus offering, especially if more whiffs come. Grade: 55

Curveball: High 70's. 12-6 movement. Uses this pitch early and often. It's got tight break and he commands it well to the bottom of the zone. It's very distinct, and he has no problem doubling up on it for success. It's clearly his best pitch and a true weapon in his arsenal. It specializes in whiffs and weak contact. Grade: 60

Slider: Gyro movement. Likes to backdoor it against righties. At times it can look like a curveball, but it doesn't mirror the action his curveball takes. When used correctly it can generate swing and miss, but he can tend to miss up in the zone with it. There's more in the tank with this pitch, but it is at least an average offering. Grade: 50

Changeup: Generates some fade at the bottom of the zone. It's clearly his fourth pitch which speaks more to how good his other three are than the quality of the changeup. It's a good pitch against righties, but he hasn't utilized it as often as the breakers. Grade: 45

Control and Command: He's shown really good control to this point in his career, keeping walk numbers very low. That extends through his entire arsenal, which can make him a very deadly pitcher. At times he can lose the zone and miss up with all of his pitches, but it never seems to last too long. If he gets more consistency in this part of his game, watch out. Control: 55 | Command: 45

Overall: There is a lot to like with Cox. He's got three really good pitches already and a fourth that will play just fine. He's a few tweaks away from being a legitimate rotation arm. If nothing else, potentially a solid bullpen piece. Rotation seems more likely, though. The Royals are flush with arm talent and he's got the potential to be as good as any of them.

OFP: 45
Role: 40 - Spot Starter
Risk: Moderate

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Kyle Isbel - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	KC	OF	7	45

Grades Update: May 2021

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

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May 2021 Report

Evaluator: Tyler Henninger

Age: 24 yr
Height: 5-11
Weight: 190 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2018 Round 3
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Lean, wiry frame. Slender build. Live, athletic body. Has some muscular development. Twitchy movements. Some room to add strength and weight, but will always be a smaller frame.

Hit: Open stance. Hands right above letters. Upright upper body, some bend in knees. Feet shoulder width apart. Minimal movement in hand load with minor leg kick timing mechanism. Short stride. Slightly above-average bat speed on a slight uppercut path. Barrel stays in zone for a long time. Ability to use the whole field. Line drive approach. Hits ball hard frequently. Stays on back side well. Allows him to drive breaking balls. Fringe contact skills, has some swing and miss history but continues to improve. Aggressive approach, but can take a walk. Good knowledge of strikezone. Ability to square up the ball will allow him to get on base frequently. Grade: 55

Power: Average raw power, game power plays more below-average for now. Showcases mostly gap power. Will drive ball out on occasion, mostly pull-side. Hits ball hard. Uses gaps and speed for frequent XBH, boosting current power. Bat speed and loft in swing indicate the possibility of more power in future with continued development. Grade: 40

Field: Still raw after transitioning to OF. Athletic defender. Catches what he gets to. Could improve routes and angles. Speed and ability to get good jumps allow him to cover some ground. Can make highlight reel plays from time to time. Has shown ability to play all three spots, potential above-average glove. Still needs some work. Grade: 50

Arm: Short arm action. Bit of an effort thrower. On target most of the time. Lacks carry through bag but on-line to cutoff. Not going to throw out a lot of runners. Playable in CF but profiles better for LF. Grade: 50

Run: Plus runner down the line. Quick out of the box with ability to accelerate underway. Type of speed to make fielders rush. Will beat out INF singles. Can steal a base. Could improve instincts and decision making. Will take an extra bag. Speed is playable in CF. Grade: 60

Overall: Isbel features an interesting set of tools. He shows enough signs to be an above-average hitter due to his hard hit frequency and ability to use the whole field. The swing and miss looks like it will continue to go down, but does need to be watched. While he has shown the ability to hit the ball out pull-side, most of his power is gap to gap. He can rely on his plus speed and ability to drive balls to the gap to collect XBH, along with a couple HRs. On the bases, he has shown the ability to steal a bag and take an extra base. His instincts continue to improve and he should provide value on the bases. Defensively he is serviceable at all three outfield spots, but profiles best for LF or CF. He should continue to get better with more reps, but has enough athleticism to make plays. The arm does not stand out, but is playable. It may be better suited for LF due to fringe carry. Overall, Isbel has a chance to be a second-tier regular who could possibly be an average everyday starter.

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

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Jackson Kowar - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	KC	RHP	6	50

Grades Update: May 2021

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

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May 2021 Report

Evaluator: Danny Brackman

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-5
Weight: 200 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 Round 1C
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Lanky athletic build. Long limbs with a high, skinny waist. Above average athleticism and mobility. Has put on some muscle in the lower half.

Delivery & Mechanics: Starts slightly off-set towards 1B edge of rubber. Windup begins under control at an easy tempo. Keeps good posture while initiating a chest-high leg kick that starts internal rotation. Generally uses levers well downhill though some pulling to the 1B side creates slight timing issues. Medium-low effort delivery that helps minimize the mechanical problems while still generating above average arm speed from a high-3/4 angle. Not much extension and can get inefficient with the lower half. Starts pre-coiled from stretch.

Fastball: Sits 95-97 and tops 99. Uses 4-seam and 2-seam. Both play as their traditional variations though they can blend together and get hit frequently when left over the plate despite the velo. 4-seam shows good carry and 2-seam is generally a couple ticks slower with run. Likes to work off FB variations and tunnel secondaries from there. Plus offering more often than not with a slight chance of unlocking more with improved feel for shaping. Grade: 60

Curveball: 76-80 with 11-5 break and good depth. Shape can tighten up and look a bit slider-ish but movement is typically sharp with good vertical drop. Tunnels well with FB. Feel for spin notably improved since college days. Willingness to throw to both RHHs and LHHs shows increased confidence as well. Looks to be an average breaking ball. Grade: 50

Changeup: Mid-80s with heavy sink and arm-side run. Natural feel for pronating. Arm slot and makes it difficult to pick up out of the hand. Does leave it up over the plate looking for easy strikes/weak contact so I'm not sure how sustainable that is--CH has a double-plus movement profile but it's definitely easier to recognize when it's up. Plus whiff potential regardless. Will need to locate a bit better to reach true pitch ceiling. Grade: 60

Control and Command: Shows an average ability to stay around the zone with all three offerings. Can lose feel for mechanics at times but generally holds enough pitchability to remain competitive. Likes to work quickly by inducing contact but has shown an improved ability throwing secondaries early in the count. FB command average and secondary command will need to continue improving to get there as well. Control: 50 | Command: 45

Overall: Kowar has long proven he has ideal workhorse stamina and a bulldog mentality, yet concerns about how his stuff will sustain against advanced hitters are out there. He was hit around quite a bit in 2021 ST, though the CB did look improved. Regularly harnessing the CB with his already plus FB and CH and maybe cleaning up some minor mechanical issues will go a long way towards future success. He's a good athlete and tough competitor who has an opportunity to join the back of the Kansas City rotation in the near future.

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

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Erick Pena - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	KC	OF	5	50

Grades Update: May 2021

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

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May 2021 Report

Evaluator: Jake Kerns

Age: 18 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 200 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2019 IFA
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Signed as a tall and lean prospect with an ideal frame, he’s begun to noticeably fill out without losing much of his athleticism. By all accounts is a hard worker who devotes himself to the weight room and honing his craft. Genuinely enjoys the game.

Hit: Stands slightly crouched and open with a wide base. Keeps his hands high and back by his left ear; left elbow stays back. Some pre-pitch bat movement, including a periodic bat cock. Used a toe tap as his timing mechanism during 2019 instructs, but appears to have cleaned up his footwork and reimplemented a moderate-to-big leg kick, which he used prior to signing. Keeps his weight on his back foot and steps into the pitch with authority. Incredibly quick bat that gets through the zone in the hurry; plus bat speed that generates impressive exit velocities when he connects. The ball jumps off the bat. Rotational swing with a linear bat path that creates significant natural lift. Showed some noise in the swing with an inconsistent finish during 2019 instructs. Has good hand-eye coordination and shows an ability to move up and down the strike zone, but his barrel control is still unrefined and he swings through a lot of pitches in the zone. Swings early and often and takes some big cuts; would be better served to tone down his aggressiveness. His best results come when he’s not trying to kill everything. Shows a natural ability to use the whole field, often going the opposite way. Substantial potential with the bat that can be unlocked with a more patient approach and some cleanup in the swing mechanics, both of which he’s already begun working on. Grade: 50

Power: Shows above-average raw power to all fields, notably putting on some impressive performances as an amateur. His in-game power is mostly to the gaps, largely because his approach has been toned down some to the point where he appears comfortable spraying line drives to all parts of the field. He already rotates well and generates significant lift off the bat, and he has the bat speed and swing to project average or better in the future. Grade: 50

Field: Fluid athlete that moves well in a straight line and laterally. Signed as a CF, but looks destined to play in a corner as he moves up the ladder due to his average range. He tracks the ball well and has good hand-eye coordination. Some room for improvement as he grows more comfortable in a corner spot. Grade: 50

Arm: Shows a strong arm with only average carry, often short hopping it to 3B from RF. Grade: 50

Run: Timed 4.13 down the line from the left side during 2019 instructs before he added weight. He’s a present above-average runner that will likely lose a step as he continues to add bulk. Heady runner on the basepaths. Grade: 50

Overall: Pena is yet to take an official minor league at-bat, but he’s already generated substantial buzz because he physically looks like a big leaguer and possesses some of the better tools from his J2 class. He’s shown marked physical improvement since signing, which is a testament to his work ethic. Above all else, he needs in-game reps, but the underlying ability is there for a future regular. He’ll go as far as his bat takes him.

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

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Alec Marsh - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	KC	RHP	4	50

Grades Update: May 2021

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

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May 2021 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 220 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Round 2 CBB
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Average height, with thick boxy frame; broad shoulders, strength throughout.

Delivery & Mechanics: Semi-windup; short, quick arm action, high 3/4 arm slot. Moderate leg kick, tall and fall delivery, quad-dominant operation. Repeats well, consistent release points, fast mover.

Fastball: Previously sat 90-93 mph up to 96 mph; with two variations of fastball. Since his time at Arizona State the velocity is up big, sitting mid-high 90s this summer and being clocked as high as 100 mph. This has really pushed Marsh's profile as it's caused his three secondaries to play up in turn. Throws a four-seamer and a sinker. The four seam has above-average raw spin but only average ride, and some late run. Sinker darts down late with sharp run. Generates more soft contact and groundballs than four-seam. How the new velocity has impacted pitch shape is worth watching in 2021. Grade: 55

Curveball: Slower breaker with 12-6 movement, sits 77-80 mph with more steep break than his slider. Used heavily versus lefthanded hitters, and his third pitch versus righthanders. Fringe-average curveball that generates swings and misses and shows the ability to steal bottom of the zone strikes. Has become less of a factor than it was at ASU based on summer looks. Grade: 45

Slider: Tight, hard slider at 81-84 mph, up to 86 at peak. Good swing and miss pitch located heavily to the lower gloveside quadrant. His velocity much like his fastball was sitting in what was his peak velocity at ASU. With strong command of the pitch, he's done well executing it to the gloveside again and again with good results. Used almost exclusively versus righthanders. Grade: 55

Changeup: Used primarily against left handed hitters, sits 80-84 mph, with above-average armside run. Sells the pitch with arm speed and sequencing, shows the ability to control it armside, generating swings, misses, and chases. Generates primarily groundball contact, and is rarely barreled up. Average changeup that should allow him a pathway to starting with three secondaries he can throw for strikes. Grade: 50

Control and Command: While Marsh showed command of the zone in his short professional debut, he struggled to always throws strikes and execute his pitches to intended target quadrants within the zone. Fastball command is a major red flag, Marsh lacks the stuff to execute middle-middle and he frankly catches too much of the plate with regularity. Fringe average control and below average command. Control: 45 | Command: 40

Overall: A starter's profile with a bevy of secondaries to choose from. He has a definitive plan of attack versus righties and lefties. His secondaries have above-average velocity and should continue to play as bat-missing offerings. His fastball while fringe-average at Arizona State, took a huge leap in the last year as he was up as high as 100 mph this summer in the Constellation Energy League during the MiLB shutdown in 2020. This development and a jump in slider feel has pushed the profile into fringe-#4 starter territory. Previously he had teetered between a #5 and a long arm out of the pen. However, if the jump in stuff holds Marsh may push for the title of best non-Lacy arm after Daniel Lynch graduates.

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

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Daniel Lynch - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	KC	LHP	3	50

Grades Update: May 2021

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

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May 2021 Report

Evaluator: Joe Drake

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-6
Weight: 200 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2018 Round 1C
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: XL frame with wide shoulders, long limbs and high waist. Ideal projectable starter's frame. Very lean, lanky; plenty of room for good weight still. Moves well around the mound. Missed 2 months with arm discomfort in 2019.

Delivery & Mechanics: Windup; Tall and fall delivery, with moderate effort out of a 3/4s slot. Long arm action with good speed. Big frame gives him above-average extension. Hides the ball fairly well behind big body. Simple delivery that he repeats well; quick worker. Maintains leg kick from the stretch but pace ticks up. Very cognizant of runners, borderline preoccupied at times.

Fastball: 93-96, t99; Some ride and run, but fairly average shape. Works to all four quadrants, up for whiffs and down for weak contact. Command is solid, always around the zone. Doesn't miss as many bats as the velo would suggest. Up to 99 at both the AFL in 2019 and ATS in 2020, so we may see a step forward in 2021 that would lead to a plus grade. Grade: 55

Curveball: 77-80; more vertical than the slider and a few ticks slower. More of a 1-7 shape. Good depth, plays well off the high fastball. Leaves it up here and there, like the slider, but generally consistent. Shape bleeds into slider a bit at times getting slurvy. Reliable pitch but doesn't have the bite the slider does. Grade: 50

Slider: 83-86; sweeping action with depth. Features against all hitters, low and away to lefties and back foot to righties, but will steal strikes in the zone with it, too. Sometimes leaves it up in the zone and flattens out. Pretty consistent bite; breaks late, misses barrels well when it's on. Typically located below the belt and around the edges getting whiffs and bad contact. Sometimes manipulates it for a more cutter-ish appearance, but not sure if it's a truly separate offering. Grade: 55

Changeup: 81-83; Solid tumble and some fade. Sells with arm speed and sequencing, setting it up well. Good feel. Hitters struggle to identify it, especially when located down - bottom falls out. Will use against both lefties and righties, but a real weapon against righties. Gets whiffs and weak contact. Grade: 55

Control and Command: Mixes pitches well; will throw any pitch to any hitter. Varies time to plate with runners on. Average and fringe control and command, respectively. Always around the zone, but nibbles which leads to deeper counts and needing to come over the heart. Can throw a strike when he needs to, just not particularly efficient. Hitters who control the zone well will make him work. Locates to all quadrants and able to spot chase pitches in competitive areas. A bit erratic at times, may be a side effect of increased velo; keeps the grade at average instead of above. Control: 50 | Command: 45

Overall: Tall, lanky lefty with good stuff and command, but hasn't missed as many bats as you would expect. He's got an arsenal of 4 average or better pitches and he's comfortable attacking any hitter with all of them. Fastball has ticked up since college and has taken a step forward since we've seen him in regular season action -- Lynch reportedly touched 99 in the AFL and ATS. There's frontline starter upside here should everything break perfectly, but more likely a solid mid to back of the rotation arm with a #5 floor.

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

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Asa Lacy - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	KC	LHP	2	55

Grades Update: May 2021

OFP	Role	FB	CB	SL	CH	Ctr/Cmd
55	60	60	40	70	50	50/45

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May 2021 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 215 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2020 Round 1
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Physically imposing presence. Large, broad-shouldered and muscular. High level of conditioning and physicality. Concisely put -- jacked.

Delivery & Mechanics: Semi-windup; drop and drive delivery; short claw arm action, over the top slot; high leg lift, head whack, strong leg block, gets deep into glutes at foot strike generating premium velocity in all of his pitches.

Fastball: Sits 93-95 mph, touching 98 mph in game this spring. High ride fastball with the ability to miss bats at the top of the zone. Explodes out of his hand and seems to pickup steam as it enters the zone. His fastball is tough to square up leading to lots of swings and misses in the heart of the plate. Struggles to command low gloveside due to movement and action. Plus fastball that has ceiling to improve over the next few seasons. Grade: 60

Curveball: Clear fourth pitch, rarely used, change of pace pitch with slow 12-6 break. Sits 77-80 mph, mostly thrown armside in left in left matchups. Below average pitch, likely eliminated from his arsenal in the coming years. Grade: 40

Slider: Hard, tight slider, sitting 84-86 mph, up to 89 mph, with hard late bite and sweep. Heavy gyro pitch that he can manipulate to add more vertical or horizontal break. Shows two plane break consistently. Nasty swing and miss pitch that hits the zone as a strike and drops off the table. Still learning to land it low gloveside with consistency. More likely to miss a bat than skim a barrel. Double plus pitch that could baffle elite big league bats now. Grade: 70

Changeup: Hard off-speed, with late fade and tumble, more late vertical dump than armside run. Sits 84-87 mph giving him a good separation from his fastball. Throws it exclusively to righthanders with even usage to his slider. Generates lots of swings and misses. Not a dominant pitch but a valuable part of Lacy's arsenal. Grade: 50

Control and Command: Average control with fringe average command that will play up when he's on. Works the fringes well with his fastball, but the hard two-plane break on his slider makes it difficult to fully harness. Lacy has the kind of stuff that's typical of the get in the zone mantra. Hitters will have a difficult time squaring Lacy up regardless of location in the zone. Control: 50 | Command: 45

Overall: One of the best arms to enter the draft in the last few years, Lacy is a nasty lefty with big velocity and the movement to match. Will he dominate the fringes of the zone and showcase surgical precision? No, but he throws enough strikes and his stuff will limit the damage time and again. He has a clear plan of attack versus left handed and right handed hitters, and has the body and pitch mix to start. There's some effort in his delivery and many view his changeup as fringe-average versus average. There's certainly and element of relief risk, but if it does end in a bullpen role at peak he should be one of the more dominant relievers in the game. That said, we fully believe that Lacy in a mid-rotation or better starter at the next level.

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

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Bobby Witt Jr. - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	KC	SS	1	60

Grades Update: May 2021

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

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May 2021 Report

Evaluator: Tyler Henninger

Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 200 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Round 1
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Compact frame. Live, athletic body. Has overall body strength with some muscle development. Will get stronger with development. Frame has strength with room to add weight.

Hit: Slightly open stance. Hands just above the letters. Upper body upright. Slight bend in knees with feet shoulder width apart. Quiet hand load, minor barrel tilt load. Minor leg kick timing mechanism, doesn't raise high. Short, compact swing. Aggressive approach. Plus bat speed on a slight uppercut path. Continues to improve lift in swing. Shows ability to use whole field. Lots of torque and power in swing. Average bat to ball skills, some swing and miss. Shown continued improvement. Good barrel control, frequently squares up balls. Needs to continue to make more contact, but should square enough balls up to be at least an average to above-average hitter. Grade: 55

Power: Plus raw power, game power still developing. Needs to hit more balls in the air to fully tap into power, but shows continued improvement. Major pull-side pop. Has ability to drive the ball to all parts of the park. Hits them high and far. Needs to continue to add lift in swing and make contact more consistently, but plus power is well within reach. Grade: 60

Field: Makes the routine play and more. Shows good action with glove. Above-average body control. Soft hands, catches the ball well. Shows instincts, good first step and reads. Above-average lateral speed, covers a lot of ground both ways. Has ability to make highlight reel play. Grade: 60

Arm: Plus arm with good mechanics. Accurate. Usually on target with carry through the bag. Ability to throw on run and from multiple angles. Quick transfer and release. Can make throw from hole. Easily playable at SS. Grade: 60

Run: Plus runner. Quick out of the box with accelerating speed underway. Exciting on the basepaths, has good instincts. Will make things happen. Takes the extra base when possible. Definite base stealer potential. Grade: 60

Overall: Witt offers potential that not many prospects can. His power/speed potential, along with the ability to hit for average or better and play an advanced shortstop makes him a potential impact player. Witt features a short, compact stroke that allows him to find the barrel often and hit a lot of balls hard. The swing and miss continues to get better, which should allow him to be a productive bat. The raw power is impressive, especially to the pull-side. He has shown the ability to tap into it during games on occasion, but will need to continue to make more contact to fully tap into it. With the glove, Witt is just as impressive. He shows good actions with quick hands. His speed allows him to cover ground both ways. The arm profiles well for shortstop with the ability to throw from multiple angles and on the run. It is strong and accurate. Witt is an exciting base runner with good instinct. He makes things happen and takes extra bases often. Witt has above-average to plus potential with all five tools. He is an excellent athlete who moves well and continues to get better. There is definite impact player potential.

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

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Bryan Ramos - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CHW	3B	29	30

Grades Update: Dec 2020

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

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Eddy Almaguer

Age: 19 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 190 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 IFA
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Mature body for his age. Sturdy build with thick thighs, 6-foot-2 frame lends to room for muscle in the upper half but fairly filled out already.

Hit: Open, wide stance. Weight on back leg preload. Small hand waggle at the letters. Big hitch as he cocks that slows down his attack on the ball, leaves him susceptible to velocity up. Uppercut loft in the swing, tries to do the most damage to the pull side and leaves himself open on the outside. Tendency to lean in and chase soft stuff away and a penchant for low ball swings too. Sees the ball much better versus LHP, is at his best when he stays back. Grade: 30

Power: Ramos' strongest trait, it goes far when he connects. Loft in the swing makes him a power threat for any pitch thrown his way, but better at barreling pitches in the lower quadrant of the zone. Has flashed average raw power in BP, hit tool needs to take a big step to translate the results in game. Grade: 40

Field: Fringe average fielder. Had some second base reps at instructs in 2019 but looked poor. Has the arm for third base and will barely be able to cut it at the position. Grade: 40

Arm: Strong arm, good carry from the corner. Shows an average arm on throws where he's not max effort, potential for plus arm but need more looks. Grade: 50

Run: Choppy steps, below average runner under way. Not a part of his game and expected to slow down as he continues to pack on more muscle. Grade: 40

Overall: The Cuban-born Ramos needs some maturation in multiple areas of his game if he wants to climb higher than being depth for the team. Held his own in AZL debut but flaws in his swing were apparent. Has the body to grow into average game power but improvement in discipline needed. Future at first base possible if fielding does not improve and there are concerns about his bat playing there.

OFP: 30
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: High

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Caleb Freeman - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CHW	RHP	28	35

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	FB	CB	Ctr/Cmd
35	30	55	50	30/30

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Rogelio Castillo

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 190 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Round 15
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Strong build. Square shoulders. Thick, barrel chested. Muscular thighs and legs. Future strength gains minimal.

Delivery & Mechanics: Throws from a high 3/4 arm-slot; Starts with his glove near his face, raises his left leg near chest and plants it forward as he strides to the plate. Long arm action. Utilizes his height for max extension on his pitches that allows for some deception. Good balance on follow-through.

Fastball: Sits at 92-95 touching 97. Throws downhill. Natural tail and sink. Whip-like with riding life at upper end of velocity. Airs it out. Grade: 55

Curveball: Late, sharp bite. Throws with velocity. Potential difference maker with more pro instruction. Grade: 50

Control and Command: Freeman can pound the zone with his fastball and shows he can climb the ladder. Will need to throw the curveball consistently in the zone. Shows well below-average command at present. Control: 30 | Command: 30

Overall: Freeman's fastball and curve will carry him through the low minors but will need to continue to work on consistency and command as he is prone to wildness. Quite the find in the 15th round for Chicago. He has very good work ethic that should carry him far.

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

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Will Kincanon - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CHW	RHP	27	35

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	FB	SL	CH	Ctr/Cmd
35	30	50	55	40	45/40

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Joe Doyle

Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 202 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2017 Round 11
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Sturdy, thick build with long arms. Very strong build. Completely physically mature. Most of his strength resides in sturdy lower half.

Delivery & Mechanics: Very quick arm with good extension down the mound. Uncomfortable cross-body three-quarters delivery. Energy leakage exists in lower half. Relies on arm speed and arm talent to generate great velocity. Mechanics are definitive relief profile.

Fastball: Extremely heavy fastball, low-to-mid 90s. Big sinking action. Command can waver. Doesn't induce much swing and miss, but does get a healthy number of groundballs. Delivery doesn't present much deception. Grade: 50

Slider: Slider is his best pitch. Low 80s offering with more horizontal sweep and not as much depth. Plays well off the inverse action of his sinker. Not a big strikeout pitcher at the highest level, but should be his out-pitch. Grade: 55

Changeup: Changeup has been very fringy at every level. Really lacks consistency and command. Actually stepped away from throwing the pitch as much. Should probably stay away from the pitch as a competitive offering at big league level. Grade: 40

Control and Command: Command and control are what landed Kincanon in the bullpen. Fastball and slider are both fringy, while changeup and even a curveball from years past, simply don't find the zone enough to warrant worthwhile usage. Likely a fastball/slider guy in the bullpen at big league level. Control: 45 | Command: 40

Overall: Kincanon has some good arm talent and a herky-jerky delivery that can make for an uncomfortable at-bat, especially when deploying his slider against righties. He's likely a low-leverage reliever at the next level.

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

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Seby Zavala - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CHW	C	26	35

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
35	30	40	55	45	50	30

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Isaiah Burrows

Age: 27 yr
Height: 5-11
Weight: 215 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2015 Round 12
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Well-built frame throughout. Good size with broad shoulders and defined chest. Strong lower half with trunk-like legs and thighs.

Hit: Slightly crouched right-handed stance. Hands remain above the letters, elbows point out. Upper and lower half stay compact and tight. Hit tool leaves more to be desired. Struggles to make contact to all fields. Doesn't produce consistent hard contact. Aggressive, swing-heavy approach leads to several strikeouts. Not viewed as an on-base threat. Needs to improve his plate discipline drastically. Grade: 40

Power: Shows glimpses of above-average power when he connects. Turns on pitches to deep center and left field. When swing comes together, pure raw power display is impressive. Aggressive approach makes him sell out for power at times. Grade: 55

Field: Fringe-average fielder from the catcher position. Struggles with receiving and blocking. Lacks athleticism to glove pitches in the dirt. Needs more consistency and improvement. Grade: 45

Arm: Average arm strength behind home plate. Throws lack velocity and accuracy. Has solid pop time to test opposing base stealers, but throws remain off target. Has shown improvements in this area. Grade: 50

Run: Well below-average athleticism across the board. Very slow out of the box with short, choppy strides. Lacks top-end burst to stretch for extra bases. Speed and athleticism hinder his defensive skills. Grade: 30

Overall: Zavala comes up short in several key areas, as his hit tool and athleticism hold back his potential. He likely won't be a starting backstop given his plate discipline struggles, but his power and improved arm strength can be viewed as an occasional fill-in at the position.

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

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Tyler Johnson - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CHW	RHP	25	35

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	FB	CB	CH	Ctr/Cmd
35	30	55	50	40	40/30

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Anthony Franco

Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 205 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2017 Round 5
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Listed at 6'3, 210. Long, narrow frame. Lean but toned upper body. No remaining physical projection.

Delivery & Mechanics: Short stride. Pretty upright and stiff throughout delivery. Front arm flies up before releasing the ball, creating a lot of moving parts and making it difficult to pick up the ball out of his hand. Low 3/4 arm slot. Front hip stays closed at release, preventing him from getting over his lower half and causing cross-body delivery. Well below-average athlete.

Fastball: 92-95 MPH in short stints. Heavy sinker used almost exclusively down in the zone. Johnson's height allows him to generate above-average downhill plane to rack up ground balls but it's not the bat-missing profile teams covet from relievers. Grade: 55

Curveball: Inconsistent mid-80's breaking ball. Seemingly looking to stay on top and create curveball action but struggles to finish, causing the shape to get slurvy at times. At its best, it's an above-average pitch but shape and feel for locating are too variable pitch-to-pitch. Grade: 50

Changeup: Sporadic usage of mid-80's changeup. Doesn't have feel for locating but occasionally flashes some arm-side action on the pitch. Grade: 40

Control and Command: Very inconsistent strike-throwing, especially with the breaking ball. Works down with the fastball with intent but too often misses his spots below the zone. Doesn't have much of an ability to work glove-side because of mechanical/athleticism limitations. Control: 40 | Command: 30

Overall: Added to the 40-man this winter, Johnson's a good bet to pitch in the White Sox's bullpen in 2021. He's probably an up-and-down guy over his option years. Johnson has really impressive career numbers, but most of that production has come as a college draftee in the low minors. Gaudy minor-league strikeout rates aside, it's more of a ground ball profile than one conducive to whiffs. Unless he makes significant strides with the breaking ball (already 25 years old and a below-average athlete, I'd bet against that), he's likely a platoon-challenged middle reliever. For a fifth-round draft pick, that's still a quality outcome.

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

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Jose Rodriguez - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CHW	SS	24	35

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
35	30	40	40	45	50	50

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Eddy Almaguer

Age: 20 yr
Height: 5-11
Weight: 175 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 IFA
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Medium frame, ordinary build. Room to fill out and get stronger, particularly in the lower half and arms. Athletic enough that added muscle won't compromise movements.

Hit: Quiet, motionless stance pre pitch, bend at the knees with slight crouch. Bat knob pointed away from body, bat resting parallel to the ground on shoulders. Uses a slight leg lift and toe tap to time the pitcher. Good hand eye. Trigger is quick but bat stays in the zone long where he's able to connect and maximize impact. Bat path isn't level but it does lack loft, has shown tendency to go all fields. Upper and lower body are slightly disjointed during rotation, leads to hips flying open at times and that'll expose him to advanced sequencing with off speed. As expected there's lots of room to improve for the teenager but this will ultimately be his best trait. Grade: 40

Power: Swing geared for line drives, not projected to be an impact power bat. Average raw in the cages but he gears up for it. Has flashed average game power to the pull side when he connects just right, but not expected to be a big part of his game unless mechanical changes are made. Grade: 40

Field: Played primarily second and shortstop in stateside debut in 2019. Projects better at second base where he's committed fewer errors than at short. Would be a fringe defender at the latter. Grade: 45

Arm: Average arm. Playable up the middle, better suited for second base. Lacks zip, could get beat out by quick runner if ball is deep in a hole. Grade: 50

Run: Quick out of the box, short strides, a danger to turn singles into doubles if fielder is sleeping. Has displayed good base stealing instincts early on, knows when to pick his spots. Though not projected to be a serious part of his game, enough to keep pitchers honest. Grade: 50

Overall: Rodriguez has a balanced profile and is trending in a positive direction with a chance to carve out time as a utility man on a second division team. Continued progress on his hit tool will unlock a little more potential. But as is, even at 19 he's looking like a success for a low level J2 signing.

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

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Bernardo Flores Jr. - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CHW	LHP	23	35

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	FB	CB	SL	CH	Ctr/Cmd
35	30	50	45	45	55	50/45

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Joe Doyle

Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 190 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2016 Round 7
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Tall, slender, athletic build. Shows big flexibility and athleticism on the mound. Long legs and long levers present future projection still outstanding.

Delivery & Mechanics: Big, high leg kick with over-the-top delivery. Smooth, fluid action lacks much violence. Starter attributes suggest further extended innings in his future at the next level.

Fastball: Flores is a 90-92 guy in most of his appearances, though at one point he was bumping 6s and 7s. His velocity has regressed a bit in recent years, lowering the floor a bit on his future role. A little bit of ride but plenty of cutting action make his fastball difficult to barrel up at the top of the zone. Grade: 50

Curveball: Loopy, but commanded well. Probably not an out pitch as it lacks velocity and conviction. Not a power breaking ball. More of a get-me-over early-count offering. Grade: 45

Slider: Slider too often melts into what his fastball has become. It's a low-80s offering that lacks sweep, instead relying on depth. Can get flat when Flores gets under the pitch. Fringy. Grade: 45

Changeup: Low 80s pitch with good fading action and impressive conviction. Long levers help with deception out of the hand. Has shown command for the pitch. Grade: 55

Control and Command: Command has been an asset for Flores since the velo has dipped. Will need to remain strong if he's to remain a starter at the big league level. Control: 50 | Command: 45

Overall: Flores doesn't have the stuff to project as a leverageable reliever at the next level. Will need to need to continue to get the most out of his stuff to stick as a starter long-term. Fastball/changeup combo are best offering while breaking balls offer a different look, but lack "out" qualities.

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

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Jimmy Lambert - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CHW	RHP	22	35

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	FB	CB	SL	CH	Ctr/Cmd
35	30	45	50	40	50	55/45

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: James Chipman

Age: 26 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 190 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2016 Round 5
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Tall; lean wiry build. Broad shoulders that slope; high waist; long levers; average core with modest upper body strength. Sturdy backside and strong lower half. Room to fill out and add some upper body strength but close to maxed out physically. Average athleticism. Strong makeup. Injury history includes Tommy John surgery performed back in June of 2019 and a season ending forearm strain in 2020.

Delivery & Mechanics: Semi-windup; drop and drive. High 3/4 arm slot with above-average arm speed and moderate effort in the delivery. Hands break early exposing the ball; long arm path; wrap; less than optimal stride and extension. Simple well repeated delivery; arm slot occasionally wanders. Moderate deception from an alternated belt high to letter high leg kick and aforementioned impressive arm speed.

Fastball: Sits 90-94, averaging 92.7; has shown the ability to sit 94-96 in shorter bursts out of the bullpen. Shows minimal arm-side run. Height and high slot help generate some natural downhill plane. Extremely straight and flat in the upper third of the zone. Modest velocity and lack of movement will give him a smaller margin for error. Overall a fringy offering that plays up a bit out of the bullpen thanks to short burst velo bump. Grade: 45

Curveball: Knuckle curve. Sits a touch below optimal velocity at 74-77. Shows tight rotation and deep 12/6 shape. Works it backdoor early in the count for called strikes; thrown as a bat missing put-away spike pitch buried beneath the lower third. Solid average offering at its best. Grade: 50

Slider: Below-average distant fourth offering that sits 85-87. Slurvy breaker; lacks bite; utilized primarily as a chaser against RHB. Likely shelved or limited in bullpen role. Grade: 40

Changeup: Features optimal velo separation sitting 82-84. Maintains arm speed; has feel, just lacks consistency. Flashes average with late tumble and decent arm-side fade. Solid enough to keep same sided batters honest and challenge LHB. Enough athleticism and feel to likely reach average. Grade: 50

Control and Command: Above-average control; pounds the strike zone with all four pitches. Shows advanced pitchabilty; sequences deep four pitch arsenal well, often pitching backwards and attacks all four quads. Control over command; relies on pitchabilty and "stuff" over precise location. Solid average FB command; secondary command lags a touch behind. Control: 55 | Command: 45

Overall: After undergoing Tommy John surgery in June of 2019, Lambert worked his way back quickly, making his big league debut last summer. Unfortunately, after just two relief outings his season ended with forearm soreness, an injury that's often a precursor to Tommy John surgery, further clouding his future. Injury aside, Lambert is a crafty right-hander whose arsenal features three potential fringy to solid average pitches. An ordinary fastball and fringe-average command profile likely push him to the bullpen long term. Lack of anything above-average or better in the secondary also make high-leverage, impact relief work unlikely limiting his upside. Overall he's likely a solid role 30 depth arm that works as a SP in the minors, occasionally contributing big league spot starts or low leverage relief work.

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

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Lenyn Sosa - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	CHW	SS	21	40

Grades Update: Dec 2020

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

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Ian Smith

Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 180 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2016 IFA
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Stocky frame offers a strong range lower half with present strength. Wide shoulders with arms on the shorter side. Frame seems to put on good weight easily. Will likely add as he continues to mature. Not a quick twitch type of athlete, but athletic enough to stick in the middle infield.

Hit: Steps into the box as a right handed hitter with his feet slightly open. Utilizes quiet hands that sit right above the numbers in an upright stance. Small hanging leg kick helps keep his weight back while through the ball. Bat speed is average at best, but bat to ball skills shine through due to an impressive eye at the plate. All fields approach, that slightly leans pull side heavy. Shows ability to identify offspeed well and limited swing and miss to his game, but will likely never post high walk numbers due to a free swinging approach. Grade: 45

Power: Bat path shows potential to tap into above average pull side pop, but lack of true bat speed will hinder the true power profile. Gets out in front of the ball well with above average launch angles but Doesn't produce elite exit velos currently. Does not need to sell out to find pop, so potential for an above average grade as he adds strength is there. Grade: 45

Field: Will show smooth instincts moving in both directions, but short stride and lack of foot speed will limit his range. That said, his ability to get into great positions with his footwork stands out on film. Shows extremely quick hands on transfers and made a few tough double play turns look effortless. He could benefit from being a bit more flexible, as he doesn't bend entirely well at the waste. Profile could push the glove to 2B long term. Grade: 40

Arm: Often fails to step into throws, opting to only rely on his upper body and sapping any true arm strength. Will be accurate on his throws and gets good carry, there's just not much behind it. Likely doesn't possess the arm strength to stay in the left side of the infield long term. Grade: 40

Run: Gets a quick first step out of the box but takes a bit to reach full speed. Takes short, choppy steps in his strides and does not coordinate his upper half into his stride well at all. Advanced baseball IQ and instincts help his speed play up on the base paths, and will likely pick up a handful or steals. Grade: 40

Overall: Primarily a SS throughout his career, but Sosa gives you all the makings of bat first platoon 2B long term. Lack of range and arm strength will be easier to mask at the keystone, and gives his bat a chance to thrive. Has been young for every level he's played, and will only be 21 in likely Hi-A in 2021. If Sosa continues to show this approach, then a role 40 floor is a easy conversation.

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

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