Misael Urbina - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	MIN	OF	10	45

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Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Matt Thompson

Age: 19 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 175 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 IFA
RuleV: 2022

Overall: The Twins signed Urbina to a $2.75 million bonus in 2018. He performed well in the DSL in 2019 (.279/.382/.443) and was all set to make his stateside debut in 2020 before the pandemic. Urbina has a well-rounded all around game with average or better tools across the board. While he might lack a true plus tool, there's some optimism that his hit tool can get to that point as he gets his man muscles and fixes some mechanical inconsistencies in his swing. He should stick in centerfield as well.

OFP: 45
Risk: High

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Keoni Cavaco - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	MIN	SS	9	50

Grades Update: Apr 2021

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
50	50	45	55	55	70	55

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Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Isaiah Burrows

Age: 20 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 195 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Round 1
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Oozes athleticism in his lean frame. Has packed on good muscle, but plenty of room for projection as he matures physically. Strong upper half with broad shoulders. Long, lanky legs fill out his lower half. Has the chance to transform into a physical specimen. Constant work ethic, always looking to improve.

Hit: Compact right handed stance in the box. Hands stay slightly above the letters, crouched knees; legs shoulder width apart. Sound lower half preload; slight toe tap and left leg kick. Quick hands and bat speed show glimpses of intriguing raw power. Struggles to make consistent contact with his uphill swing path, flattened his swing for better results at the alternate site. Lack of approach hinders his hard contact ability, gets behind in the count and swings for the fences. Relies on his physical traits more than his mental approach in two-strike situations. Has yet to utilize all fields, more pull-heavy approach. Can grow into more of a sound hitter if he makes the necessary mechanical adjustments. Grade: 45

Power: Intriguing raw power from the right side, hasn't translated to in-game situations. Makes loud contact, translates to over the fence pop when his swing connects. Has a good natural loft in his swing to the gaps. Relies heavily on power, needs to hone in on his other strengths at the plate for consistent results. Frame and physical tools ideal for future power increase. Grade: 55

Field: Above-average fielding ability that will stick to the left side of the infield. Smooth motions and awareness, always on his toes defensively. Can outgrow shortstop and move to third base. Looks comfortable at both positions. Reads contact well and shows solid instincts. Has the ability to be a capable defender at either position. Grade: 55

Arm: Tremendous arm strength from either position worthy of a true plus-plus grade. Fluid arm motions creates crisp velocity. Ball simply zips with accuracy and touch. Crisp glove-to-hand transfers; turns double plays effectively at third base. Makes difficult throws with ease from different angles. Throws with a natural zip and carry. Grade: 70

Run: Above-average speed with good acceleration and quickness. Quick movements around the infield defensively. Solid speed and stride out of the box. Lean frame bodes well for his athletic traits. Reaches high gear around the basepaths. May lose a step or two as he continues to add to his frame. Shows promise of a capable base stealer. Grade: 55

Overall: Injuries and inconsistencies plagued Cavaco in his first pro season in 2019, but he could be well on his way towards a bounce back 2021 campaign if he improves his approach at the plate. He has all the raw ability to pop, but his constant struggles in his approach and swing and miss issues have plagued him at times. With this much promise and a dedicated work ethic, keep a close eye on Cavaco in the Twins' system.

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

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Aaron Sabato - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	MIN	C	8	50

Grades Update: Apr 2021

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

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Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 230 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2020 Round 1
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Below average body and conditioning, above-average strength particularly in his upper body. Broad, squared shoulders, muscular arms, true dad bod. Better athlete than his frame portends.

Hit: Upright setup pre-pitch, square to pitcher, hands set by back shoulder, moderate leg kick, simple compact stroke, with powerful bat speed generated by his quick hands. Looks to elevate on pitches on the inner-half. Shows the strength to drive pitches off the plate the other way. Strong approach very rarely expands, if ever. Shows the ability to catch-up to high-90s velocity, is rarely fooled by breaking balls, and spits on junk on the fringes. The rare power bat with on base ability and a lack of strikeouts. Grade: 60

Power: Combination of raw strength and feel to hit allow Sabato to get the most out of his power tool. Shows the ability to drive the ball all over the field but has an uncanny ability to ambush fastballs on the inner-half and drive them a long ways to his pull-side. Plus raw that plays in games, and compliments his bat first profile. Could develop into a 30 home run bat at the major league level. Grade: 60

Field: Well below average first baseman with poor mobility, fair infield actions, and fringe average hands. The lack of mobility and poor physical tools likely limit Sabato to first base, even if he has the bat and arm for left field. A former shortstop in high school Sabato's hands and actions are clean enough that with some work he might be able to carve out a fringe average defensive profile at first. For now it's below average with the ability to go either way on the scale. Grade: 40

Arm: The strongest supporting tool in Sabato's profile, and it's the reason he was able to play on the left side of the infield in high school. Still shows zip and carry. Average arm strength that could play in an outfield corner, even if Sabato can't. Grade: 50

Run: Poor runner, will hustle but lacks quickness and twitch. Grade: 30

Overall: There are a few profiles coming out of the draft that always attract question marks, and certainly first base/DH-only, right-handed hitting college players is one. Sabato fits this description to a tee. A slugger that put up video game numbers at UNC, his combination of approach, discipline, contact, and raw power make him the rare hitter where below average supporting skills do not put his everyday role into question. Whether you value data, production, or the good ol' eye test, Sabato at the dish checks all the boxes. Even as a future DH, Sabato might be a true impact hitter.

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

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Matt Canterino - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	MIN	RHP	7	50

Grades Update: Apr 2021

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

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Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Danny Brackman

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 222 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2019 Round 2
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Medium thick frame. Strong legs with big quads. Upper body has room to develop. Very good mobility and athleticism despite awkward posture.

Delivery & Mechanics: Unique motion. In wind-up starts square and takes a quick gather and turn to begin motion. Pumps arms out from body in sync with medium leg kick to engage hips and core. Sinks very deep into drive leg while reaching back into a long arm action. Good extension, an over-the-top slot, and a low release height creates a very deceptive look and efficient mechanical sequencing helps repeatability regardless of what it looks like. Good consistency out of the stretch as well.

Fastball: Typically sits 93-96 but was recently up to 99 in a short ST outing. Borderline elite 4-seam movement with true vertical axis. Average raw spin but release height, axis, and spin efficiency give one of the lower VAAs in all of baseball. Movement is awesome and plays exceptionally at the top of the zone and the deception in the delivery makes it difficult to pick up when it's left over the plate. Canterino's velo gains will be the determinant factor on overall pitch ceiling. Grade: 60

Curveball: 78-81 breaker with 12-6 action. Vertical nature of the FB helps the CB play up despite average underlying metrics. Good feel for his release lets Canterino utilize the CB both to steal strikes early in the count as well as to put hitters away late. Above average ability to change eye levels and keep hitters off balance. Continuing to hone consistency could eventually make the CB a legit plus offering. Grade: 55

Slider: Firm at 85-87 and up to 90. Cutter-ish plane with heavy gyro and sharp glove-side movement. Tunnels very well with other offerings. Not much separation from FB at times but late movement helps miss barrels and generate weak contact. Grade: 55

Changeup: Mid-80s with good fade and sink. Good velocity separation from FB and movement mirrors SL profile well. Can flatten out though release and arm speed make it hard for hitters to see out of the hand. Has improved over the past year but Canterino still relies primarily on the FB and breaking ball combo. Grade: 50

Control and Command: Has an above average feel with the FB and is more or less average with his secondaries in terms of staying around the zone. Can get the FB up above bats regularly and will paint to the glove-side. Release inconsistencies do cause some bad misses but generally commands the fastball well. Flashes an above average feel with spin but totally different profiles between SL and CB causes some occasional command issues. Control: 50 | Command: 45

Overall: Canterino has the stuff to start, though his unique mechanics and delivery bring up some important questions. He's generally done a good job answering them by providing workhorse stamina and limiting free passes while missing bats at a high level. He could likely be an impact relief arm with his vertical FB and CB combo, yet the work he's put in since going pro indicates he has a legitimate chance at remaining a starter. If the current FB velo gains hold and he continues to develop his secondaries, Canterino could provide some of the best upside in the system.

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

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Jhoan Duran - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	MIN	RHP	6	50

Grades Update: Apr 2021

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

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Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Tyler Jennings

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-5
Weight: 230 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2015 IFA (ARI)
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: High-waisted pitcher with long levers and broad shoulders. Big and physical specimen. Body is relatively maxed out in terms of projection. Plenty of arm strength. Originally signed by Arizona, traded to Minnesota as part of the Eduardo Escobar deal in 2018.

Delivery & Mechanics: Throws closer to middle of the rubber and operation is triggered by a chest-high leg kick. Mechanics can get sloppy at times and refinement will be needed. Arm is up at foot plant. Throws from a high three-quarters arm slot. Relatively low effort delivery. Works downhill well.

Fastball: High octane heater that sits in the upper-90's and touches 100+ MPH on a consistent basis. Prior to trade to Minnesota, Duran's heater was more in the low-to-mid 90's. Pitch has plenty of ride at the top of the zone and throws with sink at a tough angle when he works at the bottom of the zone. Has gotten consistently better at throwing strikes and attacking hitters with the pitch. Some refinement is needed on his command of the pitch, but fits the mold of a double plus heater. Grade: 70

Curveball: The curveball has been a focus point for Duran as he's progressed through the Twins organization. He's worked on throwing the pitch more for strikes and improving the spin efficiency of the pitch. It's a hard-thrown, high spin breaker in the low-to-mid 80's with a knuckle-curve grip. He's shown flashes of serious potential with the pitch, flashing above-average or better at times, though he's still refining aspects to the pitch. Average offering for now, but there's a good chance it becomes better. Grade: 50

Changeup: Duran has begun to develop a change-up to give himself a fourth offering in his arsenal. Pitch needs more development to become an average offering. Grade: 40

Splitter: This pitch is a hybrid of a sinker and a splitter, with the organization referring to it as a “splinker.” It has the velocity of a sinker, reaching upwards of 94 MPH at times, with the depth and diving action of a splitter. It is a nasty pitch that gets plenty of swings and misses when thrown in the zone. The pitch also generates relatively weak contact. Certainly an interesting pitch, and a plus offering at that. Grade: 60

Control and Command: Duran has gotten better with his strike throwing as the years have progressed. He boasts a career 3.1 BB/9, which rates as fringe-average. Tends to lose feel and command once he gets to be a tad sloppy in his delivery, something that Minnesota is looking to refine as they eye to develop Duran as a starter. Control: 45 | Command: 40

Overall: The Twins have every intention to give Duran a chance to be a potential mid-rotation #3 or #4 SP at the next level. Development of his control/command and his curveball will be what defines the future for Duran. If neither develop, he would fit the role of an above-average reliever with a powerful fastball/splitter combination.

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

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Jordan Balazovic - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	MIN	RHP	5	50

Grades Update: Apr 2021

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

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Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Joe Drake

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-5
Weight: 215 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2016 Round 5
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Large, long frame that fits listed numbers. Broad shoulders, long legs, high waist. Prototypical starter frame. A tick above "skinny" now, has added good weight but still room for more projection. Hip flexor injury in 2018.

Delivery & Mechanics: Semi-windup; Drop and drive delivery from lower 3/4s arm slot with moderate effort. Average arm speed; simple motion that he repeats well; hides the ball fairly well, long limbs whipping through create some deception. Solid extension from long legs. Long arm path, but generally on time in my looks. Good scap retraction and separation.

Fastball: 93-96; Solid carry despite lower arm slot with some run. Plays well up in the zone where he attacks often. Frequent whiffs and pop-ups. Will dot the corners with it as well. Leaves some over the heart, but movement helps keep it off most barrels. Best out pitch. His go-to pitch that he'll lean on in any situation. Grade: 60

Curveball: 79-82; vertical 11-5, very similar to slider but slightly more depth and less sweep. Not as sharp as the slider, less bite. Shape and speed blend with the slider too much leaving little separation between the two; should probably be considered one pitch that he manipulates. Uses this after he's already established the slider to give the hitter a different look. Grade: 50

Slider: 83-86; good depth with some sweep to it. Mirrors fastball well due to arm slot and movement profile. Flashes above-average, borderline plus, but has consistency issues; hangs some that roll in and give up loud contact. Leaves it up at times. Works it to both sides of the plate, stealing strikes in the zone and inducing whiffs and weak contact when low or below the zone. Grade: 55

Changeup: 87-91; Solid depth, some fade. Often firm with little to no separation from fastball aside from depth. Little feel at present. Keeps it low most of the time, but some leak up over the plate and get punished. Looked better in brief 2021 spring appearance. Grade: 45

Control and Command: In and around the zone often; attacks hitters. Reliable strike thrower who limits walks most days. Works to all 4 quadrants, typically living near the edges. Pitches will leak over the heart a few times an inning. Solid pitchability and sequencing. Not afraid to work backwards and is effective in doing so as it sets up his fastball. Control: 55 | Command: 50

Overall: Big, projectable righty with a plus fastball and multiple breaking balls. Balazovic marries good stuff with above-average control to put together a backend starter package with a little more projection left in the tank. The fastball is his best offering which he uses to start and end at-bats, but the slider and curve can also be used for strikeouts and weak contact. Balazovic could end up as a mid-rotation arm if the velocity takes another step forward, but currently projects for a backend role. Should he move to the pen, he would likely compete for a high-leverage role.

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

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Ryan Jeffers - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	MIN	C	4	50

Grades Update: Apr 2021

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

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Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Jake Martin

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 235 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 Round 2
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: 6-foot-4, 230-pound frame. Just really large and physical for a catcher. Comparable to Jarrod Saltalamacchia or Kevan Smith.

Hit: Starts in a moderately open stance with hands near back shoulder. Fairly narrow base, standing almost up and down, but keeps weight in toes causing slight lean over the plate. Small leg lift before striding towards pitcher. Level bat path for the most part with a little bit of upward movement. Hits the ball fairly hard. Jeffers adjusts really well to pitches in different locations. For example, he will drive his back knee down and under-rotate his back foot on low and outside pitches to hit them to the opposite field. Generally, he hits pull side grounders and sprays line drives and fly balls, but is still generally more of a pull side hitter. Adjusts well to pitches so he will aim for power on certain pitches while trying to make solid contact on others. Rare ability. Average strikeout and walk rates. What really works well for Jeffers is his ability to adjust to pitches in different locations and with different speeds. He can draw a walk and will not strike out a ton, but neither of those abilities necessarily stand out. The biggest problem for Jeffers is his lean over the plate while swinging, it limits the barrel time through the zone. He has reverse splits, hitting right handed pitchers better than southpaws. Grade: 50

Power: Due to his physical size, he has a ton of raw power. It does not directly correlate into game power but he still utilizes it well. Above-average power potential for the Major Leagues. Super valuable coming from the catcher position. He swings with a level bat path, if he locked out his front leg, he could probably hit for more power but his contact ability would be pillaged. Mostly power to the pull side but he can hit some the opposite way as well. Grade: 55

Field: Being a massive catcher, Jeffers struggles a little bit with blocking, hand-transfers, and pop times. Luckily, in his lone month in the Major Leagues, he had extremely positive reviews on his framing and receiving metrics. Smooth hands, catches and sticks the ball firmly on the corners. He is definitely athletic for his size but he is below-average in the blocking department. Would be an athletic first baseman if catching does not work. Grade: 55

Arm: Has decent arm strength and throws that carry with accuracy. Was sort of slow making hand transfers and moving feet towards second base which limited pop time. Grade: 50

Run: He runs like a catcher. Slightly below-average speed for his position. Ranked in the 23rd percentile in 2020 for sprint speed. Grade: 40

Overall: Ryan Jeffers possesses a valuable skill set for the modern day Major Leagues. A framing-heavy catcher with a lot of raw power and an average contact ability. After having a strong showing in 2020 over 26 games, Jeffers figures to have some playing time cut if Mitch Garver can stay healthy. However, he is certainly Major League ready and the Twins really liked him, as evidenced by his use in the postseason. Has the ceiling to be an all-star catcher (not like that's saying a ton, the catchers are pretty bunched up talent wise) and his lowest conceivable floor is a Major League backup. There is a lot to like about Jeffers.

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

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Trevor Larnach - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	MIN	OF	3	50

Grades Update: Apr 2021

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

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Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Trevor Hooth

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 223 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2018 Round 1
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: High waisted. Big frame is filled out well and he looks every bit of his listed weight.

Hit: Open stance, stands tall. Bends legs as he starts the load process. Utilizes shin high leg kick mechanism. The swing itself is quick, smooth and oozes with natural power. Quiet hands throughout, start at shoulder height. Patient approach. He can spit on breakers out of the zone, Covers the plate well and goes with the pitch. The swing has shortened some, but there is length to the swing that lends itself to swing and miss. His feel for the zone also leads to good walk numbers. Can struggle with big breaking balls when he does let his hands go, especially sliders breaking into him. His hands are quick enough to get to all pitches. Grade: 55

Power: Little trouble reaching his big raw power in game resulting in plenty of over the fence power when he gets a barrel on the ball. Is ready and willing to crush mistakes. His power is distributed well to all fields. His quick hands don't limit his ability to get the barrel to the ball, and he has good feel for the barrel. Produced massive exit velos at the alternate site. His swing is geared to drive the ball more than anything. Grade: 60

Field: Good jumps and decent routes make up for lack of speed. He can cover the corners adequately enough to stick there. Grade: 45

Arm: Strong arm that will play in right, though he may profile better in left.. He can make the throws necessary with decent accuracy. Grade: 45

Run: Long lumbering strides. He's not fast, which limits him on the basepaths and in the outfield. Grade: 30

Overall: The book on Larnach is that he's going to hit. He has good feel for the zone and natural power that makes him a threat with a bat in his hands. Big exit velocities from the alternate site only perpetuate the fact that he has the pop in his bat to be a problem for opposing pitchers. Defensively he does well enough in the outfield where he isn't a liability. The bat carries the profile, and he's got the chance to be a real contributor in a future Twins outfield.

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

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Royce Lewis - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	MIN	SS	2	55

Grades Update: Apr 2021

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
55	50	40	55	60	55	70

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Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Jake Boes

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 200 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2017 Round 1
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Sturdy, solid build near projection; every bit of listed vitals.Strong, sloped shoulders; long, athletic limbs. Built like a point guard. Limited strength gains remaining with the build; freak athlete capable of a highlight-reel play at any time. Injury history includes a torn ACL in February 2021, an oblique strain February 2019, and patellar tendinitis June 2018.

Hit: Busy set-up; feet outside of shoulder-width to form a wide base; slightly open with hands high above the ear. Weight favors the backside with a toe-tap timing mechanism. High, pronounced leg kick into load. Plus bat speed from strong legs and hips and quick hands through the zone. High hands and pronounced leg kick hinder the tool; a lesser athlete would struggle more. Shows an eye for the zone but does not want to walk; passive approach early in counts may play against him, yielding poor strikeouts and walks both. Impressive athleticism in the box but overall, a below-average hit tool with minimal projection left save a mechanical overhaul. Grade: 40

Power: Double plus raw that shows above-average in-game; plus bat speed and bat path yield natural loft and power all over the field. Power favors the pull field due to sell-out approach but has plenty of pop and athleticism to hit opposite-field home runs. Shows the ability to stretch extra-base hits with legs. Contact issues hinder the overall grade, but there is plus potential with some more contact long-term. Grade: 55

Field: Plus defender; shows strong range to both sides and smooth transfers. Light feet in the field. Comfortable tracking fly balls and charging when necessary. Strong mechanics. Plenty of range and instincts to stick at shortstop long-term. Grade: 60

Arm: Above-average arm; plus strength more than capable to play anywhere in the dirt. Manipulates mechanics as necessary; high 3/4 slot the majority of the time but shows ability to drop down to standard shortstop low 3/4. Comfortable off-balance and on the run. Accuracy less than desired at times; pulls receivers off the bag on occasion. Grade: 55

Run: Double-plus runner; 4.1 times home-to-first with base-stealing ability and strong instincts. Long and strong strides down the line. Does little things on the bases well; technically sound with leads and knows when to take an extra base. Speed translates on the bases and in the field. Grade: 70

Overall: Lewis is a prime example of the old "bet on the athlete" mantra in scouting. There are serious concerns with Lewis' approach at the plate as well as his injury history throughout his minor league career, but assuming health, he's a dynamic athlete that makes a difference daily even without any further projection with the profile. There is perennial all-star upside if he straightens out the hit tool long-term, but more likely, he settles into an above-average everyday role.

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

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Alex Kirilloff - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	MIN	OF/1B	1	55

Grades Update: Apr 2021

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

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Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Tyler Henninger

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 215 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2016 Round 1
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Strong, well-built frame. Strength through chest. Well-developed upper body strength. Long, tapering legs with muscular thighs. Near full maturity, not much physical development left.

Hit: Open stance, hands high at the head. Upright body with feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart. Minimal hand load with sizeable leg kick timing mechanism. Lands open with front foot. Above-average bat speed with a slight uppercut bat path. Mostly pull-side approach, but can drive ball to all parts of the field. Stays through the ball well when thrown away. Above-average bat to ball skills. Patient hitter with mature approach, will make adjustments during PA. Good understanding of strike zone. Handles velocity and breaking balls well. Could limit amount of GBs. Has all the traits to be a plus hitter, if not more. Grade: 60

Power: Plus raw power, above-average game power. Ball carries off the bat, potential middle of the order bat. Ability to drive the ball to all fields. Adding more loft would help tap into power better. Strength and ability to hit ball hard should lead to at least above-average power with the possibility for more. Grade: 55

Field: Solid defender with sound defensive actions. Above-average instincts and outfield mechanics. Reads ball off bat well and takes quality routes, allows him to have average range even with below-average speed. Began playing some 1B in '19, had good feel for the position. Moved around the bag confidently. Showed ability to read hops well. Soft hands, caught the ball. Made the routine play, definitely playable. Grade: 50

Arm: Good thrower with proper throwing mechanics. Flashes an above-average arm at times, but mostly shows average arm strength and carry. No tail. On target most of the time. Can turn into an effort thrower at times. Playable in RF. Grade: 50

Run: Below-average runner with good instincts. Average out of the box, lacks acceleration. Long strides, but labors down the line at times. Has some overall body stiffness. Not a stolen base threat. Playable speed in OF. Grade: 40

Overall: Kirilloff's bat is his carrying tool and will always be his best one. He has an extremely mature approach with good strikezone awareness and the ability to make adjustments from pitch to pitch. He takes quality at-bats that lead to a lot of hard hit balls. Kirilloff has shown the ability to hit balls over the wall to all parts of the park. Eliminating some groundballs and hitting the ball with more loft would allow him to tap into his plus raw power even more, but he should hit for at least above-average power. In the outfield Kirilloff shows the ability to get good reads and take quality routes. Although he has below-average speed, he still displays average range. In '19, Kirilloff showed the ability to play 1B. He looked comfortable at the position and is playable there if needed. He has an accurate arm that shows good carry. It is playable in RF and is at least average. Overall, Kirilloff can provide value on both sides of the ball, but even more so with the bat. There has been some injury history that has hurt his development time, but he still currently slots into the above-average regular role.

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

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John Rave - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	KC	OF	41	35

Grades Update: May 2021

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

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May 2021 Report

Evaluator: Rhys White

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 185 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2019 Round 5
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Average height, body has little projection on it. Built similarly to a slot receiver in football.

Hit: Slight squat at the knee, simple set-up at the plate. Quick to the ball, looks to spray the ball to all fields. Contact tends to be hit weakly on the ground, he also tends to get over aggressive when he swings which results in his fair share of whiffs and leads to bad contact. Rave has shown an average understanding of the strike-zone and has drawn his fair share of walks in the lower minors. Grade: 40

Power: Average bat-speed with below-average raw strength but his bat path results in him hitting the ball on the ground. There is a lack of natural loft in his swing which hampers the overall power output. Grade: 40

Field: Can play any of the three outfield spots in a pinch, profiles best in left-field because of his fringe average arm. Shows above average range for a corner-outfielder and makes quick reads with efficient routes to the ball. Grade: 55

Arm: Fringe-average arm, he makes accurate throws but lacks the overall zip one would want to grade out as average. Grade: 45

Run: Above-average runner when underway, pairs said speed with quick jumps on the basepaths. Profiles out as a double-digit stolen base guy if given the greenlight to steal. Grade: 55

Overall: Rave shows the ability to play any outfield spot in a pinch, and he is an above average runner. He has the feel of a low-end fourth outfielder who can pinch-run for you late in games if he can work to add more loft to his swing, but as currently constructed he is a role 30 player.

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

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Kelvin Gutierrez - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	KC	3B	40	35

Grades Update: May 2021

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
35	30	50	40	55	60	40

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May 2021 Report

Evaluator: Isaiah Burrows

Age: 26 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 215 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2013 IFA (WAS)
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Big length and size with average athletic traits. Shorter arms and legs with sturdy, broad shoulders. Sound upper half, reached full maturity.

Hit: Stands up straight and tall in the box from the right side. Very little bend in the knees; hands well above the letters with bent elbows. Moving parts preload, bits of movement before the pitch with a heavy left leg kick up to the belt. Average bat speed with a patient all fields approach. Feasts on pitches middle in; struggles mightily off-speed away. Struggles to make consistent loud contact. Grade: 50

Power: Shows glimpses of more in-game pop, still lacks a sound power tool. Drives the ball to the opposite field and pull-side, but lacks consistent over-the-fence pop. More of a contact-oriented approach. Still searching for more in-game power. Grade: 40

Field: Above-average fielding ability with good instincts and range. Shows the ability to handle third base, can bounce around the infield. Stays on his toes, solid awareness. Gets the jersey dirty with diving grabs; turns double plays with smooth glove-to-hand-transfers. Grade: 55

Arm: Powerful arm equipped to throw out baserunners at the major league level. Plus velocity and accuracy from third base. Throws come out quickly with precision. Highlight defensive tool. Grade: 60

Run: Below-average speed and quickness hinders on-base ability. Slow strides out of the box; doesn't reach top gear. Lack of athleticism limits his range defensively at times. Slower; big-bodied build. Grade: 40

Overall: Gutierrez has shown more glimpses of in-game power during his MLB debut, but his lack of carrying offensive tools still make him a bit of a mystery. He can handle the hot corner at the major league level with great arm strength and solid defensive awareness. His lack of consistent offensive production has held him back to this point.

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

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Michael Massey - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	KC	2B	39	35

Grades Update: May 2021

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

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May 2021 Report

Evaluator: Anthony Franco

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 190 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2019 Round 4
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Listed at 6-0, 190. Medium frame without much physical projection.

Hit: Low hands, wide base. Leg kick as timing mechanism. Short levers help him cover velocity despite average bat speed. Quick to the ball and has a strong track record of making contact at a high rate. Grade: 55

Power: Below-average raw power. Not particularly explosive; doesn't rotate all that well through the swing but has enough bat control to barrel up pitches and shoot the gaps for doubles. Grade: 40

Field: Fundamentally sound defender. Moves fairly well laterally and projects to stick at second base. Grade: 55

Arm: Sufficient arm to play second. Grade: 45

Run: Average runner. Fine athlete but didn't steal many bases in college. Grade: 50

Overall: Massey's a hit-first second baseman who put up a cumulative .324/.367/.485 line at Illinois and has been OK with wood bats on the Cape and in rookie ball. He makes contact but isn't physically imposing or especially toolsy. While he's a solid glove man, there's not much of a track record for collegiate second basemen moving up the defensive spectrum in pro ball. Massey needs to be at least a plus hitter to play everyday at the keystone given the lack of power.

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

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Jeison Guzman - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	KC	SS	38	35

Grades Update: May 2021

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
35	30	40	30	60	55	50

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May 2021 Report

Evaluator: Isaiah Burrows

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 200 lbs
Hits/Throws: S/R
Acquired: 2015 IFA
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Short and lanky build lacking standout physical tools. Slim arms and long, bony legs. Plenty of room for added growth and muscle to his frame. Beginning to add more size as he physically matures.

Hit: Switch hitter with a crouched stance at the plate. Elbows stick wildly out with bent knees low to the zone. Chokes up on the bat; hands stay just slightly above the letters with a subtle toe tap preload. Little movement in his lower half through swing. Relies on his upper body mechanics for contact. Average bat speed produces inconsistent contact. Patient approach; struggles with pitch recognition. Needs more plate appearances at all levels. Room for improvement as he grows and matures. Grade: 40

Power: Lacks the physicality to drive the ball consistently. Slaps the ball the opposite way, lacks much over-the-fence power. Room for physical projection with added raw strength and power as he grows into his body. Grade: 30

Field: Plus fielder with good movements on the dirt. Projectible shortstop with smooth hands and twitchy athleticism. Plays the ball well on a hop. Turns double plays with ease. Looks comfortable defensively with quick movements and great instincts. Grade: 60

Arm: Above-average arm accuracy and solid arm strength from shortstop. Throws have good accuracy and carry. Quick arm actions and good zip. Grade: 55

Run: Average speed on the basepaths at this point in his development. Good hustle and quickness, lacks burst and eye-popping speed. Aggressive base stealer; lacks the burst and athleticism to nab bags consistently. Grade: 50

Overall: Guzman has the defensive tools to stick at shortstop long term, but he needs to hit and tap into more power as he physically matures. He's shown strides in both areas, but lacks the results to this point. Guzman is worth keeping an eye on as he develops in the Royals' system.

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

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Ismael Aquino - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	KC	RHP	37	35

Grades Update: May 2021

OFP	Role	FB	SL	CH	Ctr/Cmd
35	30	60	40	45	40/30

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May 2021 Report

Evaluator: Joe Heintskill

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 170 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2016 IFA (OAK)
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Slender build with average height but long limbs.

Delivery & Mechanics: Stretch only; drop and drive. Hands start just above the waist; relatively high leg kick; longer arm action; arm works well and he generates good arm speed with great extension. Landings are a little stiff; does not generate much downhill plane.

Fastball: Excellent arm strength; plus to double-plus velocity, sitting 94-96 t99. Inconsistent movement profile; will show solid run at times; other times pitch is quite true; this coupled with the lack of downhill plane makes the fastball more hittable than velocity indicates. Needs to command the pitch better. Grade: 60

Slider: Sits 85-88; lacks consistency but will flash average, can show quick, late movement. Grade: 40

Changeup: Best secondary offering, sits mid-80s. Maintains arm speed well; excellent velocity separation from fastball; pitch could be average offering with improved consistency. Grade: 45

Control and Command: Has issues throwing strikes, let alone commanding stuff within the zone. Issues with control limit overall ceiling. Control: 40 | Command: 30

Overall: Extreme risk profile. Aquino has not pitched above rookie ball and given his age, he needs to start advancing fast. He has the potential to be a high leverage reliever given arm strength and potential for a solid change-up. Issues with lack of downhill plane, control, and slider development will likely hold him back.

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

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Daniel Tillo - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	KC	LHP	35	35

Grades Update: May 2021

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

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May 2021 Report

Evaluator: Joe Heintskill

Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-5
Weight: 215 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2017 Round 3
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Tall well built pitcher who has broad shoulders and a thick lower half.

Delivery & Mechanics: Semi-windup; drop and drive. Holds hands at letters but drops them to his waist as his motion starts adding some deception; backside arm path is abbreviated leading into a low 3/4 arm slot with decent arm speed and solid extension.

Fastball: Plus velocity that sits 93-95 t98 with good armside run and sink. Has the potential to generate lots of groundballs; needs to improve command to fully realize the potential of the pitch. Grade: 55

Slider: Sits 87-88 with slurvy 2 to 8 break, can look above-average at times when he stays on top of the pitch but it is generally an average offering. Usable second pitch he can utilize in a relief role. Grade: 50

Changeup: Inconsistent offering; arm speed noticeably slows; on occasion will show some fade however most lack movement; likely not a part of arsenal as he transitions to the bullpen full-time. Grade: 30

Control and Command: Has issues with controlling arsenal especially within the strike zone. Has a tendency to speed up his body during his delivery which causes his arm to lag and his pitches to be left up in the zone. Control: 40 | Command: 30

Overall: Transitioned into a relief role at the end of 2019 and that appears to be his future. Sinker-slider profile with enough pure stuff to handle low leverage innings. Combination of height, arm slot and extension will likely make him tough on left-handed batters. Current command will hold him back but in a bullpen role that should be less of an impediment.

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

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Seuly Matias - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	KC	OF	34	35

Grades Update: May 2021

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
35	30	30	55	55	70	50

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May 2021 Report

Evaluator: Tyler Henninger

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 225 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2015 IFA
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Tall, large frame. Long limbs. Tapering leg with some muscular build. Loose, fluid arms. Has strength and some size. Mostly filled out, but some room for continued strength development.

Hit: Square stance. Hands at the letters, has lowered recently. Minor hand load with barrel wrap, lots of torque in swing. Average size leg kick timing mechanism. Above-average bat speed on an uppercut path. Has reworked swing to smooth out swing path. History of flyball approach, but new swing leads to more line drives. Pull-side approach. Barrel lags through zone, ball jumps off bat. Aggressive hitter. Chases too many pitches out of zone. Lots of swing and miss. Needs to improve pitch recognition. Going to struggle against upper-level pitching. Needs adjustment to swing and approach. Grade: 30

Power: Eye popping double plus raw power, game power plays more above-average due to swing and miss. Ball jumps off bat. Has ability to hit them high and far. Can hit them out to all parts of the park. Still has HR power with new line drive approach. Needs to make more contact to fully tap into power, but still an above-average power bat. Grade: 55

Field: Solid defender. Athletic. Will make routine play. Catches what he gets to. Ability to cover some ground. Moves well both ways. Doesn't always look smooth, but gets jobs done. Jumps and reads could improve. Inefficient routes at times. Needs some development but should be playable in RF. Grade: 55

Arm: Long arm action with fairly good mechanics. Looks to throw, charges ball hard. Strong arm, carry through the bag. Usually on target. Can throw out runners. Easily playable in RF. Grade: 70

Run: Average runner. Long strides with ability to accelerate well. Not a threat to steal a base, but can go first to third. Good athlete. Shows some burst in outfield. Allows him to cover decent amount of ground. Grade: 50

Overall: The excessive amount of swing and miss is concerning for Matias. He's never going to be a hitter that hits for average, but he does need to make more contact to have a chance to succeed. He needs to continue to overhaul his swing and improve his pitch recognition skills, in order to make enough contact to allow his power to play. That is his carrying tool. Matias possesses double-plus raw power with the ability to hit them high and far. For now, it only plays at above-average because of the contact issues, but there is potential for even more game power. Defensively, he is a solid defender that should be able to play right field. His average speed allows him to cover some ground and he catches what he gets to. Matias has a double-plus arm that is strong and accurate. The power and arm get your intention and make Matias' potential very enticing. He has some holes in the swing and will need to continue to develop his approach if he wants any chance of hitting advanced pitching. Overall, he has the potential to be an below-average power bat that provides some intrigue on the defensive side, but needs to improve hit tool to have a chance in the upper minor leagues.

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

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Brewer Hicklen - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	KC	OF	33	35

Grades Update: May 2021

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
35	30	45	55	40	50	60

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May 2021 Report

Evaluator: Isaiah Burrows

Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 208 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2017 Round 7
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Sturdy physical build from top to bottom. Well defined chest and upper half. Bulky lower half with strong thighs and calves. Near full maturity, little room for added growth and muscle.

Hit: Crouched at the knees with a slight wide base from the right side. Hands stay above the letters; bent elbows with a slight toe tap preload and subtle left leg kick. Average bat speed, stays through with the ball well. Many little moving parts in his swing, struggles with his timing. Shortens his aggressive approach in two-strike situations, doesn't stay back on offspeed. Swing and miss issues plague his ability to make consistent contact. Grade: 45

Power: Shows strides of intriguing in-game power. Makes loud contact when his timing and swing connect. Heavy pull-side pop. Takes fastballs low and inside deep to left field. Added strength and physical tools aid his consistent power at the plate. Shows above-average power potential. Grade: 55

Field: Below-average ability in center field. Struggles reading the ball well from center. Incostneint routes, struggles to make up ground despite impressive speed. Defensive limitations point to a primary left fielder, where he looks more comfortable. Grade: 40

Arm: Average arm strength that lacks the zip and velocity from the outfield. Solid accuracy on throws. Opposing runners test his arm consistently. Grade: 50

Run: Plus speed across the board with great burst and top-end acceleration. Hustles out of the box. Constant base stealing threat. Great strides and quickness translates defensively on occasion. Shows athletic ability to be an on-base pest. Grade: 60

Overall: Hicklen has the speed and physical frame, but his lack of approach and hit tool have held him back to this point. He's showcased above-average power when his swing connects, but he needs to improve as a hitter and defender to stick at the next level.

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

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Lucius Fox - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	KC	SS	32	35

Grades Update: May 2021

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
35	30	40	30	50	55	60

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May 2021 Report

Evaluator: Jake Martin

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 185 lbs
Hits/Throws: S/R
Acquired: 2015 IFA (SF)
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: 6-foot-1, 185-pound frame. Medium and athletic build with some muscle. Probably done growing physically, could fill out a little more but would take away some athleticism, which is his calling card.

Hit: Switch-hitter is better from the right side of the plate. Slightly open stance, pretty much even. Hands start near back ear and sway where barrel touches back shoulder. Base is a little bit wider than shoulder width. Used a toe tap trigger a couple of years ago before changing to a small leg lift on both sides of the plate. Decent bat speed, uses a good amount of his body to generate force and bat speed. Actually had the same exact average exit velocity on both sides of the plate. Hits a lot of balls to the opposite field, especially right handed. When he swings, his body leans heavily over the plate and he under-rotates his back leg, causing a lot of opposite field contact. Sprays the ball more left handed but really goes opposite-field heavy right handed. His approach and swings are strikingly similar from both sides of the plate. The main reason he finds more success hitting right handed is simply the ability to hit the ball. His above-average walk rates are nearly identical from both sides but he strikes out 6% more while batting left handed. It might not seem like a big difference but he strikes out less than the average hitter right handed and more than the average hitter left handed. Decent bat-to-ball skills, uses his body fairly well, has a good approach. However, he just has not had much minor league success and those numbers typically do not go up upon reaching the Major Leagues. Grade: 40

Power: Not too much power to speak of when it comes to Lucius Fox. He has a level swing plane and does not elevate the ball too often. He has hit a fair amount of doubles in the Minor Leagues but those could probably be attributed to his speed and line-drive approach. He does not have the typical frame of a Major League home run hitter and he might be done growing. Grade: 30

Field: Fox has shown moments of brilliance in the infield while also showing disappointing blunders. The main way to summarize his defense is inconsistent. One day he could make flashy plays with nifty throws and others he could botch a routine grounder. Difficult to project. Grade: 50

Arm: Has the ability to play third base and maybe even some corner outfield thanks to his above-average arm. Throws across the diamond from Fox have varied in the low 90's with some carry. Accuracy has been somewhat of an issue, similar to his fielding it can be inconsistent. Grade: 55

Run: Fox can run really well. Successful base stealer in the minor leagues and a plus runner on the bases. Not sure if they have tried him in center field but he has the legs for it. Ran a 6.41 60-yard dash in 2015. Grade: 60

Overall: Despite his sweet name and possible origins relating to Batman, we may not see Lucius Fox in the Major Leagues too much. He is a speed-first infielder who has not done a whole lot of hitting and an inconsistent glove. If he could make better contact, he could very well be a valuable utility/pinch runner type player. He does not run as well as Terrence Gore but we could also see him in the postseason as a pinch runner.

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

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Carlos Sanabria - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	KC	RHP	29	40

Grades Update: May 2021

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

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May 2021 Report

Evaluator: Justin Lada

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 165 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2014 IFA (HOU)
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Slender build in a small frame. Wiry limbs. Good wingspan for size. Solid lower half. Still some room for good weight but might be physically maxed out at his age. Solid athleticism.

Delivery & Mechanics: Works from near the middle of the order with a lead leg step back and back leg tap on the mound. Slow, disconnected start. Uses high leg kick and gathers momentum. Upper body/spinal tilt with chest leg kick. Breaks hands high and gives the hitter a little bit of a look at the ball before hiding it again behind his back leg as he sinks well into his back leg. Not long limbed, so doesn't get much extension in his delivery or from front leg. Connects fast. Uses a high 3/4 arm slot. Doesn't really work all energy up through his body to create the high arm slot. Back leg comes disconnected from rubber a bit early. Repeats a somewhat maxed-out delivery fairly well.

Fastball: 91-95, tops out at 97.Some small arm side action. Moderate spin. Mostly straight fastball without much movement. Arm slot allows him to get good plane on it and drive it done despite his size. Able to work downhill. Average command. Arm angle and downhill plane help it play up slightly above average spin and velocity. Grade: 55

Slider: 82-85. Late vertical drop. Has better horizontal movement than vertical, but breaks vertically late enough and has enough tilt to dive under bats. Fringe average control of it. Grade: 45

Changeup: 84-87. Shows good arm speed. Not enough separation from the fastball. Shows consistently good fade and occasionally has good armside run to it. Tough on left handers when it runs away. Average command. Grade: 50

Control and Command: Some effort to the delivery and loses release point at time. Inconsistent with repeating delivery and maxed out effort in delivery gives him spotty control at best. Control: 40 | Command: 30

Overall: Sanabria is fairly athletic and works well to drive the ball down and have an effective fastball despite his size. He doesn't quite get all the effort out of his body and delivery because of lack of extension with longer arms and not staying over the rubber as long. His fastball plays above its velocity and average movement at times and his slider can miss bats. The changeup has enough promise to it to work well against left handers. His control and command hold him back the most. He can work in a relief role with three pitches, though none are good enough to be comfortable with him in high leverage work. The changeup might allow him to fill in as a spot starter at times two times through the order. He's need to improve his control to serve as a consistent sixth starter or more.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Spot Starter or Bulk Reliever
Risk: Medium

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