Yunior Severino - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	MIN	2B	28	35

Grades Update: Apr 2021

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

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Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Isaiah Burrows

Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 189 lbs
Hits/Throws: S/R
Acquired: 2016 IFA (ATL)
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Thin and wiry frame. Good size to his upper half. Thick waisted with square shoulders. More room for added weight and physical projection.

Hit: Upright switch-hitting stance in the box with little movement in is upper half. Hands stay just above the letters; legs shoulder width apart. Cranked elbows and slight movement pre-pitch. Big leg kick to the belt in his load, active hips turn and bleed pull-side. Has quick hands and noticeable power, struggles to connect. Has tightened his approach at times, but still swings for the fences. Heavy uppercut hacks. Needs to rely more on consistent contact and stabilize his swing path. Grade: 40

Power: Shows glimpses of raw power from both sides. Quick hands and physical traits make hard contact to the gaps. Still lacks consistent over the fence pop. Potential for power increase as he physically matures. Lack of approach still leaves his power to be desired. Grade: 50

Field: Shows above-average defensive skills at second base. Good quickness and range, knows when to play the ball. Solid awareness around the infield. Has the ability to stick at second base long term; lacks the tools and athleticism at shortstop. Grade: 55

Arm: Average arm strength that lacks zip and accuracy. Throws get away from him and sail over the heads of first basemen occasionally. Has shown strides in his arm strength, but still needs more reps for improvement. Grade: 50

Run: Fringe-average speed as he grows into his frame. Good hustle and burst out of the box, lacks top-end speed. Good strides and quickness aid him defensively, may not translate to many stolen bases at the next level. Grade: 45

Overall: Severino has the potential to grow and maximize his physical tools, but injuries and his lack of hit tool has held him back. He has a heavy swing that doesn't make solid contact while limiting his power output. Defensively, he has some tools to be a fringe-average defender at second base. For him to rise up Minnesota's ranks, he needs to hit.

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

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Wander Javier - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	MIN	SS	27	40

Grades Update: Apr 2021

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

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Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Isaiah Burrows

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 165 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2015 IFA
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Long and lanky frame. Skinny build with room for added weight. Can add significant muscle to his overall build. Thin and narrow throughout his upper and lower half.

Hit: Low and crouched stance in the box from the right side. Bent at the knees; hands well above the letters with bent elbows. Activity in his lower half within his load. Heavy left leg kick; plants his foot with authority upon contact. Shows promising power, lacks a sound approach. Constant swing and misses remain a serious issue. Aggressive first-pitch hacker. Lacks patience, doesn't wait for his pitch or count. Barrels fastballs high in the zone. Struggles mightily off-speed in two-strike counts. Needs to tinker his swing and significantly calm his approach down to become a decent hitter. Grade: 40

Power: Shows strides in his in-game power. Heavy pull-side pop with a few towering blasts to left-center. Creates good lift and carry in his swing, still struggles with soft grounders. Attacks the gaps with hard contact. Carrying offensive tool with over the fence power. Lack of hitting ability hinders its true potential to this point. Grade: 55

Field: Plus fielding ability at shortstop. Glides all over the infield with crisp, subtle movements. Great insects and feel for the game defensively. Plays the ball well consistently on one-hop grounders. Makes up good ground with his athleticism and range. Soft hands and quick feet bode well for his defensive future. Grade: 60

Arm: Plus arm strength with great zip and velocity. Throws come out quick and effective. Good accuracy and sound mechanics. Solid arm strength and accuracy yield consistent results. Grade: 60

Run: Above-average speed with good strides and giddy up. Takes him a little bit to reach top speed, but long strides and aggressiveness stretch for extra bases. Good burst and acceleration out of the box. Can be more aggressive as a base stealer, scratching the surface of his athletic traits. Grade: 55

Overall: Javier's development at the plate needs to come to fruition in order to live up to his potential. Strikeouts and a lackluster approach has limited his production and power. He shows the ability to stick at shortstop long term with his plus arm and field. Despite his underwhelming performances and injury history, there's still a bevy of tools at his disposal. It needs to come together to see what he can turn out to be as a finished product.

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

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Chris Vallimont - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	MIN	RHP	26	40

Grades Update: Apr 2021

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

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Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Tyler Jennings

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-5
Weight: 220 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 Round 5 (MIA)
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Strong build at 6'5", 220 pounds with a high waist and broad shoulders. Body is relatively filled out, though minimal projection remains. Former DII pitcher at Mercyhurst in Pennsylvania, drafted by Marlins in 2018 and was traded with Sergio Romo to Minnesota in a deal that saw Lewin Diaz go to Miami.

Delivery & Mechanics: Works from the middle of the rubber and operation is triggered by moderately high leg kick from both windup and stretch. Throws from a three-quarters arm slot. Arm is up at foot plant, arm action/path is relatively short with good arm speed.

Fastball: Vallimont experienced a nice velocity uptick from high school to college, going from mid-80's to 92-95 MPH at Mercyhurst. Nowadays, the velocity can get a tad inconsistent, usually sitting in the lower-90's and touching upwards of 96 MPH at times when he reaches back. Pitch has plenty of late movement, with good rise and run. His command of the pitch has gotten better as he's progressed through the minor leagues, though refinement is still necessary. If he can get back into the mid-90's consistently, this offering will see an upgrade, but for now, it's more of an average offering. Grade: 50

Curveball: The latter of the two breaking balls in Vallimont's repertoire that is not as good as the slider, only flashing average at times. Hard breaking pitch, but some inconsistencies with it. Much like the slider, Vallimont has good feel for spin with the curveball, but refinement will be needed. Grade: 45

Slider: Better of the two breaking balls that Vallimont throws. Mid-80's slide piece with good depth and has some sweep to it. It'll need some tightening up at the next level, and the Twins are working hard to get Vallimont to throw it more to righties. Vallimont has good feel for spin on this pitch. Average offering. Grade: 50

Changeup: To round out Vallimont's arsenal, he's got a change-up that, much like the curveball, flashes average, though it has never been a consistent pitch. It was seldom used in high school, though he's used it more in pro ball. Has some good tumble and fade to it. Grade: 45

Control and Command: Vallimont struggled to throw strikes in his debut season, leading to a BB/9 near 8. He has gotten remarkably better since then, as taking out that debut season gives Vallimont as respectable 2.58 BB/9 on his career. He's got advanced feel for his entire arsenal and the control is average at best, though his command could use some work. Control: 50 | Command: 45

Overall: Vallimont has the four pitch mix and feel for pitching to potentially become a backend starter if refinement progresses well. However, he will need to show more consistent velocity and refine the secondaries. He could end up being a solid bullpen piece, with a good fastball and slider combo, but primarily in long relief with a chance to spot start.

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

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Spencer Steer - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	MIN	2B	25	40

Grades Update: Apr 2021

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

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Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Trevor Hooth

Age: 23 yr
Height: 5-11
Weight: 185 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Round 3
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: High waisted, albeit stocky, build. Lower half is thick, but there is room for some projection.

Hit: Even stance. Stands tall at the plate. Hands start up by his head. Small step load . Quick, fluid, and compact swing. Can cover the plate well. Shows good knowledge of the strike zone. Very patient, almost passive approach at the plate. Walk and strikeout numbers should be close at every level. Pull heavy approach. He hits a lot of fly balls, and with his lack of over the fence power that will result in low batting averages. He would benefit greatly from a more line drive approach. Grade: 50

Power: It's gap power at present, which is likely all it will ever be. With his speed, that will work out well. Most of it is pull side right now, but that very well could be a byproduct of his approach. At present it's safe to say he has below average power that could become fringe-average with less flyballs. Grade: 40

Field: Very smooth actions on the infield. Good reactions too. Can comfortably play anywhere on the dirt, the kind who can thrive in a super utility role. Grade: 50

Arm: Makes accurate throws from around the dirt. Arm strength can handle throws across the diamond. Grade: 45

Run: Average speed allows him to take an extra base if the defense allows it. He can get away with some steals too. Adds to his reactions for good range defensively. Grade: 50

Overall: Steer screams super utility-type profile. He can play all around the dirt with a high degree of proficiency. His bat to ball is good, his strike zone feel is there, but the power is not. His flyball tendency will limit his ceiling as a hitter, but he should still do enough at the plate to contribute. If he can adjust and lower his launch angle a tad, there might me more gap power for him.

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

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Ben Rortvedt - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	MIN	C	24	40

Grades Update: Apr 2021

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

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Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Justin Lada

Age: 23 yr
Height: 5-10
Weight: 205 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2016 Round 2
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Compact frame with wiry strength. Solid build for a catcher despite not having a bigger durable type frame. Muscular upper body, arms and forearms. Solid base. Good overall athlete.

Hit: Crouched, slightly open stance. Small toe tap for timing and a very short stride. Compact swing and quick hands. Swing is mostly flat and he slaps the ball the other way. Has a mature approach at the plate. Shows ability to work counts and lets the ball travel deep, which is when he hits the ball the other way. Swing-happy approach is related to his bat-to-ball skills. Grade: 40

Power: Doesn't have electric bat speed but swings hard. Has strength for average to above average raw power. Has a sweet spot where he gets good vertical bat angle low and in, showing he can match plane, but not consistent in his swing. Flat, compact swing and approach not geared for in-game results of his raw power. Grade: 40

Field: Uses the one-leg approach behind the plate but will adjust with runners on at times. Quick, agile behind the plate. Average blocker but has good receiving skills. Quick, quiet glove. His glove might be his ticket to the majors. Grade: 50

Arm: 1.89-2.02 pop times. Quick arm. Occasionally pulls his throws or gets them in too low. Quick to get out of the crouch but accuracy is inconsistent. Average arm strength and pop time that works enough in a backup role. Grade: 55

Run: 4.45-4.50 home-to-first times. Seems to get out of the box fairly well and has quick feet for a catcher but isn't a good runner on the bases. Grade: 30

Overall: Rortvedt's defense gives him a solid base of skills to work with as a potential future major league backstop. He has the strength for more power than he's hit for in the minors and has the contact ability to get to it, along with a solid approach and good pitch recognition. His current swing just doesn't produce much power and he lacks bat speed and over swings at times. He seems like a better bet to be a high-contact bat with good defensive skills, which is a good base for a major league backup catcher. If he ever gets to more power he could play a bigger role.

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

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Jose Miranda - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	MIN	3B/2B/SS	23	40

Grades Update: Apr 2021

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

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Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Jake Kerns

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 210 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2016 Round 2 CBB
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Above-average height. Sturdy build that has filled out since signing. Average upper-body strength.

Hit: Stands crouched with his hands back. Some pre-pitch movement. Gets low in his stance with a moderate leg kick as he loads that he uses as his timing mechanism. Linear swing that regularly barrels the ball, but it's mostly average bat speed and the ball lacks impact off the bat. His approach is designed to put balls in play, which he does frequently. Has above-average bat-to-ball skills which helps him fight off a lot of pitches. He shows a solid eye at the plate and generally knows when to lay off on pitches out of the zone, but he does not walk often. Conversely, his bat-to-ball skills limit his strikeouts; he's consistently kept his strikeout rate around 12%. He would be better served to cut down on his swing frequency at the plate and wait for a pitch to drive. The tool currently plays below where it could with further refinement at the plate. Grade: 50

Power: Miranda shows above-average raw power, particularly to the pull side, but his approach limits his power output during games. He's a contact over power hitter, although he did start putting more balls in the air during the 2019 season. He has a swing that could create a good amount of leverage, but he needs to better utilize his lower half and learn to rotate his hips. Grade: 40

Field: Moves well laterally and displays solid footwork, but it's mostly average range. He's a heads up fielder and makes the routine plays at 2B and 3B, but he's not a standout in the field. Has some utility value with his recent experience at SS, too. Grade: 50

Arm: Above-average arm strength that shows good carry across the diamond. Comfortable making throws from the left side of the infield and on the turn at 2B. Mostly on target in looks. Arm may work best at 2B. Grade: 55

Run: Fringe-average runner with times down the line from the right side between 4.33 and 4.38. Hustles out of the box. Not a threat to steal. Grade: 45

Overall: Miranda lacks the power teams covet, but he does everything else well enough that he looks like a future big leaguer. There's some untapped potential with his hit tool, but it may not be enough for him to get starter reps if and when he gets the call. He offers some defensive versatility, and at the moment it seems like his realistic ceiling is that of a backup/utility type. There's value in his profile, but it's worth noting he went unprotected and undrafted in the 2020 Rule V draft.

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

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Edwar Colina - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	MIN	RHP	22	40

Grades Update: Apr 2021

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

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Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Justin Lada

Age: 23 yr
Height: 5-11
Weight: 240 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2015 IFA
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Shorter, stockier build. Big, broad shoulders and muscular upper body. Thick lower half. Big, physical frame with no projection left. Incredibly thick, powerful build in his frame.

Delivery & Mechanics: Work from the first base side of the mound with a slow rock and fire motion. Mid-section leg kick to gather. Used to have a small back turn in his delivery but the Twins have appeared to eliminate that with him, keeping his shoulders more straight line to the plate. Good use of powerful lower half. 3/4 arm slot. Shorter arm swing. Some effort to the delivery and falls off to the first base side at times, but has a gifted, fast and powerful arm capable of creating easy velocity.

Fastball: 94-96, tops 98-100. Early in starts he sits 97-99 and touches 100 but usually settles in by the third inning at 94-96 and still touches 97. Natural sink that bores in on right handles and tails down and away from left handers. Creates grounders when located lower in the zone. Below average command of the pitch and will miss high and runs off too far to the right. Slightly above average spin. Pure velocity and sink make it a plus pitch easily though it's an even better pitch in shorter stints. Grade: 60

Slider: 82-85, tops 88. Like the fastball it's a powerful slider early in games, sitting 86-88 but settles in around 82-85 a few innings in. Nasty, two plane break with 10-5 shape. Good vertical and sweeping movement. Swing and miss pitch. Fringe-average command. Can throw it for a strike at times. Grade: 55

Changeup: 86-88, tops 90. More power early in outings like his other offerings. Vertical movement. Arm speed is consistent. Can get a little too much armside run at times. Behind his other offerings and doesn't throw it much. More of a show-me pitch right now but does have powerful fade. Grade: 40

Control and Command: There is some effort to his delivery, making him fall off to first base at times and lose his release point. He pulls fastballs at times and will spike sliders. His fastball and changeup will take off with too much armside run at times. Everything he throws moves enough to get strikes if he starts off in the zone. Reliever command and stuff. Control: 45 | Command: 40

Overall: Colina can really overpower hitters. He did throw a no-hitter in the minors. His stuff is electric no matter how long he pitches but he is overpowering and eye opening early in outings. The effort in his delivery, command and control issues, and real lack of a third pitch make him a better bet for the back end of the bullpen. He has the stuff and velocity for a back end reliever type, but he'll still need better command to be more consistently trusted in that role. Given that his stuff 'settles' a little bit later in his outings, command, and lack of a third pitch, it doesn't seem like a great bet he'll be able to turn over a lineup more than once with enough consistency to start long term. It's worth a shot to see if he can.

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

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Travis Blankenhorn - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	MIN	OF	21	40

Grades Update: Apr 2021

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

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Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Anthony Franco

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 235 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2015 Round 3
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Listed at 6-2, 235. Muscular upper body; barrel-chested with sculpted shoulders and forearms. Physically maxed out but already more than strong enough for MLB.

Hit: Open stance, hands set up pretty low. Leg kick as timing mechanism. Handsy swing; creates pretty good whip and bat speed. Below-average bat control. Not particularly loose or athletic swing with visible head movement. Struggles to cover pitches at the upper part of the strike zone, especially on the inner half. Fringy strike zone feel; has a tendency to pull off soft stuff on the outer half. Grade: 40

Power: Strength-driven bat speed and above-average raw power. Has the physicality and bat path to drive pitches down and in with elevation and authority to the pull side. Bat control issues that plague the hit tool likely also to limit the overall power output; despite having the strength to drive pitches pole-to-pole, limited ability to cover different areas of the strike zone likely cap game power to mistake pitches. Grade: 45

Field: Limited first step and lateral quickness for second base. Has rather significant minor-league experience at each of second base, third base and in left field. Figures to serve a roving role off the bench. Grade: 45

Arm: Adequate but unspectacular arm strength. Grade: 50

Run: Moves well for his size once underway. Grade: 45

Overall: Blankenhorn's limitations on both sides of the ball probably keep him from playing an everyday role. He has enough bat speed and loft to hit for some power to his pull side, and has enough athleticism to moonlight at a few positions on the diamond. Blankenhorn has mashed up through Double-A and is an MLB-ready lefty bench piece. Brad Miller is a better pure hitter (and thus likely a better overall player), but that's the sort of profile/role Blankenhorn should have.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Bench
Risk: Low

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Josh Winder - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	MIN	RHP	19	40

Grades Update: Apr 2021

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

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Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Isaiah Burrows

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-5
Weight: 210 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 Round 7
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Noticeable size and frame. Large upper half with sound shoulders and long arms. Solid lower half and good size overall. Filled his frame to complement his height.

Delivery & Mechanics: High three-quarter slot delivery from the right side. Methodical windup with slight left leg kick in delivery. Polished mechanics and arm action throughout operation. Good extension and control. Sound mechanics overall with little concern in delivery.

Fastball: Low-90s fastball that lacks standout features. Fastball sits 92-93, touched 97-98 during instructs. Lacks spin and late movement, stays a bit flat in the zone. Controls it well with average movement. Grade: 55

Curveball: Low-70s curveball showing solid depth and break. Solid 12-6 movement and distinct drop in the zone. Commands it well in two-strike counts. Stands out amongst his off-speed pitches with its consistency. Grade: 55

Slider: Mid-80s offering that lacks consistent horizontal break. Struggles finding shape and break, stays flat in the zone. Good velocity and spin overall, needs more consistency and improvement. Grade: 45

Changeup: Low-80s changeup that shows good life and depth. Sits 81-83 with solid depth and shape. Effective offering against righties, shows swing-and-miss potential. Distinct dip in velocity to fastball, solid pitch in his arsenal. Grade: 50

Control and Command: Has a good feel for the zone. Commands all four pitches well with confidence. Lacks strikeout stuff, but doesn't fall behind in the count. Fills the zone efficiently. Shows solid command and control on the mound. Control: 50 | Command: 50

Overall: Winder's solid command makes up for his lack of stuff at points. He has good feel for all four pitches and pounds the zone. If his stuff improves, he has the size to fill in as a backed starter.

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

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Marco Raya - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	MIN	RHP	18	45

Grades Update: Apr 2021

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

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Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 18 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 165 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2020 Round 4
RuleV: 2024

Physical Description: Below average height and physicality. Small even for a six-footer, skinny without much bulk. High level of athleticism with the ability to add some muscle and strength without detracting from his ability to move on the mound.

Delivery & Mechanics: Semi-windup; drop and drive delivery; 3/4 slot; moderate leg lift; plus arm speed. Repeats mechanics well; improved leg block and saw velocity climb during shutdown. Still quad dominant lower half in motion; likely an area to uncover more velocity in game.

Fastball: 89-92 mph; up to 93 mph in bullpens during the shutdown. Lots of cut movement late which plays up his fastball versus right handed hitters. Runs into lefty barrels when he throws glove-side. Likely to work on fastball shape in an attempt to add ride to his fastball, making it more effective in the upper quadrants and gloveside to lefties. Commands the pitch well now and his repeatable athletic motion allows him to project as a strike thrower. Fringe average fastball with projection for more. Grade: 45

Curveball: Third pitch with slow 12-6 break. Sits 73-75 mph, early count strike stealer to keep hitters off his FB+SL combination. Below average pitch he commands well. Not an out pitch but a true change of pace offering. Grade: 40

Slider: Sits 80-82 mph; touching 83. Above-average slider with heavy horizontal break. Bat missing pitch that jams lefties on and gets righthanders to chase. Commands it well pounding the zone gloveside. High spin (2600-2800 rpms) with good velocity, throws it hard and might be able to add a few ticks which would likely only up his strikeout rate. Shows the best feel for his slider of all his pitches. Grade: 55

Changeup: Low-80s changeup with some armside run late. Doesn't always get on top of it, and it can lack bite. Sells it with his arm speed, and has shown more consistency in pen. Needs to show he can use it effectively. Has the most projection out of all his pitches and his ability to sell it provides a strong foundation upon which to build. Grade: 45

Control and Command: Strike thrower with consistent control of his body. Repeatable deli every with loose athletic motions. Should only improve feel as he grows and adds velocity. Release point is consistent; with the ability to tunnel fastball and slider. Still learning feel for his changeup which is the biggest question mark in his control and command profile. Needs to work on armside location and command. Once he improves in that area there's a real chance he can develop into an above-average command guy. For now it's above-average strike throwing with average pitch placement. Control: 55 | Command: 50

Overall: One of the best development plays in the 2020 MLB draft. A strong athletic baseline, a deep pitch mix, and feel for his arsenal. As he improves fastball velocity and shape it's likely he moves to a 55 grade when it's all said and done. For now that's speculative, as it still has to happen in actuality. His slider is all already an above-average offering with a chance to play better in the coming years. While his curveball will likely be phased out over time, his changeup development is the true sticking point in his future role as a starter. He's young and talented enough to bring it to an average grade at maturation which could see him develop into a true rotation arm with three average or better pitches and the ability to command the zone. A name to watch in the coming years.

OFP: 45
Role: 40 - Backend SP #5
Risk: High

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Matt Wallner - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	MIN	OF	17	45

Grades Update: Apr 2021

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

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Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-5
Weight: 220 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2019 Round 1 CBA
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Tall; strong physical build; with long levers, and strength throughout his frame. Physically maxed out; string athlete that was a two-way star in college his first two seasons.

Hit: Open-stance; hands set by back shoulder; high leg lift trigger mechanism. Good bat speed; longer bat path due to long levers. Has holes in his swing down and in and fastballs in the upper-quadrants. Plus approach, works deep into counts and does not expand. Shows consistent quality of contact, majority of which is in the form of flyballs. Swing and miss, contact issues but overall hit tool is buoyed by approach. Grade: 45

Power: Plus game power he gets to with consistency. Raw power is plus-plus, unlikely to get to that level in game without improvements in zone whiff. Slugger that looks to drive the ball in every at bat. The strength of Wallner's offensive game. One of the best power hitters in the Twins system. Grade: 60

Field: Fringe-average left fielder, with solid routes but limited range. Likely fine in left field where his arm is a weapon. Will never be a real asset defensively. Grade: 45

Arm: Plus arm; was up to the mid-90s on the mound prior to his arm injury his sophomore campaign. Arm plays everywhere in the outfield. Grade: 60

Run: Below average runner; lacks foot speed, can be lumbering at times. Enough speed to handle left field moderately well, likely stretched in right Grade: 40

Overall: A three true outcome type of hitter that will get on base and hit for power without a lot of supporting skills to boost the profile. Wallner needs to hit to justify his higher draft position. Likely maxes out as a platoon bat versus right handed pitching. A player with two very loud tools that will win him some fans.

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

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Alerick Soularie - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	MIN	OF	16	45

Grades Update: Apr 2021

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

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Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 175 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2020 Round 2
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Undersized, with strength, natural athleticism and twitch. Abound maintain athleticism and conditioning at a high level going forward. Projection remains in the frame but will be more strength than bulk.

Hit: Sets slightly closed off; toe tap timing mechanism; hands set by shoulder; bat flat over shoulder. Flatter bat path with some length; shows the ability to make adjustments based on pitch height, still struggles with lower quadrant strikes. Good bat speed, and twitch, deep coil during load. Has a hole in his swing down and away. Good high ball hitter. Struggles versus changeups. Patient hitter, with plus on-base skills, rarely expands the zone. An average contact hitter with a strong approach and some holes in his swing. Grade: 50

Power: Shows power to his pull-side, generates good torque with his swing that culminates in plus bat speed. Good twitch, with the ability to elevate or ambush a fastball. Lacks big strength or natural juice, his bat path is fairly flat leading to a lot of groundball contact and a good number of pop ups. Will sell out for elevated contact at times, which is likely the culprit behind his high pop up numbers. It's fringe-average game power that could improve over the coming years. Grade: 45

Field: Still learning the position. Reads and routes are still inconsistent. Does flash the baseline tools to be an effective corner outfielder. Not enough speed for centerfield, possibly not enough arm for right field. Likely fits in as an average left fielder with the ability to fill-in at right in a pinch. Still improving at the position. Grade: 50

Arm: Converted infielder that caught some in high school. Played exclusively outfield at Tennessee, arm shows some strength and zip but it's inconsistent. Fringe-average tool that can improve with instruction. Grade: 45

Run: Above-average runner. Gets out of the box off balance but makes up for it with good burst. Good strength line runner with quick feet. Clocks consistent above-average times. Grade: 55

Overall: Fits the second division regular profile. While Soularie is unlikely to ever be a star there's enough bat talent and supporting skills to be a contributor at the major league level. Some untapped potential at the professional level, and Minnesota has done a good job of coaching up players with Soularie's profile. An improvement in power and defensive awareness in the outfield could push the profile to major league regular.

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

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Bailey Ober - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	MIN	RHP	15	45

Grades Update: Apr 2021

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

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Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Mike Kurland

Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-9
Weight: 260 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2017 Round 12
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Big frame that's filled out. Long limbs and high waist. Looks every bit of his size. No projection left here.

Delivery & Mechanics: Keeps is simple and for a tall pitcher it is repeatable as the game goes on. Seems a bit stiff in his delivery and could benefit from utilizing his lower half more. Windeup; glove remains at just above waist high. Knee comes up just above waist high and drives forward. Remains a little high and appears to utilize the upper half more. Lower half could benefit from more use. Would help generate some power and assist in velocity. Does sit into his glutes but seems a little stiff .Does set and pivot front leg and allows for the extension. Average hip/shoulder separation. Lacks above average scap flexibility. Throws from a high 3/4 arm slot. Leans to first base slightly as he extends and releases.

Fastball: 86-88 MPH. There is movement to it that allows it to play up well in the zone. There is some arm-side run with life to the fastball. He throws it as both an out and a whiff pitch with confidence. Although the velo is less than desirable, he is able to pain the black on both sides and attack up in the zone with success. He hits his spots and attacks the zone often. Velo is the concern but the rest is there. Grade: 50

Curveball: 72-75 MPH. Looping curve with 12-6 action. Able to put it at the knees and attack the zone but can leave it over the middle of the plate too often but does not get hit hard even when he misses his spots. Attacks RHH and LHH with it but it could use work. Has potential and can flash above average at times but it's the lack of consistency that keeps it from being above-average. Grade: 45

Changeup: 77-79 MPH. Good fade and movement on it. Generates whiffs and soft contact. Will throw against both LHH and RHH but it is mostly used against LHH. Able to paint the corners and the black as well. He induces swings and misses both in and out of the zone. Good differential in velo from the fastball. Keeps good arm action and throws with a similar arm speed as the fastball. Grade: 60

Control and Command: The control and command is just great. Can hit his spots more times than not with every pitch. Able to locate with pinpoint accuracy a ton. Even when he misses his spots, he tends to miss in ways that don't allow for a ton of damage. Control: 60 | Command: 60

Overall: Although there have been some injuries and the velocity is less than desirable, apparently he took the appropriate steps towards correcting it. Ober has improved his mechanics in 2020 to utilize the lower half more to help take strain off his throwing arm. In the process, he also added a few ticks to the fastball and it is said to be sitting 91-92 MPH. Adding velo to what is plus command and control and great strikeout and walk rates could be just what he needs to take the leap. There is a relief risk here but the profile could play to a high-floor in production due to the ability to go deep into games. In 2019, he managed to pitch 6 innings or more in 9 of his 14 starts. There is a chance for a back-end rotation type of starter here with a bullpen role the more likely outcome.

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

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Blayne Enlow - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	MIN	RHP	14	45

Grades Update: Apr 2021

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

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Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Isaiah Burrows

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 170 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2017 Round 3
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Tall and lanky frame with long arms and loose shoulders. Lacks standout physical features. Solid lower half. More room for added weight as he physically matures.

Delivery & Mechanics: Standard three-quarter slot delivery from the right side. Semi windup with high left leg kick. Smooth mechanics and arm movement throughout operation. LIttle hiccups in delivery. Great extension, controls his upper and lower half well. Pitches comfortably from the stretch, keeps his body balanced. Good feel for his arsenal.

Fastball: Low-to-mid 90s offering with solid late life. Fastball sits 92-94 and tops 96-97. Lacks elite velocity, but has good late life and spin for whiffs. Good feel for his fastball up in the zone. Solid pitch with room for added velocity Grade: 55

Curveball: Mid-70s curveball that shows promise as above-average pitch. Has touched 80-81 with good 12-6 movement and heavy drop. Lacks depth and consistency. Gets loopy at times, sits in the meat of the plate. More improvement with tighter spin and movement. Grade: 50

Slider: Mid-80s slider with tight spin and deception. Pairs well with his fastball, thrown with cutter-esque movement. Shows more strikeout potential, thrown effectively away against righties. Late movement and consistency give a slight edge over his curveball. Grade: 55

Changeup: Low-to-mid 80s changeup that rounds out as a viable fourth pitch. Good feel for it late in counts, lacks much depth and fade. Shows signs of improved movement and consistency. Grade: 45

Control and Command: Solid control and command on the mound. Has a good feel for all four pitches, throws with confidence. Pounds the zone consistently, rarely gives up walks. Good command with his fastball. Lacks strikeout stuff, relies more on command and soft contact. Shows solid command at this stage in his development. Control: 50 | Command: 45

Overall: Enlow has a good feel for his four-pitch mix, and it shows with solid command. He lacks eye-popping stuff and doesn't miss many bats, but he continues to improve and show increased velocity at points. He has the makeup of a solid backend starter.

OFP: 45
Role: 40 - Backend SP #5
Risk: Moderate

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Cole Sands - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	MIN	RHP	13	45

Grades Update: Apr 2021

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

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Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Mike Kurland

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 215 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 Round 5
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Long legs; high waist. Frame is full with little remaining projection. Looks his size.

Delivery & Mechanics: Windup; works quick to home. Short arm action. Pivots and locks lead leg. Big follow through with back leg leading to him falling toward first base. Keeps the mechanics simple and easy to repeat. Starts with glove waist level and raises it up and over his head and back down as he goes through the windup. Knee comes up to the letters and almost meets the glove. Doesn't sit into glutes as much and generates good hip/shoulder separation. Throws from a 3/4 arm slot.

Fastball: 92-95 MPH T96. Velocity sits low to mid 90s with ride and arm-side run. Able to attack the zone with success. Keeps batters getting under it when he locates it atop the zone. Willing to throw east and west while attacking up as well. Does not put it down in the zone often. Command can get away from him at times. Really seems to attack away on RHH and attack the black. Will also attack glove side against LHH. Overall, Sands just appears to be comfortable throwing the fastball glove side. He can utilize it for strikeouts as he generates whiffs with it up in the zone on 2-strike counts. Grade: 50

Curveball: 76-78 MPH. Good break to it. 12-6 curve that can get some 1-7 movement to it at times. Able to attack RHH well with it. Able to locate outside the zone and create whiffs with it. Can be utilized as an out pitch. Oftens attacks glove side against RHH and generates chases as well as hitting the zone a good amount of the time. Induces a lot of weak contact. Compliments the fastball well. Grade: 50

Changeup: 78 MPH. Good velocity differential from the fastball. Changeup has good arm-side fade. Keeps batters guessing and off balance as it moves similarly to the fastball but comes in slower and with more of that arm-side break. Throws more often to LHH but can struggle to locate it. Grade: 50

Control and Command: Sands can hit the zone often but doesn't quite hit his spots at times. He tends to focus on the outside edges and will get a good amount of chases and called strikes. He is able to produce whiffs often and that swing-and-miss was evident at every stop and also done with every pitch. He can hit spots around the strike zone. Control: 50 | Command: 45

Overall: There's potential here. He has three pitches that are solid with the fastball flashing plus potential. All seem to move well and can cause deception and keep hitters off balance. The changeup and curve are good secondary offerings and has three pitches he can throw with confidence. He limits hard contact and is able to miss bats often which shows in the strikeout numbers. There's room for growth and it's all about how much he carries the early success from his pro debut in 2019 over to 2021 after missing 2020 to the pandemic shortened season. Can see a path to being a backend SP.

OFP: 45
Role: 40 - Backend SP #5
Risk: High

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Brent Rooker - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	MIN	OF	12	45

Grades Update: Apr 2021

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

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Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Evan Morin

Age: 26 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 225 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2017 Round 1 CBA
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Muscular build with strong, powerful lower half. Tall frame that is near full maturity.

Hit: Square, shoulder width stance. Upright with hands at the shoulders. Toe tap timing leads to strong back side push for great bat speed. Semi uppercut swing gives high launch angle from the nature of being a power hitter. Confident maturity in the box and is ready to hit every pitch. Short to the ball with great extension upon contact. Grade: 45

Power: Provides a lot of raw power stemming from strong thighs and legs. Loud, deep homers when given his pitch. Power to all fields, extra to pull side. Power is shown in game and will be shown more with development of hit tool. Grade: 60

Field: Reads ball well off the bat. Plays loose with soft hands and hustles to every ball. Can manage any position in the outfield. Needs to work on speed more to have better range in the field. Grade: 40

Arm: He throws the ball with good backspin and carry. Uses whole body and throws over the top. Fringe-average velocity. Quick release may help with lower velocity. Grade: 45

Run: Below-average speed. Quick out of the box. Stays low and aggressively tries to stretch out extra bases. Power in the box for stand up doubles allows for less of a need for high speed. Grade: 40

Overall: Rooker provides a ton of power and will continue to have many XBH in the future. He did well in his 7 games with the Twins during the 2020 season, batting .316 with a home run off Rays' Tyler Glasnow, until he suffered a fractured forearm. There is plenty of potential for him to become a consistent hitter that can contribute to his club. He has a defensive gap from an MLB starter that he will need to fix before he can become an everyday player. Approaching 27, he will need to start producing even more or else he may find himself in an up and down role.

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

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Gilberto Celestino - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	MIN	OF	11	45

Grades Update: Apr 2021

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

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Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Jake Kerns

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 170 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/L
Acquired: 2015 IFA (HOU)
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Average height and build with some room for additional upper-body strength. Athletic and displays it in all facets of the game. High-effort player that is fun to watch.

Hit: Stands slightly crouched; hands stay high and back. Minimal pre-pitch movement. Uses a big leg, lengthy kick as his timing mechanism. It's a mostly linear swing but he can fall tendency to chopping at the ball to make contact. Has innate bat-to-ball skills and an approach that is designed to put the ball in play. Has consistently created more ground outs than fly outs since signing and would be better served in elevating the ball with more regularly. Shows an advanced eye at the plate and feel for the strike zone; does not strike out often and should stay that way, even as he faces better pitching. Beginning to go the opposite way, but still primarily uses the left half of the field. There's some untapped potential with the bat, particularly if he can drive the ball more often. Grade: 50

Power: Fringe-average raw power that began showing up more consistently in games during the 2019 season. His over-the-fence power is primarily to the pull side. Has increased the rotation in his hips, which has helped him create more leverage on the ball and better utilize his above-average bat speed. His approach is still contact-oriented, but he could be a high doubles hitter if he can start elevating the ball to the gaps with more regularity. Grade: 40

Field: Gets good reads off the bat and covers a lot of ground in the outfield. Takes average routes but can quickly change course of direction if out of position or dealing with wind. Shows a comfort for moving backward and has a natural feel for the wall. Willing to lay out for the ball in all directions. Makes some difficult plays. Whole package indicates plus range. Majority of his experience is in CF and RF; defensively profiles in either. Plays all-out. Grade: 60

Arm: Strong arm with above-average or better carry from the grass. Throws from a high overhand position when being tested by baserunners. Throws were on target in looks. Grade: 55

Run: Timed between 4.19 and 4.26 down the line from the right side. He has close to plus straight-line speed, but he is not always quick out of the box, so the tool plays slightly down. Hustles at all times. Can swipe double-digit bags at the next level. Grade: 55

Overall: Celestino makes highlight reel-worthy defensive plays with regularity and is among the best defensive outfielders in the minors. He possesses an advanced feel for the bat, and potentially possesses an above-average hit tool, but he lacks the power that is generally sought after for a starting outfielder. He has everyday upside, and took some steps toward that profile as he increased his extra-base output in 2019, but the offensive profile is still fringey. He's a high-likelihood major leaguer with his defense alone, but his progress with the bat will dictate just how good he can become.

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

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Malfrin Sosa - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	MIN	OF	38	35

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Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Matt Thompson

Age: 18 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 198 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 IFA
RuleV: 2022

Overall: Sosa is part of the Twins 2019 international class. The Dominican outfielder has plus raw power, and strength is the biggest part of his game right now. He's going to be limited to a corner defensively, and it will likely be left field due to his arm. There are some contact questions, as well as approach issues. He struggles with spin and his pull-heavy approach will limit his offensive skill set.

OFP: 35
Risk: Extreme

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Danny De Andrade - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	MIN	SS	31	35

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Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Matt Thompson

Age: 17 yr
Height: 5-11
Weight: 173 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2021 IFA
RuleV: 2025

Overall: The Twins signed Andrade in 2020 as the highlight of their J2 class. The Venezuelan prospect has a well developed hit tool for his age and has shown the ability to work counts and use all fields during international play. He's a gap power guy at the moment, but he will be a 20+ homer bat at shortstop as he adds to his frame. He's a smooth shortstop that with a developed internal clock and smooth footwork. He's an underrated prospect because he lacks a present plus tool, but I think his defense and potentially his power could get to that point sooner rather than later.

OFP: 35
Risk: Extreme

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Emmanuel Rodriguez - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	MIN	OF	20	40

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Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Matt Thompson

Age: 18 yr
Height: 5-10
Weight: 165 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2019 IFA
RuleV: 2022

Overall: Emmanuel Rodriguez was the top guy in the Twins' 2019 J2 class. The Dominican outfielder signed for $2.5 million. He has one of the best swings in the class and stays direct to the ball while also generating loft and showing an ability to drive the baseball. He was playing center as an amateur but his future will be in right field where he can show off his above average arm. He's going to fill out, and reports say he's already added significant strength and mass to the frame already while working out at home during the shutdown. All of Rodriguez's tools are at least average, but there's a chance the hit and power tools can grow to above-average or even plus. Rodriguez has the skills to be a big league regular, and one of the better hitters in the lineup when he gets to the show.

OFP: 40
Risk: High

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