Parker Meadows - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	DET	OF	11	45

Grades Update: Nov 2020

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

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Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: James Chipman

Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-5
Weight: 205 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2018 Draft - Round 2
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Listed at an accurate 6' 5" 205 pounds. Impressive athleticism and hand eye coordination. Lanky but sneaky strong. High waisted with broad shoulders. Large frame with adequate strength and room to fill out and add more mass and strength. Potential physical specimen once he fills out. Impressive work ethic; student of the game. Has bloodlines - younger brother of Rays' star outfielder Austin Meadows.

Hit: Open stance; high hands; slightly crouched with a wide base. Above-average bat speed. Linear bat path with moderate loft. Long levers naturally yield a rather long swing, making him susceptible to off-speed pitches. Pitch recognition and approach are a work in progress, but improving. Bottom of the scale in its current state, the hit tool is undoubtedly the decisive factor in Meadows' profile. Grade: 40

Power: Plus raw in BP significantly plays down due to current approach and hitting deficiencies. Above-average bat speed and some natural loft yield rare but impressive loud line drives and deep homers. Serious power to the pull side, but shows the ability to drive the ball to all fields. When he fills out physically - and he will - there's some legitimate power potential. Grade: 55

Field: Above-average defender. Good reads and routes to the ball. Speed allows him to get to balls quickly and mitigate rare mistakes. Above-average should he stick in CF; would only play up if he's forced to a corner. Grade: 55

Arm: Plus arm, occasional weapon in the field; plays at all three OF spots; strong carry to throws and firm accurate strikes. Grade: 60

Run: Borderline double-plus speed with regular 4.10 to 4.14 clocks down the line. Wheels yield the occasional extra hustle base. Shows willingness to do the small things like going first-to-third when opportunity permits. Legitimate 20+ annual stolen base potential if the hit tool comes to fruition. Utilizes speed well on defense, gliding smoothly from gap to gap. Grade: 60

Overall: Giant, athletic human with 20 HR / 20 SB potential. High Risk profile with a great deal of pressure on the development of the bat. Average everyday regular potential should the hit tool come to fruition. Bench bat or platoon player a more likely outcome. Slow burn prospect that could take several years to develop and could just as easily wash out in the upper levels of MiLB.

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

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Franklin Perez - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	DET	RHP	10	50

Grades Update: Nov 2020

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

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Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: James Chipman

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 197 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2014 IFA, HOU
RuleV: On 40-man

Physical Description: Ideal sturdy workhorse frame. Broad shoulders; strong muscular upper body and core; tapered waist; thick lower half. Lengthy history of random setbacks, including two injuries that you hate to see in a pitcher's health history: a lat strain and recurrent shoulder issues.

Delivery & Mechanics: Good mechanics, just occasional inconsistencies. High 3/4 slot with moderate effort. Impressive arm speed with good extension. Up tempo worker. Slight pause and high leg kick yield moderate deception. Inconsistent hand break; shows ball behind the back, giving LHB a pretty good look. Foot strike flexed and stiff at times and arm slot occasionally wanders. Falls hard first base side. Likely just rusty.

Fastball: 92-96 t96; downhill plane; heavy boring action and mild arm-side run. Locates it well to both sides of the plate. Willing to elevate it, change eye level and draw swing and miss. Grade: 60

Curveball: 78-81; deep 11/5 action, tight rotation and nasty late break at its best. Inconsistent but impressive bite. Thrown early in count in the zone and later as a legit swing and miss, put-away offering. Grade: 60

Slider: 83-86; inconsistent: predominantly a single plane breaker with moderate depth and some cut. Wrinkle / distant fourth pitch. Grade: 40

Changeup: 81-84; Has feel and impressive tumble and fade; maintains arm- speed well. Thrown with conviction; challenges same sided batters; tough against LHB. Grade: 55

Control and Command: Aggressive strike thrower with polish and pitchability. Attacks all four quads and sequences well. Shows the ability to pitch backwards. Fastball has above-average command and secondaries aren't too far behind with solid average command. Control: 55 | Command: 50

Overall: The narrative begins and ends with durability concerns. Perez has thrown just 27 regular season innings since being acquired in August of 2017. Even with all the injuries, the profile is strong enough to potentially yield a mid- rotation workhorse or impact high leverage reliever. Perez looked strong and healthy in Spring Training, then Covid-19 cancelled the MiLB season taking away yet another season of development. Health and perseverance will ultimately determine the big right-hander's future. Presently nothing more than a lotto ticket, but on the positive side, Perez will play all of 2021 as a 23-year-old.

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

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Daz Cameron - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	DET	OF	9	50

Grades Update: Nov 2020

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

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Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: Jake Boes

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 195 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2015 Draft - Round CBA, HOU
RuleV: On 40-man

Physical Description: Tall, athletic frame; 6'2" 195 lbs list appears accurate; average strength but sturdy; smooth movements; coordinated with instincts. Son of Gold Glove center fielder Mike Cameron.

Hit: Slightly open stance; comfortable. Fluid hands slightly above the letters with slight bend at the knee with a wide base. Approach is patient and inside-out; consciously trying to use center and opposite fields. Will work counts. Above-average bat speed generated with quick hands through the zone, but may miss a good fastball away and strike out due to approach. Peaks and valleys; lots of hard contact to the gaps when he is right. Grade: 50

Power: Flashes plus raw in BP; extra-base power in games with below-average home run totals. Could be average long-term with pro instruction and refinement with approach. Grade: 50

Field: Plus defender in center and right; great reads and routes in both positions; reads tailing line drives well. Smooth strides allow him to cut off balls in the gaps; unafraid to dive. Steady and reliable defender. Grade: 60

Arm: Accurate arm with average arm strength; hits cut offs with ease. Would be fine in right field or center. Grade: 50

Run: Instinctual runner; long strides with times ranging 4.22-4.26 home to first. Will go first to third and steal occasional bases but will not be a regular base- stealing threat. Good hustle and effort both on the basepaths and in the field; will get burned on the basepaths due to aggressiveness occasionally. Grade: 55

Overall: Hit tool will influence role; defense and speed will keep him on an MLB roster. If the hit tool reaches its ceiling, it's a five-tool every day regular with leadoff- type attributes. Cameron is a plus athlete with the tools necessary to fit at any outfield position and be a plus defender.

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

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Joey Wentz - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	DET	LHP	8	50

Grades Update: Nov 2020

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

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Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: Chris Brown

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-5
Weight: 210 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2016 Draft - Round CBA, ATL
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Looks the part of a big-league pitcher. Listed at 6-foot-5, 220 pounds and carries the weight well. He has broad shoulders, a well-defined chest, long legs, and the thick thighs and backside of a potential workhorse starter. Is a solid athlete who was also a draft prospect as a power-hitting first baseman. Has had shoulder and oblique injuries, and had Tommy John surgery in March of 2020.

Delivery & Mechanics: Wentz uses a simple, repeatable delivery. Holds hands at navel through rocker step, then brings glove to his neck and knee to his abdomen during his windup. Extends front leg toward left-handed batter's box before swinging it in line with the plate and firing the ball at foot strike. Small arm stab after hand break and high-3/4, almost over- the-top arm slot helps hide the ball and generate a steep downhill plane. Holds runners well. Gets the ball to the plate in about 1.35 from the stretch.

Fastball: Wentz's fastball was mostly 89-92 after joining the Tigers organization in 2019, occasionally touching 94, but he's been up to 96 in the past. The pitch shows above-average arm-side movement, while his high arm slot and above-average spin rate help him miss bats and generate fly balls up in the zone. Post-surgery velocity likely returns to the low-90s, but there's a small chance underlying arm issues caused his diminished velo, and the rehab process may help him return to his previous mid-90s heater. Grade: 50

Curveball: Sits in the mid-70s and shows 1-7 break but generally lacks depth. He can tighten it up into more of an upper-70s slurve that he back-foots to righties, but it's not clear if that's intentional. Pitch can be effective when he starts it in the zone and drops it into the dirt, but it tends to hang when he starts it up and tries to drop it into the zone. Grade: 50

Changeup: Wentz's best, most consistent offering. He maintains his arm speed well and the pitch arrives in the low-80s with good sink and fade. Consistently locates it low and away to right-handed hitters. Grade: 55

Control and Command: Wentz has traditionally shown average control with below-average command, though he pounded the strike zone in his short stint in Erie. Struggles to locate the fastball inside, but works the outer third well, and his misses tend to be up and away. Shows fringe- average control of his breaking ball but plus control of his change. Control: 50 | Command: 40

Overall: Without a true plus offering, Joey Wentz lacks a high ceiling, and his 2020 Tommy John surgery adds a bit more risk to the profile. But when he's healthy, Wentz's fastball plays up, his breaking ball flashes, and his changeup is consistently above-average. Combine that with an ideal frame, and solid athleticism and control, and he has a chance to be a decent #4 starter.

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

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Dillon Dingler - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	DET	C	7	50

Grades Update: Nov 2020

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

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Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: Chris Brown

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 210 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2020 Draft - Round 2
RuleV: 2024

Physical Description: Sports broad shoulders with a tapered torso, a muscular backside, and thick thighs. Still has plenty of room to add mass and strength.Unusually athletic for a catcher his size (listed at 6'3, 220). He played a solid center field as a freshman in college, was an all-state football receiver and safety as a high school senior, and both of his parents were college athletes.

Hit: Hits from an average base with feet just outside his shoulders and a moderate knee bend with an upright, slightly open stance. Sometimes keeps front heel raised with the ball of his foot planted. Employs a small kick and stride to bring his legs back into alignment. Hands rest at shoulder height and pull up during moderate load. He shows above-average bat speed and a slight uppercut swing. Possesses solid-average plate discipline. Tends to pull hands in and serve fastballs to the opposite field, but will turn on breaking balls and off-speed pitches. Grade: 45

Power: Above-average raw power plays to average in game. His over-the-fence pop is mostly to the pull field, but he can go deep to left-center and center. An opposite-field approach and solid-average speed may result in numerous doubles to the RCF gap. Has room to grow into plus power. Grade: 50

Field: Above-average defender behind the plate. Dingler keeps his glove quiet before receiving and shows soft hands. Is a good framer who will use one-knee setup at times and pulls pitches to the center of the zone with smooth, natural motion. Called his own games in college and leads pitchers well. Deadens body well on pitches in the dirt in front of him, but he tends to stab at balls in the dirt outside his frame. Shows a strong, accurate arm. Grade: 55

Arm: Plus arm strength with pop times in the 1.90-1.95 range. Above-average accuracy. Grade: 60

Run: Average runner who gets down the line in about 4.35 seconds, but has another gear when underway. Good instincts, but slow first-step will likely limit stolen base attempts. Capably takes extra bases. Grade: 50

Overall: Dillon Dingler has a good chance to become an average regular at the MLB level because of his well-rounded profile. His strong glove, athleticism, positional flexibility, and excellent makeup -- he was twice voted captain at Ohio State -- give him a fairly high floor, while his offensive upside could make him an All-Star in his prime.

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

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Isaac Paredes - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	DET	3B/SS/2B	6	50

Grades Update: Nov 2020

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

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Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: James Chipman

Age: 22 yr
Height: 5-11
Weight: 225 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2015 IFA, CHC
RuleV: On 40-man

Physical Description: Short, thick and rather stocky build. Strong upper body; large lower half; soft middle. Work ethic and immaturity have been issues in the past - nothing negative of note the past two seasons.

Hit: Open stance, hands start high with a slight drift occasionally during load; slightly crouched; wide base. Above-average bat speed. Fluid one piece swing; smooth front foot stride acts as trigger. Quick, strong hands. Good feel for the barrel. Pretty decent bad ball hitter. Pull happy at times; would love to see him try to use more of the field. Streaky hitter: will go on a tear for a week or two, grinding out at-bats, working deep counts and absolutely punishing the baseball. Then he will become almost invisible and noticeably frustrated, giving away quick at-bats for a couple weeks. Consistency is the key. Should mature into an above-average hitter with further pro instruction. Grade: 55

Power: Plus raw and legitimate above-average potential future in-game power. Above-average bat speed and natural loft yield impressive loud line drives and deep homers. Power predominantly but not exclusively to the pull side. There should be a solid amount of homers, but he's probably more of a line drive doubles machine than a home run king at the big league level. Grade: 55

Field: Despite his body type, Paredes actually holds down shortstop duties pretty well. His impressive instincts make up for his rather below-average lateral range. He's sure-handed with a strong accurate arm and he will surprise you at times with leaping grabs and stops on difficult plays. Overall, he's a fringe-average defender; but the body type and limited range will more than likely permanently push him off shortstop to third-base. Grade: 45

Arm: Plus arm-strength - at times an absolute cannon. Long fairly accurate throws with low carry; delivered on a line with impressive velocity. Grade: 60

Run: Well below-average runner. Lacks a second gear; flat-footed; just kinda lumbers down the line. Will not be a threat on the bases. Grade: 30

Overall: Despite already reaching the big leagues, there's still some pressure on the bat to carry the profile. I'm not as concerned about the body type as others seem to be, and regardless of it, I see the glove and arm yielding a passable defender wherever he lands. Should the hit tool come to fruition, Paredes could mature into a solid-average regular.

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

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Matt Manning - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	DET	RHP	5	55

Grades Update: Nov 2020

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

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Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: James Chipman

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-6
Weight: 215 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2016 Draft - Round 1
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Accurate 6-foot-6 and 215 pounds list; frame resembles a strong NBA shooting guard or small forward thanks to his tall yet athletic, sturdy workhorse build. Formerly the owner of a rail thin wiry frame on draft day, Manning has worked hard and filled out nicely; adding exceptional core strength and muscle definition throughout his upper and lower body. He has broad shoulders, long limbs, a high waist, strong thick legs and large hands and feet. Has bloodlines: son of former NBA player Rich Manning. Premium athlete with impressive hand eye coordination: former standout basketball and baseball player. Injury history includes low-level oblique strain in March of 2018 and season ending forearm strain in August of 2020.

Delivery & Mechanics: A touch taller than the ideal pitchers build, Manning's athleticism and coordination shine yielding simple, clean and well repeated mechanics through the release point. This wasn't always the case, however. A fast learner and student of the game, his work ethic and pro instruction has yielded significant gains in the refinement of repeating his delivery, improved tunneling and arm slot consistency. Manning fires the ball almost effortlessly from a high 3/4 arm slot with impressive, borderline ridiculous extension - increasing the perceived velocity on an already electric arsenal. He utilizes his tall frame, long levers and high arm slot to generate steep downward plane, resulting in copious amounts of weak contact. His leg kick and arm speed create some deception but the hand break exposes the ball pretty bad behind his back and through the release. Manning holds runners adequately and fields his position well.

Fastball: Manning's heater sits comfortably in the 93-96 mph velocity band. He holds velocity well and will routinely bump upper-90s. His arm speed and elite extension pad the perceived velocity. There's some pitchability and manipulation as he'll add and subtract at times and move the ball around the zone to both sides of the plate. His fastball features natural sink low, and solid arm-run elsewhere in the zone. He commands the offering fairly well. Overall it's a plus offering that should fare well at the big league level. Grade: 60

Curveball: Lethal weapon. Legitimate swing and miss, put-away offering at the highest level. At its best when it's 78-80 mph with 12/6 shape, tight rotation and nasty sharp late break. Will occasionally uncork a slightly less optimal and unintentional firm, low-80s slurvy variation. Can spot the breaking ball to both sides of the plate. Has shown the ability to throw it for strikes early in the count and as a strikeout spike pitch out of the zone. Has gained consistency over the years giving it legitimate plus potential. Grade: 60

Changeup: Predominately firm sitting 87-88 mph with occasional desired velocity and tumble with fade. Flashes solid-average, but mostly sits below-average lacking consistent feel and conviction. Maintains arm slot and tunnel; slows arm-speed on occasion telegraphing the pitch, guiding it to the plate. The offering has made significant gains with pro instruction and Manning's track record of pitch development suggests the offering could reach solid average overall but until I see more consistency and less below-average easy takes, I'll stand firm on 45. Grade: 45

Control and Command: An aggressive strike thrower, Manning has above-average control. Manning has made strides, lowering his walk rate each season. He routinely gets ahead early, stays in favorable counts and limits his walks. The right-hander shows the ability to command both sides of the plate fairly well - he'll challenge batters inside and he often works the upper third of the zone to finish off his prey. The only knock on the profile is predictable sequencing. Manning leans heavily on his fastball and breaking ball; giving a pause, adding some additional reliever risk. Nitpicking aside, Manning's command has improved annually and projects solid-average moving forward. Control: 55 | Command: 50

Overall: A physical specimen, freak athlete and student of the game, Manning has posted significant mechanical and arsenal gains annually since draft day. His impressive plus fastball, plus breaking ball and ability to miss bats carry the profile. A recent season ending forearm strain and reliever risk due to a short arsenal that's heavily reliant on two pitches, create some pause and uncertainty. Modest gains in the development of his change-up and pitchability should mitigate those modest deficiencies. Should that fail to come to fruition, the profile still yields a solid high leverage reliever. His future role may be undetermined, but Manning will undoubtedly have a solid big league impact.

OFP: 55
Role: 60 - #3 SP or Above-Average High Leverage Reliever
Risk: High

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Tarik Skubal - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	DET	LHP	4	55

Grades Update: Nov 2020

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

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Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: James Chipman

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 215 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2018 Draft - Round 9
RuleV: On 40-man

Physical Description: Athletic, sturdy workhorse frame with a strong, thick lower half. Broad shoulders, long limbs and a high waist with average upper body and core strength. Turns 24 years old in November - there's minimal physical projection remaining. Skubal is a mature student of the game with an impressive work ethic. His injury history includes Tommy John surgery performed back in 2016.

Delivery & Mechanics: A former standout basketball player, Skubal's actions are balanced, fluid and athletic. Fires the ball from a high 3/4 slot with a moderate to high effort delivery. High leg kick and late exposure yield solid deception. Despite having some funky crossbody arm action, Skubal utilizes his height and high slot to work downhill generating nice downward plane. His arm speed and long levers increase perceived velocity, but the arm action saps away most of those gains.

Fastball: Skubal's heater grades plus, sitting 92-96 mph scraping as high as 98 mph, with nice downhill plane. He adds and subtracts velocity exceptionally well. The lower velocity band yields a heavy two-seam sinker that he predominately pounds low in the zone. Skubal frequently lives in the upper half of the zone with his four-seamer. The power fastball has arm-side life, and some riding life when he climbs the ladder out of the zone. Early in '19 he'd frequently lose velocity around the 50-60 pitch mark; around midseason he started showing the ability to hold velocity deeper into his outings. Overall a plus offering, Skubal leans heavily on his fastball creating some predictable sequencing and adding some reliever risk. Grade: 60

Curveball: Change of pace, fringy offering that sits 79-82 mph with big 1/7 shape. The inconsistent breaker has depth, but lacks consistent tight rotation and late break; often rolling in as a loopy cement mixer. It plays up a bit against same-sided batters where he flashed the ability to utilize it as a spike pitch chaser or away on the outer third. Right-handers appear to see it well, and his hangers yield loud, well barreled contact. The offering sits below-average and flashes average on occasion when he's locked in. Grade: 45

Slider: Sharp two-plane breaker has solid depth, occasional tilt and nasty darting action at its best. He's comfortable utilizing the offering to both sides of the plate and he routinely pounds it inside as a back-foot chaser to right-handed batters. On occasion he manipulates the movement to a firmer, more traditional cutter with short horizontal break.The offering misses bats, has put-away promise and legit above-average potential moving forward. Grade: 55

Changeup: A respectable third pitch, Skubal's change-up sits around 83-86 mph. The offering predominately plays below-average, but flashes solid-average. Its main deficiencies being lack of consistent feel and conviction. He maintains arm slot and tunnel, but he slows his arm-speed on occasion telegraphing the pitch, guiding it to the plate. As a result, command is also a bit of a bear. Over my live looks, the majority of those that were hung yielded well barreled knocks. The offering's movement varies, as the upper band of velocity yields a pedestrian firm tumbler. At its best, Skubal's change features desired velocity, steep tumbling action and solid fade, giving me reason to believe that it can develop into an average offering. Grade: 50

Control and Command: Skubal is a control-over-command pitcher, meaning he pounds the zone with average to above-average stuff, but relies more on the stuff than its precise location to draw weak contact or whiffs. He has pitchability, as the southpaw changes speeds and moves the ball around the zone well to keep the opposition off balance and guessing. Skubal commands his fastball arm side a touch better than glove side. He has some feel for locating his slider but the feel for the curve and changeup is still touch and go. Overall Skubal projects average control with fringe-average command. Control: 50 | Command: 45

Overall: Detroit's breakout prospect in 2019 was without question Tarik Skubal. In a matter of months he went from a high risk, potential low-leverage reliever, to a consensus top 100 MLB prospect with mid-rotation upside. Whatever role he eventually carves out for Detroit, he's looking like a steal considering the fact he was signed for $350k in the 9th round of the '18 Draft. The effort in his delivery and fastball heavy sequencing add additional reliever risk. Finding consistency with the slider, improved sequencing and a step forward from the change-up or curveball are paramount for his ceiling to be reached. The repertoire is solid and deep enough in its current state to also potentially yield a solid back of the rotation stalwart. Worst case scenario, upper-90s heat from the left side, with an above-average slider would likely yield an impact high-leverage reliever - a solid and respectable floor.

OFP: 55
Role: 60 - Mid-Rotation SP or Above-Average High Leverage Reliever
Risk: Moderate

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Riley Greene - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	DET	OF	3	55

Grades Update: Nov 2020

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

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Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: James Chipman

Age: 20 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 200 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2019 Draft - Round 1
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Looks the part. Acts the part. Carries himself well. Mature. Professional. Student of the game. Leader. Tall, sturdy athletic frame. Broad shoulders; well proportioned; above-average strength throughout. Gym rat. Noticeably bulked up in his first off-season and there's still room to continue to fill out and get stronger. Confident; pitchers know he's in the batter's box; wants to be at the plate with the game on the line. Strong prep track record, polish, makeup and instant production as a pro has mitigated some of the risk.

Hit: Slightly open stance; high hands; slightly crouched with a wide base. Quick, strong hands. Impressive plus bat speed. Slight toe tap timing mechanism on load. Very few moving parts; quick direct path to and through the ball. Beautiful fluid swing - free and easy with natural loft. Exceptional bat to ball skills. Advanced approach; shows the ability to make adjustments between at-bats. Solid two strike approach; tracks the ball well; ability to work deep counts. Will occasionally expand on the outer third against quality breaking balls. Handles velocity well inside and up in the zone. Line drive machine during my live looks. Solid all-fields approach; slight pull side tendency. Extremely polished on draft day; has made significant gains with pro instruction. Potential plus hit tool, that could grade even higher in his prime. Grade: 60

Power: Plus raw power, big backspin carry; ability to drive both gaps. Good barrel control. Plus bat speed and natural loft yield impressive loud line drives and deep homers. Power currently plays more as doubles-type power. Predominantly shows pull-side but can drive the ball out to any field in BP. Noticeably bulked up this season and it showed in his increased in-game power. Should unlock plus power easily as he continues to physically mature and refine his game. Grade: 60

Field: Adequate defender. Routes and reads in the outfield are solid average. Athletic, but not a quick twitch player. Relies on reads and closing speed to get to balls deep in the gaps or to make up for the occasional late jump. Looked solid both charging in and going back to get the ball. Future will likely be in a corner spot as speed declines and he fills out physically. Grade: 50

Arm: Has average arm-strength; shows strength and carry; needs to improve accuracy. Enough arm to make all the plays at second-base and enough smarts to hit the cutoff man. Wouldn't be exposed in right-field when he's pushed to a corner, but far from an asset. Better suited for left-field long term. Grade: 45

Run: Touted as fringe-average to borderline below-average on draft day, Greene has shown significantly better over my live looks - solid average. Clocked multiple times at 4.16 to 4.20 down the line. Quick out of the box; lacks a significant second gear but he hustles. Smart baserunner; will take the occasional extra hustle bag. Speed will likely settle to fringe-average later in his career as he physically matures and ages. Shows solid average presently, and it should continue to be for a good while. Grade: 50

Overall: Loud potential plus hit and power anchor the profile. Greene's quick strong hands, plus bat speed, sweet swing and exceptional barrel control yield one of Detroit's best pure hitters. The toolsy 20-year-old runs well and grades solid average in the outfield. A potential role 60 impact first division regular, Greene has middle of the lineup potential and is arguably one of baseball's top 50 prospects.

OFP: 55
Role: 60 - Above-Average Player / Occasional All-Star
Risk: High

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Casey Mize - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	DET	RHP	2	60

Grades Update: Nov 2020

OFP	Role	FB	CT	SL	SPL	Ctr/Cmd
60	70	55	50	55	70	60/55

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Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: James Chipman

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 220 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 Draft - Round 1
RuleV: On 40-man

Physical Description: Tall sturdy workhorse frame. Strong athletic build. Ideal pitchers body: broad shoulders; strong upper body and torso; high waist; long limbs and strong thick tree trunk legs. Impressive work ethic and moxy. Fierce competitor with imposing mound presence. Profile hangs some added risk due to mechanics and checkered injury history that includes: forearm soreness, elbow issues and PRP injections in '17; two separate IL stints due to shoulder inflammation in '19.

Delivery & Mechanics: Semi-windup; simple delivery. Quick tempo: exceptional arm-speed; high 3/4 slot with high effort delivery. Motions are fluid and athletic but inconsistent with high stress on forearm and elbow. Throws against his body; flys open more than you'd like to see. High slot and long levers generate steep downward plane; high leg kick and hand break yield moderate deception. Moves well off the mound and fields his position adequately.

Fastball: Average velocity: sits 92-95 t97. Modest arm-side run; sinks it low in the zone. Lacks significant life but velo manipulation, command and deception pad the overall quality. Holds velo deep into games. Fills the zone w/ FB; attacks all four quads. Inconsistent, but above-average command at its best. Grade: 55

Cutter: Solid average; sits 90-91 with short horizontal break. Reduced velocity and contrast movement play off FB nicely. Commanded exceptionally well and leaned on heavily when he doesn't have his best FB. Far more effective when it's used sporadically and thrown off FB. Grade: 50

Slider: Manipulates movement well showing two looks. Mid-80s breaker features sharp two-plane slurvy depth with late break. Higher velocity variant yields tilt with more traditional horizontal slider shape, darting away from right-handed batters. Grade: 55

Splitter: Lethal double-plus offering. Sits 85-88; has feel and maintains arm speed; nasty unpredictable late tumble and fade. Pounded low out of the zone as a chaser; eats bats eliciting weak contact when it's in the lower third. Legit put- away offering at the big league level. Grade: 70

Control and Command: Advanced feel for pitching. Challenges the opposition, routinely getting ahead in the count with quality strikes. Pitches backwards; sequences well; moves the ball around the zone. Confident strike thrower with plus control and above-average command. Ironically enough the aforementioned attributes have not carried over during his brief pro debut. Amateur and minor league track record are loud enough however to mitigate some of the concerns and give optimism that he'll right the ship. Control: 60 | Command: 55

Overall: Casey Mize is arguably Detroit's top pitching prospect and one of the better prospect arms in all of baseball. His advanced pitchability and deep well rounded arsenal of average or better pitches show top of the rotation promise. The injury history and mechanics give pause, adding reliever risk. Mize's work ethic, impressive arsenal and combination of polish and moxy are too great to ignore though. Overall there's impact frontline SP, with perennial All-Star potential during his prime years. Considering risk, there's mid-rotation or impact closer possibility if the mechanical deficiencies fail to shore up.

OFP: 60
Role: 70 - Impact Frontline SP
Risk: High

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Spencer Torkelson - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	DET	3B/1B	1	60

Grades Update: Nov 2020

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

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Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: Chris Brown

Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 220 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2020 Draft - Round 1
RuleV: 2024

Physical Description: Sturdy, muscular build; broad torso; thick trunk with large thighs; still some baby fat on his face; may be able to squeeze out a bit more mass, but likely done growing; more agile than expected given his size; good athlete who was a linebacker and running back in high school.

Hit: Hits from a broad base with a moderate crouch and an upright, slightly open stance. Relaxed in the box with a quiet setup; begins with his hands just above his shoulders; takes a small stride, coils his upper body, and shows a slight hand load before exploding through the zone. Takes a direct path to the ball; shows above-average pitch recognition; aggressive in the zone but rarely expands; will swing and miss at off-speed low and away in the zone; works deep counts and will walk at an above-average level; comfortable using the whole field. Above-average to plus pure hit tool that plays better because of his strong on-base skills. Grade: 60

Power: Borderline elite raw power; combination of bat speed, torque, and pure strength results in extreme exit velocities; steep bat angle leads to plenty of hard- hit fly balls; doesn't need to sell out to go deep; shows over-the-fence pop to all fields; puts the barrel on the ball frequently and should hit 30 or more home runs annually, with 40+ a possibility in his prime. Grade: 70

Field: Solid average defender at first base; displays a quick first step and above-average range for the position; moves well around the bag and presents a good target for infielders; hands are adequate; makes accurate throws; viable in an outfield corner; defense at third base currently a mystery. Grade: 50

Arm: Arm strength is average; enough velocity and accuracy to make the throws required of a first baseman; arm should play fine in left field; may be a bit light for third base. Grade: 50

Run: Below-average runner, but not a plodder; gets down the line in about 4.4 seconds; shows average speed underway and should leg out a few doubles and triples; good base running instincts could lead to a handful of steals, but running is unlikely to be a big part of his game. Grade: 40

Overall: Confident; leads by example; pitchers know he's in the batter's box. Spectacular production in college; strong track record with wood bats in the Cape Cod League and with Team USA help mitigate a large portion of risk. No injury history. Overall the profile carries moderate risk. Impressive combination of pitch selection, bat-to-ball skills, and raw power could make him one of the premier power threats in baseball in his prime. Unlikely to add much value with his glove, but shouldn't be a big minus on defense either. Probable All-star with MVP upside.

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

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Dakota Chalmers - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	MIN	RHP	39	30

Grades Update: Apr 2021

OFP	Role	FB	CB	CH	Ctr/Cmd
30	30	55	60	55	40/30

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Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Danny Brackman

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 175 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2015 Round 3 (OAK)
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Trim athletic build. Wiry frame with room to add more muscle without hindering mobility. Does look a bit bigger than his listed weight of 175 pounds.

Delivery & Mechanics: Standard 3/4 delivery. Low effort, repeatable mechanics. Starts facing offset from the plate towards the third base side. Hands are chest high and raise up to his head as his leg come up. Knee reaches chest height at the peak of the balance point. Stays tall as he extends out. Arm can be late during this process. Good separation. Finishes closed off towards the first base side.

Fastball: 4-seamer that sits 93-95 and tops 98. Above average velo with average vertical movement and a touch of arm-side run. Good raw spin but inconsistent axis and efficiency limit pitch profile currently. Plays plus at times but lack of feel for mechanics holds the pitch back massively. Will miss bats and register whiffs but oftentimes that's because it's the only offering hitters will swing at. Grade: 55

Curveball: 79-83 with very good depth. Elite raw spin up around 3000 RPM translates, resulting in sharp vertical drop. Tunnels very well with fastball and hitters have a lot of trouble seeing the spin from his release. Will use in any count but mechanical issues will cause some bad misses. Should be a plus offering though CB results being largely dependent on FB command limits current upside. Grade: 60

Changeup: 84-86 with sharp fading action. Good arm speed and axis gives above average movement to the arm-side. Good feel for pronating and mechanics actually look a bit cleaner when throwing the CH. Will use to generate weak contact as well as put hitters away. Potential for an above average offering against both LHHs and RHHs. Grade: 55

Control and Command: Mechanical issues cause regular trouble for Chalmers in finding and staying in the zone. He'll yank fastballs into the dirt and pop curves out making his catcher jump up, and vice versa. He's been able to register a respectable amount of strikeouts through being effectively wild, though he's still never recorded a K/BB higher than 2.0. Surprisingly has shown solid feel with the CH and might benefit from throwing it a bit more. Control: 40 | Command: 30

Overall: Chalmers was always going to be a longer developmental project because of his command issues, and undergoing TJS in 2018 didn't help his outlook. Now more than two years later, he still shows some drastic mechanical inefficiencies that severely detract from his pure stuff. When he's on, Chalmers flashes three above average or better offerings, but the problem is that he's rarely on for an extended period of time. The stuff is worth taking a gamble on, though at this point now taking up a 40-man roster spot, he's going to have to develop very quickly and prove himself if he wants a big league role.

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

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Edouard Julien - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	MIN	3B/2B/DH	37	35

Grades Update: Apr 2021

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

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Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Trevor Hooth

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 195 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2019 Round 18
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Muscular frame. There isn't much physical projection left, if any.

Hit: Even stance. Slight bend in the knees. Pre-load, hands are by his head with the bathead at a downward angle over his shoulder. Hands come down to about shoulder height as the bathead comes up through the load process. Utilizes small, ankle high, leg kick to trigger the load. The swing is very quick and compact. If you blink you will miss everything. An uppercut swing leads to plenty of swing and miss, as well as less hits. Showed the ability to draw walks in college. Passive approach. Improvements on this tool are likely what will decide how high Julien makes it professionally. Grade: 30

Power: It seems like his whole swing is built to get the most power possible out of each motion.He swings hard and with an uppercut. Hip turn is quick, bordering on violent. He posted big exit velos while hitting mammoth home runs in college. His raw power is easily plus and will be his carrying tool. Getting to that power in games will depend on how his hit tool comes around. Still a good bet to see above average power, with more in the tank to be reached. Grade: 55

Field: Decent actions on the infield and soft hands. He'll be okay around the dirt, but he doesn't have an obvious defensive home. Grade: 40

Arm: Arm motion is quick, and can make the throws from third base with a decent degree of accuracy. Should serve him adequately at the corner, might be better suited for second base. Grade: 45

Run: Fluid strides with a stiff upper half. He's not fast, but won't be limited if he needs to take an extra base. Grade: 40

Overall: Julien has big power and it comes from maximizing the power potential in every single motion in his swing. There's a fluidity to the swing that is coupled with a unique violence. The uppercut swing will limit his hit tool, but it makes for fireworks when he connects with a pitch. His walk rates are great, his strikeout rates are not. Both are the byproduct of a passive approach at the plate. Defensively he might not have a home, but with a bat first profile he'll be able to get away with that.

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

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Griffin Jax - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	MIN	RHP	36	35

Grades Update: Apr 2021

OFP	Role	FB	SL	CH	Ctr/Cmd
35	30	40	50	45	60/50

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Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Trevor Hooth

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 195 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2016 Round 3
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Lean, high waisted frame with sloping shoulders. No projection left on the frame.

Delivery & Mechanics: Standard 3/4 delivery. Low effort, repeatable mechanics. Starts facing offset from the plate towards the third base side. Hands are chest high and raise up to his head as his leg come up. Knee reaches chest height at the peak of the balance point. Stays tall as he extends out. Arm can be late during this process. Good separation. Finishes closed off towards the first base side.

Fastball: 90-92. There is some sink to the fastball, but not much which makes this an easy pitch for hitters to barrel up. When sequenced well it does generate a healthy amount of weak contact. He commands the pitch well at the knees. Grade: 40

Slider: 82-83. Gyro movement. This is his best pitch and most consistent whiff creator. It plays well moving away from righties. He'll use it in any count, but every so often has a tendency to leave it in a spot where hitters can barrel it up. Between his usage and ability to throw it to the right spot, it's a solid average offering. Grade: 50

Changeup: 83-85. Armside fade at the bottom of the zone. The velo separation and armside fade make this a decent groundball weapon. It does garner the occasional swing and miss, especially down in the zone. But for the most part it's role is in creating weak contact. Likes to work this pitch armside to lefties and have it dive away. Grade: 45

Control and Command: All three pitches are commanded well. He rarely will miss a spot by much, and he can throw any of them in any count. When he does miss, it's generally up in the zone, which can be very dangerous. Without electric stuff, Jax has to live on his command and he has been able to so far, posting excellent walk numbers at the higher levels of the minors. Control: 60 | Command: 50

Overall: Jax doesn't have overpowering stuff, which means he has to live on his command. It's served him well so far. His slider is a good pitch that could be a better weapon if there was something to compliment it. His velo isn't bad, but mixed with movement it makes him a pitch to contact type pitcher. That said, he shows a feel to sequence that creates plenty of weak contact. He is a rotation-type arm that will fill up the zone and can be an innings eater.

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

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Willy Joe Garry Jr. - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	MIN	OF	35	35

Grades Update: Apr 2021

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

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Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Trevor Hooth

Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 170 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2018 Round 9
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Muscular build. Long torso. Looks heavier than listen weight, but it's all good weight. There is still some projection left on the frame.

Hit: Open stance. Hands about chest height with bathead straight up in the air and a small wiggle. Knee high leg kick on the load. Very quick hand and a compact swing. Despite that has shown swing and miss issues early in his career, especially with velocity. In limited opportunities, he has shown a decent ability to draw walks and spray the ball around the yard. He's got the makings for this tool to come around, but that's easier said than done. Grade: 30

Power: A lot of his big power will be pull side. His quick wrists are where he generates most of his power. That's not to say he can drive the ball the opposite way with some authority, the big power in game is just on the pull side. With his kind of quick twitch abilities, the power is going to be natural as he hit tool comes around. Grade: 50

Field: Has the speed and reactions to stick up the middle if his arm allows. Grade: 55

Arm: Quick motion that should allow him just enough to stick in center. Grade: 45

Run: Considered by some to be a plus-plus type runner out of high school. His speed helps a lot defensively and could lead to more help on the bases as he matures. Grade: 60

Overall: A quick twitch athlete with a ton of upside, Garry Jr. also has lots of variance. He gets good marks for his ability to work hard and focus on what he needs to improve, which is always a positive. It's a centerfield profile with some pop at the plate if his hit tool can come around. If he starts to hit well, this is the kind of profile that will create a lot of buzz as it comes together.

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

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Seth Gray - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	MIN	3B	34	35

Grades Update: Apr 2021

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

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Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Trevor Hooth

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 205 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2019 Round 4
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Muscular, lean frame with sloping shoulders. Frame is built out well with little projection left.

Hit: Slightly open stance, slight bend in the knees. Torso starts tall, hands at chest height. As he gets set to load the bat wiggle goes away and he rests the bat head on his shoulder.Small leg lift load as the bat head raises into position. Swings very hard with plenty of length to the swing and a slight uppercut. Generally a patient approach, which can put him in pitchers counts. Shows the ability to read spin and adjust to offspeed. He doesn't show great barrel control, but he has good hand eye coordination which keeps strikeout numbers relatively down and weak contact up. Pull heavy approach. Has the ability to draw walks at a high mark too. Ultimately more consistency in barreling the ball will go a long way towards reaching a likely fringe-average ceiling on the tool. Grade: 40

Power: Based on how hard he swings, and the uppercut, he'll drive balls out of the park when he gets a hold of them. The power plays pull side, along with his approach. The plus raw power will be tough to access in game with the inconsistency barreling pitches. Grade: 45

Field: Great reactions at third base. Soft hands, has no problem with grounders or line drives. Can read jump balls. Grade: 60

Arm: Good accuracy and carry across the diamond. Has the arm to stick at third base. Grade: 50

Run: Will never be a stealing threat, and relies on reactions more than speed defensively. Grade: 40

Overall: Defensively speaking, Gray can hold his own at the hot corner. That part of his game is very impressive. Offensively, there's a long way to go to catch up. He swings very hard with the goal of destroying each pitch. Good hand eye coordination helps, but his barrel control isn't great so it results in a lot of weak contact. He'll have to show improvements at the plate to continue ascending, but his defensive should give him more than enough chance for that to happen.

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

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Will Holland - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	MIN	SS/2B	33	35

Grades Update: Apr 2021

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

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Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Anthony Franco

Age: 23 yr
Height: 5-10
Weight: 181 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Round 5
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Listed at 5-10, 181. Lean, lithe build. Athletic but narrow frame; not much room for physical projection.

Hit: Really quiet setup; bat rests on shoulder with no pre-swing movement. Doesn't really engage lower half in swing but has visible effort in upper half; that generates above-average bat speed but leads to poor bat control. Very aggressive approach with poor pitch recognition. Grade: 40

Power: Bat speed drives average raw power. Game power plays down a bit because of poor hit tool. Grade: 45

Field: Solid infield actions; has the ability to stick at shortstop. Light on his feet with average lateral quickness. Flashes decent hands and transfer at times but struggles with consistency; cam be error-prone. Grade: 45

Arm: Average arm strength; might not be capable of making plays from deep in the hole at shortstop but enough arm otherwise to adequately handle the position. Grade: 50

Run: Plus runner; enough speed to do damage on the basepaths and play some small ball at Auburn. Grade: 60

Overall: Holland has an interesting combination of defensive upside and bat speed, but he's less of a finished product on both sides of the ball than most players drafted out of the SEC. Poor pitch recognition and bat control will probably limit him offensively, making it all the more important he becomes more consistent at shortstop. If he does, he might get to the big leagues as a valuable utility piece off the bench. After a big sophomore season at Auburn, Holland struck out a ton as a junior, dropping him into the fifth round of the 2019 draft. He's more toolsy than most fifth rounders, making that a worthwhile pick for the Twins, but the draft position bakes in the risk he can't hit high-level pitching.

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

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Jovani Moran - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	MIN	LHP	32	35

Grades Update: Apr 2021

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

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Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Trevor Hooth

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 167 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2015 IFA
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: High waist and thick lower half. He looks heavier than the listed weight and looks to be at physical maturity.

Delivery & Mechanics: Over the top arm slot. Starts on the right side of the rubber, slightly offset towards the first base. Hands start at the stomach and raise up to his head as he reaches the balance point. Chest high leg kick. Slight bend in the knee as he extends out. Lands closed. Finishes with flat back and high leg kick.

Fastball: 90-93. Some ride through the zone. Likes to change the eye level and throw it up in the zone after several changeups down. Works it east to west. On its own it will give up hard contact, but as his second pitch it plays up. Grade: 45

Slider: Low 80's. Moderate gyro movement. Very rarely used. Might be a better pitch if he used it. Grade: 40

Changeup: High 70's. Generates a lot of tumble. Good deception. Uses this as his primary pitch, it gets thrown more than his fastball. He can throw it back to back and still get whiffs. Controls it well east, west, and to the bottom of the zone. If he overuses it hitters start to get a feel for it, but in his short stints that still results in weak contact. Grade: 60

Control and Command: He controls the changeup well, but he has a tendency to spike the pitch. His fastball and slider both are not in the same realm in terms of control. His walk numbers are very high, but they look inflated based on his short outings. It works out because of how much he relies on his changeup. His control is fringe, and will have to improve upon it to carve out a bullpen role at the highest level. Control: 45 | Command: 40

Overall: The Twins are already using Moran in a bullpen role. In those short stints he does well relying heavily on his fastball and changeup. He uses his changeup at his primary pitch and it works. It's the kind of pitch that can be thrown three times in a row and get a whiff every time. It's close to being double plus, but he'll need a better fastball to compliment it. There is also a large injury history with him. He could make a multi-inning middle reliever in the big leagues with improved command.

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

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Gabriel Maciel - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	MIN	OF	30	35

Grades Update: Apr 2021

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
40	40	50	30	55	50	70

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Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Russ Peters

Age: 22 yr
Height: 5-10
Weight: 170 lbs
Hits/Throws: S/R
Acquired: 2016 IFA (ARI)
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Compact, athletic build. Speedy, spark plug type.

Hit: Switch hitter, sets up with a wide base, slight crouch with hands up behind the ear. Shows good bat to ball skills and above average strike zone awareness. Can take a walk and get on base at a fairly high clip. Contact oriented approach may get exposed at higher levels where pinpoint command is more rampant. Grade: 50

Power: Very limited power displayed thus far. Strong and athletic but has lacked ability to drive the ball. Twins maybe able to unlock more power with a swing adjustment and added torque. Might grade out a 20 in the end, but we will stay on the bright side here. Grade: 30

Field: Shows great range, reads and routes in the OF. Has playmaking ability in centerfield. Will be able to stay in CF long term and play above average defense. Grade: 55

Arm: Displays average arm strength. Can make strong accurate throws but can be tested by runners, especially from deep in the gaps. Grade: 50

Run: Maciel is very fast. Running ability allows him to play well in CF. Has been improving baserunning and stealing ability over the last couple of seasons. Could amount to a 30+ steal candidate with regular playing time. Grade: 70

Overall: An average hit tool coupled will well below average power really limit Maciel's upside. However, a player with great speed who can play good defense at a premium position are useful assets to most teams.

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

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Nick Gordon - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	MIN	SS/2B	29	35

Grades Update: Apr 2021

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

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Apr 2021 Report

Evaluator: Ian Smith

Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 160 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2014 Round 1
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Very slight frame. High waisted with long limbs. Lean throughout, with some room to add strength. Has battled injuries throughout his career, including COVID this past summer.

Hit: Gordon works out of an upright stance with a narrow, slightly open base. Lead heel raised with his hands settling in at his ears. Slight bat wiggle into a linear bat path that's very short to the ball. Bat speed is slightly above average and shows the ability to rotate well. Gordon primarily works pull side with some ability to slap the ball to the opposite field. Above average bat to ball skills, but poor plate discipline and minimal thump curb the ceiling. Grade: 45

Power: Gordon lacks the natural strength and bat path to be conducive to above average power grades. His advanced ability to rotate to the ball allows him to run into a few home runs to the pull side but will likely be a gap/gap hitter throughout his career. Grade: 30

Field: Doesn't show tremendous range moving in either direction, but Gordon bends well to the ball and shows butter soft hands. His footwork and instincts allows him to get into good positions to make up for a lack of lateral range. Glove is always smooth, and will turn double plays with ease. Profiles much better going forward as a 2B over SS. Grade: 45

Arm: Will make throws from multiple arm angles with accuracy. Gathers himself well and allows his body to get underneath himself before throws. Not a ton of strength in the frame, but Gordon's mechanics and arm speed allow him to get good carry on his throws as well. Grade: 50

Run: Gordon, a 6.6 runner in the 60 coming out of high school has become an even better runner in the pros. An explosive first step out of the box allows him to reach top speed quickly and can find a second gear on extra base hits. Above average instincts on the base pads combined with the foot speed allows Gordon to be a consistent threat on the bases. Grade: 55

Overall: Gordon has unfortunately not lived up to the hype of being a 1st round pick back in 2014, but that's not to say he doesn't have value in this Twins system. Gordon has battled every setback over the last two years, but presents a steady glove who can run and has the experience to possibly provide some big league depth in 2021.

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

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