Sam Weatherly - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	COL	LHP	12	40

Grades Update: Nov 2020

OFP	Role	FB	SL	CH	Cnt/Cmd
40	40	55	55	40	45/40

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Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 205 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/L
Acquired: 2020 Draft - Round 3
RuleV: 2024

Physical Description: Tall, lanky southpaw with long legs and a shorter upper body. Higher, broad shoulders that lack thick muscle. Stronger core though there's room for additional muscle.

Delivery & Mechanics: Up tempo thrower that will mix up timing. Higher three quarters arm action, crossfire finish, wraps his fastball. Drop and drive resulting in an average release height in the neighborhood of 6 feet or slightly under. NQuick tempo down the mound with an accompanying arm speed that suggests more velo may come with added strength. Noted gains in recent instructional league appearances, and added velocity. Needs to do a better job of getting over his frontside at release.

Fastball: Sat 90-94 mph at Clemson, but averaged reported velocity during instructional league was up to 94.5 mph on average. Gets a fair amount of lift and rise but less so than he did at Clemson, getting more run (-11 hMov) and over 26.5 inches of absolute movement on average. A reworked pitch that's improved velocity and overall movement. Ability to command the-reworked pitch is paramount, as it's borderline plus metrically, he needs to slightly improve his efficiency to gain more lift. Grade: 55

Slider: Weatherly's go to secondary, two-plane break, getting both vertical and horizontal movement. Used effectively to nullify left handed batters and right handed batters. Heavily used part of his arsenal as his changeup is used just 5% of the time or less. More sweepy than gyroscopic in movement around 50% efficiency giving more slurvy shape. Put away pitch at Clemson. Grade: 55

Changeup: Reworked his changeup over the summer, newer offering and it wasn't used with frequency during instructs, but it did show some positive traits, like 15+ inches of horizontal break. He does a fair job of killing lift, but is still learning feel and command for the pitch. Showing positive signs of an improved third offering, but very much a work in progress. Grade: 40

Control and Command: Fastball command remains a concern. It will be critical if Weatherly is to succeed at the next level. Slider is very good, but will need fastball to find the zone consistently for it to be the weapon it's capable of being against good hitters. Needs the ability to set up his put away pitch by getting ahead early in counts. Good arm and mechanics suggest better command could come. Control: 45 | Command: 40

Overall: A lefthander with improving velocity on his fastball, good movement, and a strong put away pitch, Weatherly has a chance to start, and much of his long term success may come down to his ability to do one of two things. Master the feel for his reworked offspeed, and gain the confidence to attack with it in game. Or he must improve his control and command to an average level. Weatherly has some quirks mechanically but he repeats fairly well, it's a matter of getting over his frontside more at release.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Spot Starter
Risk: High

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Aaron Schunk - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	COL	3B	11	40

Grades Update: Nov 2020

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

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Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: Joe Doyle

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 205 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Draft - Round 2
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Strong, well-proportioned physique with some positional versatility thanks to athleticism. Wide shoulders with lean strength. Upper body more developed than lower body. Room for muscle in quads and thighs. Long arms with general room for muscle across the board.

Hit: Wide stance with low hands and a slightly angled hips. Very minimal stride. Swing can be a little handsy, lacking much wrap. Contact-oriented approach lacking power, though potential to impact the ball exists in frame. Ideal VBA does lead to good launch angles, though bat speed could improve with mechanics. Contact-oriented hitter with line drive approach to all fields and short barrel path. Good feel for the strike zone and ability to manipulate the barrel. As it stands, he's a hit over power guy with a good hit floor of a guy that should draw his walks and get on base. Grade: 50

Power: Certainly a hit-over-power guy that lacks coil and wrap. Bat speed lacks because of mechanical inefficiencies. Bat path is promising, though without some tinkering to current leverage, the ceiling is limited. There's fringy power in the body and bat path should adjustments be made. Grade: 45

Field: Soft hands and a quick transition at third base. Positional versatility suggests he could handle second base or even left field if necessary. Quick reactions and strong lateral mobility suggest he should have no problem sticking at third base so long as the bat impacts enough to keep him there. Grade: 55

Arm: Great, fluid arm action with plenty of strength. Very easy, comfortable. Accuracy has never been an issue. History of pitching helps support his profile as strong-armed corner guy. Grade: 60

Run: Fringy runner with some lumber to his frame out of the box. Gets out of the box well, but takes some time to get up to speed. Has a bit of a second gear as he rounds a base. Should the body get bigger to add power, could fall a grade. Grade: 45

Overall: Schunk is a professional hitter with a good approach at the plate and a slick defender at third base. There's some questions as to which direction his body will go and how potent the impact could be in the bat. As it stands, it's a utility floor with good on-base skills and a late-inning defensive asset.

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

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Adael Amador - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	COL	SS	10	40

Grades Update: Nov 2020

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

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Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: Joe Doyle

Age: 18 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 160 lbs
Hits/Throws: B/R
Acquired: 2019 IFA
RuleV: 2024

Physical Description: Lean infielder with sneaky strength in hands and wider shoulders for his frame. More strength and impact is coming. Strong lower half and thicker hips suggest impact strength is coming.

Hit: Switch-hitter with more bat speed from the right side. Strong, closed-bodied stance with opposite field approach. Plenty of coil and quick hands at the plate. Already an impressive offensive-player. Plenty of impact to the gaps from both the left and right side of the plate. Can be a little aggressive especially against advanced breaking pitches. Handles the low pitches better than most his age, in part due to a steep VBA. Promising hit tool. Grade: 50

Power: More power from the right side thanks to bigger bat speed and more leveraged approach. Lift-oriented swing from the right side, with more limited power pull side from the left side. May end up right-handed full-time. Approach, again, limits impact, especially from the right side. Plenty of raw power in the body here. Grade: 45

Field: Good, not great defender with fluid actions to his left and right. Hands are a bit inconsistent and footwork needs time to develop and clean up. Game has a tendency to speed up on player. Grade: 45

Arm: Plenty of arm strength, though accuracy has come into question at shortstop. May end up at second or third base long term if player can't slow the game down. Arm could also play in a corner. Grade: 55

Run: Good runner with athletic stride. Body suggests his current solid-average grade may fall into the more average range. More strength and body to come. Could be a base stealer at the next level thanks to good burst. Grade: 50

Overall: Amador is a guy to watch over the next few years as his body catches up to his already impressive offensive tools. He probably levels out closer to 6-foot-1, 200 pounds, in which case the offensive impact could be substantial. There's questions where he'll end up on the diamond, though the bat will carry his value regardless.

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

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Brenton Doyle - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	COL	OF	8	45

Grades Update: Nov 2020

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

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Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: Rhys White

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 200 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Draft - Round 4
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Tall and lean with long levers. Lanky with some room for physical projection. Could easily handle 15 more pounds of good muscle.

Hit: Long-limbed but keeps things synced up. Shows the ability to drive balls thrown in the inner third, especially fastballs. Flashes average coverage of the plate. Will chase pitches up in the zone, especially the high fastball. He frequently struggles to recognize spin and will get fooled especially with breaking stuff away. Draws his fair share of walks and works his fair share of deep counts. Grade: 40

Power: Struggles to hit for power to all fields, is at his best when he can launch balls to the pull side where he gets to his power to play. Does show the ability to lift the ball, and doesn't just rely on bat-speed or raw strength to access power. The plan to get to the power is simple, jump fastballs that are thrown on the inner third. When he does jump on one he shows good power and can take the ball out of any ballpark. Grade: 55

Field: As a professional, he has spent most of his time playing center field but may have to move into a corner. In a corner, he has more than enough lateral agility and makes good reads off the bat that he could be an above-average defender there. Lacks the overall athleticism to play centerfield on a consistent basis at the major league level. If he fills out he will definitely have to move to a corner where his arm will play. Grade: 50

Arm: Arm is more than enough to play any outfield spot. He makes accurate throws and gets the ball in quickly. The throws have good arch and carry, and he can from time to time deliver a dart when needed. Grade: 50

Run: He is a good, not great runner. He has a quick stride that he uses well. He has solid baserunning instincts. Has a good understanding of when to tag up and when not to. Rarely gets caught stealing and has good jumps when he goes to steal. Grade: 50

Overall: As things stand he is closer to a role player than a major league regular. He can play in center but is better in a corner. Will show some power and some speed but lacks the hit tool to be a consistent major leaguer. At his best he is a fourth outfielder with slight upside for a low end regular.

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

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Julio Carreras - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	COL	SS/3B	7	45

Grades Update: Nov 2020

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

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Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 190 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 IFA
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Tall broad-shouldered frame with room for plenty of projectable muscle and good weight. Should add 15-20 lbs naturally as he matures. Has some quick twitch athleticism and looks as though his physique should require little maintenance over time.

Hit: Showcased a mature approach and above average bat to ball ability as a 19 year old in the Pioneer League. He sets up with a slightly open stance, employing an accentuated leg lift trigger, before drawing his hands back in load. Displays above average bat speed and at least average control of the barrel. A little tilt in his torso as he starts separation, handsy, but he does a good job of firing his hips and staying on time. Above average plate approach for a teenager. Will work counts, spoil off pitches on the black and rarely strikes out. Above average bat to ball skills exemplified by his 77% contact rate in 2019. Still has yet to be exposed to high level pitching, with some mechanical quirks he could have issues with advanced spin. Should he prove otherwise he bumps half a grade. Grade: 45

Power: Average power, has shown the ability to drive the ball deep to all parts of the field. Best contact comes in the form of screaming line drives to his pull side. Plus bat speed, and a projectable muscular frame hint to untapped power upside. For now he shows the ability to turn on pitches on the inner half and punish mistakes. Has shown power in game across multiple stops. Grade: 50

Field: Athletic defender with the ability to develop into a difference maker at the corner. Moves well laterally with a quick first step and sound technical footwork. His hands are average and inconsistent, making a great play and following up with a poor scoop or transfer. It shows flashes of an above average profile, but as a 19 year old in advanced rookie ball it still has a ways to go to fully manifest. Grade: 50

Arm: Strong throwing arm with accuracy across the diamond. Gets good zip on off balanced throws and runners. Good mechanics, keeps shoulders square to target with quick arm speed. Grade: 60

Run: Above average runner at present that will flirt with plus home-to-first times. Likely to lose as step as he ages and adds some bulk. Shows inconsistent instincts at times in the bases. Has a tendency to become over aggressive as a runner. A squarely above average runner for now. Grade: 55

Overall: A tooled up talent and one of the better prospects in the lower levels of the Colorado system. A bat that blends above average contact and average power with a projectable long term defensive role. There's certainly a fair amount of risk attached to the profile, as Carreras is yet to see full-season ball. It's hard to ignore the package of skills that can produce a legitimate everyday player. However, there's still a significant amount of growth needed before we can comfortably project an everyday outcome.

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

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Ryan Rolison - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	COL	LHP	6	45

Grades Update: Nov 2020

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

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Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 195 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/L
Acquired: 2108 Draft - Round 1
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Tall broad shouldered lefthander. Good strength in upper half with some projection remaining in his lower half. Athletic mover on the mound, soft body should require maintenance long term.

Delivery & Mechanics: Athletic delivery, lower half moves gracefully from side step to full extension. Starts wind up with side step, quick leg lift and slight pause before fire. Arm raises during pause and prior to drive and extension. Higher three-quarters to over-the-top arm slot, makes for a higher release point, slight crossbody finish. Does a good job of repeating, some stress at the point of release but overall a lower effort operation.

Fastball: Rolison's average fastball sits around 90-92 mph and will touch 94-95 mph at its hottest. Average spin rates in the 2200-2300 range, and an induced vertical break of 17.2 inches. Metrically it's a fringe average fastball, but Rolison's ability to control and command the pitch allows it to settle in at an average grade overall. Works both sides of the plate and has the ability to work north to south. Velocity plays up due to above average extension of six feet eight inches. Grade: 50

Curveball: The best pitch in Rolison's arsenal. The secondary he has the greatest feel for and the pitch he goes to most frequently in two-strike counts. A near 11-5 spin direction with -8 inches of induced vertical break. Good velocity at 79-82 mph. Above average to plus raw spin rates in the 2800+ range. Command is above average, will get slurvy at times and will be prone to hangers. Release differential is noticeable from other pitches. It's a plus pitch based on feel and movement. Grade: 60

Slider: Heavy gyro spin pitch with little to no vertical or horizontal movement. Used as third pitch mostly versus lefthanders. Harder than the curveball at an average velocity of 82-85 mph, with a lower spin rate of 2100 rpms. Has feel for the pitch and will land it for strikes. Clearly behind his curveball. Grade: 40

Changeup: Rolison will land the pitch for strikes versus righthanders with regularity. Minimal run but he kills lift and spots it well, selling the pitch with arm speed. Not a great changeup but a usable pitch in the lefthander's arsenal. Grade: 50

Control and Command: Rolison has been a consistent strike thrower since his junior season at Mississippi. This trend has continued in pro ball where his 7.2 BB% over 160 professional innings tells the tale. Possesses above average command of his fastball and curveball combination and his changeup shows average feel. His command issues manifest less in missing the zone and more so in missing up in the zone. Not surgical but above average control and average command. Control: 55 | Command: 50

Overall: Coming off of his junior season at Ole Miss many believed Rolison had the potential for three above average or better pitches with a starter's command profile. While some of that is true, his fastball is truly just average and his curveball is his only consistently above average offering. He throws strikes, gets ahead in counts, generates a fair amount of swing and miss and works efficiently. It's a starter profile with little question. How his movement profile and average fastball play in Colorado is another story. Without question I'd be more excited about Rolison's potential in a more progressive pitching organization.

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

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Drew Romo - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	COL	C	5	45

Grades Update: Nov 2020

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

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Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: Mike Kinsela

Age: 19 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 210 lbs
Hits/Throws: S/R
Acquired: 2020 Draft - Round 1C
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Strong, athletic build on medium-large frame; strong throughout with good bulk while remaining athletic. Body still will likely change and reshape to a degree, close to physically maxed.

Hit: A switch-hitter who has shown the ability to impact the ball from both sides, Romo's swing, bat speed, and raw power all shine brightest from the left side of the plate. There's some barrel adjustability there at present along with good rhythm and tempo, hit tool likely falls short of average projection long term. Should be able to hit from both sides at passable level to dissuade platoon impact, though the likely best outcome is strong side platoon bat. Grade: 40

Power: Has the makings of plus raw power long term, strength already shows out in BP, can loft the ball out to the pull side from either side of the plate, shows more overall and whole-field power projection from the left side. Creates leverage and allows strength to play, overall hit tool projection does limit some of the game power upside, should still be capable of driving 15-18 home runs annually, raw power grade is higher than game power here. Grade: 50

Field: Romo's calling card throughout his prep days and into the draft was definitely the defense, viewed as assuredly the best prep catcher in the class. Very athletic behind the plate with the requisite lateral agility to be an asset, explosive in lower half both laterally and out of crouch to throw down. Feel for receiving and blocking stands out, potential high-end defender behind the plate. Grade: 60

Arm: Romo's raw arm strength is easily plus, with explosive online carry out of the hand and the athleticism/timing skills to match the plus arm strength with a lightning-quick release, allowing him to control running games and shut them down, essentially. With consistent pop times south of 2.00 seconds in multiple looks across multiple events, it's easy to envision Romo having one of the better catch-and-throw games in baseball long term. Grade: 60

Run: Presently below average runner with flashes of fringe-average times down the line, speed will not be a part of Romo's game long term, though he's athletic and heady enough to take extra bases when possible and won't be amongst the proverbial "base cloggers". Grade: 40

Overall: Defense-first backstop with moderate offensive upside, Romo's bat profiles enough to project him as a first division regular, though it'll likely hold him back from being an All Star-caliber player. Something along the lines of peak James McCann seems like his high end outcome, with the catch-and-throw standing out amongst the rest of the profile, though Romo does have more offensive ceiling long term. Potentially very strong defender at premium spot with enough offense to keep him out of the 9-hole. Will need to prove he can hit professional pitching before we're willing to slap an everyday role on Romo.

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

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Michael Toglia - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	COL	1B/OF	4	45

Grades Update: Nov 2020

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

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Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: Rhys White

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-5
Weight: 226 lbs
Hits/Throws: S/L
Acquired: 2019 Draft - Round 1
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: High waisted and lean with a frame that has room to fill out. Tall at 6-foot-5, but proportional and athletic. Similar build to an NBA swingman.

Hit: A switch-hitter who's left-handed swing is farther along than his right-handed swing, but not far enough behind that he should scrap switch-hitting. From both sides of the plate, he has a quiet set-up with a toe-tap before he looks to make contact. He has an understanding of the strike zone but does a below average job recognizing pitches out of the hand. His ability to track spin is good. Draws his fair share of walks and rarely expands the strike zone, especially from the right side. A majority of his contact is grounders, which is less than ideal for a power hitting first baseman. His left-handed swing is more oriented towards hitting for power than his right-handed swing, which can be attributed to his bat-path being more choppy as opposed to the left-handed swing's bat-path being more conducive to line-drives and lofting the ball. Tends to keep things simple, will look to spray the ball up the middle with the occasional pull-side blast. Grade: 45

Power: He generates power from a good base, quick enough bat-speed, and average loft to his swing. He will show some opposite field power from his left-handed stroke but not as often as you may like. From the right, power is a bit harder to come by for him. He does as things stand hit more hard line-drives towards the pull side but he will hit some fly balls that will go out. He shows the requisite bat-speed that with some swing path adjustments could unlock even more power. Grade: 55

Field: Mostly a first baseman, he is an asset defensively there. He is athletic enough to play a corner outfield position. He moves well for a first baseman, athletic and fluid around the bag. He does a good job of holding runners on, and scoops the ball well. Sets an easy target for fielders to throw to get the out at first. He is very skilled and can move left to right, good range for first base. Grade: 50

Arm: Like previously mentioned he can go out and play a corner outfield spot, and he has the arm to do so. In college he would show an accurate arm that had good carry. His arm could be helpful in the infield as a cut-off guy. Grade: 50

Run: He isn't a great runner. He gets out of the box well but underway his gait is clunky, looks to be landing more with his mid foot as opposed to being on his toes. He gets down the line just fine but as he fills out he will lose some of that agility, which admittedly is just fine. Grade: 45

Overall: Toglia has what it takes to be a good solid major league first baseman. He combines an above average glove with some feel for power from the left side. He can cameo as a corner-outfielder but that probably won't happen too often. He needs to work on his right-handed swing in order to continue switch-hitting at the higher levels of the minors. An average regular at first base with some platoon concerns versus left-handers.

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

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Ryan Vilade - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	COL	3B/OF	3	45

Grades Update: Nov 2020

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

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Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: Rhys White

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 226 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 Draft - Round 2
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Well put together, ideal shortstop build. He will not wow you physically. There is a little room for more muscle on the frame, but that may come at the expense of some lateral quickness. Not overwhelmingly athletic but shows an understanding of the game.

Hit: Makes consistent contact with a short and compact swing. Tends to keep things simple looking to stay in the middle of the park but on the right pitch will pull the ball. Shows good hand-eye coordination and has a short compact swing. While not elite he shows an average ability to track spin, and lay off pitches. Shows a good understanding of the strike zone and will be patient and not force anything at the plate. Goes up there with a plan, barely looks fooled by breaking balls. Looks to be hunting fastballs, and when he sees one on the inner third will turn on it. He has enough bat speed that there will be no concerns as to whether or not he can catch up to premier velocity. Shows good body control, never swings out of shoes, and has the requisite and eye coordination to make contact consistently. Above average hit tool. Grade: 55

Power: In batting practice, he will show all fields power but that is rare. His current game swing lacks any discernible loft, he is trying to hit line-drives in the gap. He has the requisite pitch recognition and bat-speed to tinker with adding more loft, however. Most of his homers come from balls that he turned on and pulled, where he shows average power, nothing that points to plus long term. For the most part, he shows doubles power which will allow him to rack up extra-base hits with well-hit balls in the gaps. If he can tinker with his bat path he can unlock more power in the future, as things stand he projects to have fringe-average power. Grade: 45

Field: Having played across the infield Vilade has some versatility. He can play SS, 3B, and 2B. He is good enough to stay on the left side because of his lateral agility. He isn't anything special at short. He has no trouble going to his right and left to get balls in the whole. He can make all the routine plays at short but profiles best at third. More of a range issue than a hands or actions problem. Not sure how the organization views his defensive home long term. Taking reps in the outfield during fall instructs, there has been talk of moving him to the grass long term. Grade: 45

Arm: He makes all the throws, balls have good carry and he is accurate when he throws to first. Mechanics look good, can throw on the run, when charging in. Arm is good for anywhere on the left side of the infield. Lacks plus zip and carry, but an average tool for the position. Grade: 50

Run: He is an average runner, who gets the most out of his speed because of his great base running. He is a short-strider who gets to top speed very quickly. Could be a potential double-digit stolen base guy thanks to his outstanding baserunning instincts. Grade: 50

Overall: He is a moderately safe major leaguer as things stand. No aspect of his game is outstanding but he is a sum of all his parts. No eye-popping tools but he can play anywhere on the left side of the infield and be a big-league. He will be an average major league hitter who will draw his fair share of walks and have below average power output. He will spray the ball in the gaps, and steal his fair share of bases. There are the ingredients for an average major leaguer with upside for slightly more. In the end his lack of power and possible defensive switch leaves some lingering concerns about his ability to reach everyday status.

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

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Chris McMahon - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	COL	RHP	2	50

Grades Update: Nov 2020

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

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Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 217 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2020 Draft - Round 2
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Broad-shouldered, physically mature build, maxed out body, but good physique should maintain long term with some normal conditioning. Good pitcher's build with strength throughout.

Delivery & Mechanics: Easy operation, with minimal moving parts, slight side-step, moderate leg lift, with a front-side close off pre-handbrake. Generates good drive from his back leg with minimal effort throughout his delivery. Three quarters arm action, longer arm stroke, not the most natural arm motion, with sub-six foot release point. Clean mechanics, repeatable motion, with minimal deception.

Fastball: Average pitch, the four-seam sits 91-95 mph touching 97 mph at peak, fringe average vertical movement on the pitch, with a very pedestrian movement profile, averaging in the neighborhood of 16 vMov, 9 hMov, from a 1:30 tilt. It's a high efficiency fastball, but the generic tilt and lack of plus velocity from a right handed starter make it just an average offering that plays heavily off of the changeup. Would need to add 2-3 mph in velocity and alter the tilt closer to 1:15 to maximize efficiency in order to really overcome it's current average state. Grade: 50

Slider: Above average pitch, transitioned from a cutter to a more traditional slider following the 2019 season. Good velocity in the 82-85 mph range with gyro spin and slight drop and sweep. It breaks off his changeup while doing a similar job of killing lift. It's a swing and miss pitch and gives him a true secondary weapon. Command still comes and goes, and he will still manipulate his grip to get more cutter action at slightly elevated velocity. It's fringe-plus. Grade: 55

Changeup: Elite pitch, sold with good arm speed and mimicked fastball release. Does an excellent job of killing vertical lift, and generates nearly 17 inches of run on average. He's a heavy pronator, getting near screwball-like movement on the pitch. Can almost be categorized as a reverse slider. It dominates left-handed batters running off the plate when thrown to the middle of the zone. Has a 12-15 mph separation on fastball and changeup sitting 79-82 mph. One of the best pitches in the organization. Grade: 70

Control and Command: Consistent strike thrower, shows the ability to pound the zone with all three pitches. Has the ability to manipulate his slider, working in his former cutter grip to give batters a different look the second time through. Very good command of his fastball, throwing it effectively to all four quadrants. Historically had been an average strike thrower heading into the spring of 2020, but took a step forward into plus or better territory with his partial season performance. Walked just five batters across 25 innings this spring. Control: 60 | Command: 55

Overall: A strong college track record was buoyed by improved stuff and strike throwing during his draft Spring, pushing McMahon into the top 50 on draft day. He features a true double plus weapon in his changeup with the metrics to back it, and pairs that with an above average slider he's begun to master his feel for. His fastball isn't bad, simply very average, but his control and feel for the pitch allow it to set up his secondary weapons with early count strikes. A backend starter profile with the body, mechanics, and secondaries to have a chance to push into mid-rotation territory.

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

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Zac Veen - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	COL	OF	1	55

Grades Update: Nov 2020

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

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Nov 2020 Report

Evaluator: Mike Kinsela

Age: 19 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 195 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2020 Draft - Round 1
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Long, tapered build with seemingly limitless physical projection. Plus body with projection for plus-plus, broad shoulders with lean muscle throughout, chance to be a physical monster when he fills out fully.

Hit: Veen employs a loose, fluid stroke that generates plus bat speed with lots of natural loft, creating something of a picture-perfect, "pretty" left handed swing. It's a smooth hand load with a hint of a bar, and while there is some length through the launching mechanism, Veen's bat speed has allowed him to overcome that to date in his career. He employs a whole-field approach with a better, more mature eye at the plate than most of his peers. Unlikely to be a plus hit tool long term, but between OBP and power output, has the makings of a plus bat overall. Grade: 50

Power: Pretty special power projection given the projection on his body as well as the bat speed and present strength. Already shows plus raw power to the pull side, can loft balls a very long way in that direction as well as go out the opposite way. Swing is ideally built for power, matches planes well and can create lots of backspin, with continued physical development and strength gains, the upside of plus-plus raw power exists, with the game power ending up around plus. Could be a 30+ HR annually type of bat. Grade: 60

Field: Profiles well in right field long term given physical projection, athletic enough to be sent out in center field and see if he can stay there. Has solid instincts and reads off the bat, above-average runner once underway, eventual physicality likely forces him in OF corner, has the long-term athleticism and arm strength to be a solid right fielder. Grade: 50

Arm: Smooth arm stroke, looseness to it with quick release, above-average raw arm strength at present, has projection to the tool, some operational cleanup as well as the strength projection on the body as a whole could lead to a plus arm long term. Grade: 60

Run: Presently a solid-average runner who moves better once his long legs are underway, it's likely that Veen will slow down a half/full tick or so as his body continues to fill out. He won't be an athletic liability in the outfield or on the base paths, but it's unlikely that he'll consistently turn in average or better times down the line by the time he reaches the highest level. Grade: 45

Overall: Veen's offensive upside is vast, and in a perfect world he could be a 12+ type of bat if you combine the hit and power grades, though the most likely outcome is that of an average hit/plus power corner outfielder. The power upside combined with his willingness and ability to draw walks gives him an obviously enticing long term profile, and he could end up hitting 30+ home runs annually. Projects as a solid defender in an OF corner, but most of his value is tied to the bat.

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

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Luis Yanel Diaz - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAD	3B	52	30

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
30	30	30	55	20	40	50

Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 21 yr
Height: 5-11
Weight: 170 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2016 IFA
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Average build with high waist and room for projection long term. Somewhat uncoordinated. Should require minimal maintenance long term.

Hit: Huge leg kick gets deep into his back hip, long bat path with uppercut path. Extremely high swing and miss profile with a ton of risk attached to his ability to make contact. First taste of stateside ball with the Dodgers Mota AZL squad saw two outcomes. Loud contact and louder whiffs. At the present time Diaz's hit and approach are notably 20 grade. His plus power at the point of contact and some faith in the Dodgers player dev gets him to a 30 hit. Grade: 30

Power: Well known raw power throughout his time with the organization. Posts top line exit velocities over 110+ mph. Showed power in game for the first time in the AZL during his 2019 campaign. The data and swing path say that it's legit. His ability to get to it in game with consistency however is a problem due to his poor hitting and approach. While it's an easy raw power plus, it's simply an above average projected tool at present. Grade: 55

Field: Very poor defensive profile, drops routine balls off of his glove with poor reads off of the bat. Bad transfers, very upright defensive movements. Had an error in every game during our looks. Long term first base profile at best. Grade: 20

Arm: Below average arm will not play at third long term, arm is probably adequate for first base. Grade: 40

Run: Above average runner with speed on the bases and high success rate of stealing. Speed may translate to a move to the outfield. Grade: 50

Overall: It's a total power profile, with big raw leading the way with Diaz. He's extremely limited defensively, and his bat to ball skills are rough at present. If he can improve in that regard and get to more of his raw power he has the kind of strength to wedge his way into a potential DH role. The risk is as extreme as it comes, with a very high probability the profile never materializes.

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

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Yunior Garcia - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAD	OF	51	30

Grades Update: Dec 2020

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

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Joe Drake

Age: 19 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 198 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2017 IFA
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Solidly built with thick legs. Frame is average but already has good muscle on it. Long legs with long femurs. Average shoulders, squared off a bit already. Already near max development; not much room for additional weight. Live, powerful body. Rotates well.

Hit: Sets up tall and stiff. Very minor knee bend. Hands sit chest-high with bat mostly upright. Little rocking in the hands. Slightly wide base, open about a foot length. Big, long, exaggerated load with a huge leg kick that hangs and hangs. Comes waist high and then turns in as he coils before stretching to the ground about as far as he can reach. Crouches as he coils with forward bend. Hands drift straight back a few inches. Lots of moving parts, hard to see it being repeatable and likely to be late on velocity. Above-average separation and rotates well. High-effort cut with an upward plane. Very few game looks, but swings to hit the ball as hard as he can; plus bat speed. Reckless approach at the plate makes for a ton of swing and miss, but athletic enough to make contact when fooled. Zone recognition appears limited, little interest in taking a walk. Athletic enough to develop a fringe-average hit tool, but will need a complete overhaul to get there. Grade: 30

Power: Ball jumps off the bat despite average size. Generates plus bat speed. Swings with intent to lift and drive. Easy pull pop with potential for more. There's probably 60 raw in the bat, but subpar contact skills severely limit game pop. Grade: 45

Field: Very limited looks, tool most likely to change. Actions are fine; athletic enough to move smoothly but range is average at best. Corner outfield profile with the arm for right. Grade: 50

Arm: Solid arm due to powerful body. Rotates well, gets power into throws. Very limited looks but appears to be at least average if not better. Enough strength to play anywhere on the field. Grade: 50

Run: Clocked a 4.26 H-1st. Moves athletically, but top end speed appears limited. Gets out of the box quickly and up to speed in a few steps. With the frame nearly maxed, all additional weight risks slowing him down. Grade: 45

Overall: Power-first corner outfield profile with extreme hit concerns. Athleticism and rotational power create plus bat speed -- the ball is LOUD off the bat -- and solid arm, however, the approach is about as bad as it gets on top of serious swing and miss concerns. There's potential for a bench bat if the hit tool develops, but it would take a complete overhaul. It's unlikely, but if there's an org that can do it, it's the Dodgers. The floor here is an org depth caliber player who doesn't hit in the upper minors.

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

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Jeff Belge - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAD	LHP	50	30

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	FB	SL	CH	Cnt/Cmd
30	30	50	45	45	40/30

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-5
Weight: 225 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2019 Draft - Round 18
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Tall and well built at 6-foot-5 with an extremely muscular frame. Little to no projection remaining. Major League ready body, Belge's physicality stands out.

Delivery & Mechanics: Works from the stretch exclusively, moderate leg lift, over the top arm action and release point. Strong leg block and repeatable mechanics keep him around the strike zone. A bit of a claw arm action and motion as it's heavily over the top. Doesn't do a great job of always staying on time and arm will lag a tick behind.

Fastball: Sits 92-95 mph from the left side with some late tail on his fastball. There's limited vertical break and the pitch seems to play best East to West more than North to South. Due to the nature of his movement he struggles to consistently land the pitch for strikes. By the same token this makes the pitch difficult to barrel. All things considered an average offering. Grade: 50

Curveball: Loopy 12-6 breaking ball that works from his over the top slot. Around average drop with some ability to land at the bottom of the zone. Shows feel for the pitch and confidence to use it as an out pitch in two strike counts. Ahead of his slider but still a fringe average pitch. Good velocity at 81-84 mph. Grade: 45

Slider: Less vertical than his curveball with some cutter elements. Seemed to show two shapes, one that was more of a traditional slider with slight cutter movement at 82-84 mph and a harder cutter at 87-89 mph. We didn't see enough of the cutter or have it show in the data but it's something to note. Showed it multiple times in his full season debut with Great Lakes on August 21st. A fringe average pitch with some promise. Grade: 45

Control and Command: Despite strong strike throwing overall Belge is prone to missing spots with his fastball and generally lacking the necessary command of the pitch to get higher level hitters out. It's more of a work in progress than a non-starter. His secondaries also lack consistency but he tends to do a good job of keeping them in and around the zone. His ability to make it to the big leagues will depend heavily on his ability to control his fastball. Control: 40 | Command: 30

Overall: A potential multi-inning reliever with above average velocity from the left side and two promising secondaries. He has thrown a changeup in the past but did not show it across multiple looks. There's little chance of Belge starting but due to his slot, size, and velocity but there's something for Dodgers player development to work with. It's an extremely risky profile for a college arm, but few 18th rounders make it past their first two years of pro ball.

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

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Guillermo Zuniga - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAD	RHP	49	30

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	FB	SL	CH	Cnt/Cmd
30	30	50	55	30	30/30

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Joe Drake

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-5
Weight: 230 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2017 IFA
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Big frame with a high waist and long limbs -- arms especially long. Lower half is strong. Shoulders are wide but average, between sloping and squared. Midsection may be a little soft. Frame looks mostly maxed, very little room for weight; has already benefited from some body recomp. Strong presence on the mound. Moves okay around the mound, able to field his position - throws to first are an adventure.

Delivery & Mechanics: Low three quarters to nearly sidearm slot with high effort release. Very arm-heavy delivery, doesn't appear to use body much. Above-average arm speed; whips the ball toward the plate. Leg kick is deliberate, comes to the letters. Decent separation at footstrike; arm may be a touch early, already up and in throwing position. Arm action drops straight down behind body, hiding the ball well, and pops up quickly. Finishes tall. Works mostly the same from the stretch. Leg kick is less deliberate and abbreviated, coming navel-high. Separation and timing are the same. Works quickly. Very quick pickoff move. Exclusively from stretch in relief.

Fastball: 88-91, t96. Sidearm slinging arm action gives the fastball solid run. Uses both 2 and 4 seam. Can dial it up at the top of the zone for whiffs, but doesn't get many whiffs otherwise. Velo is clearly in the tank, but doesn't show up during starts. Additional velo would have to come from optimization because the body is mostly filled out. Ticked up in relief, sitting 93-96. Grade: 50

Slider: 75-82. 1-7 shape. Wide velocity range but shape is mostly the same. Tight, vertical break that tunnels well with his FB. Gets whiffs in and out of the zone. Loves to throw it above or at the top of the zone and let it fall in. Much more consistent pitch for him out of the pen and used more often. Typically average and flashing plus. This is his out pitch. Grade: 55

Changeup: Sits 84-85 Looks like a bad fastball. Doesn't have a lot of separation or movement to it. Struggles to locate it, leaves it high far too often. Arm speed is above-average; sells pretty well, just not a good pitch. Grade: 30

Control and Command: Wild. Doesn't seem to have much feel for where the ball is going, just hoping to find the zone. Falls behind frequently and finds the heart too often. Many chase pitches aren't competitive enough to get swings. Not efficient. Control: 30 | Command: 30

Overall: Big reliever with an average fastball and a solid slider. Stuff and top end velo is there (touches 96), but lack of consistency and control limit the profile in a big way. There's a chance that some optimization will unlock another level, he already looked much better after moving to the pen, but it's unlikely to change the profile much.

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

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Sam McWilliams (2B) - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAD	2B	48	30

Grades Update: Dec 2020

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

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Rhys White

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 175 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 Draft - Round 19
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Slender with decent height. There is plenty of room to fill out in both the upper body and lower body. Built like an NFL slot receiver.

Hit: He has a quiet set-up pre-pitch with his bat over his shoulder. When the pitch is on its way he makes a stride towards the mound and looks to take aggressive hacks at anything in the zone. He generates plenty of torque with his violent swing. His bat path has loft but he has a slight hitch in his swing which leads to an unconventional "v" bat path. This leads to him hitting balls on the ground when not optimally timed up. He does an average job of laying off of pitches out of the zone but in the zone, McWilliams gets swing happy leading to bad contact that won't result in hits the higher up he goes in the minors. I have serious concerns about how more advanced pitchers will attack him because of his aggressive approach at the plate. He can hit the ball to all fields Grade: 30

Power: He generates plenty of torque with above-average bat-speed. He can hit for power to all fields, showing the ability to go the other way and still hit for power. He shows average raw-strength and with the torque and bat-speed, he is able to generate average game power, which could go up if he adds more strength to his frame. Grade: 50

Field: He shows okay hands, he will get eaten up by hard grounders hit towards his side and that will throw off his rhythm. He has average range for a second-baseman and tends to play farther back to makeup for struggles handing hard ground-balls. He does have a nonstop motor that will make up for any sort of physical shortcomings because he's not a great athlete. He covers second base well on double play situations but will make inaccurate throws towards first because he struggles to throw on the move. Grade: 40

Arm: He makes accurate throws and has enough arm strength to play second, the arm doesn't profile anywhere else. There is some zip missing on throws deep in the hole and he doesn't throw well on the run especially on throws when he is trying to complete the double play. Grade: 40

Run: Underway McWilliams is a below average runner with a decent stride-length but he can be choppy. At times he will settle as a heel striker which results in him not being efficient with his gaiete, hampering his speed. He is not a stolen-base threat because he has below average foot speed with below average jumps. He isn't one to push the envelope and push for the additional base when on the run. Grade: 40

Overall: As things stand the only average tool for McWilliams is his power, he's too aggressive of a hitter and lacks the defensive versatility to play anywhere other than second.

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

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Carlos Rincon - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAD	OF	47	35

Grades Update: Dec 2020

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

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 190 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2015 IFA
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Tall lanky build, skinny and seems to lack muscle mass, despite this he is incredibly strong. Doesn't look like he keeps up a high level of physical conditioning. For this reason there's probably some positive projection remaining in the frame should he find a way to improve physicality. Below average athlete who's game and prospect status are predicated on his massive raw power.

Hit: Sets up open with front foot offset, utilizes toned down leg lick trigger, heavily rotational upper body. Vicious bat speed, and hellacious raw power at the point of contact. His upper and lower half work against each other at times, but some of that might be the explosive and violent nature of Rincon's swing. Few players swing harder than Rincon, seeming to get every last ounce of force behind it. This leads to a long bat path and a poor bat to ball skills. Rincon had a sub-67% contact rate with an 18% swinging strike rate in AA during the 2019 season. It's a poor contact profile with an approach that borders on passive at times. Grade: 30

Power: Near double plus raw power, Rincon sends the ball a long way when he makes contact, connecting for majestic shots and screaming liners. Lots of pullside juice, shows the ability to drive the ball to all fields but his approach is predicated on the ability to turn on fastballs on the inner-half. Rincon's batting practice is notable as he's able to pump deep flies to all parts of the park. It's an obvious plus tool but one he doesn't play to its potential due to his lack of consistent contact. Grade: 60

Field: Likely left field only long term, has the ability to handle either corner in a pinch, but he's a below average runner without a high level of athleticism and below average reads off of the bat. Does not add value in the field, but is not an absolute butcher either. Grade: 40

Arm: Average arm that works in left field. Threw out a few runners at third base in my looks. Good online carry. Probably a passable arm in right field or center. He doesn't have the defensive chops or makeup speed to play in right or center consistently so his arm is a perfect fit for his position. Grade: 50

Run: Below average runner, that's a tick better than station to station but not a base stealing asset. As previously mentioned lacks the average speed needed to play right field. Not a strong base runner but not a base clogger either. He's prone to base running lapses however. Grade: 40

Overall: An all power corner outfield profile that looked like a three outcome platoon type coming into 2019. He struggled to replicate his on base skills during his time with Double-A Tulsa. He doesn't add value in the field or on the bases, so it's paramount that Rincon improve his hit tool to a below average level. His power is such that an improvement in bat to ball skills and approach could push him to a role 40 profile. For now he's a lower end 35 OFP with an extremely risky profile for an older prospect.

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

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Brandon Lewis - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAD	3B	46	35

Grades Update: Dec 2020

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

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Anthony Franco

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 215 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Draft - Round 4
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Heavyset for most of his time in college, deserves plenty of credit for reshaping his body. Still a big guy, listed at 6'3," 215 pounds, but with a much more toned physique. Tall, thick frame; muscular upper body. Physically maxed out.

Hit: Slightly open stance, hands behind head. Big leg kick. Long, sweepy bat path. Swing is a bit disjointed, as he transfers weight onto his front leg early; that can leave him susceptible to offspeed stuff and drives a pull-heavy approach. Below-average bat control; concerning amount of swing-and-miss in the strike zone. Average strike zone awareness. Grade: 30

Power: Has plus, strength-driven raw power. Can generate authoritative pull-side contact even when his hitting timing is off. Flatter plane on swing could affect his ability to get to all of his raw power in games. Grade: 55

Field: Has played primarily third base in college and minors but likely projects to first at major league level; below-average athlete who probably gets pushed off third by a rangier defender. Grade: 40

Arm: Big arm strength that is more than sufficient for third base if his range proves sufficient to stay there. Grade: 60

Run: Below-average runner due to his size. Grade: 40

Overall: Having just turned 22, Lewis is young for a 2019 college draftee. He's strong enough to drive balls with authority, thanks largely to a ton of work to reshape his body, which reflects well on his future work ethic. That profile makes him more interesting than most fourth-round picks, but Lewis' most likely future remains as a power-hitting bench bat. He figures to run high strikeout rates throughout his career because he doesn't have great natural timing or bat control at the plate. For a player who might wind up limited to first base, that's probably not enough to play every day.

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

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Carson Taylor - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAD	C	45	35

Grades Update: Dec 2020

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

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Anthony Franco

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 205 lbs
Hits/Throws: S/R
Acquired: 2020 Draft - Round 4
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Tall, muscular frame. Thick lower half, toned calves. Muscular upper half; strong, broad shoulders. Physically maxed out.

Hit: Upright, open stance. Pull-oriented hitting approach; front hip has a tendency to fly open, leaving him vulnerable to offspeed stuff and anything on the outer half of the plate. Some head movement during the swing; below-average bat control. Above-average bat speed. Advanced, patient approach. Grade: 30

Power: Above-average raw power, especially from the left side; plays down in-games because of generally inefficient use of lower half in swing. Flatter swing path geared for lower-angle contact. Grade: 40

Field: Moves well laterally behind the plate. Has good hands and is adept at blocking and picking balls in the dirt. Pitch framing technique needs polish but has the hands and mental aptitude to improve in that area. Should be solid-average defensive catcher. Grade: 50

Arm: Quick transfer behind the plate; fringe raw arm strength and accuracy. Grade: 45

Run: Well below-average runner; not a particularly twitchy athlete. Grade: 30

Overall: Taylor's production at Virginia Tech (cumulative .332/.436/.495 slash in 237 plate appearances) was fantastic. It's difficult to perform at that high a level in the ACC as an underclassman, much less while logging most of your defensive innings at catcher. He's not a particularly toolsy player. Instead, he gets by with an advanced feel for the strike zone and a willingness to work deep counts. That's a profile that's tough to rely upon against MLB-caliber pitching, but Taylor has enough raw power and defensive skills to project as a backup or third catcher at the highest level.

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

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Jack Little - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAD	RHP	44	35

Grades Update: Dec 2020

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

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Rhys White

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 190 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2019 Draft - Round 5
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Long and well filled. Thick lower half, ready made frame. Built like an NBA shooting guard.

Delivery & Mechanics: Low funky three-quarters delivery with some deception. He is slow and deliberate in the wind-up. The delivery is started with a high leg kick where he has both hands go over the head, then followed by a drop and drive where his glove arm goes towards home while the right-hand with the ball goes towards second. His stride towards the mound is decent, he lands with his heel, and his back leg swings around and lands towards the first-base side where his shoulders are square with the first-baseman. In the stretch he speeds things up, to reduce the time in which a potential baserunner may have, and he ditches the over-head motion to start his delivery.

Fastball: Mostly sits 90-92 and occasionally will touch 95, Little's fastball plays slightly up thanks to the funky delivery where it gets on batters. He is able to keep his velocity throughout an outing, but in 2019 his longest outing was three innings. The fastball gets average arm-side run. He can spot the fastball to both the glove and arm side. At times he becomes over reliant on the fastball, leaving one too many in the zone for hitters to attack. The more advanced hitters he saw were able to attack the fastball after seeing it a few times in a plate appearance. Grade: 50

Slider: When watching Little he plays around with the shape of the slider, going from a slider with slight cut to more of a slurve depending on what he wants to accomplish and where he ends up putting the pitches.. The tight slider gets more cutter movement and is trying to throw it in the upper reaches of the strike-zone against right-handed batters. The movement profile is below average where it gets slight horizontal movement and no vertical movement. The slurve is a offering that is consistently 81-83 with average horizontal movement and above average vertical movement. He uses this offering to try and entice batters to chase out of the zone, starting low and outside for right-handed batters and having it dive out of the zone. Against left-handed batters he uses it to attack them on the inside part of the zone. He will avoid using the tighter slider against left-handed batters. Grade: 45

Changeup: The changeup sits in the low 80's, and can get decent depth. He has a tendency to overthrow the changeup which will negate any arm-side run the changeup has. It is an offering that will only be thrown against left-handed batters, where he can use it as a third offering to catch them off guard against hitters gearing up for the fastball. It is a below-average offering with the chance to become an average offering if he can develop a better feel for the offering. Grade: 40

Control and Command: Little does an average job of filling up the strike-zone, especially with the fastball. He is able to pitch in all four quadrants of the zone. He has below-average command of all his offerings, while he throws strikes he does not consistently throw each of his offerings in spots where they will be effective. Control: 50 | Command: 40

Overall: As a starter Little will need either the changeup or slider to take a tick up if he wants to remain in a rotation, even as an emergency option. As things stand he should move to the bullpen where he can be an emergency option for a team and even then the fastball may be lacking as he is over reliant on that offering and it does not have premium movement or velocity. The secondary offerings also lag behind if he wants to be a consistent reliever at the big league level.

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

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