Kevin Maitan - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAA	3B	20	40

Grades Update: Jan 2021

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

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Jake Boes

Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 190 lbs
Hits/Throws: S/R
Acquired: 2016 IFA
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Stocky, physically-maxed build. Squared shoulders, soft torso, wide hips, high waist, thick, sturdy lower half with no projection remaining. Likely 30+ lbs over 190 list. Any additional physical gains will further hinder the profile. Injury history includes two separate hamstring strains. Frame reminds me of Hanley Ramirez.

Hit: Stiff stance; hands rest high above the ear; hunched upper half with a stiff, upright lower. Feet outside of shoulder-width to form a wide base. Weight favors the backside before drastic weight transfer following load. Appears uncomfortable in the box. Struggles with spin; swings and misses and called strikes against it. Issues apparent from both sides of the plate; strikeouts will be an issue long-term. Struggles to make adjustments within at-bats, hindering consistency and quality of contact. Overall, a well below-average hit tool padded by the ability to drive the ball. Grade: 40

Power: Recent physical gains have helped power; shows plus raw in BP with the ability to drive the ball from both sides of the plate; opposite-field power primarily gappers; home run power favors the pull field heavily. A possible above-average grade with approach refinement, but likely settles in at average considering contact issues long-term. Grade: 50

Field: Nearly exclusive to third base; brief stints at second but struggled; shortstop days all-but-over with recent physical gains. A fringy third base; shows soft hands and makes expected plays; shows more finesse than twitch with movements. Gets ate up on occasion. Grade: 45

Arm: Plus arm; shows strength deep in the hole; resets feet well when moving glove-side. Comfortable throwing on the run and in the hole. Over-qualified for the right side of the infield; arm would play fine at either spot on the left side. Grade: 60

Run: Well below-average runner; lacks effort at times; home-to-first times ranging 4.52-4.63; not a base-stealing threat; lacks strong jumps necessary to take extra bases; not going to leg out infield hits. Grade: 30

Overall: The profile has changed significantly over the past couple of years from Maitan, shifting from a highly-thought-of shortstop prospect to a below-average third baseman within a short window. Maitan's profile as it stands does play at the big league level, but the role is fairly limited. High strikeouts, some thump, and passable defense when considering the arm will ultimately result in a reserve/niche role on a roster long-term.

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

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Orlando Martinez - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAA	OF	19	40

Grades Update: Jan 2021

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

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Eddy Almaguer

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 185 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2017 IFA
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Medium frame that's close to physical max already. Well proportioned with a study build. Strong, thick thighs. Likely 10 pounds above listed weight.

Hit: Plenty of moving parts. Stands tall in the box with hands behind his head and he peers at the pitcher just over his right shoulder. Sometimes uses a pronounced hand waggle as he waits for the pitch. Uses a very pronounced leg kick to begin his movement, knee almost hits his chest. It's a long load and his upper body is noticeably further behind his lower half. Level swing with a touch of loft but sometimes opts for a slash and dash approach. Improving plate discipline, often spits on breaking pitches that are close. Loves dropping the bat head on breakers. Has shown ability to shorten swing and still barrel a pitch but his pronounced leg kick, load and wrap make it so he needs to stay in sync to see results. Sees the ball significantly better vs. RHP. Grade: 45

Power: Power comes from extension rather than strength and as a result he excels at hitting the low pitch for power. Drops his shoulder when he extends, will limit his ability to turn on pitches in the upper half of the zone. Grade: 45

Field: Smooth actions in the outfield, gets good reads, able to play right or left field, but enough in the profile to remain in right field for now. Grade: 55

Arm: Has enough arm for right, gets good carry on his throws and will be an asset. Grade: 55

Run: Average runner, clocked at 4.15 home to first. Good acceleration but short steps and stands a bit too upright when gunning it which slows him down. Needs improvement on the base paths, poor instincts with stealing. Grade: 50

Overall: Martinez performed well in High-A in 2019 considering he was still just 21 back then. Granted, take any Cal League stats, especially power numbers, with a grain of salt. Martinez is one of those prospects that shouldn't have any surprises left in the tank - he's a medium floor, low ceiling player who can carve out a role as a strong side platoon bat with enough defensive ability to stick around a big league club.

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

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Davis Daniel - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAA	RHP	18	40

Grades Update: Jan 2021

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

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 190 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Draft, Round 7
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Average height and weight, trim, high waisted, high level of conditioning. Should maintain physique long term. Underwent Tommy John surgery in the spring of 2019.

Mechanics: Full windup; drop and drive; high leg lift, hand break at waist; fast arm, long arm action, delivering from a 3/4 slot. Generates huge extension, with similar exaggerated leg and arm extensor. Fully extends front arm before foot plant. Simple step and throw from stretch, but maintains foundational mechanics of his operation.

Fastball: Was sitting 93-96 mph for Auburn in 2018, with high rising action. Averaged 19.1 inches of induced vertical break in 2018 and 2019, showing efficient qualities. He commands the pitch well elevated and armside, will struggle to work inside to lefties with precision. Pitch bores in on righthanders with rise and slight run. Generates swings and misses due to movement characteristics paired with his deceptive release, and nearly seven feet of extension. Grade: 50

Curveball: It's been called both a slider and curveball, but in 2019 Daniels was throwing more of a traditional curveball. Tight break, with slurvy two plane break. Commands the pitch well to his gloveside, expanding the zone against right handed hitters, and back footing the pitch to lefties. Will lose control from the stretch and will struggle to land his breaking ball. Grade: 50

Changeup: Rarely used pitch in the low 80s, limited feel for the pitch, will struggle to replicate arm speed and pronation is inconsistent. Will show flashes of an average changeup, generating a little under 14 inches of run. Overall it's a true third pitch. Grade: 30

Control and Command: Fringe average strike thrower who seemed to be turning a corner during his Sophomore season. Works better to his armside with his fastball than his gloveside, and vice versa with his slider. Limited feel and command of his changeup. Throws enough strikes to stay competitive but will put himself into jams missing spots and nibbling with his fastball. Control: 45 | Command: 40

Overall: As Daniels returns from TJS in 2021 fully recovered we will get a glimpse of where his tuff stands. If he returns to 2018 form, there's two legitimate average or better pitches with strong movement profiles and the ability to work north to south with ease. His fringe average strike throwing and lack of a third pitch likely pushes Daniels to a pen role long term where his stuff will play up. More likely headed toward low leverage relief or a long role. One of the more underrated players in the Angels system.

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

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Adrian Placencia - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAA	2B	17	40

Grades Update: Jan 2021

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
40	40	50	20	50	45	40

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Matt Thompson

Age: 18 yr
Height: 5-11
Weight: 155 lbs
Hits/Throws: S/R
Acquired: 2019 IFA
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Small, compact frame. Limited physical projection remaining. Does need to add strength or he could get exploited on offense.

Hit: Switch-hitter with strong bat-to-ball ability and pretty swing from both sides of the plate. He rocks and sways his body until he gets in hitting position, and starts towards the ball with a moderate leg kick. As the lower half begins to work he moves his hands back and gets into a nice easy position to attack the baseball. His head movement is minimal and he keeps everything fluid and in sync. Very much a contact oriented offensive game, but he does find the barrel and should develop enough power to keep pitchers honest. Grade: 50

Power: The biggest weakness in Placencia's game. His frame and the mechanical components of his swing make it extremely unlikely he hits for much power in the future. Nick Madrigal type pop here is a positive outcome. Most of his extra base hits will be because he found the gap or a well placed ground ball down the line. Grade: 20

Field: Fundamentally sound with soft hands, Placencia played both second and short during instructs but he's a better fit at second due to his size and lack of foot speed. Gets good reads off the bat and will make all the routine plays. Very smart player. Grade: 50

Arm: Good, not great arm. Accurate but lacks carry. If his momentum is moving away from the play he will have a hard time getting enough on the throw. Accurate arm with good footwork. Arm limits him to second base. Grade: 45

Run: Not fleet of foot. Short strider that lacks explosiveness. "Short, controlled steps" according to my contact. Not a threat on the bases, but will nab the occasional base when pitcher is napping. Grade: 40

Overall: The Angels signed the small-framed middle infielder for $1.2 million as part of their 2019 signing class. Placencia has some of the best hands in the organization. The switch-hitter excels at making contact, and has started turning it into quality contact more regularly. I just have my doubts that he hits the ball hard often enough to not get exploited by big league arms. Also he's likely a utility infielder that isn't an ideal fit for shortstop, and that can make him a tough fit on a roster outside of his controlled years.

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

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Livan Soto - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAA	SS	16	40

Grades Update: Jan 2021

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

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Jake Kerns

Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 160 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2016 IFA, ATL
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Signed as a lanky kid with above-average height and plenty of projection on his frame. Soto has begun filling out, but still lacks physical strength in his upper body. Soto has above-average athleticism and a good understanding of the game.

Hit: Soto altered his stance to begin 2019 and slowly tweaked it throughout the season. It's a crouched stance with a wide base. Keeps his left elbow dropped and right foot pointed toward the pitcher until he loads. Bat stays on the shoulder. Significant amount of pre-pitch bat movement and body sway. Right elbow stays high through the swing. Unorthodox. Soto's best traits in the box are his eye and bat-to-ball skills. Does not strike out often and gets his fair share of free passes. Hits too many balls on the ground, which is both attributable to his approach and lack of physical strength. He has average bat speed and a linear swing, but he does not drive the ball with much of a launch angle. In his brief minor league career, he's notably struggled against lefties. The tool has room to grow, but it will ultimately come with an empty average. Grade: 40

Power: Below-average raw power that plays as well below-average during games. Soto is a singles hitter that does not get the ball in the air. Grade: 30

Field: Good instincts. Shows strong footwork at SS. Moves well to his right and can make the difficult backhand. Covers an above-average amount of ground when moving to his left. Very fluid in his actions. Can make some difficult plays. Grade: 55

Arm: Plus arm strength with strong carry across the diamond. Can make the throw from deep in the hole. Throws from several arm angles depending on how quickly he needs to get the ball out. Quick transfers. Throws were on target in looks. Arm plays on the left side of the infield. Grade: 60

Run: Timed 4.18 down the line from the left side. Shows some awareness once on, but not a true threat to steal. Enough speed to keep the pitcher honest. Grade: 55

Overall: Soto stands out more for his floor than his ceiling. He's an advanced defender with enough speed to become something more than an org piece. His bat significantly lags behind, and he likely won't get the shot to start without maxing out his raw tools. He looks to be more of a utility/backup type, and he'll need to hit some to get there.

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

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Packy Naughton - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAA	LHP	15	40

Grades Update: Jan 2021

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

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: James Chipman

Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 195 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/L
Acquired: 2017 Draft, Round 9, CIN
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Medium frame; average height. Thin, wiry build. Sloped shoulders; lean upper body and core; high waisted with long limbs. Average athleticism. Injury history includes Tommy John surgery performed back in 2013.

Mechanics: Semi-windup; drop and drive. High 3/4 arm slot with average arm speed and moderate effort in the delivery. Above-average deception from letter high leg kick and funky delivery. Long arm path; average extension. Repeats mechanics fairly well.

Fastball: Sits 90-93; sinks it low; modest arm-side run; predominantly flat elsewhere in the zone. Draws weak contact in the lower third; barrel magnet when he tries to elevate. Deception slightly pads quality; modest velocity and movement profile will give him smaller margin for error at the big league level. Grade: 45

Curveball: Often lacks target zone velocity, sitting around 74-76. Inconsistent arm speed, release point and follow through. Shows sharp 1/7 break at its best; decent amount of slow rolling hangers up in the zone. Backdoors it to steal strikes and works it low as a spike pitch. Swing and miss is more so a product of pitchability than raw stuff. Grade: 45

Changeup: Above-average offering; optimal velo separation at 80-83. Features late tumble and solid arm-side fade. Maintains arm speed; thrown with conviction; shows confidence utilizing the pitch in FB counts. Elicits weak contact and swing and miss from both LHB and RHB. Grade: 55

Control and Command: Crafty southpaw with advanced pitchability. Impressive control; pounds the zone with quality strikes; sequences well, avoiding predictable patterns and locations. Actively attacks the edges of the plate; gives up loud well barreled shots in the heart of the zone. Above-average command of FB and CH; CB command significantly lags behind. Control: 60 | Command: 55

Overall: Modest arsenal features a summation of fringy pitches, anchored by an above-average change-up. Success thus far has been a result of his ability to elicit weak contact, limit walks and keep the ball in the yard. Profile plays up due to plus control and advanced pitchabilty. Limited role 40 ceiling without an uptick of velocity and/or improved consistency with the breaking ball.

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

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Jack Kochanowicz - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAA	RHP	14	40

Grades Update: Jan 2021

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

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Jake Martin

Age: 20 yr
Height: 6-6
Weight: 220 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2019 Draft, Round 3
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: 6-foot-6, 220 pound frame. Tall and lanky with long limbs. Whippy arm and present athleticism.

Mechanics: Small semi-windup, occasionally using a hands-over-the-head motion; tall and fall. 3/4 arm slot with live arm action. Arm is whippy. Strides towards right handed batters. Extension seems average for his height, nothing extraordinary.

Fastball: 89-93 touches 95. Seems pretty straight, a little bit of arm side run occasionally. Grade: 45

Curveball: 11-5 movement. Fails to get on top of it consistently. Not a super reliable pitch due to inconsistency but really solid when it works. Spin rate near 3000 with good true spin to match. Grade: 55

Changeup: Rare changeup is in the upper 80's. More of a show me third pitch than anything else. Has decent depth but not used very often. Grade: 40

Control and Command: Hands high separation creates some arm drag and puts him slightly off-line. Could potentially affect his command. Repeats mechanics well despite being off-line.Lacking footage makes it hard to determine his entire pitch profile and command. Based on the available film, his mechanics show that he would be in the strike zone an average amount and inconsistent in commanding his pitches. Control: 45 | Command: 40

Overall: Kochanowicz has a less than stellar 3-pitch mix with a passable fastball and an above average curveball. Based on his current repertoire, decent mechanics, and average ability to throw strikes, he profiles to be somewhat of a long reliever/spot starter. He has potential given his large frame and easy mechanics but he either needs to focus on pure stuff or better location, instead of the average combination of the two.

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

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Jahmai Jones - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAA	2B	13	40

Grades Update: Jan 2021

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

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Tyler Henninger

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 204 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2015 Draft, Round 2
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Solid, compact build with overall body strength. Extremely athletic with athlete bloodlines. Solid build for size, no projection left. Works hard, competitor.

Hit: Slightly closed stance, hands high at the head. Body upright, slight forward lean with feet shoulder width apart. Minimal hand load with small toe tap. Average bat speed with a linear path. Shows ability to use whole field. Good bat to ball skills. Patient hitter with good knowledge of strike zone. Infrequent quality contact, hits too many groundballs. Struggles with advanced spin, overmatched by FB inside. Grade: 45

Power: Fringe-average raw power. Approach and bat path sap game power to below average. Power predominantly to pull-side. Shows ability to drive mistakes. Will have to rely on finding the gaps and utilizing speed for his XBH. Grade: 40

Field: Able to handle routine plays. Hard hands. Waits back on GB. Slow release, although shows potential with quick pivots. Footwork lacking now, athleticism makes up for it. Ranges well to both sides. Will get better, still learning how to play INF. Grade: 40

Arm: Below-average velocity; lacks ideal carry at times. Prohibits ability to make highlight-reel plays. High arm slot, rarely changes angle. Most times on target. Grade: 40

Run: Above-average speed. Long, powerful strides. Gets out of the box well. Type of speed that makes defense rush. Ability to turn soft groundballs into infield hits. Needs to learn how to translate to SB ability. Grade: 55

Overall: There is no doubt Jones is extremely athletic. It's the reason he has been able to switch positions and go through multiple swing changes, but he lacks any standout tools. His patience and bat to ball skills will allow him to be a fringe-average hitter. Needs to make more consistent quality contact, eliminating the excess of weak groundballs. Won't provide much power due to lack of loft and groundball approach. Struggled when he tried to lift the ball. Could produce XBH by using gaps and above average speed. Needs to learn how to transfer speed into stolen bases. A lot to learn defensively, but will get more comfortable with reps. Arm strength lacks, but is playable for the position. Athleticism will allow him to be at least serviceable on the dirt. Likely just a bench or utility guy.

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

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D'Shawn Knowles - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAA	OF	11	45

Grades Update: Jan 2021

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

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Jake Kerns

Age: 20 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 165 lbs
Hits/Throws: S/R
Acquired: 2017 IFA
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Signed as a slender kid with plenty of projection. Beginning to fill out and add muscle. Long levers. Twitchy. Plays with a smile on his face.

Hit: Slightly crouched and open stance from the left side. Keeps the bat out in front prior to loading. Some pre-pitch bat movement. Moderate leg kick as he closes and steps into the pitch. Appears to be still seeking a comfortable swing from the left side and has gone through several iterations. More traditional, balanced swing from the right side. Slightly crouched and open stance. Keeps his hands high and behind his head. Some pre-pitch hand and bat movement as he tries to find his rhythm in the box. Mostly linear swing from both sides, but inconsistently so from the left side. Above-average bat speed from both sides. Balls jumps off the bat with good contact, but puts too many balls on the ground. Can beat out grounders to the left side. Often overly aggressive; takes big cuts and swings too often, which leads to too many strikeouts. Struggles with velocity up and away and is too often behind the pitch. Shows an understanding of the zone and takes his fair share of walks. Has good enough bat-to-ball skills to foul off a lot of pitches. Needs to find a comfortable, repeatable stance from the left side and cut down on his aggressiveness. Possesses some of the underlying abilities to see growth with the tool, but it will require additional patience as he moves up the ladder. Grade: 45

Power: Average raw power with room to grow as he continues to add strength and find his swing. Mostly a present gap hitter, but has flashed over-the-fence power in his two years in the minors. His home runs have exclusively come from the left-side and have been to all fields. Has a quick bat and already creates good leverage. Show some natural lift off the bat. Grade: 45

Field: Quick out of his breaks. Can improve with his routes, but is fast enough to overcome it. Willing to lay out for the ball. Overall shows above-average range in the grass. Makes some difficult plays. Plays with some flair. Can be an above-average or better fielder in CF or RF. Grade: 55

Arm: Strong arm with significant carry. High release point. Throws were on a rope and on target in limited looks. Plays in RF. Grade: 60

Run: A plus runner out of the box that is capable of turning a double into a triple. Fast enough to keep the pitcher honest once on, but has yet to become a base stealer in his short career. Shows some awareness on the basepaths. Grade: 60

Overall: Knowles is a tool shed and is already showing three above-average or better tools. He won't be a quick mover, but he's a high aptitude kid and has so far shown enough of an understanding of the zone and flashed the bat-to-ball skills to suggest he can develop with time. It's an enticing package, one that could eventually impact a lineup, but his bat is what will need to get him there. Without that, he's a likely defensive replacement/depth piece.

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

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William Holmes - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAA	RHP/OF	12	45

Grades Update: Jan 2021

OFP	Role	FB	CB	CH	Cont/Cmd
45	40	55	50	55	45/40

Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
45	40	45	60	55

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Danny Brackman

Age: 20 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 185 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 Draft, Round 5
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Big frame with high waist, thick legs, and broad shoulders. Has grown considerably since being drafted. Needs to be careful adding much more weight but current size combined with underlying athletic capabilities are highly intriguing.

Hitter Tools:

Hit: Wide stance with hips opening early to generate lots of torque and bat-speed. Tendency to pull his head causes swing and miss, though athleticism does bail him out at times. Somewhat tense at the plate and can rush through lever mechanisms, leading to some ugly swings. Big strides forward have been made and reportedly continued at the ATS and fall instructs.Grade:45

Power: Inconsistent bat-path has led to less than expected power from someone of Holmes' size and athletic ability. With the continued tinkering of swing mechanics, there's a chance he unlocked something substantial, though for now, his recorded exit velocities leave much to be desired (Avg. 81 EV Max 101 EV according to Fangraphs). Rotational ability indicates there is still some potential there. Grade: 40

Field: Athleticism, foot speed, and arm strength indicate above average potential in an outfield corner, but the Angels' plans on continuing his development as a 2-way indicate he likely won't spend much time in the field, if any at all. So far, he's only entered the lineup as a DH when not pitching, likely to limit physical workload. Could be at least an average defender, however current defensive development is stifled. Grade: 45

Arm: Above-average arm strength with very good carry and accuracy. Ability to make any throw from all three outfield positions. Grade: 60

Run: Very good foot speed for someone of his size. Career 7 of 8 stealing bases in 41 minor league games between 2018-19. Long strides cover lots of ground after an explosive first step. Could lose some running ability as his body continues to grow as he ages, though for now that doesn't appear to be a concern. Grade: 55

Pitcher Tools:

Mechanics: Has switched to a hybrid wind-up since going pro to help repeatability. Often inconsistent timing and tempo in the delivery leads to pitches spraying around the zone. Effective hip hinge utilizes his strong lower half well. Fluid arm action; high 3/4 slot; good upper half mobility, and size/athleticism indicate solid durability. Continuing to feel out and get comfortable with his mechanics as his body finishes developing is key.

Fastball: Sits in the low 90s and can reach back for 95-96. Inconsistent delivery reflected by inconsistent velo at times. Throws both a 2-seam and 4-seam. Good arm-side run on the 2-seam used for inducing weaker contact. Spin rates north of 2400, nearly perfect spin efficiency, a straight-over-the-top axis, and good extension make the 4-seam play even when velo is down. Raw metrics are well above average, so a velo spike could be huge. Grade: 55

Curveball: Mid-high 70s slurvy bender. Not overly sharp but total horizontal+vertical movement is still solid. Plays nicely when thrown to the glove side. Doesn't throw it a ton as he favors the FB/CH more, though it still appears to be a solid third offering. Either embracing the slurve and increasing spin efficiency a bit or converting to a true slider and increasing gyro degree could improve pitch ceiling. Grade: 50

Changeup: Low 80s 2-seam grip with fantastic seam-shifted wake. Heavy arm-side fade and downward sink make the pitch a true swing-and-miss offering. Highly effective against both LHH and RHH. Advanced feel at a young age for what is often considered to be the hardest pitch to develop. Grade: 55

Control and Command: Impressive strikeout rates somewhat negated by ugly walk rates. Tendency to be effectively wild. Each pitch has a unique movement profile and will take time to harness. His stuff is good enough to get outs simply by throwing near the zone, as he has done so far, but continued improvement in the command department will determine Holmes' future as either a starter or a reliever. Control: 45 | Command: 40

Overall: A legitimate 2-way prospect, Holmes brings some exciting untapped potential to both the plate and the mound. Reports on his development and work ethic are continuing to trend in the positive direction. There are gaps that need to be filled in rather quickly, and there's a good chance Holmes stops hitting to focus on pitching, but that isn't happening just yet.

OFP: 45
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Bench or Platoon | Spot Starter or Low-Leverage Reliever
Risk: Extreme

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David Calabrese - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAA	OF	10	45

Grades Update: Jan 2021

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

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 18 yr
Height: 5-11
Weight: 160 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2020 Draft, Round 3
RuleV: 2024

Physical Description: Below average height, sloped shoulders, athletic high waisted build, room to add 25-30 pounds of good weight in the coming years.

Hit: Square to pitcher, hands set by back shoulder, moderate leg lift timing mechanism gives way to rock back. Level bat plane and path. Longer swing, but has shortened up over the last 18 months. Best struck balls are line drives up the middle, has shown the ability to go the other way and make plays with his at least above-average running. Should provide a solid approach, contact, and grind out at bats. Average hit tool, but improvements in on base ability and power could push the grade up. Grade: 50

Power: Lacks significant loft, lift, or strength to drive the ball with authority in the air. Does have the clean mechanics and barrel control to potentially meliorate his power in game. At the moment it's a below average tool, that mostly manifests itself in the way of gap shots and doubles off the wall. Grade: 40

Field: Above average outfield defender with skills that translate in centerfield. Likely a long term up the middle defender in the fringes of plus defense. Shows the necessary giddy up on balls coming in and going back, takes efficient routes and has the twitch needed to excel at the position. Grade: 55

Arm: Good on-line carry, to all bases in my looks. Not elite velocity (topped out at 87 mph from the outfield), but it's a strong accurate arm with distance and a quick trigger. His arm should be an asset for him in center and should allow him to handle right field. Grade: 55

Run: Above average runner that clocked some plus times later on in the process. Ran a 6.9 60 in my looks, with 55 grade home to first. There's a chance that he added the speed for it to play up to plus or better. Ran a 6.5 in January of 2020. Does an excellent job of closing in on balls in front of him in the outfield. Base running ability, good jumps, and pitcher reads at first. Grade: 55

Overall: One of the top Canadian players in the 2020 draft class, Calabrese provides a strong foundation of skills and a projectable frame that should add more weight. It's a hit over power profile at the plate but there's a chance his strong barrel control allows him to translate mechanical changes and added strength into more power at maturation. For now it's a fourth outfielder profile with a strong up the middle home defensively and a solid floor at the plate. A chance to push into an everyday role should the skills tick up at the plate.

OFP: 45
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Platoon or Utility
Risk: High

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Jose Alberto Rivera - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAA	RHP	9	45

Grades Update: Jan 2021

OFP	Role	FB	CB	SPL	Cnt/Cmd
45	40	55	45	50	40/40

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 160 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2016 IFA, HOU
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Tall skinny build, long arms and legs, square shoulders, high waist. Looks listed height and weight with additional projection remaining throughout the frame.

Mechanics: Semi-windup; drop and drive. Over the top slot, above average arm speed, and high effort in the delivery. Moderate leg lift, late handbrake, falls off to first base side. Classic stretch move, no ramp, slot drops a little.

Fastball: Sits 93-95 mph, ramping up to 96-97 mph. Holds velocity second time through the lineup dropping to 92-94 mph, still reaching for 95 when needed. Four-seam, heavy ride, plays best elevated. Ability to create downhill plane due to height and release point. Limited armside run, misses mostly gloveside and elevated in the zone, rarely throws to the heart of the plate. Generates swings and misses overpowering hitters with velocity and movement. Near plus pitch with improved command, above average in current state. Grade: 55

Curveball: Sits 82-84 mph, with loopy 12-6 break, and below average vertical drop. Go-to secondary first time through the order, generates swings and misses and groundball contact. Controls the pitch at an average level, showing the ability to land it for strikes. Command is below average struggles to hit the mit, will hang one out of five. Fringe average, good velocity for a curveball that could trend to average with improved command. Grade: 45

Splitter: Sits 85-88 mph, classic splitter, thrown with conviction, swing and miss pitch, with primary function to drive chase swings. Rarely thrown for a strike, mostly thrown glove side, with late dynamic tumble that fools righties and lefties alike. Limited function due to inability to land in the bottom of the zone with consistency. Average splitter. Grade: 50

Control and Command: Fringe average control, capable strike thrower, with varied command across offerings. Fastball command best of the three offerings, showing the ability to hit his spots in the lower quadrants, and elevated armside. Curveball and splitter command are below average, will lose the ability to land either for consistent strikes for stretches. Control: 40 | Command:40

Overall: A rule five draft pick out of the Astros system, Rivera has the profile of a minor league starter that will soon transition to a multi-inning or low leverage pen role, with the stuff to pitch his way into high leverage work. Below average command due to the effort in his motion. Fringe strike thrower, that lives around the zone but rarely in it. Plus velocity on all three pitches, with the ability for his arsenal to play up across multiple innings. Should see multi-inning clean-up work if he sticks on the Angels active roster.

OFP: 45
Role: 40 - Long Reliever or Low-Leverage Reliever
Risk: Moderate

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Arol Vera - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAA	SS	8	45

Grades Update: Jan 2021

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

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Jake Kerns

Age: 18 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 170 lbs
Hits/Throws: S/R
Acquired: 2019 IFA
RuleV: 2024

Physical Description: Signed as a tall, projectable prospect that was lean throughout. Long levers. Beginning to fill out and add strength. A good athlete. May grow into a 3B.

Hit: Crouched and balanced stance from the right side. Slightly open. Knees inward. Keeps his hands high by his right ear. Moderate amount of bat movement/body sway prior to loading. Moderate leg kick as he steps into the pitch. Repeatable swing that is mostly linear. Near-mirror image swing from the left side, but is less fluid in his actions and has more effort. Looks more comfortable from the right, but produces above-average bat speed from both sides during BP. Shows good rotation in his hips, but footwork in the box could improve, namely from the left side. Lacks barrel control from the left side and looked awkward in the box against live pitching during showcases and instructs. Has strong hand-eye coordination that allows him to foul off a lot of pitches, but the bat speed wavers and he has trouble catching up to velocity. Aggressive at the plate and presently lacks in his approach, which is unsurprising given his age. Has a feel for bunting. Shows enough raw ability, most notably with his hand-eye coordination, to suggest he can improve over time, but he'll need to continue to fill out and put in the work to improve his barrel control and pitch recognition. Tool could be average in time. Grade: 45

Power: Below-average present raw power with room to grow. Swing creates natural lift, and the ball jumps off the bat during BP. Presently lacks the strength to impact the ball upon contact against live-pitching. Approach is not yet geared toward driving the ball, but did show some gap power from the right-side of the plate during showcases. Left side lags behind. Had significant physical projection when he signed and is now flashing the underlying ability to indicate his power could approach average or better at full maturity. Grade: 45

Field: Moves well laterally and keeps his feet moving. Fluid actions. Not especially quick, but gets a good initial step toward the ball. Keeps it in front of him and stays low on it. Charges the ball with authority. Strong hand-eye coordination; follows the ball and can make the play off a bad hop. Displays a good backhand going to his right. Above-average range that allows him to make the routine plays and some of the more difficult ones. Shows good instincts in the field. Plays with some flair. Has the tools to stick at SS, but might fit best at 3B if he fills out. Grade: 55

Arm: Average arm strength with average carry across the diamond. Arm strength may improve as he fills out. Quick transfers. Shows several release points, including a low-sidearm/submarine when he's trying to get the ball out quick. Typically side-arm, but will go low-3/4 if he needs to add something to it. Throws on-target in looks to both 1B and 2B. Arms plays up because of his ability to get the ball out. Would play at 3B. Grade: 55

Run: Showed average times during showcases as an amateur, but may slow as he fills out. A heads up runner once he's on base, but will not be a true threat to steal. Grade: 50

Overall: Vera's glove is ahead of his bat. He has innate hand-eye coordination which gives hope to his future hit tool, but he is very raw at the plate and much of his upside depends on his ability to add strength. He's begun to do so. There's a reason to believe he could be an average hitter with average power as he physically matures, but it's going to take time. His defense is advanced and helps give him a reasonable floor, but he'll ultimately go as far as his bat takes him. He has everyday potential.

OFP: 45
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Bench or Utility
Risk: High

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Jeremiah Jackson - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAA	2B/SS	7	45

Grades Update: Jan 2021

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

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 165 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 Draft, Round 2
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Average height, skinny, athletic high waisted build, with room to add significant good weight in the years to come. Should maintain high level of conditioning.

Hit: Sets up square, significant knee bend, with significant waist bend, hands set by shoulder, with bat set perpendicular over his back shoulder. Stays compact with a steep bat path to the ball that opens up holes in his swing on anything elevated. Murders low balls, but will swing through plenty of pitches in zone due to path. Passive approach, will get deep into counts but takes too many looking third strikes. Grade: 40

Power: Easy above average power, drives the ball to all fields with relative easy. Steep bay angle allows him to backspin balls with good carry to the deepest parts of the park. Slight in frame but generates hellacious bat speed. Should add good weight and develop into potential plus game power at peak. Grade: 55

Field: Fringe average tool, quick first step, but robotic actions in the field. Sure-Handed and displayed soft hands. Limited range, but will layout to his left. Slow on the pivot at times. Likely to slide to third base or second base long term due to lack of range and technicality at the position. Grade: 45

Arm: Above average arm with a quick release. Good strength and accuracy on throws deep in the hole. Has the arm strength to beat out fast runners on bang bang plays. Plenty of arm should he slide to third base long term. Grade: 55

Run: Clocks above average home to first times, and shows twitch in the field, particularly coming inside on slow rollers. Not an aggressive base stealer but is capable of going from home to third standing on a ball in the gap. Likely to slide back to average straight line speed as he ages. Grade: 50

Overall: A bat-first power hitting shortstop likely to stick in the dirt. Jackson is unlikely to ever carry a high batting average or on base percentage, and his zone miss is a red flag. His power however plays in game already and looks like he could grow into plus game in a matter of years. This coupled with his athleticism and defensive skills to stick in the dirt give him a strong foundation to build from. It's a second division regular profile at peak with upside if the hit tool progresses to average.

OFP: 45
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Utility or Platoon
Risk: High

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Chris Rodriguez - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAA	RHP	6	45

Grades Update: Jan 2021

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

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Jake Boes

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 185 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2016 Draft, Round 4
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Medium build; fit and trim with sloping shoulders, long, lanky arms; high waist with long legs. Modest projection remaining throughout; likely to settle in around 200 lbs. Injury history includes a stress reaction of the back in 2018 and a stress fracture of the lower spine in 2019.

Mechanics: Fires from a high 3/4 arm slot with high effort; hand break, arm action, and subtle head whack yield moderate deception. Works primarily from the first base side of the rubber, quick motion with a high leg kick. Repeats delivery well; needs work at holding runners from the stretch.

Fastball: 94-96; four-seamer and sinker in the same velocity band. Four seam features arm side, riding life in the zone with inconsistent command; tends to miss high arm side. Sinker features tailing, darting life in the zone; induces weak contact consistently and shows average command. Overall, a plus offering with little projection necessary to reach its potential. Grade: 60

Cutter: 88-90 t91 with run in on opposite-sided batters; compliments the fastball well; hitters struggle to square it up. Most effective in the upper third; movement overlaps slider on occasion. Swings and misses rare but contact is limited. Overall an average offering at the highest levels. Grade: 50

Curveball: 81-84; flashes plus but sits fringe-average. Tight rotation, 11/5 action with inconsistent command; tends to bounce it at times; lacks teeth necessary to generate consistent swings and misses. Self-awareness evident in usage with the offering; mixes in for a called strike early in counts or thrown to freeze hitters after a fastball-heavy sequence. Grade: 45

Slider: 86-88 with sharp bite running out of the zone. Primary secondary offering; consistently generates swings and misses from same-sided batters. Command is inconsistent; misses tend to be horizontal. Most effective to the outer third of same-sided batters. Shape lacks bite at times, but overall an above-average offering. Grade: 55

Changeup: 88-90; struggles to command and generate swings and misses; same velocity band as cutter and slider may be hindering overall effectiveness; squeezes on occasion, burying the pitch in the dirt. Lacks conviction and purpose, overall a below-average offering. Grade: 40

Control and Command: Average control with below average command; sinker/slider combination is sequenced effectively with cutter mixed in. Four-seamer, curve, and change lag, but fills the zone enough to potentially stick in a rotation long-term. Control: 50 | Command: 40

Overall: Two separate back injuries have forced Rodriguez into a true wildcard scenario; when healthy, he has three average-or-better offerings to help navigate a lineup. Assuming health, a back-end starter role is likely. But due to the durability concerns and the rigors that come with a 162-game schedule, a long relief or spot-starter role becomes most likely long-term.

OFP: 45
Role: 40 - Spot Starter or Long Reliever
Risk: High

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Hector Yan - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAA	LHP	5	50

Grades Update: Jan 2021

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

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 22 yr
Height: 5-11
Weight: 180 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2015 IFA
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Shorter lefthander with a strong, muscular, but stout build. Near maxed out, with a strong lower half with defunded thigh and glute muscles. Shorter arms and legs.

Mechanics: Very unusual operation with a high level of deception. A low side arm slot that crossfires across his body. Yan starts set in the third base side of the rubber. The motion begins from a slight side step to elevated leg lift, that forces his front side closed, before dropping down his slot and flinging it across his chest.

Fastball: Above average velocity with heavy horizontal break that makes the pitch play almost like a hard sweepy slider. His velocity fluctuated greatly early in the year ranging from 89-93 mph. By June Yan's fastball was sitting 93-95 mph with the same nasty sweeping movement. He uses the pitch almost like an out pitch, going to breaking balls and changeups early before ripping off heaters that land gloveside. At times it seems as though he has little to no idea where the pitch will land once it releases his hand, but it's around zone consistently and his misses tend not to be center cut meatballs. The lack of true command for the pitch offsets some of the offering's plus movement characteristics. Grade: 55

Slider: Mid to upper-70s offering with less sweep and more vertical drop. The pitch plays up due to the vertical movement coming from his horizontal slot, which gives it the appearance of moving horizontally before bottoming out. His usage of the pitch waned as the 2019 season progressed, and he became increasingly split heavy with usage, really only leaning on it in left in left matchups. Advanced command of the pitch, landed it for a better than 60% strike rate across three observations. He gets a fair amount of takes on the pitches leading to less swings than his fastball or offspeed. Fringe average pitch, that I'd like to see how it fairs versus more advanced hitters before moving this grade to average or below. Grade: 45

Changeup: Arguably the best pitch in Yan's arsenal. Heavy usage versus both righties and lefties, but make no mistake this pitch drives his high level of success versus right handed hitters (.171/.289/.250 across 347 PAs). Averaging 82-87 mph depending on how much sauce he puts on it. It shows some run but a ton of tumble, falling off a table similar to his breaking ball, but due to the increased velocity it's often mistaken for his fastball. Yan's best swing and miss pitch consistently, even as his fastball ticked up after the first month of the season. An above average offering on par with his fastball. Grade: 55

Control and Command: Yan's profile presents an interesting one. As the command and control profiles for his fastball and braking ball are flipped. He shows good feel for commanding his breaking ball landing it for strikes a majority of the time. His fastball while fringe average control has poor command as he often makes his catcher work harder on his fastballs than his secondaries. Factor in the changeup and you start to raise the grade, as Yan's offspeed feel is the core of his 2019 and any future he has as a starter. At the end of the day it's fringe average command with below average command. Control: 45 | Command: 40

Overall: Yan gives off heavy Cristian Javier vibes, albeit left handed from a different slot entirely. The similarities draw from the changeup and breaking ball feel, the willingness to double and triple down on the changeup and sneak 94-95 mph by you. He'll take something off his fastball one pitch and ramp it up another. It's never a comfortable at bat and it's a profile that can work in a variety of roles. Yan has a shot to stick as a starter as long as his secondaries continue to play versus better competition and he throws enough strikes. There's swing and miss, the ability to drive lots of groundball contact and raw stuff. If his opportunities to start dry up in the coming years Yan could transition easily into a high leverage role as early as 2022. One of the better prospects in the Angels system.

OFP: 50
Role: 50 - #4 - #5 Backend SP or High Leverage Reliever
Risk: Moderate

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Kyren Paris - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAA	SS	4	50

Grades Update: Jan 2021

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

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Jake Kerns

Age: 19 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 165 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Draft, Round 2
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Above-average height. Long levers. Strong hands. Has added good weight to his frame since signing, including upper body strength. He's retained his athleticism despite the added weight.

Hit: Slightly crouched and balanced stance. Hands stay high and back. Some pre-pitch bat movement. Keeps his weight on his back foot as he loads and transfers into his swing. Moderate leg kick. Linear swing that produces a lot of line drive contact. Shows plus bat speed during BP but would need to sacrifice some of his contact ability to get to it in-game. Has an understanding of the zone and shows an ability to lay off bad pitches. Timing on his swing is sometimes off, leading to parts of his body being out of sync and him being behind the pitch; growth with his pitch recognition will help. The current profile will come with his share of strikeouts. Grade: 45

Power: Average raw power with room to grow. The ball jumps off his bat during BP and his swing is designed to drive the ball to the gaps. Those balls will clear the fence as he continues to physically mature and create more leverage. Grade: 50

Field: Stays low and keeps the ball in front of him. Displays good footwork and an ability to get to difficult balls. Moves well laterally and can cover a lot of ground to his left. Shows a good backhand moving to his right. Above-average range. Physical maturation may move him off SS, but the eventual package will play at 3B. Has some recent experience with 2B, too. Grade: 55

Arm: Strong arm with plus carry across the diamond. High release point. Mostly accurate in looks from the amateur circuit, but the ball has a slight tendency to sail when throwing to 1B. Arm fits on the left side of the infield. Grade: 60

Run: Clocked above-average times in the 60 as an amateur. No recent looks. Grade: 55

Overall: Paris' profile has changed slightly since signing in 2019 largely due to his added strength and burgeoning power. Paris received positive reports from instructs, and there may be additional untapped potential with the stick. While it's a profile that doesn't necessarily lend itself to being a quick mover, the ultimate upside is that of a regular or more. He'll need to work to get there.

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

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Jordyn Adams - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAA	OF	3	50

Grades Update: Jan 2021

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
50	50	40	45	45	55	80

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Matt Thompson

Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 180 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 Draft, Round 1
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Adams is lean, but strong and looks like a Division I wide receiver. Broad shoulders, large neck. Explosive hips and bottom half. The ideal body. An elite athlete, the type of kid that excels in any sport you drop him into.

Hit: He's reworked the swing since his high school days, quieting down that massive leg kick for a more controlled version. He raised his back elbow a bit while also constructing a bat path made for generating natural loft and getting into his power. He starts with his hands high, and stance slightly opened and bent at the knee. The swing is relatively long, two different loading mechanisms are present, I would like to see him eliminate the second one and reduce the length to the stroke. Lightning quick bat speed. Good batting eye, but can struggle against breaking balls. He's a tough player to evaluate because he's just starting the first time in his life where he's solely focused on one sport, and some of the inexperience in relation to his peers shows but he powers through it because of his athletic prowess. Grade: 40

Power: Adams has strong hands and wrists and has above-average raw power right now. His 50% ground ball rate doesn't allow him to fully tap into all of his power yet, and his swing is a bit flatter than you would like, but that has supposedly been a point of emphasis for him during the shutdown. Right now he can hammer balls to his pull side and will work the gap the opposite way. His speed will always turn singles into doubles and double into triples. Power could eventually be plus with time, but we aren't there yet. Grade: 45

Field: Elite athleticism allows him to chew up turf in the outfield and he gets to many balls that other centerfielders simply can't. He gets gap to gap with ease and is an aggressive outfielder. He's also mistake prone and will have lapses of concentration on some of the most routine balls. I typically don't pay attention to defensive stats but they help prove my point here. Adams had ten errors in centerfield in the Midwest League and that's far too many. The ingredients are here to be a potential plus fielder, but he needs to work on the finer points of his game first. Grade: 45

Arm: Adams has a strong arm. The type of arm that will allow him to settle in at any outfield position. Strong and accurate, he also displays good footwork and has a quick release. Grade: 55

Run: Adams is an 80-grade runner. Was getting plus run times on him after he broke it down two-thirds of the way down the line. He needs more polish on the basepaths to be a true stolen base threat, but you need to know exactly where he is when he's on base. Grade: 80

Overall: There's a strong chance Jordyn Adams is THE best athlete in all of affiliated baseball. Adams was a three sport star in high school, and even had a scholarship to the University of North Carolina to play both football and baseball. The Angels were interested and drafted him in the first round, and paid him a healthy overslot $4.1 million bonus. Adams is still growing into his baseball body, but the tools shine through. There's a chance he settles in as a plus hit, plus power 80-grade runner with plus defensive skills. It could happen because of his athleticism and as his inexperience fades away. Putting him as a present role 50, but that could easily jump up to a 60 if his offensive skills continue to develop.

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

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Reid Detmers - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	LAA	LHP	2	50

Grades Update: Jan 2021

OFP	Role	FB	CB	CH	Cnt/Cmd
50	50	50	60	50	60/55

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Joe Doyle

Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 210 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2020 Draft, Round 1
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Compact, sturdy build with more developed thick upper body. Wide shoulders with a broad chest. Thicker neck. Moderate athleticism but displays excellent body control and balance. Completely physically matured.

Mechanics: Short and easy arm action. Moderate leg kick and moderate stride down the mound. Little to moderate effort in the delivery from an over-the-top motion. No concerns for durability or longevity.

Fastball: Low-90s offering with some ride and, at times, arm-side run. Likes to morph into a cutter-esque offering against lefties. Likes to spot the fastball at the top of the zone to compliment his secondaries. Heater plays up due to excellent command of the pitch. Shows a great feel for commanding the fastball arm-side and glove-side. Physical maturity and lack or arm speed suggests he's likely reached his peak velo. Grade: 50

Curveball: Low-70s 12-6 bender that he controls extraordinarily well. Command for the pitch is mature beyond his age. Likes to pitch backwards because of it. Showcases fantastic depth and some sweep at times. Can get a loopy when left up in the zone. Will need to really focus on spotting this pitch right below the knees. Very good reason to believe he's capable. Lack of velo may be a concern at the highest levels. Grade: 60

Changeup: Sparsely used at Louisville, Detmers hasn't needed to utilize his offspeed offering much. When shown, Detmers has showcased the ability to kill spin and command the pitch arm-side. Will be absolutely essential the pitch become a staple of his arsenal if the fastball/curveball combo is to reach it's ceiling. Grade: 50

Control and Command: Ability to throw strikes and pitch backwards is apparent. Might have plus command with the curveball and above average command with the fastball. Changeup command is at least fringe average. Strike-thrower. Control: 60 | Command: 55

Overall: Detmers has all the makings of a potential mid-rotation arm thanks to his ability to avoid self-inflicted damage and throw quality strikes. Right now, he's primarily a fastball/curveball pitcher. That will need to expand if he's to reach his ceiling. Clayton Kershaw has shown this arsenal works, so long as a solid cutter or slider can be incorporated. That will be the task for Detmers. If that is added, he's a potential no. 3 starter with the more likely outcome being that of a back-end innings-eating rotation staple.

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

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Brady Feigl - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	OAK	RHP	33	30

Grades Update: Feb 2021

OFP	Role	FB	SL	CH	Cnt/Cmd
30	30	55	45	30	40/40

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Feb 2021 Report

Evaluator: Isaiah Burrows

Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 235 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 Round 5
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Tall and sturdy right-hander on the mound with great size. Large upper half with broad shoulders. Trunky thighs and stout legs fill his lower half. Near full maturity, little room for added size to his frame.

Delivery & Mechanics: Low three-quarter arm slot operation. Loose arm action with a bit of deception dropping his right arm up until point of release. Average arm speed and little effort in delivery. Incorporates lower half well, right leg remains key in delivery. Solid extension, lacks strikeout stuff but fills up the zone.

Fastball: Low-to-mid 90s offering with sinker-esque movement. Fastball has touched 95-96, but sits primary 92-93. Late movement and spin keep it low and away. Lacks consistent whiffs, but forces soft contact. Go-to pitch in his arsenal with above-average tools. Grade: 55

Slider: Mid-80s slider that lacks consistent break out of the zone. Needs more refinement and tight spin to miss bats. Sits in the zone and gets barreled. Potential to be an average off-speed pitch. Grade: 45

Changeup: Low-80s changeup that is still behind in development. Lacks shape and armside fade. Sits firm in the zone without any late movement. Needs more reps and consistency to become a reliable third pitch. Grade: 30

Control and Command: Lacks elite stuff, but does a decent job filling the zone. Shows good feel for his fastball-slider combination. Throws fastball well low and away. Occasional mistakes up in the zone. Gets out of jams, forces soft contact. Showed more growth and improvement in his command since pro ball. Control: 40 | Command: 40

Overall: Fiegl's sturdiness on the mound bode well for his strike-throwing ability. He lacks a substantial three-pitch mix and must improve his changeup as a viable third pitch. Fiegl can potentially fill a back-end starter role, but his lack of stuff makes him more of a reliever.

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

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