Kendall Simmons - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	PHI	2B	12	40

Grades Update: Feb 2021

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

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Feb 2021 Report

Evaluator: Evan Morin

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

Physical Description: Muscular, athletic body. Ideal body type for a left side infielder. Confident movements that are loose and smooth.

Hit: Slightly open stance with a little crouch; hands high at the head with an athletic base. Small leg lift with uppercut swing providing average bat speed. Rotational swing using strength to find power. Aggressive in at bats, but may be too eager early in counts. Uppercut swing leads to less hits and more strikeouts, so he will have to learn to find a way on base more. His power will be an asset, but may be useless if he doesn't have better at bats. Grade: 30

Power: Simmons has good raw power, but struggles to present it in games. His power is very apparent when you see his frame and swing. It will be a strong asset in the future, but he needs to have better at bats to be able to show it off. Grade: 55

Field: Smooth rhythm from the left side of the diamond with generally soft hands. Always moving his feet in the infield both through and around the ball. Occasionally fielding is too loose - increased reps can prevent simple errors. Will need work tracking ball into glove as he progresses. Lots of room for potential improvement. Grade: 40

Arm: Solid arm across the field. Ball has good zip and accuracy as he works through the ball well. Ball shows carry - no struggle throwing from anywhere in the infield. Grade: 55

Run: Quick hustle on the basepaths. Gets out of the box well - good speed down the line. Average knowledge on base, likes to be aggressive and take another base if he can. Grade: 50

Overall: Simmons is built well for his position - a power hitting infielder. That power has been shown off many times through BP or in his extra base hits, but that power may be useless unless he can find more hits. His eager uppercut swings put him in a role of home run or bust, which could be ok as long as he finds other ways to get on base. A lot of grounder reps would be a good investment because he has potential to become a good fielder with the strength of his arm. He will be 21 rolling into the 2021 season, so he has time to work on his weaknesses, but needs to fix them soon to be a top rated prospect. His physical attributes show that there is a lot of potential if he's able to put it all together.

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

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Mickey Moniak - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	PHI	OF	11	40

Grades Update: Feb 2021

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

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Feb 2021 Report

Evaluator: Jake Boes

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 195 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2016 Round 1
RuleV: On 40 Man Roster

Physical Description: Athletic, sturdy frame. Vitals appear accurate; modest physical projection remaining throughout; could stand to add muscle in arms and legs. Squared shoulders, long arms, trim waist, with long and lean legs. Build reminds me of Joc Pederson; Moniak's grandfather, Bill, spent six years in the Red Sox organization.

Hit: Relaxed setup; feet away from the plate and slightly open; upright stance with only a slight bend at the knee; hips square, shoulders slightly closed with hands relaxed near the ear. Back elbow up, hands back, and stance closes upon load. Load and swing have some Bryce Harper attributes. Top hand struggles though; forcing lazy fly balls and roll-over grounders. An overall fringe-average hit tool; struggles with quality spin below the zone; pulls front shoulder off the ball at times; struggles to generate consistent leverage with the stroke. Punishes mistakes middle/middle. Shows a solid take-what's-given approach, but contact struggles apparent due to mechanical deficiencies. Grade: 40

Power: Below-average power; weak top hand coupled with spray approach limit the amount of over-the-fence power generated. Average raw the struggles to translate due to struggles with timing, especially with offspeed. Should generate enough gappers and perhaps double-digit home runs totals across a full season with the occasional opposite-field shot, but may struggle to reach average totals long-term considering his outfield position. Grade: 40

Field: Average defender; possibly a tick above-average in a corner but could stand at any spot in the grass. Bananas his routes at times on deep fly balls; glove is steady and reliable; shows instincts in the field. Robs the occasional hit but not likely to fill a highlight reel. Grade: 50

Arm: Average arm; makes all the throws necessary of an outfielder, but not a weapon from any spot. Shows solid over-the-top mechanics necessary for an outfield spot. Shows ability to hit the cut-offs with ease, but throws lack significant carry. Grade: 50

Run: 3.98-4.2 times home-to-first; above-average runner leveraging long legs to gallop around the bases; plus times currently but likely to lose a step as the body reaches physical maturity. Solid instincts on the bases; should have enough to take the extra base as necessary and turn in a handful of steals across a full season. Grade: 55

Overall: A former first overall pick, Moniak has failed to achieve the sky-high expectations that come with going so high in the draft. He is approaching his projection and will need to show he has everyday potential in 2021 in order to justify a starting spot moving forward. Unfortunately, his lagging hit tool and the lack of power will hinder his ability to find the lineup on a daily basis, but his solid secondary attributes in the field and on the bases should make for a solid lefty bench bat long-term.

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

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Rickardo Perez - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	PHI	C	24	40

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Feb 2021 Report

Evaluator: Matt Thompson

Age: 17 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 180 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2020 IFA
RuleV: 2025

Overall: The Venezuelan catching prospect signed with the Phillies for $1.2 million as part of their 2020 international class. Perez is a left-handed hitting catcher with an all-around skill set, projecting for average, or slightly better tools across the board while lacking a standout tool. The reports are strong defensively for Perez and he gets high marks for his receiving, footwork and demeanor. His bat-to-ball skills play more than his power at the moment, but the power is coming. He's shown flashes offensively and has all the ingredients to become a future big league regular behind the plate. It comes with extreme risk though.

OFP: 40
Risk: Extreme

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Starlyn Castillo - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	PHI	RHP	21	40

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Feb 2021 Report

Evaluator: Matt Thompson

Age: 19 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 210 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 IFA
RuleV: 2023

Overall: The prize of the Phillies 2018 international class, Castillo is a physically mature right-hander that was popping 97 before he could legally drive here in the United States. The Phillies signed the Dominican flamethrower to a $1.6 million dollar contract and he moved quickly enough to get into a handful of GCL games towards the end of the 2019 season. Castillo could potentially have two plus pitches in the fastball and slider, but he lacks a third pitch at the moment and his command is poor. Castillo looks nearly maxed out and any physical projection looks like it's more on the negative side. It comes with extreme risk, but Castillo has a big arm worthy of an important role on a pitching staff.

OFP: 40
Risk: Extreme

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Yhoswar Garcia - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	PHI	OF	9	45

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Feb 2021 Report

Evaluator: Matt Thompson

Age: 19 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 150 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2020 IFA
RuleV: 2025

Overall: Garcia was signed back in March prior to the covid shutdown and is considered to be part of the 2020 class. The Venezuelan prospect was set to be part of the 2019 class for the Phillies but had to sit out a year for a discrepancy about his age. Garcia is a tooled up prospect with a skillset that fits near the top of a lineup and in centerfield. His defense and athleticism are his calling cards. He covers a ton of ground and has a strong arm and the plus run times that come with that archetype. He will use all fields with a line drive oriented approach. He has good plate skills and a short quick stroke meant more for contact than driving the ball. Power is a question mark, but he's a gap to gap threat at the moment with room to add strength to his game.

OFP: 45
Risk: High

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Rafael Marchan - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	PHI	C	8	45

Grades Update: Feb 2021

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

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Feb 2021 Report

Evaluator: Tyler Henninger

Age: 22 yr
Height: 5-9
Weight: 170 lbs
Hits/Throws: S/R
Acquired: 2015 IFA
RuleV: On 40 Man Roster

Physical Description: Short, compact frame. Strong, thick lower half. Fair upper body muscular development. Excellent flexibility. Not body type to add more weight or strength.

Hit: Slightly open stance with hands letter high stretched back toward catcher from the left side. Hands at head and closer to body from the right side. Slightly crouched with wider base from the left side and more shoulder width apart from the right. Minimal hand load with slight barrel wrap and hitch. Sizeable leg kick timing mechanism, eliminates with two-strikes. Good weight transfer, loads backside well. Average bat speed with linear bat path. Uses the entire field. Line drive approach with exceptional bat to ball skills. Advanced approach, good strike zone awareness and pitch recognition. Innate ability to make solid contact. Line drive machine. Better from the left side. Grade: 50

Power: Below-average raw power, well-below average game power. Bat path and approach hinder ability to lift ball. Very little homerun potential. Shows ability to spray hard hit line drives to gap. Future power will be of XBH variety. Grade: 30

Field: Plus defender with ability to receive and block balls. Makes it look easy. Soft hands, firm wrists allow for quality framing. Sticks low pitch well. Solid, flexible base. Provides good target. Good body control, quiet. Above average blocking ability. Moves side to side exceptionally well. Shows leadership and ability to handle pitching staff. Grade: 60

Arm: Above average arm with proper throwing mechanics. Carries through the bag when on top, slight tail occasionally. On the money most of the time. Quick transfer and short release. Advanced footwork with good body control. Throws out good runners. Grade: 60

Run: Below-average runner, but moves decent for a catcher. Short, choppy steps. Some stiffness in lower body. Gets out of the box decently with average acceleration. Uses instincts to make up for lack of speed, can still score from second and take the occasional extra base. Grade: 40

Overall: Marchan is exactly what you want from a catcher. He is exceptional behind the plate with the ability to frame, block, and lead a pitching staff. His quick release and advanced footwork allow him to throw out a lot of good base stealers. With the bat he will never be a homerun threat, likely will rarely hit any, but he can still have an impact on the offensive side. He has the ability to spray line drives all over the field from both sides of the plate. He rarely strikes out due to his advanced approach and pitch recognition skills. His speed is below-average but uses his instincts to get everything he can out of it. If the bat provides enough value, Marchan could be an average everyday catcher, but the glove alone will allow him to at least be a quality backup.

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

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Jamari Baylor - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	PHI	SS	7	45

Grades Update: Feb 2021

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

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Feb 2021 Report

Evaluator: Ian Smith

Age: 20 yr
Height: 5-11
Weight: 190 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Round 3
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Slim build with plenty of projection remaining in the upper half. High waisted with long arms. Will make his 5'11" frame play a lot bigger with elite athleticism.

Hit: Pure hitter. Baylor operates out of a narrow, open stance. Standing in a near upright position with his hand below the ears preload then as he starts his swing, hands dip slightly with the barrel dropped to his shoulder. Hands stay back while he incorporates a small, quick leg trigger to keep everything on time. Shows advanced body control throughout his swing with minimal wasted effort in his lower half. Bat speed is just average, but will create plus acceleration from a bat path that's optimized for future power. Will need to monitor how he handles plus velocity going forward with his swing path. Grade: 50

Power: Baylor will tap into some unexpected pull side pop. Natural loft and barrel acceleration allow him to impact the ball for exit velos north of 105. Above average foot speed will help to his overall power profile with added XBHs. If Baylor can grow into more bat speed as he develops, then there's a chance for a plus tool here. Grade: 55

Field: Baylor's actions in the dirt are as smooth as you'll find. Will show advanced footwork and quickness moving in both directions with extended range. Will field the ball out in front and use extremely quick and soft hands on the transfer. Rarely will look overmatched and has the confidence to make every play on the field. Grade: 55

Arm: Keeps a consistent arm angle on his throws with easy, natural strength. Clocked 90MPH across the diamond going into the draft, with likely more to come as he fills out. Will get consistent carry on his throws with consistent accuracy. Arm talent is a true plus tool, and with even more to come down the line. Has even touched 93 on the mound in high school. Grade: 60

Run: Clocked as a sub-6.6 runner in the 60. Baylor will get out of the box quickly, and reaches top speed with ease. Keeps his body under control while using his entire frame to stride out, covering ground with ease. Grade: 55

Overall: Baylor gives you the solid foundation of an above average glove at a premium position, combined with plus speed and a chance for impactful power. After exploding his draft spring (he nursed an arm injury during his pre-draft summer) Baylor had a shot to vault his prospect status in 2020 with another strong performance. However, with the canceled minor league season his lost development time in 2020 "potentially" has added some risk to the profile. The player oozes potential and a 2021 breakout is possibly in the cards. We just need to see more before pushing him to a projected everyday role.

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

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Johan Rojas - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	PHI	OF	6	50

Grades Update: Feb 2021

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

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Feb 2021 Report

Evaluator: Jake Kerns

Age: 20 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 165 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 IFA
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Average height. Lean build with some remaining physical projection. High waisted. Athletic. High IQ player.

Hit: Stands tall and open. Hands stay out front. Keeps his weight on his back leg as he loads. Moderate leg kick as he steps into the pitch. Well-timed swing that produces above-average bat speed. Mostly linear swing that creates line drive contact, but he does attack the ball from a downward plane at times. At its best, it's a quick, efficient stroke that gets to the ball in a hurry. Beginning to lift the ball, but has produced more ground outs than fly outs in two abbreviated minor league seasons. Shows an average eye on pitches out of the zone. Can be aggressive at the plate, but has good feel for the barrel and does not strike out often. Added patience and pitch selection in the box would serve him well. His speed helps the tool play up. Grade: 45

Power: Above-average raw power that mostly plays as gap power during games. Ball jumps off the bat during BP. Generates a lot of linedrive contact to the shallow and middle parts of the grass. Those balls will begin to carry as he physically matures and better barrels the ball. He has a quick bat and already creates a good amount of natural loft off the bat. There's future average or better power in his bat if he continues to develop. Grade: 45

Field: Shows fluid actions in the grass. Quick out of his breaks and takes good routes. Can cover a lot of ground and has above-average or better range in CF. Has experience with all three outfield positions, but may fit best in RF as he physically matures and loses a step. Grade: 55

Arm: Strong arm with good carry from the grass. High release point. Regularly hits the cutoff man and has enough arm strength to throw runners out across the infield. Grade: 55

Run: Plus runner; timed 4.17 down the line from the right side. Can take an extra base on balls hit to the grass. Keeps his head on a swivel on the basepaths. Hustles and plays all out. Quick out of his breaks and is a legitimate stolen base threat. Actively wants to take a base. Could steal double digit bags at the next level. Grade: 60

Overall: Rojas is one of the more tooled up players in the Phillies system. He's yet to hit full-season ball, but there's growing excitement with what he could become. If Rojas maxes out, he's an above-average regular and someone that could contribute in all facets of the game. For now, he simply needs to further mature and turn those raw tools into skills.

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

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Luis Garcia - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	PHI	SS	5	50

Grades Update: Feb 2021

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

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Feb 2021 Report

Evaluator: Isaiah Burrows

Age: 20 yr
Height: 5-11
Weight: 170 lbs
Hits/Throws: S/R
Acquired: 2017 IFA
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Short and slender build lacking standout features. Wiry, athletic frame with long legs. More room for added muscle and weight as he matures. Has the physical tools to become a top-end athlete.

Hit: Active load and swing path from both sides of the plate. Hands stay well above the letters and legs stay shoulder width apart. Lots of pre-pitch movement in his hands and feet, doesn't stay set in the box. Developed a leg kick within his load to calm his approach for better contact and pitch recognition. Quick hands produce solid contact to all fields. Aggressive first-pitch swinger. Punishes fastballs in the zone, struggles mightily with off-speed stuff. Looks more comfortable from the right side, but has untapped potential in switch-hitting ability. Tools are present, lacks a refined approach. Grade: 50

Power: Struggles to hit for consistent power at this stage in his development. Lacks in-game and raw power, showed more glimpses last season. Doesn't pull the ball effectively well. Room for more power as he matures physically. Has the tools and physical ability to produce more XBH and homers. Grade: 30

Field: Has a great feel for his defensive ability. Has a smooth and quick glove-to-hand transfer. Covers ground with his athleticism. Shows the ability to play on the dirt long term. Good instincts, plays the ball consistently and effectively. Stays on his toes, turns double plays with ease. Plus tool with his overall makeup defensively. Grade: 60

Arm: Above-average arm strength and accuracy from the infield. Throws are crisp with great zip and touch.Makes difficult throws from awkward angles. Makes throws from either side in part to his strong arm. Near plus tool that bodes well for his defensive fit. Grade: 55

Run: Above-average speed and quickness. Has a good burst out of the box, translates well defensively. Lacks long strides, but has short bursts of acceleration. Has the top-end speed to steal bags. Aggressive base stealer, needs to slow down and perfect his jump to make the most of his athleticism and base-stealing ability. Grade: 55

Overall: One of the most highly touted 2018 international signings, Garcia's array of tools continue to develop. He has a true defensive skill set with crisp fielding and a near plus-grade arm. His offensive approach and ability to tap into more consistent contact and power need to improve to fulfill his sky-high ceiling.

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

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Francisco Morales - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	PHI	RHP	4	50

Grades Update: Feb 2021

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

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Feb 2021 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 190 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2016 IFA
RuleV: On 40 Man Roster

Physical Description: Tall, lean, long levers, with remaining projection throughout the frame. Broad shouldered, looks bigger than listed weight but very strong frame. Bigger righthander.

Delivery & Mechanics: Semi-windup; drop and drive delivery; 3/4 arm slot; long arm action; moderate leg lift timing mechanism that closes off his frontside; does not repeat consistently; easy operation; glute dominant operation.

Fastball: 93-95 mph; touch 96-97 mph at peak; cuts the pitch, higher raw spin with inefficient shape, lacks true backspin. Despite mid-90s velocity the pitch doesn't miss many bats and tends to get squared up too frequently. Commands the upper quadrants better than the lower. His ability to land the pitch low and inside will be a differentiator, unfortunately he has yet to master the art of pitching inside. Grade: 50

Slider: 82-85 mph; late break and depth; slurvy break with 11-7 shape. Shows the ability to manipulate the pitch for wipeout shape. Plus swing and miss offering that controls hard contact. Will double and triple up in the pitch when he's locked in. Average control and command of the pitch. Grade: 60

Changeup: Straight changeup, 86-87 mph with late run on the offerings he gets around. Mostly used early in counts as a change of pace. Developed better feel as 2019 went on. Below average at present, but shows glimpses of a third pitch. Grade: 40

Control and Command: Fringe average control, that comes and goes. Some innings Morales will lock in and live around the zone, others he'll lose complete feel altogether. Fastball and slider command come and go. Some days he'll struggle to locate gloveside and others armside. No consistency to his command problems. Lots of movement on slider leads to difficulty locating with repetitive success. Control: 45 | Command: 40

Overall: An explosive but enigmatic arm talent with plus stuff but a below average command+control profile. Development of his command will be the most important step for Morales in 2021. If he shows the ability to consistently throw strikes with his fastball+slider combination there's a very real shot Morales could develop into a number four or five starter. If he's able to improve his command and develop his changeup there's mid-rotation upside. A wide range of outcomes from mid-rotation arm to average high leverage reliever. Ultimately his plus velocity and plus secondary give him a comfortable floor between number five starter and high leverage relief.

OFP: 50
Role: 50 - Average High Leverage Reliever
Risk: High

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Bryson Stott - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	PHI	SS	3	50

Grades Update: Feb 2021

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

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Feb 2021 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 200 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2019 Round 1
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Strong, broad-shouldered build, slightly above average height. Physically mature, unlikely to add much additional mass.

Hit: Open stance, slight bend in back knee, hands set by back shoulder, moderate leg kick with steep bat angle at the point of contact. Stott shows the ability to adjust and manipulate the bat head depending on pitch location. Takes what the pitcher gives him and doesn't sell out for power. Works deep into counts, plus on base skills, approach will border on passive, taking more looking strikes than you'd like. Will swing and miss on elevated velocity up in the zone. Above average tool buoyed by approach and contact skills. Grade: 55

Power: Good bat angle and the ability to turn on pitches on the inner-half, Stott has strength but his physicality has yet to fully materialize in game. It's mostly pullside power, but it's driven by his bat path and steep angle more than hard contact. In other words his swing path drives his heavy flyball approach. Reports from the ATS are promising with hope this grade can push into above average territory in a years time. Average game power with some hope for more long term Grade: 50

Field: Average shortstop defender, lacks range but his instincts, first step and actions are all strong. Likely lacks the athleticism for the position long term but he could develop into an above average third baseman or second baseman. Definitely an infielder long term that could have some value in his ability to cover multiple positions. Grade: 50

Arm: Strong but sometimes wild arm. Struggles with consistency of release and doesn't have the sort of athleticism to make quality jump throws. Enough arm strength for third base should his below average athleticism move him there. Grade: 55

Run: Average runner that will reach above average top speeds underway. Good base runner, shows smart instincts and the ability to steal a base when needed. Grade: 50

Overall: Average tools or better across the board with no standout skill outside his on base ability. Should provide a potential leadoff type skill set despite not being a burner. Strong all-around offensive game with some projection possibly remaining in his power. He's on the cusp of an above average role, due to a combination of skills, but lacks the power or plus defensive profile at shortstop to get there. A strong everyday player likely at third base long term.

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

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Seth Romero - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	WAS	LHP	13	45

Grades Update: Jan 2021

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

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Anthony Franco

Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 240 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2017 Round 1
RuleV: On 40-man

Physical Description: Listed size of 6'3, 240 looks outdated. Was heavyset at the University of Houston but slimmed down by 2020 MLB debut. Physically maxed out; tree trunk thighs with rounded, muscular upper half. Underwent a Tommy John surgery in 2019.

Delivery & Mechanics: Pretty stiff delivery; struggles to get out over his front hip at release, giving him some difficulty staying on top of his offspeed stuff. Some effort and head movement at release. 3/4 arm slot. Below-average athlete.

Fastball: Romero was 91-93 in majors last season; had been more reliably in the mid-90's as a draft prospect. Reasonable to project him to add a tick or two as he gets further from surgery and on a more regular workload but he probably never recovers the 94-97 he had in college. Fastball has some backspin that gives it decent life at the top of the zone. Grade: 55

Slider: 80-83 MPH slider drives the profile. Has good lateral action with some depth and bat-missing bite. Inconsistent feel for locating but it's a plus pitch when he spots it down and glove-side. Grade: 60

Changeup: 83-85 MPH change. Inconsistent feel but flashed above-average changeup. Has good arm-side break but sometimes slows down the arm speed. Grade: 50

Control and Command: Poor present control. Very little feel for consistently locating secondaries and struggles to throw fastball in the strike zone in obvious 'take situations’ for the hitter. Due to limited minor-league reps (has been both injured and suspended at times), might be a bit of a late bloomer as a strike-thrower. Nevertheless, age and below-average athleticism mean he<92>s probably best suited in the bullpen. Control: 40 | Command: 40

Overall: Romero has a potential starter's repertoire but various factors mean he's more likely to wind up a long-term reliever. He doesn't have much present control or command; that should improve as he gets more minor-league reps, but his lack of athleticism means strike-throwing was always going to be a struggle. Plus, the Nationals have a need for immediate bullpen help. With Romero already on the 40-man roster, I think Washington's more likely to get him to the majors as a left-handed bullpen piece with plus stuff rather than give him the minor-league reps he'd need for another couple years to have a shot to develop starter command and feel.

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

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Sammy Infante - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	WAS	SS	12	45

Grades Update: Jan 2021

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

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Matt Pullman

Age: 20 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 185 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2020 Round 2
RuleV: 2024

Physical Description: Athletic, projectable build. Not overly lean, nor stocky, just a very good body at his age. There's a chance he will fill out and physically require a move off shortstop, but at present there are no concerns about his build.

Hit: Visually-appealing swing with some loft. Hands start fairly high, up at the ear, and he can get caught up with some bat wrap. May require mechanical tweaks to keep up with premium velo. Shows a moderate-high legkick in BP, but utilizes mostly a toe-tap against live pitching. Feet start slightly open and finish slightly open, even on outside pitches he takes the opposite way. Flashes a two-strike approach and the willingness to foul off marginal pitches. Shows elementary pitch recognition skills, but is not consistent. Grade: 40

Power: Above-average bat speed; shows loud plus raw in BP. Power plays down in games due to tracking issues and overall hit tool deficiencies. Has the right combination of athleticism and projectability to eventually play plus with hit tool refinement. Grade: 45

Field: Plus athlete with infield actions, clean enough to stick at short with the right development. Soft hands which work well together. Shows solid footwork, rounding balls well and showing the timing to create hops for himself. Not a standout, concrete shortstop, especially considering he lacks elite quickness and could slow down further with physical maturation. Overall, good enough actions to likely stick on the infield. Athletic enough for a corner outfield role if necessary. Grade: 55

Arm: Has the arm strength to make it work on the left side of the infield. Looks comfortable making throws from various arm slots. Grade: 50

Run: Not the most efficient runner, but athletic enough that there could be untapped speed. Not a burner, but won't clog the bases in his 20s, either. Grade: 50

Overall: A projectable athlete with solid across-the-board tools but without a standout tool or an overly-polished skillset. He stands a chance to stick at shortstop long-term, but the likelier scenario is a move to third or second, where the power will have to show up in games to be more than just a role player. Slightly older for his class, and in need of development in the most important areas of his game, it could take a while for his value to materialize at the big league level. There's a chance he winds up an above-average MLB regular, but for now the likelier outcome appears to be a fringe-average starter or utility man with some pop.

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

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Matt Cronin - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	WAS	LHP	11	45

Grades Update: Jan 2021

OFP	Role	FB	SL	Cnt/Cmd
45	40	60	60	40/30

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Joe Drake

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 105 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2019 Round 4
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Big, thick, maxed out frame. Muscle throughout the body but also a clear layer of padding on top. May be bigger than listed numbers. Thick, muscular thighs stand out, butt too. Moves well through his delivery for a big guy. Grown man. Pretty proportional throughout. Looks like an MLB pitcher. Athletic enough to make average plays around the mound.

Delivery & Mechanics: Works from both windup and stretch. Windup features huge leg kick reminiscent of El Duque, but not quite as pointed, and coils the torso so much that he's nearly back to the batter. Short arm stroke that comes straight back and fires from high 3/4s slot. Moderately high effort. Good separation at foot plant with the arm on time, maybe even a touch early. Gets in his glutes decently. Leg kick is much more tame from the stretch, coming to the waist. Not afraid to throw over to first; uses step-off move and move from the leg kick.

Fastball: Sits 92-94, t97. Overpowered Low-A hitters with it, hurling it by them. Used as his out pitch getting both whiffs and called strikes. High-spin offering with above-average vertical movement that makes it a real bear up in the zone. Locates it well to all shadows of the zone. Grade: 60

Curveball: 74-76, sharp bender with both horizontal sweep and depth, 1-7 shape. Break is sharp with considerable depth. Likes to attack lefties with it. Throws it hard, arm speed similar to fastball. Appears to tunnel pretty well. Decent command, will yank it glove-side occasionally, but doesn't typically miss in the zone. Grade: 60

Control and Command: On/off profile. Pounds the zone and does a good job working the edges and hitting his spots when he has it. Can locate to both sides of the plate and up. Works ahead in counts. When he doesn't, he falls behind, is inefficient and has to come over the heart. Can have issues closing out right handers and leads him to nibble risk a walk. Struggles to regain the release when he loses it mid-inning. Control: 40 | Command: 30

Overall: Lefty reliever with a good bender and velocity. Dominated Low-A hitters, but will have less margin for error against upper level hitting. Struggles to put away righties at times with fastball-heavy attack. MLB ceiling may limited by 3-batter minimum and lack of a second offering against righties who can handle the fastball. Upside is a high-leverage reliever, with a low-leverage floor. A great LOOGY candidate in years past.

OFP: 45
Role: 40 - Low Leverage Reliever
Risk: Low

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Holden Powell - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	WAS	RHP	10	45

Grades Update: Jan 2021

OFP	Role	FB	SL	Cnt/Cmd
45	40	60	60	45/45

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Joe Doyle

Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 185 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2020 Round 3
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Diminutive, lithe, slender righty. Stronger lower half with muscular legs. Long, lanky arms. Close to physically matured. Not a body where added weight would benefit the product.

Delivery & Mechanics: Deceptive, jerky delivery from a high three-quarter arm slot. Moderately-high leg kick. Delivery is arm-heavy. Lacks extension. Head stays remarkably still. Entire operation is a little funky, but not concerning.

Fastball: Low to mid-90s fastball with ride and some arm-side run. Tops out at 97. Ball explodes at the plate thanks to unorthodox delivery and arm-action. Command for the pitch is above average. Grade: 60

Slider: Absolute hammer, wipeout breaking ball. Mid-80s pitch topping out at 87. Shows the ability to spin the ball, topping out close to 2700rpm. Gyro-heavy with fantastic depth and a little horizontal sweep. Late breaker. Commands the pitch well. True out-pitch. Grade: 60

Control and Command: Control/Command has improved over time. Below average in 2019, took a step forward in draft year. Spots fastball well arm-side, struggles more with glove-side. Controls slider well. Can handle high-leverage situations. Control: 45 | Command: 45

Overall: Powell has the makings of a power, two-pitch, high-leverage reliever who can get big outs late in ballgames. The fastball should be a mid-90s offering at the big league level. The slider is already plus, and could conceivably take a step forward with improved command. Definitive bullpen arm. Control and command, as well as unorthodox arm-heavy delivery will be concerns to watch.

OFP: 45
Role: 40 - Average High Leverage Reliever
Risk: Moderate

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Andry Lara - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	WAS	RHP	14	40

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Eddy Almaguer

Age: 18 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 180 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 IFA
RuleV: 2023

Overall: The most expensive international signing from the Nats' 2019-20 J2 period, Lara is an 18 year old Venezuelan righty with a sturdy, 6-foot-4 frame. He's well built with a strong lower half and clear room for growth in the upper body. It's a traditional delivery with low effort and above-average arm speed. At signing the fastball sat 92-94, showing good zip especially in the upper half of the zone and it jumps out of his hand. Should expect to add two more ticks with proper conditioning and added mass. 11-5 curveball flashes above-average with late bite. More information is needed about his complete arsenal and what the command/control looks like over an extended period of time. Put him on your watch list for now and check back at the end of the year.

OFP: 40
Risk: Extreme

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Armando Cruz - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	WAS	SS	9	45

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Matt Thompson

Age: 17 yr
Height: 5-11
Weight: 165 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2020 IFA
RuleV: 2024

Overall: The Nationals signed Cruz out of the Dominican Republic for $4 million. Cruz is known for his hands and flashy defensive skills, and he will put on a show during infield practice. Unreal footwork and hands, the hope is those elite skills translate to the offensive side of the ball. As you would expect with someone with elite hands, Cruz has a quick bat with good bat-to-ball skills. How much power he ends up hitting for is up for debate, but he should fill out nicely and stick at short with strong defensive skills and average or better offensive production.

OFP: 45
Risk: High

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Tim Cate - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	WAS	LHP	8	45

Grades Update: Jan 2021

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

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Trevor Hooth

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 185 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2018 Round 2
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Lean frame. Sloping shoulders. Lower half looks more filled out, but there is room to project more on the frame.

Delivery & Mechanics: Easy, repeatable mechanics. Standard 3/4 slot. Starts with body slightly off center towards the first base side. Hands start up by his neck. Chest high leg lift. As the leg goes down his hands follow and his back knee bends to help drive out towards the plate. He lands closed and throws across his body. Finishes with a flat back, upper half parallel to the ground. Leg comes though and he finishes even facing the plate.

Fastball: 88-90 T92. There's some sink to this. The pitch excels at creating groundballs. It plays best when peppering the corners low, rather than being elevated. He likes to bust it in on righties hands and make some firewood. With good sequencing it can garner some whiffs in on the hands. As he fills out this pitch could become an average offering. Grade: 45

Curveball: 77-83. 12-6 break, and a lot of it. There is sharp break with this pitch that makes a legitimate swing and miss offering. He commands it well enough to use it early in counts too. He uses it early and often to both lefties and righties. When he does miss with it, it's rarely up, mostly it'll be in the dirt from overthrowing. This is what Cate is known for, and for good reason, this is a legit plus pitch and a little better command on it would put it into a plus-plus conversation. Grade: 60

Changeup: A clear third pitch in usage. It gets decent tumble at the bottom of the zone. It looks like Cate has a tendency to slow up his mechanics with this offering. It can be another groundball creating weapon with a little more deception. Grade: 40

Control and Command: He rarely misses up in the zone. Generally it will be missing low or a little wide on the corners. He's always around the zone and posted above average walk numbers in his first full season as a pro. He appears to overthrow when he's pressing for a strike and that causes the ball to find the dirt at a high rate. That's not the worst place to miss since he excels at creating grounders. So he needs to live low in the zone, which he does very well. Control: 60 | Command: 50

Overall: Even as an amateur, Cate had a reputation of having an absolute hammer of a curveball. That remains true in the pro ranks. He compliments it with a fastball and changeup that create grounders well, but any strikeout ability is likely coming from that breaking ball. He's a pitcher who will have to live low in the zone, which does. He'll try to pepper the corners, but if he misses then he finds himself behind in counts frequently. Injury history and a plus breaking ball have people talking about a relief role, but there's backend rotation potential with Cate as he fills out more. I'd expect the Nationals to keep him starting.

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

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Mason Denaburg - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	WAS	RHP	7	45

Grades Update: Jan 2021

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

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: James Chipman

Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 200 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 Round 1
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Ideal pitchers build. XL frame: every bit of listed 6'4" 200 pounds. Broad shoulders that slope; average upper body and core; high waist and long limbs. Above-average athleticism: multi-sport athlete in HS. Minimal physical projection remaining. Injury history includes: biceps tendinitis (2018) and shoulder surgery (2019).

Delivery & Mechanics: Semi-windup; tall and fall operation. High 3/4 arm slot with above-average arm speed and a high effort delivery. Arm slot wanders, occasionally dropping down a tick to a standard 3/4. High leg kick; exposes the ball behind his back; long arm path; short stride; average extension; lead arm pulls torso open early; recoil after release a bit violent; hard landings first-base side. Frame and slot generate natural downward plane. Rushes and loses tempo often; overall easy mechanics, just struggles to repeat.

Fastball: Sat 90-94 prior to shoulder injury; regularly showed the ability to hit upper-90s prior to the draft. Shows imposing arm-side run and the ability to miss bats at its best. With below-average command and two years of lost development, regaining velo will be paramount. Grade: 55

Curveball: Shows flashes of a high spin rate, above-average breaking ball that sits 78-82. Arm slot wanders a bit, yielding both 11/5 and 10/4 shape. At its best around 78-80 when it shows tight rotation with 11/5 depth and sharp bite. Gets firm and slurvy in the low-80s. Shows the ability to mix it early in the count for called strikes; tough on RHB as a swing-and-miss put-away offering. Further pro instruction should yield a solid big league offering. Grade: 55

Changeup: Sits 82-85; Firm tumbler; mild fade with solid late vertical drop. Not a bat-misser; ground ball pitch with off-barrel contact. Has moderate feel and maintains arm speed; showed below-average command. Development will ultimately influence big league role. Grade: 45

Control and Command: Shows flashes of fluid well repeated mechanics that yield near average command. More often than not, issues repeating yield spotty command. Has the attributes of solid pitchabilty: pitching backwards and attacks all four quads. Sequencing occasionally predictable as he's heavy FB/CB. Will nibble hunting for strikeouts, resulting in long at-bats and free passes. Without significant gains, the short arsenal and limited command profile probably better suits him for a reliever role. Control: 45 | Command: 40

Overall: Denaburg has the size and raw arsenal to project as high as a first-division middle of the rotation stalwart. Unfortunately, injuries have limited Denaburg to just 20 1/3 IP since being drafted in 2018; clouding his future projection. The development of his CH and evolution of his command will be paramount for him to carve out a role in a big league rotation. His biggest battle however will be simply getting and remaining healthy as recurrent shoulder issues are a huge red flag. I'm bearish until he proves the shoulder issues are truly behind him. That being said, a healthy and productive 2021 season could elevate his stock back into role 50 or better territory.

OFP: 45
Role: 40 - Spot Starter or Low Leverage Reliever
Risk: Extreme

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Jeremy De La Rosa - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	WAS	OF	6	45

Grades Update: Jan 2021

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

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Jake Kerns

Age: 19 yr
Height: 5-11
Weight: 160 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2018 IFA
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Average height and build. Heavier than his listed weight. Has some remaining projection in his upper half. Strong forearms and quads. High waisted. Good athlete.

Hit: Crouched, slightly open stance from the left side. Has noticeably closed his stance since signing. Keeps the barrel back. Some pre-pitch, rhythmic bat movement. Wide base at impact. Easy, linear swing that generates mostly line drives to the short part of the grass. Has above-average bat speed but yet to truly impact the ball. Shows an understanding of the strike zone, but struck out too often during his brief 2019. Improvement with pitch recognition will help him cut down on his strikeouts. Has some feel for barrel control but tends to get underneath the ball; generates more flyouts than groundouts. Struggled against lefties in a small sample during the 2019 season. Grade: 45

Power: Shows present average raw power, primarily to the pull side. Didn't get to it much during his abbreviated 2019 season. Has above-average bat speed and already uses his hips well. There's room to grow as he physically matures and learns to better drive pitches. Grade: 45

Field: Shows good footwork and is fluid in the field. Has enough speed to cover ground in right, but it's mostly average range. Lacks in-game experience. Grade: 50

Arm: Average arm that shows average carry from the grass. Some effort in the motion. Can reach back for more. Throws to 3B and C mostly on line from RF in several looks. Plays average in RF. Grade: 50

Run: Showed above-average times in the 60 and was timed 4.12 down the line as an amateur. Heady runner and can take an extra base on balls hit to the grass. Yet to prove himself as a threat to steal, but has enough speed and awareness to keep the pitcher honest. Projected to slow with added bulk. Grade: 50

Overall: De La Rosa's tools presently project nearly average across the board, but he has some untapped potential with the bat, particularly with his power. He already shows some feel at the plate and will ultimately go as far as his bat takes him. He received positive reports from the alternate site in 2020 and is a breakout candidate moving forward. He has everyday upside if the bat maxes out.

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

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