Jerar Encarnacion - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	MIA	OF	14	45

Grades Update: May 2021

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

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May 2021 Report

Evaluator: Jake Kerns

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-5
Weight: 239 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2015 IFA
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Tall and strong throughout. Physically maxed. Massive human. Plays with a smile on his face.

Hit: Stands closed with a wide base and his knees slightly bent. Hands stay high and back. Rhythmically moves the bat up and down off his shoulder prior to the pitch. Physically imposing in the box. Gets lower in his stance as the pitcher winds up which too often throws off his timing. Utilizes a small leg kick as he steps into the pitch. Takes big, hulking swings; above-average bat speed with an inconsistent bat path. Can get the ball out in a hurry, but also too frequently drills balls into the ground. Shows a solid eye on pitches away, but falls victim to aggressiveness and can look overmatched, particularly on velocity on the inside of the plate. Opening up his stance could help, as could added restraint. All or nothing approach that will lead to strikeout issues at the highest level. Grade: 45

Power: Plus raw power that began showing up more frequently during the 2019 season. Can go the opposite way. Impressive sheer strength. Has a quick bat and the ability to muscle the ball out. Gets lower in his stance than a lot of big men, which helps generate some leverage. Needs to cut down on his aggressiveness to get to his power with more regularity. Getting some more rotation in his hips would help. Legitimate power threat with refinement. Grade: 50

Field: Massive human being with below-average speed; it's below-average range despite him getting solid reads on balls in the outfield. If he ends up playing the field, he's probably destined for LF. The arm helps. Grade: 45

Arm: Strong arm with good carry. Accurate in limited looks. Arm strength plays in RF. Grade: 55

Run: Timed at or in excess of 4.35 down the line from the right side. Hustles out of the box, but he's a below-average straight line runner. Grade: 40

Overall: Encarnacion is a massive human. That can't be said enough. But he also has an intriguing set of offensive tools, notably his raw power, and there's reason to believe he can show them at the highest level with some refinement. He lacks patience at the plate, and takes some all-out swings, but this profile has a home in the big leagues, particularly if he gets to the power. He's already on the 40-man roster and could debut with an injury.

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

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Nick Neidert - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	MIA	RHP	13	45

Grades Update: May 2021

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

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May 2021 Report

Evaluator: Isaiah Burrows

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 202 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2015 Round 2 (SEA)
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Short and stocky frame on the mound. Has filled out his upper and lower half. Shorter arms and slender legs. Reached physical maturity.

Delivery & Mechanics: Pitches from a low three-quarter delivery. Keeps the glove below the belt with a high left leg kick in delivery. Toes are placed near the third base side. Deceptive delivery with whippy arm action. Keeps his right hand hidden for most of his motion until the very last second. Clean delivery throughout with little hiccups. Average extension; keeps his arm steady in one fluid motion. Produces solid command of the zone.

Fastball: Low-90s fastball; sits 91-93 and touches 95-96. Lacks velocity, but has good late sink towards the bottom of the zone. Effective against righties and lefties; ties them up at the hands. Controls it well in the zone. Rarely thrown up and away for whiffs, produces consistent soft contact. Grade: 50

Curveball: Low-80s curveball that lacks consistency as a reliable off-speed pitch at its current state. Looks to be more in the developmental stages. Shows average depth, but lacks break out of the zone. Sits middle-in and gets hammered at times. Needs to improve feel for the pitch. Grade: 40

Slider: Another mid-80s off-speed pitch that shows more signs of consistency. Good break and spin for occasional whiffs on righties. Thrown tight and compact, shows better command of the pitch. Still needs more refinement and break for effective swing-and-miss results. Grade: 45

Changeup: Low-80s changeup used as a strikeout weapon in his arsenal. Sits 81-83 with good shape and tumble. Deceptive delivery pairs well with his fastball, both pitches look the same until his changeup falls off a table. Gets consistent swing-and-miss results; not always thrown in two-strike counts. Can be utilized more. Grade: 60

Control and Command: Clean delivery produces sound control and command. Attacks the zone low and away, forces soft contact. Lacks strikeout stuff outside of his changeup. Knows the ins and outs of the zone and throws with confidence. Pitches comfortably with runners on; rarely seems flustered. Command remains consistent while his off-speed offerings show signs of improvement. Control: 55 | Command: 50

Overall: Neidert's deceptive delivery produces an above-average fastball and plus changeup with great depth and shape, but the rest of his arsenal is still a bit behind. The right-hander makes up for his lack of elite stuff with good command of the zone. He has the makings of a backend starter or effective reliever if his off-speed pitches lag behind.

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

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Kyle Nicolas - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	MIA	RHP	12	45

Grades Update: May 2021

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

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May 2021 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 223 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2020 Round 2 CBB
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Tall, thin, long-levered, high waisted with long spider like legs. Strong and athletic with a muscular lower half.

Delivery & Mechanics: Semi-windup; drop and drive delivery; short claw arm action, over the top slot; high leg kick, contracts before drive, deep into back leg, glute dominant.

Fastball: Sits 93-95 mph, up to 97 mph in game. High ride fastball that's most effective high in the zone. Has the release height and size to create downward plane. Effective at missing bats, eating high in the zone. Struggles to maintain command but showed improved control in the spring of 2020. Above-average fastball that can play at plus when he locates. Grade: 55

Slider: Hard, tight, late breaking slider, sits 84-86 mph. Plays heavily low gloveside, shows the ability to locate there to either handedness. Go to out pitch and matches the swing and miss quality of his fastball. Somewhat limited in terms of location, limits it heavily to the bottom glove side quadrant. Average slider, that can play above-average for long stretches. Grade: 50

Changeup: Below average pitch; lacks command, will flash average shape, sells with arm speed, but struggles to locate. Shows some run and tumble on his best throws. Not a major part of Nicolas' arsenal. Grade: 40

Control and Command: Fringe average control that showed a full grade better over the truncated 2020 spring season at Ball State. Previously had struggled to command his loud stuff. If he can show continued improvement in this area his fastball will be every bit plus. Works best in the upper quadrants with fastball, and low gloveside with his slider. Changeup command is almost non-existent at this point. Below average command profile with some signs of potential growth. Control: 45 | Command: 40

Overall: A loud one-two punch with a likely future in a high-leverage relief role. Nicolas showed improved control and command in the spring of 2020 but historically had struggled to locate with consistency. A pair of swing and miss pitches with plus velocity and movement. If Nicolas can locate his fastball-slider at his 2020 rate and develop his changeup to a fringe-average level he has a real chance to start. If not he likely ends up fast tracked to a major league bullpen where if his strike throwing remains at a fringe-average level his stuff should play.

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

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Monte Harrison - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	MIA	OF	11	45

Grades Update: May 2021

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
45	40	30	45	55	70	70

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May 2021 Report

Evaluator: Jake Martin

Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 225 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2014 Round 2 (MIL)
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: 6-foot-3, 225-pound frame. Strong and physical body. Extremely athletic and strong, power/speed combination.

Hit: Slightly open stance, mostly upright with slight lean towards plate; caused from weight in toe-side. Hands and barrel change in stance, sometimes out in front by back shoulder, other times barrel rests on his back shoulder. Base is slightly wider than shoulder width. Has started to use more of a leg lift recently than in prior years. Changes it up, either uses a fairly large leg lift or does a simple stride towards the pitcher. Points his back knee at ball when trying to hit, but could utilize his legs further by getting lower and moving forward through the ball. Open stance causes him to lean over the plate during swing; momentum moves from open stance to over the plate instead of expending all energy forward towards the pitcher. Lean over the plate causes less barrel time through the zone. Locks out his front leg pretty frequently, also causing less barrel time in the zone. Pretty level swing path. Sells out for power, but swing is not too complex, pretty easy effort. Sprays the ball all over the field. Under-rotates back leg causing more frequent opposite field contact. Pretty aggressive swinger, draws a below average number of walks and strikes out more than the average hitter. Struck out 51% of the time across his 51 Major League plate appearances. Hit tool certainly needs to improve to be a Major League caliber player. Grade: 30

Power: Harrison has a ton of raw power from size and strength. Raw power has not translated into game power yet and may never if he does not make more consistent contact. Swing path is fairly level but it does have a moderate upward trajectory thanks to his front leg lockout. He does have speed so that does contribute to some of his extra base hits but he also has true raw power. All of his power is locked away during games because he simply does not make enough consistent contact. Grade: 45

Field: Really solid defensive outfielder. Takes good jumps to balls and has quick reactions with accurate reads. Played some center field for the Big League Marlins in 2020 and posted average marks for DRS and OAA. Passable in center field especially with his current athleticism and speed. Might have to move to a corner outfield position later in his career because of his size. Grade: 55

Arm: Absolute cannon for an arm. Consistent outfield velocities in the high 90's. If he his speed and athleticism deteriorate with age, he most definitely has a home in right field thanks to his arm. Grade: 70

Run: Speed and athleticism are part of the package for Harrison. His 60-yard dash is a touch above 6.5 seconds and he ranked in the 94th percentile of sprint speed in 2020. Absolute burner in the outfield grass and on the bases. Grade: 70

Overall: Monte Harrison is one tool away from becoming a 5-tool player. Unfortunately the hit tool is not and may never be a strength of Harrison. While having four out of the five main tools is obviously a plus, his lack of contact has also severely limited his ability to hit for power in games. While he can field, run, and throw at a superior level, he does not project to be an elite center fielder. It may not be enough to even be an average Major Leaguer if he cannot improve his contact ability. He did decrease his strikeout rate after being traded from the Brewers to the Marlins by a marginal amount, but he struck out in over half of his plate appearances upon reaching the Major Leagues in 2020. His entire Major League career will rely on his contact ability and whether or not he can improve it.

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

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Kameron Misner - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	MIA	OF	10	45

Grades Update: May 2021

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

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May 2021 Report

Evaluator: Trevor Hooth

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 218 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2019 Round 1 CBA
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Large frame with broad shoulders. He's got big arms, but there still might be room for a little more weight on the frame.

Hit: Slightly open stance. Slight bend at the knees. Hands are shoulder height to start, and don't travel far during the load process. Toe tap trigger mechanism. Quick, compact swing with an uppercut. Pull heavy approach, with a good amount of flyballs. He does have some swing and miss, but it couples with an overly patient approach at times that puts him in bad counts. Good feel for the zone, will draw plenty of walks. Refinement to his approach will go a long way. Development of this tool will be a big factor in his future. Grade: 45

Power: Quick hands He might have legitimate double plus power. In game he can crush mistakes and has the power to do so. He looks for pitches up to swing at. His uppercut leads to a good number of flyballs. His power isn't limited to mistakes, he can cover the plate well with conviction. The power grade is being held down right now because of his approach. More of a plan at the plate to unlock some the power easily puts this tool in the plus conversation. Grade: 55

Field: Very reliable in the outfield. Has the ability to make the tough plays. Makes good enough reads to stick in centerfield. Grade: 55

Arm: Plenty of arm strength to stick up the middle. His throws have a tendency to get offline. Grade: 45

Run: Long, gliding strides. Speed works well defensively and he can steal bases. Grade: 55

Overall: There is a bevy of tools at Misner's disposal. Some refinement to his approach at the plate would help him to see bumps in his offensive grades. His raw power and speed combination makes him a very intriguing centerfield option for the Marlins. He certainly can stick up the middle defensively, his size is a little misleading to that fact. There's a lot of intrigue to what he could be with even just a half grade more on his hit tool.

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

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Lewin Diaz - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	MIA	1B	8	45

Grades Update: May 2021

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

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May 2021 Report

Evaluator: Jake Martin

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 217 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2013 IFA (MIN)
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: 6-foot-4, 225-pound frame. As strange as it may sound, it looks like he could still add additional muscle. Despite his large size, he looks moderately wiry, and could add mass. Lost too much weight before the 2018 season and regained muscle going into the 2019 season.

Hit: Moderately open stance with low hands by waist. Pretty upright with a little bit of plate lean. Knees point together and fairly narrow base. Large leg lift before striding towards the pitcher. Hands stay low during leg lift which is pretty rare. Swing is mostly hands, could use a lot more of his lower body. Back knee points towards ball as he hits it and clears his back leg forward during and after contact, but would get a lot more force into the ball if he got his back leg closer to the ground to utilize his strong lower half. Creates opposite field contact on fly balls by under-rotating back leg. Lots of pull side ground balls and line drives. During Diaz's first professional season, he walked more than he struck out. While he still strikes out less than average, he has been more strikeout prone in recent seasons. Really aggressive at the plate, does not walk very often. During limited big league time in 2020, he struck out 29% of the time and walked 5% of the time. Those are clearly numbers that would not find sustainable big league success. Grade: 45

Power: Diaz generates average to above-average Major League pop. His swing plane is pretty level, especially since he uses mostly hands and not a ton of lower half. He hits the ball hard thanks to his massive size and bat speed. Diaz does possess some athleticism but not a lot of top speed. Most of his extra base hits are in part to how hard he hits the ball. The main thing holding back is the use of his lower half and his swing plane. He could make more contact and hit the ball in the air more if he used his strong lower half, driving knee down towards the ball and moving forward through contact. Grade: 50

Field: Solid defensive first baseman. Has shown plus skills defensively including footwork, hands, and reactions. His athleticism greatly assists with his fielding ability. Might deteriorate with age if he adds on more size to his massive frame. Might be worth it to sacrifice some defensive skills for power and hitting anyways. Grade: 60

Arm: Not that an arm is all that important over at first base, but Diaz has an average arm. Plays similarly to other major league first basemen in terms of power, strength, and accuracy. Grade: 50

Run: Typically given average or slightly below-average marks running, which is fairly typical for a first baseman. However, during his short amount of time in the Major Leagues in 2020, he was ranked at the 8th percentile among players for sprint speed. Not a burner by any means and will most likely get slower with age. Grade: 30

Overall: If all of the above tools were for a player who played shortstop or catcher, they would be on pace to be a Major League starter. However, Lewin Diaz is an average hitting first baseman who did not do well during his Major League debut. There is some value attributed to being an average hitter and an above-average defender at first base but not a lot of upside if that description paints the whole picture. Diaz could improve his upside and value if he makes a swing adjustment utilizing his lower half more effectively. He has made adjustments in his career and does have strength and athleticism in his frame so it is completely possible for Diaz to contribute more value. As for now, he is sort of a high floor, low ceiling guy.

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

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Peyton Burdick - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	MIA	OF	7	50

Grades Update: May 2021

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

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May 2021 Report

Evaluator: Ian Smith

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 205 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Round 3
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Formerly known to be built like a young Mike Trout, Burdick may have taken his physique to NFL running back status. Armed with possibly the largest shoulders and forearms I've ever seen on a baseball player, Burdick is an imposing figure in a stocky, six-foot frame.

Hit: Operates out a wide base with a very open stance. Burdick stands slightly crouched with his hands at his ear and a pronounced bat wiggle. He incorporates a large leg trigger into his swing showing a tremendous amount of balance and bat control through the zone. He stands nearly on the inside of the plate, so he can ultimately take away a third of the plate from opposing pitching. Bat path creates easy loft through the zone with plus bat speed behind it. There is clearly some effort in Burdick's swing leading to some swing and miss concerns, but the body control and bat-to-ball skills are very strong. Some chance for an above-average grade here going forward. Grade: 45

Power: Burdick will produce some of the loudest contact you will see in batting practice, i've dubbed his BP sessions as simply controlled violence. It's easy carry to all fields and almost never has to sell out for HR pop. Big time bat speed and a bat path that creates some loft allows Burdick to incorporate all of his raw strength into his swing creating monster exit velocities. Above average foot speed adds an extra tick to his tool by taking an extra base frequently. Grade: 60

Field: Another guy who just looks the part when he's in the corner. Burdick will flash a plus glove on occasion. Moves extremely in a well directions and gets a consistently great jump on fly balls. Even in times when he can get in a bad position, his arm strength allows himself to make the play. Grade: 50

Arm: Burdick shows the arm strength for all three outfield positions. Has ability to incorporate his strength into throws without losing accuracy, and shows consistent carry on those throws. Shows to be very confident in his arm talent. Grade: 60

Run: A very capable runner for his size. Takes an aggressive first step out of the box and on the base paths. A short stride due to his frame, but will reach top quickly and even shows a second gear in stride. Grade: 50

Overall: Burdick is now a 24-year-old who's been a non-stop hitting machine both at Wright State and in his debut in 2019 with big time ability to impact the baseball. Likely to start the 2021 season at either the high A or AA level, if Burdick can continue to show that his hit tool will play at the higher levels then his ceiling could be even greater going forward.

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

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Edward Cabrera - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	MIA	RHP	6	50

Grades Update: May 2021

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

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May 2021 Report

Evaluator: James Chipman

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-5
Weight: 217 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2015 IFA
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: XL frame. Sturdy 6' 5" 217 pound list. Above-average athleticism. Broad shouldered; even halves; above-average upper body strength with a strong and thick lower half. Likely maxed out physically; has filled out nicely the last 12-18 months. Injury history includes nerve inflammation in right bicep that shut him down in early '21.

Delivery & Mechanics: Semi-windup; tall and fall operation. 3/4 arm slot with plus arm-speed and a high effort delivery. Long strider with average extension. Average deception from waist high leg kick and hand break. Frame and arm slot yield natural downward plane. Effort and inability to repeat hinder control and command.

Fastball: Double-plus velocity; sits 95-98 occasionally scraping triple digits. Shows angle to the plate and decent arm-side run. More of an elicitor of weak contact than a swing-and-miss offering. Ability to fill the zone and command the pitch has stepped forward over the past 12-18 months. Grade: 60

Slider: Slurvy breaker that sits 82-85 mph. Shows sweepy 10-4 action. At its best with more conventional slider shape: downward tilt with late, sharp bite. Works heavy glove-side as a chaser; can also sneak it in the zone to steal strikes. Overall an effective above-average swing-and-miss offering. Grade: 55

Changeup: Sits 85-87 with improved feel; now thrown with conviction while maintaining arm-speed. Features impressive late tumble and moderate arm-side fade at its best. Sequences well off FB; willing to double up and throw when behind in the count. Pours it in the lower third and works the corners when he's at his best. Challenges same sided batters; very tough against LHB. Elicits swing and miss and induces a great deal of weak contact. Will flash plus on occasion but overall a potential above-average weapon. Grade: 55

Control and Command: Still a significant gap between control and command but his ability to fill the zone has taken a step forward. Able to spot all pitches in or just beyond the zone. Flashes the ability to spot secondary pitches for strikes. Will lose the zone at times when his mechanics are off. Athleticism and swing and miss ability covers some of those sporadic deficiencies. Control: 50 | Command: 45

Overall: Improved strike throwing and more consistent secondaries have mitigated a great deal of the past reliever risk in Cabrera's profile. Uncertainty around his recent injury gives obvious pause, but Cabrera's stock has risen, catapulting his prospect status. A solid summation of above-average or better pitches yields the ability to miss bats and generate weak contact. Overall there's mid to back of the rotation potential.

OFP: 50
Role: 50 - Backend SP #4
Risk: Extreme

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JJ Bleday - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	MIA	OF	3	55

Grades Update: May 2021

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

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May 2021 Report

Evaluator: Ian Smith

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 205 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2019 Round 1
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Bleday just looks like the prototype corner outfielder. Tall, thick frame with broad shoulders and strong lower half. Not very much wasted weight on his frame, ton of lean muscle.

Hit: One of the easiest plus tools I've written this year. Bleday again just looks the part when he steps in the box, while bringing equal production. Working out of a slightly open stance with a shoulder width base, Bleday will keep his hands at eye level and rear elbow high. Will stand nearly upright with his knees barely bent into incorporating a small leg trigger to begin his swing. Creates easy bat speed and tremendous barrel lag through the zone while covering both sides of the plate well. Bleday will attack balls out front creating simple loft in his bat path that works to all fields. It's Bleday’s highly advanced approach at the plate that gives this tool an extra boost. Shows a great eye for spin and will show power against LH and RH pitching. Overall one of the safer hit tools in the system. Grade: 60

Power: Bleday creates easy plus raw power, and shown ability to show plus in-game but likely above average long term. Combining a strong frame and a swing path that is completely optimized for power, Bleday does not need to sell out for any type of added juice, and pull side power seems effortless. With the swing path and plus approach, there's even a chance this power can grow into a long term plus tool. Grade: 55

Field: A tireless worker on the defensive side of his game. Will take advanced routes to the ball moving both towards the plate and balls over his head. Bleday will position himself well to make good jumps and allow himself to make the play easier than it should be. Plus arm strength only helps the glove and shows the ability to be an above average defender in RF for a very long time. Grade: 55

Arm: Overall the loudest tool in Bleday's defensive profile. Shows tremendous accuracy throwing to all bases with carry. Rarely needs to add unnecessary effort into throws due to natural strength and easy arm action. Easy arm to have a long term home in either corner. Grade: 60

Run: Bleday will show sneaky foot speed on both sides of the ball. Gets an explosive first step of the box and on fly balls. Not a burner by any means, but will reach top speed quickly and cover a bunch of ground with his strides. Will even stretch the occasional double into a triple. Grade: 45

Overall: Bleday is the type of player any team would love to have. Physical, strong corner outfielder who presents a safe plus hit tool and perennial above-average power potential. You combine that with a long track record of results and very strong defensive profile, and it's clear to see why lofty expectations are being projected. Bleday is likely to start the 2021 season at the AAA level, and could be loanDepot park sometime later this summer.

OFP: 55
Role: 60 - Above-Average Regular; Ocasional All-Star
Risk: Moderate

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Sixto Sanchez - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	MIA	RHP	2	55

Grades Update: May 2021

OFP	Role	FB	CT	SL	CH	Ctr/Cmd
55	60	70	45	50	55	55/50

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May 2021 Report

Evaluator: Jake Boes

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 234 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2015 IFA (PHI)
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Medium, stocky frame; broad shoulders, long arms, barrel-chested with a soft middle; high waist with beefy thighs and legs. Frame is currently at projection. Overall build reminds me of a young Bartolo Colon during his Expos days. Injury history includes elbow inflammation and "slight discomfort" in throwing shoulder.

Delivery & Mechanics: High c slot with high effort; full wind-up with modest pace. Clawing arm action with drop and drive motion. Near elite arm speed yields deception. Lacks ideal downhill plane. Repeats delivery well. Slow to the plate from the stretch.

Fastball: Sinker and four-seam variation; sinker runs 96-98 t99 with heavy bore and swing back action; four-seam 98-100 t101 with modest riding life; explodes out of the hand. Lack of steep plane and extension hinder perceived velocity. Shows command around both sides of the plate; overall, a double-plus offering with no projection necessary to reach grade. Grade: 70

Cutter: 88-91 with horizontal movement away from same-sided batters; compliments four-seam well; heavy usage to righties. Not likely to miss bats, could improve with refined sequencing. A fringy offering long-term. Grade: 45

Slider: Modest usage at 85-88; sweeping action running away from same-sided batters. Pitch lacks traditional slider teeth; blends with the cutter at times. Shows ability to throw for strikes and use as a chase. Overall, a solid-average offering at the MLB level long-term. Grade: 50

Changeup: 88-90 with heavy tumble; inconsistent feel and command. Bounces it on occasion; flattens in the middle and upper thirds. At its best, it shows nasty fade at the bottom of the zone; shows the attributes of an above-average offering long-term. Grade: 55

Control and Command: Above-average control with average command; throws all his pitches for strikes and shows uncanny ability to hit the glove with the fastball considering the near-elite velocity. Will not kill himself with walks; sequencing could be improved among the pitch mix; mainly lessening sinker usage Control: 55 | Command: 50

Overall: Sanchez has alleviated some evaluators' concerns about being a two-pitch pitcher with now a league-average slider and a changeup that flashes plus but sits above-average. His sinker/cutter variants should provide enough wrinkles to help him compete later within starts. He's not the ideal body in a workhorse starter, but his strength and sturdiness should help to mitigate some of his durability risk. For me, it's a mid-rotation arm long-term with a safe backend floor.

OFP: 55
Role: 60 - Mid-Rotation SP #3
Risk: High

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Jhailyn Ortiz - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	PHI	OF	35	35

Grades Update: Feb 2021

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

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Feb 2021 Report

Evaluator: Tyler Henninger

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 215 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired:
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Tall, large frame. Extremely strong, impressive physically. Muscular thighs and legs. Powerful upper body. Wide shoulders with strength through chest. Limited growth potential.

Hit: Open stance, hands high at the head. Upright body with feet shoulder width apart. Minimal hand load with a slight barrel wrap. Recently converted from leg kick to toe tap timing mechanism. Above-average bat speed with an uppercut path. Fly ball approach. Sells out for power leading to poor bat to ball skills. Aggressive, wants to hit. Turns into a free swinger at times, chases too many pitches. Needs to improve pitch recognition, exposed by average or better spin. On front foot often. Pitch recognition and ability to hit offspeed will determine if he can hit enough to contribute in the upper levels. Grade: 30

Power: Double plus raw power with above average bat speed and strength. Lack of contact ability sap game power slightly, plays at a plus grade. Obvious strength, power to all fields. Hits them high and far. Run production type power. Grade: 60

Field: Solid defender. Covers good amount of ground for a big guy, but won't make highlight-reel play. Reads ball off bat well, gets good jumps and runs decent routes. Catches what he gets to. Has basic skills needed for RF. Grade: 50

Arm: Strong, accurate arm with proper throwing mechanics. Carries through the bag. On target. Ability to throw out runners, will prevent extra base. Prototypical RF arm. Grade: 60

Run: Below-average runner, but decent for his size. Slow first step out of box with average acceleration. Typically 4.40 to 4.45 home to 1st. Some stiffness in lower half. Plays better on defensive side. Playable for position. Grade: 40

Overall: There is no doubt Ortiz has power that can change a game. His above average bat speed and uppercut path allows him to drive the ball to all fields and hit light tower HR. He has run production type power, but the question is if he can make enough contact to use it. Defensively, there have been questions raised if he can stay in RF, but he should be able to stick. He will never be a highlight-reel making player, but he is playable at the position and his plus arm should provide value as he has shown the ability to throw out runners. Ortiz needs to make major improvements to his approach and pitch recognition. If he does so he has the chance to be a below average player, if not, he will be stuck as an up/down guy.

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

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Casey Martin - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	PHI	SS	29	35

Grades Update: Feb 2021

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
35	30	30	45	50	50	70

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Feb 2021 Report

Evaluator: Mike Kinsela

Age: 22 yr
Height: 5-11
Weight: 175 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2020 Round 3
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Martin is a slender, athletically-built player with high-end athleticism and some projection remaining on his body, though the speed is such an important part of his game it's hard to know how much projection is advisable.

Hit: The biggest issue of Martin's profile, he struggles with swing-and-miss consistently and has struck out quite a bit through his amateur career even in spite of the gaudy underclassmen numbers. It's a swing that gets too uphill, dipping his back shoulder and take him off plane, creating a very small hard contact zone which he doesn't have the barrel adjustability skills to get to consistently. Grade: 30

Power: Martin has above-average raw power in spite of his slender frame, capable of driving the ball out of any park pull-side. The problems come in when that's the entirety of his approach-hitting the ball in the air pull-side. The power projects, as he's likely to add some strength to his frame, but the hit tool concerns will keep him from really taking advantage of it. Grade: 45

Field: Martin plays shortstop presently and has the athleticism, range, footwork, and arm strength to make it work there, though his hands and internal timer are both below average. The game very clearly speeds up on him defensively and he's equally likely to make a spectacular play as he is to kick a routine grounder right at him. The tools are there, but he's a better fit in CF in this scout's view. Grade: 50

Arm: The raw arm strength is above average, though Martin struggles a bit with consistency in terms of his release as well as the internal timer. The arm will play from wherever he's positioned, and he's had experience at 3B as well as SS, though again, center field seems like the most likely outcome here. Grade: 50

Run: Martin's best tool, he's a real burner who can turn in elite times down the line and consistently clocks 70 times from the right side of the plate. It's speed that is impactful on the bases, as he's a true stolen base threat, and that speed is one of the reasons why some scouts prefer him in CF vs. shortstop. Grade: 70

Overall: Martin has intriguing power/speed upside with middle field defensive projection, and the 99th percentile outcome here might be a 20/20 guy at the highest level with good defense in CF. The most likely outcome is something similar to Brock Deatherage, whose contact inconsistencies cause his power/speed tools to play way, way down.

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

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Baron Radcliff - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	PHI	OF	23	40

Grades Update: Feb 2021

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
40	40	30	60	40	45	55

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Feb 2021 Report

Evaluator: Ian Smith

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 228 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2020 Round 5
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: An absolute physical freak. Hulking shoulders and chiseled frame that's completely maxed out. Built very similar to another former Georgia Tech great, Calvin Johnson.

Hit: Imposing figure when stepping into the box. Radcliff gives himself a wide base, open base to work out of with his hand and elbow sitting high preload. Will incorporate a heel turn and toe tap to begin his swing into a short, compact swing for his frame. Keeps the barrel through the well and impacts the ball with purpose. Bat speed is easy to see and uses his lower half well. Minimal wasted effort in his overall swing. There is a slight uppercut to his bat path to create loft, and will use the entire field when he's locked in. Problem is, he's not always locked in. There is a fair amount of swing and miss to Radcliff's game, and most concerning is the frequency of zone misses. He's patient to the point of passive frequently getting himself deep into counts, which will lead to walks, but also plenty of Ks. Grade: 30

Power: Legitimate plus-plus raw power explodes off of the bat of Radcliff. His shots at Georgia Tech were simply known as "Baron Missiles". Short, simple swing allows his plus bat speed to attack the ball at quality points of contact consistently, while creating easy carry on the ball. Nearly half of Radcliff's hits in college came via the extra base hit. Power can play up to all fields with an average exit velo in 2020 of north of 96MPH, and a max of nearly 120. Simply put, there's very few players with this type of true raw power ability in their profile. It's all a matter of making contact. Grade: 60

Field: Another area where Radcliff's athleticism stands out. Makes quality reads and will take efficient routes to the ball. Long strides and his massive frame allow Radcliff to cover a wide range of ground in either corner. Footwork for his size is not too common, and shows the confidence and ability to attack balls moving forward or on the chase. His hands are another story as he struggles to get into good fielding positions whether in the outfield or at first base. Like much of Radcliff's game the tools are there, it's all a matter of honing them into skills. Grade: 40

Arm: Radcliff will uncork some big throws with easy carry but can lose some accuracy often. Short arm action forces Radcliff to more or less push the ball to the target instead of getting his weight behind his throws. Grade: 45

Run: Moves extremely well for his size. Has been clocked at near plus times in the 60 with elite level splits. A long strider who will cover tons of ground while reaching top speed quickly. Could lose a step as he continues to mature, but his athleticism could keep Radcliff a high level for a long time Grade: 55

Overall: Radcliff fits the mold of a prototype power hitting corner outfield to a tee. Armed with some of the best raw power in the entire Phillies organization, as well as near plus speed, Radcliff has a chance to dig out a consistent big league role if he can make enough consistent contact going forward.

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

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Ethan Lindow - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	PHI	LHP	22	40

Grades Update: Feb 2021

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

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Feb 2021 Report

Evaluator: Trevor Hooth

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 180 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/L
Acquired: 2017 Round 5
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Long limbs for his size. Sloping shoulders. There is some more room to add to the frame.

Delivery & Mechanics: Standard 3/4 arm slot. Easy, repeatable delivery. Works quickly, likes to get the ball and go. Body starts off center towards first base. Hands are at his neck and drop to his stomach on the rocker step. As his leg comes up for his balance point the hands rise before they all push down together. He lands slightly closed off, so he throws across his body. His foot drags on the follow throw before coming up for a small leg kick at the end, and he finishes square to the plate.

Fastball: 87-89 T92. Pretty straight, some arm-side run when thrown to the arm side. He commands this pitch well and can spot it all around the zone. Works well off other pitches, and can even become a whiff creator when the other pitches are working. Creates a lot of fly balls. When the other pitches aren't complimenting this pitch, it can be hit around a lot. The command of his entire arsenal helps this pitch to play up in times during games, but it needs a few ticks to really get up a half grade or more. Grade: 45

Curveball: 73-75. Works best when it takes on a 12-6 shape, but every so often it can bleed into the slider and look like more of a slurve. Will use in any count. Can spot to the corners. It can get loopy, and when it does it becomes hittable. It's best used as an asset to create weak contact rather than whiffs. Grade: 45

Slider: 82-84. Sharp sweep on the movement. There is a small amount of depth as well. He likes this pitch a lot against lefties, but he does use it to change pace for righties as well. His ability to create whiffs with it is as a backdoor pitch to righties. He commands this pitch very well to both sides of the plate. Grade: 50

Changeup: 80-81. Good deception. Tumbled at the bottom of the zone. This pitch garners some ugly swings. It can go under utilized sometimes. When it isn't getting whiffs, it's getting a weak grounder. It's his best pitch. Results, coupled with his command of the pitch make it an above average offering. Grade: 55

Control and Command: Not only does Lindow throw a lot of strikes, he throws a lot of competitive strikes. He posted above average walk and strikeout numbers in the lower levels of the minors. He can control his entire arsenal to both sides of the plate. He rarely misses badly off his intended target. Most of his misses are below the zone or just off of a corner. His control is easily plus and the command is not too far behind it. Control: 60 | Command: 55

Overall: The biggest detractor from Lindow is his below average velocity across the board. He really fits the mold of a crafty lefty. His ability to command all four of his pitches around the zone is what helps him to be successful. There is some projection left on the frame, and any ticks on the fastball will help. Even 3-4 MPH extra could make Lindow really pop. As is though he should be able to start games at the major league level.

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

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JoJo Romero - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	PHI	LHP	20	40

Grades Update: Feb 2021

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

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Feb 2021 Report

Evaluator: Isaiah Burrows

Age: 24 yr
Height: 5-11
Weight: 200 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2016 Round 4
RuleV: On 40 Man Roster

Physical Description: Makes up for lack of height with his physical frame. Solid, compact build to his upper and lower half. Broad shoulders and thick thighs. Good physical traits on the mound.

Delivery & Mechanics: Shortened 3/4 arm slot delivery from the left side. Doesn't get much over-the-top action. Clean, fluid arm action with little hiccups in delivery. Good extension and placement from the stretch.

Fastball: Mid-90s offering with good sink and fade out of the zone. Four seam fastball Touches 95-96, sinker primarily sits 92-94. Spots it well low and away. Has late life for whiffs and soft contact. Good velocity and late movement play well off one another. Above-average pitch in his arsenal. Grade: 55

Slider: Mid-80s slider that needs a bit more refinement as a consistent offering. Sits 83-85 with good horizontal break, lacks consistency at times. Slider tends to stay flat up in the zone and gets barreled for extra bases. Ability to command the pitch against righties can help tremendously. Grade: 50

Changeup: Another mid-80s offering that shows potential as a solid third pitch. Changeup sits 84-85, takes a good amount of velocity to his fastball. Good sink and armside fade, lacks reps and consistency. Occasionally thrown in the big leagues last year. Capable of becoming an above-average pitch, needs to show it over the course of a season. Grade: 45

Control and Command: Throws high-quality strikes and fills the zone with a bulldog mentality. Struggled to command his off-speed in the big leagues, but steadily improved over the year. Locates his sinker/fastball well in the zone for whiffs. Has strikeout quality stuff, hits his spots well. Surrendered lots of extra base hits, controlling his repertoire will pay dividends down the road. Control: 45 | Command: 40

Overall: Romero flashed his quality stuff in his big league debut last season, but struggles with command held him back at points. His sinker and four seam fastball have such distinct movements and sustained velocity that play well off each other. Romero's slider and changeup have good movement and break, but his ability to command each one will likely reveal his role as a reliever.

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

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Simon Muzziotti - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	PHI	OF	19	40

Grades Update: Feb 2021

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
40	40	50	30	55	50	60

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Feb 2021 Report

Evaluator: Jake Kerns

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 175 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2016 IFA
RuleV: On 40 Man Roster

Physical Description: Average height and lean throughout. Needs to add upper body strength, which has been a criticism since signing. Athletic kid.

Hit: Stands crouched and slightly open. Experimented with his bat position during 2020 Spring Training; began resting the bat on his shoulder rather than keeping his hands high and back. Minimal pre-pitch movement, which has been toned down significantly since signing. Moderate leg kick as he steps into the pitch. Has innate hand-eye coordination and a mostly level swing, but he inconsistently barrels the ball. Tends to get on top of the ball, which produces a significant amount of ground balls as a result. Above-average bat speed but lacks the physical strength to regularly impact the ball. Has strong bat-to-ball skills and fights through at-bats; can be a difficult out when he's not freely swinging. Can be overly aggressive at times. Comfortable with laying down a bunt and has the speed to beat the throw. Would do well to get the ball in the air with more regularity; without that, he'll produce an empty batting average. Tool could be better than average in time. Grade: 50

Power: Has fringe-average raw power, which he rarely gets to during games. He produces some natural loft when he drives the ball, and shows a feel for using the whole field, but he presently produces too many ground balls. Added strength would serve him well, as would barreling the ball more often. He flashes some gap power, but the power plays below that. Grade: 30

Field: Can cover a lot of ground quickly due to his footspeed. Has some work to do with recognition off the bat, but has the speed to overcome the misreads. It's plus range in CF. Can make some difficult plays in all directions and shows strong awareness as he backs up against the wall. Could be plus with further refinement. Grade: 55

Arm: Average arm with solid carry from the grass. Accurate with his throws. Plays in CF. Grade: 50

Run: Timed between 4.08 and 4.13 down the line from the left side. Has the speed to take an extra base on balls hit to the grass. Struggled with getting caught on the basepaths in 2019, but has the speed to steal double-digit bags. Needs to read the pitcher and get a better initial step. Grade: 60

Overall: Muzziotti carries a lot of intrigue because of whatever he could be. However, like many Phillies prospects through the years, he is underdeveloped physically. Added strength would do him well. He has the bat-to-ball skills to eventually be a high-average hitter, which when paired with his plus speed and potentially plus defense, produces a starter ceiling. Without the physical gains and the boost in power it might bring, he's a likely backup/defensive substitution.

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

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Adonis Medina - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	PHI	RHP	15	40

Grades Update: Feb 2021

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

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Feb 2021 Report

Evaluator: Danny Brackman

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 187 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2014 IFA
RuleV: On 40 Man Roster

Physical Description: Slender athletic frame. Proportionally long limbs with a high waist and good strength in the lower half. Tapered torso suggests there's still some room to add muscle in the upper body without sacrificing functional mobility.

Delivery & Mechanics: Traditional windup. Brings arms overhead to activate core into a medium leg-kick and hip hinge. Relatively low effort delivery though good posture and strong rotation still generate solid arm speed. Somewhat inconsistent timing and direction with the front shoulder opening but generally does a fine job with repeatability. Slightly below average time to the plate from the stretch can be exploited by savvy runners.

Fastball: Sits 90-94 and tops 96. Will sink it and cut it depending on the situation. 4-seam has little life but does still tunnel decently with other offerings. Sinker shows good depth and arm-side run. Favors throwing to the glove side and does well getting it there but a lack of high velo and not much hop makes command essential. Not a big strikeout offering but should be good enough at producing weak contact. Grade: 50

Slider: 78-82 MPH sweeper with very high spin efficiency. Good axis keeps a true slider plane and results in massive glove-side break. Can add and subtract depth to give slightly different looks. Some mechanical inconsistency does result in pulling way into the LHH box at times but tons of break usually balances out the problems; will generate some ugly swings even on poorly located pitches. Grade: 55

Changeup: 85-88 with plus movement. Consistent arm speed and strong pronation help generate heavy sink and arm-side run. Shape mirrors slider very well. Has good feel and will regularly spot the change down and arm-side. Very good offering for collecting both whiffs and weak contact. Prefers to throw it to LHHs though movement does well tunneling with the sinker against RHHs. Grade: 60

Control and Command: Has above average feel staying around the zone with all three pitches. Heavy movement on secondary offerings makes them difficult to command but he does well enough. Likes to work off the edges so his misses tend to look worse than they actually are. Ability to manipulate spin and movement profiles shows confidence in the stuff. Control: 55 | Command: 45

Overall: After breaking out in the lower minors, Medina hasn't quite been able to take that next step forward when facing more advanced competition. Regardless, he's still shown a solid mix and good durability. His stuff could play up in the pen but he will likely have an opportunity to start a few games in 2021. If he wants to stick in the rotation, improving his fastball should be a point of emphasis.

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

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Erik Miller - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	PHI	LHP	14	40

Grades Update: Feb 2021

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

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Feb 2021 Report

Evaluator: Joe Doyle

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-5
Weight: 240 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2019 Round 4
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Long, well-built, sturdy build. Solid upper half, a bit thinner lower half. Tall frame, but has a slight muscular build with broad shoulders and strong legs. Prototypical starting pitcher build with durable physique. Miller will need to utilize his lower half a bit better if he's to get the most out of his large frame and get higher consistent readings on the radar gun.

Delivery & Mechanics: Upper-body heavy with some energy loss in the lower half. Arm action can get long as Miller tends to berak hands late and lacks elbow spiraling. Rhythm and timing in the delivery has been an issue and inconsistent for Miller in the past, though that seems to be cleaning itself up as he's become comfortable in pro ball.

Fastball: Generally a low-90s offering, up to 95. Miller's fastball has above average spin and does possess a good bit of hop as it reaches the plate. Shows a better ability to spot the pitch off the plate as opposed to pitching inside to lefties; more comfortable landing the heater glove-side. Command can waver and velo tends to dip after 60 or so pitches. Grade: 50

Slider: Low 80s breaking ball, up to 85. Gyro-heavy slider with great depth and tunnel off the fastball. Big swing and miss pitch. Devestating when ahead in the count. Hasn't shown the ability to pitch backwards. Slider success may be incumbent on strides taken with fastball command. Easy plus pitch when useable. Grade: 60

Changeup: Mid 80s offering, peaking at 86. Miller does an efficient job killing spin on the changeup and separation off the fastball is good. Has been more effective against lefties into their backfoot. Not a ton of depth on the pitch, but good fading life. Command is fringy, but can be an out-pitch to left-handed hitters. Not as effective in live looks against righties. Grade: 50

Control and Command: Command on the fastball will be the biggest question mark on Miller moving forward. The slider and changeup are both spotted with the propensity expected from secondary offerings, but too often he's found himself falling behind in counts and having to serve up a fastball to good hitters. Control: 45 | Command: 45

Overall: Miller is a very big, very strong left-handed pitcher. The body absolutely looks like it could withstand the rigors of starting at the next level, but he'll need to clean things up to reach that ceiling. Command is the biggest thing holding him back, as well as potentially a couple notches on the radar gun. The slider is a no-doubt swing-and-miss offering, especially playing off his high-spin fastball, but he'll need to show the ability to get ahead more in counts if he's to pitch more than an inning or so at a time.

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

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Bailey Falter - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	PHI	LHP	13	40

Grades Update: Feb 2021

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

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Feb 2021 Report

Evaluator: Joe Drake

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 175 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/L
Acquired: 2015 Round 5
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Long and lean frame with long arms. Lean, but not quite skinny. Wide shoulders and upper back; prominent butt. Some muscle on the frame, but room to fill out a bit more. Moves well, but not necessarily twitchy. Able to field his position well. Mopey demeanor on the mound when things aren't going his way; easily frustrated.

Delivery & Mechanics: Full windup; exaggerated pause at rock step before big leg kick that coils the torso and shifts hips upward. Drops and drives well, staying in the glutes as he comes down the mound. Long arm action, drops down behind the butt before coming through at a high 3/4 slot; hides the ball well. Average separation; arm on time. Whole operation has very deliberate feel; nothing explosive. Moderate effort with low finish. Pace quickens a touch from the stretch; leg kick stays high but moves quicker. Very concerned with runners at first, throws over frequently using different moves.

Fastball: 88-91, t93; Solid ride, tough for hitters to square up. Gets whiffs often up in the zone and can spot up on the corners occasionally for called strikes. Can use it as an out pitch to finish at-bats, especially if set up by a curveball. Deception helps it play up. Grade: 50

Curveball: 75-78; Nearly identical to the slider. Slightly more vertical shape, 1-7. Mirrors the fastball better than the slider. Average break, some tighter than others, flashes plus. Best ones are quick, sharp hammers that make hitters corkscrew, just can't repeat that quality often enough. Grade: 50

Slider: 80-82; Sweeping slider with solid sweep with a little depth. Average bite that flashes plus occasionally. Not used often, clear 4th pitch. Grade: 40

Changeup: 83-85; Solid fade and tumble. Good arm speed sells the pitch well. Could use more separation. Feel needs refinement, struggles with location. Floats occasionally. Grade: 45

Control and Command: Around the zone often but frequently misses spots. Spikes everything a bit too often, but also liable to leave offspeed pitches up, too. Typically works ahead and doesn't walk many. When he's dialed in, he fills up the zone and works efficiently, often on the edges. Has it more often than he doesn't. Control: 45 | Command: 40

Overall: Big lefty with a 4-pitch arsenal and decent command. Fastball and curve headline the offerings but the slider and changeup are usable, too. More of a sum of the parts type profile with neither the stuff nor command standing out. Stuff probably isn't good enough to stick as a backend arm, but likely a big league arm in long relief or low-leverage.

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

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