Cole Wilcox - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	TB	RHP	13	50

Grades Update: Aug 2021

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

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Aug 2021 Report

Evaluator: Anthony Franco

Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-5
Weight: 232 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2020 Round 3 (SD)
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Listed at 6-5, 232. Big, prototype starter's frame. Tall and muscular with sloped shoulders. No physical projection remaining but he's already sufficiently strong.

Mechanics: Fairly low effort delivery. Throws from 3/4 arm slot. Exaggerated lean of upper half shows the ball pretty early to left-handed hitters. A little bit of stiffness at release driven by fringe athleticism; doesn't really get over his front hip which could inhibit his ability to work glove-side.

Fastball: Was into the high-90's at UGA; has been 93-97 in minors this season. Plays below its plus velocity because of suboptimal shape. Fastball lacks life and opposing hitters can stay on top of it when he works up in the zone. Better used down for weak, groundball contact. Grade: 50

Slider: Breaking ball shape can be a little inconsistent but it's plus at its best. Can get bat-missing depth at high-80's velocity when he snaps off a good one but also gets a little slurvy when he leaves it up in the zone. Likely settles in an as above-average pitch as he develops a little more consistency with release point. Grade: 55

Changeup: High-80's changeup can be really deceptive. Mimics arm speed well and the changeup shape mirrors that of the fastball. Needs to locate the pitch more consistently down and to his arm-side but has the potential to neutralize left-handed hitters. Grade: 60

Control and Command: Solid strike-thrower. Better control than command; hits the strike zone but can be inconsistent with his locations within the zone. Fringy flexibility in the lower half can impede his ability to work with precision to glove-side. Control: 50 | Command: 45

Overall: Wilcox has the makings of a mid-rotation starter, based primarily on the quality of his secondary pitches. The fastball's not as effective as the radar gun indicates, so it'll be critical for him to develop consistency with and creatively sequence his offspeed stuff.

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

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Brendan McKay - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	TB	LHP	12	50

Grades Update: Aug 2021

OFP	Role	FB	CU	CB	CH	Cnt/Cmd
50	50	55	55	50	45	55/50

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Aug 2021 Report

Evaluator: Isaiah Burrows

Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 220 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2017 Round 1
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Sound height and weight on the mound. Broad shoulders and sturdy lower half. Good athleticism for his size, uses it well in his delivery. Well-proportioned frame throughout.

Mechanics: High three-quarter delivery from the left side. Lifts right leg just above the belt before coming downhill in his operation. Repatale arm motion; creates good extension. Upper and lower half stay connected with each pitch. Simple mechanics play well in his delivery, pitches in one smooth motion.

Fastball: Mid-90s offering with subtle ride towards the top of the zone. Sits 92-95; reaches 97-98. Good velocity and late movement; forces consistent whifs on either side of the plate. Doesn't reach back for velocity, fastball thrown with a natural feel and touch. Above-average pitch in his deep arsenal. Grade: 55

Cutter: Mid-to-high 80s cutter with good movement. Sits 84-86; reaches 88-89. Manipulates it well with his fastball due to its late spin and movement. Effective offering against righties, ties them up at the hands. Sits a bit firm in the heart of the zone, but has enough velocity and movement as a reliable offering. Grade: 55

Curveball: Low-80s curveball with tight rotation and break; lacks consistency and depth. Sits 82-84 that breaks well of the out zone. Good strikeout pitch against lefties; heavy break off the plate. Immediate drop and movement plays well off his fastball-cutter combination. Another solid pitch thrown with confidence. Grade: 50

Changeup: Mid-80s changeup that was seldomly used in the big leagues two years ago. Has a chance to develop into a solid fourth pitch. Sits 85-87 with average depth and fade. Lacks tumble out of the zone, stays more firm. Shows improvement with its command. Can transform into a reliable offering with more reps and development. Grade: 45

Control and Command: Has a good makeup and feel for his three main pitches. Pounds all four corners of the zone. Dots low and away with his fastball and cutter. Curveball breaks out of the zone.Pitches with confidence; knows when and how to attack opposing hitters. Gives up seldom walks, but some pitches eat too much of the plate and get barreled as a result. Repeatable mechanics bode well to his feel and knowledge of the zone. Control: 55 | Command: 50

Overall: With a good feel for three solid pitches in a deep arsenal, McKay has what it takes to pitch at the highest level when healthy. He showed glimpses of two-way play with the Rays, but his future seems to be destined for the mound. McKay knows how to manipulate his pitches to force consistent whiffs, and his smooth mechanics are a big part of that. Injuries and command issues have held him back, especially his most recent left shoulder surgery. Time will tell if McKay returns to form as a hitter or pitcher, but he still has room for improvement at the big league level.

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

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Brent Honeywell - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	TB	RHP	11	50

Grades Update: Aug 2021

OFP	Role	FB	CU	CH	SCR	Cnt/Cmd
50	50	50	55	50	55	50/45

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Aug 2021 Report

Evaluator: Jake Boes

Age: 26 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 180 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2014 CBB
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Medium build with long limbs; average strength throughout. Sloped shoulders, high waist, wide hips, strong midsection and thighs. Overall build reminds me of Anibal Sanchez in his Marlins days. Frame is at projection currently. Injury history includes Tommy John Surgery in 2018, a fractured throwing elbow in 2019, and right ulnar nerve surgery in 2020.

Mechanics: High 3/4 slot with moderate effort; full windup with modest pace. Stays fairly upright through motion; tall and fall mechanics give downhill plane with slight head whack upon release. Clawing arm action with plus arm speed, yielding moderate deception. Repeats delivery well. Shows comfort from the stretch and holds runners close.

Fastball: 92-94 t95 with riding life in the upper part of the zone; plays best when located in the upper third, compliments his change up well. Tends to get straight when spotted down. Shows average command with the offering with little projection remaining, although he may find himself in the upper part of the velocity band in a relief role. Grade: 50

Cutter: Shows slider characteristics at 86-88; sharp, sweeping breaker with bite used mostly against same-sided batters. Heavy horizontal movement but does have some depth when the pitch is at its best. Flashes plus but sits more above-average, used more as a put away pitch rather than the more conventional deployment to induce weak contact. Grade: 55

Changeup: 85-87 flashing steep fade into the bottom of the zone; feel wavers at times, casting into the upper part of the zone with floating movement. Maintains arm speed well and causes the fastball to play up when the pitch is working. Flashes plus but likely settles in at solid-average long-term with the ability to miss bats at the major league level. Grade: 50

Screwball: 81-83 with sharp, vertical break. Usage has become rare over time, flashes fade and generates swings and misses consistently in the lower part of the zone; also capable of freezing hitters for called strikes. An easy plus offering considering the rarity of the pitch, the command, and the movement profile, but the usage suggests it may not have an opportunity to make its full potential impact long-term. Grade: 55

Control and Command: Average control with fringe-average command. Shows the ability to fill the zone with each offering; swings and misses out of the zone help to mitigate some shortcomings with command, with misses mostly East-west. Not likely to improve over time; shows enough command to start but recent appearances have been in relief. Control: 50 | Command: 45

Overall: Honeywell doesn't dazzle with high-octane stuff, but his four viable offerings that compliment each other in each quadrant help to get him by and generate swings and misses and navigate an order multiple times through. Injuries, which have haunted Honeywell, add to his relief risk more so than stuff or command. This process may already be in the works, with the vast majority of his MiLB appearances coming in relief this season. His stuff and impact will always play best as a starter, but health may necessitate a bullpen role long-term.

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

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Heriberto Hernandez - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	TB	OF	10	50

Grades Update: Aug 2021

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

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Aug 2021 Report

Evaluator: Jake Kerns

Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 195 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2017 IFA (TEX)
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Above-average height with a solid, sturdy build. He's filled out since signing, and has the physical look of a major league catcher, but there is a chance he continues to grow and move out of the field entirely.

Hit: Utilizes a slightly open and upright stance, and he keeps his knees bent. His hands stay high and back, with some loose and rhythmic movement pre-pitch. Uses a small-to-moderate leg kick as he closes his stance and steps into the pitch. Stands back in the box and has a wide base at impact. Above-average or better bat speed that generates hard contact on barreled balls. The ball jumps off the bat when he connects. It's a rotational swing with a mostly linear bat path, but he does show an inclination to swing upwards. Either bat path gets the ball in the air with regularity, and he has the look of an extra-base hitter. Has innate bat-to-ball skills and does a good job with getting the ball into play. He shows a strong eye and regularly produces excellent walks rates. Despite his bat-to-ball skills and eye, he does strike out too frequently, which is a sign of both his aggressiveness and confidence with the stick. If he can cut down his K-rates, and show some improved plate discipline, he has the potential to be an on-base machine. Grade: 55

Power: Possesses above-average to plus raw power. His bat-to-ball skills and propensity to get the ball in the air suggests he can get to that raw power, too. He's a strong kid, and he generates some very loud contact and high exit velocities, and when that's coupled with his bat-to-ball skills, there's reason to believe he's a future 20+ home run hitter at the next level. Grade: 50

Field: Hernandez has played a lot of catcher in the past, but he's mostly getting reps in LF this season. He moves well behind the plate and has solid instincts there, but he's rough around the edges. He's not afraid to get in the dirt and block a pitch, but I've also watched him be somewhat nonchalant with his backhands, which could be a sign of his indifference to the position or the trust in his glove. He has the look of an average receiver, and shows an understanding of pitch framing, but he'll need reps there, and those chances are diminishing. In the grass, he's showing fringe-average to average range. He takes solid routes, but his foot speed limits him. As with catcher, he's playable there, and that might be where he ends up, assuming he even plays the field. Grade: 45

Arm: He has average arm strength, but my limited looks at him behind the plate suggest his arm plays below that due to slower-than-desired transfers. His pop times were in the 2.10 range, which is, again, playable at the position, but it hardly stands out. In the field, the ball shows decent carry from the grass. Grade: 45

Run: Timed 4.33 down the line from the right side. Hustles out of the box and is surprisingly agile for his size, but he'll probably slow with time and/or any additional bulk. Grade: 40

Overall: Hernandez possesses one of the better bats in the system, and there's legitimate hit and power potential from that standpoint. The knock on Hernandez is, and will continue to be, his spot in the field. He's a capable catcher, but the rigors of the position would likely suppress his bat. The Rays have stuck him in LF and asked him to mash in Charleston, and that appears to be the plan with each level moving forward. He projects as a high on-base hitter, and that very well may come from a corner spot or DH position. He's good enough with the stick for that to work, though.

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

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Blake Hunt - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	TB	C	9	50

Grades Update: Aug 2021

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

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Aug 2021 Report

Evaluator: Isaiah Burrows

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 230 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2017 CBB (SD)
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Strong, physically imposing frame throughout. Broad shoulders and large arms compliment a trunky lower half. Starting to utilize his size well on both sides.

Hit: Sets up balanced and a bit wide from the right side. Legs stand shoulder width apart with a slight crouch. Hands remain well above the letters. More of a pronounced leg kick in his pre-load, starting to rotate his hips more upon contact. Still a bit stiff mechanically, but hits the ball hard with good strength. Starting to make adjustments by utilizing his lower half more in his pre-load. Stays patient, will draw a walk and wait to attack. Makes good pull-side contact with average bat speed. Still a work in progress, but showing more strides in his natural feel to hit. Grade: 45

Power: Above-average pop at the plate with good leverage and carry in his swing. Barrels balls to his pull-side with authority. Showing some more over-the-fence pop this season. Still sprays balls to the gaps in left-center. Physical strength exudes in his power, tapping into it more consistently. Grade: 55

Field: Showing signs of growth in his defensive ability behind the dish. Size hinders with lateral movements, but has sneaky athleticism and awareness. Blocks a solid amount of balls in the dirt. Solid pop time against opposing base stealers; gets up quick in a hurry. Improved upon his framing behind the dish with more room for growth. Grade: 50

Arm: Plus arm strength behind the dish. Throws come out like rockets with great accuracy. Makes throws from his knees with ease. Strength and athleticism translates to his strong arm; it's an absolute weapon. Grade: 60

Run: Huge size hinders much of his running ability. Not seen as a threat on base. Slow strides, doesn't get up to speed much. Grade: 30

Overall: Hunt is tapping into those tools this season, and it's beginning to show. He's showing a better feel for the strike zone and is getting on base more consistently with smoother mechanics. Power remains his strong suit with loud pull-side pop, and his arm is another go-to tool in his improved defensive ability behind the dish. He's still young and needs a bit more seasoning, but the results are promising for an everyday catcher with his physical ability.

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

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Taylor Walls - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	TB	SS	8	50

Grades Update: Aug 2021

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

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Aug 2021 Report

Evaluator: Joe Drake

Age: 24 yr
Height: 5-10
Weight: 185 lbs
Hits/Throws: B/R
Acquired: 2017 Round 3
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Athletic build with a thicker lower half. Average height, higher waist and longer legs. Lean and muscular, but more so in the legs than the upper half. Shoulder girdle and torso have some room for weight. Built like a middle infielder.

Hit: Left: Square stance with hands at the chin; mostly upright with average base. Loads with moderate leg kick that gets down early. Hands load straight back. Easy, low-effort swing with average bat speed and a fairly flat bat path. Very similar from the right side, leg kick slightly sharper. Patient hitter with good feel for zone, takes easily and works plenty of walks. Makes the pitcher come to him. Some swing and miss in the zone, but not much and will chase on occasion. Squares up the ball often, line drive approach. Grade: 55

Power: Average raw and bat speed. Patient approach helps him capitalize on pitches he can drive, but the line-drive approach isn't conducive to over-the-fence power. Above-average speed and ability to drive the ball into the gaps will help him rack up extra base hits. Will mix in a few homers, but most game power will be of the XBH variety. Grade: 40

Field: Great reactions and good, smooth actions. Able to field smoothly while charging and make accurate throws. Goes to left and right well. Looks like a natural at multiple defensive positions. Makes tough plays look routine. Grade: 60

Arm: Above-average arm strength with good utility. Carries well across the diamond; on a line. Can make accurate throws on the move and while charging. Quick, smooth transfer gets the ball out fast. Grade: 60

Run: Fluid runner with good actions. Quick out of the box and able to post plus home to first times, but more of an above-average runner underway. Athleticism and instincts help the tool play up in games. Grade: 55

Overall: Terrific defender who swings a solid bat from both sides of the plate. Walls has the defensive chops to play well at short, second, or third but the offensive profile best fits up the middle due to the lack of over the fence pop. He's a solid regular with an above-average ceiling if the power ticks up and a utility floor if he struggles to hit at the top level.

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

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Greg Jones - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	TB	SS	6	50

Grades Update: Aug 2021

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

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Aug 2021 Report

Evaluator: Rhys White

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 175 lbs
Hits/Throws: S/R
Acquired: 2019 Round 1
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Dynamic athlete with a solid frame, built like an NFL wide-receiver, muscular build.

Hit: Lifts his front-leg slightly, then puts it down when the pitch has left the pitcher's hand. He has quick wrists, and his bat is quick through the zone with natural loft. The swing is the same from both sides of the plate. He shows a good understanding of the strike-zone and doesn't chase often. All fields approach, showing a solid ability to take the ball the other way, but can also be aggressive and look to pull the ball early in counts to attack fastballs. Grade: 50

Power: He has all-fields power showing the ability to take the ball out to any part of the ballpark. He has plus bat-speed with average raw-strength. Shows the ability to take the ball out of the ballpark even when he takes the ball the other-way. Grade: 55

Field: Solid actions at short, can make all the routine plays at short. Shows good lateral agility and is explosive when charging in on balls. He shows solid footwork and shows a solid ability of turning the play for a double play, as well as being the one for relay throw to first. With his speed I also think he can handle a move to centerfield if needed and be average out there. Grade: 50

Arm: Above average arm, he is accurate with his throws and shows an ability to throw off multiple platforms. Throws also have good carry on them. Grade: 55

Run: Easy double-plus runner, is explosive out of the box thanks to his foot speed and explosiveness. Has a good get off when stealing bases and has solid baserunning instincts not solely relying on his blazing speed. Grade: 70

Overall: There are a bunch of ways in which Jones can impact a game and that helps the overall profile. He's a dynamic athlete who is a great base runner and also has the ability to take the ball out of the park. He combines a bunch of average to above average tools with blazing speed, and should be a solid regular wherever he plays.

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

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Josh Lowe - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	TB	OF	5	50

Grades Update: Aug 2021

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

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Aug 2021 Report

Evaluator: Ian Smith

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 205 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2016 Round 1
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Long, lanky and high waisted frame. High level athlete. Broad shoulders and long arms with room to muscle if needed. Slightly similar build to Christian Yelich.

Hit: Lowe will set up in the box in a wide, slightly open stance that's just a bit crouched. Keeps his hands just below the ear and tweaked his pre-load a bit, now keeping the bat just a bit off his shoulder. Uses a high leg trigger to start his swing and create quality hip to shoulder separation. Bat speed is above average at worst, and bat path creates a ton of natural loft. Swing has got significantly shorter and more direct in 2021 but can still get handsy through the zone. Will get beat frequently at velocity up in the zone and has had trouble picking up spin at times but will absolutely punish pitches early in the count. Uses the entire field in his approach and the quality of contact is there but the overall free swinging approach will keep leading to high K% and curb the overall ceiling. Grade: 45

Power: During BP, Lowe can simple power to all fields with the ability to flick balls over the fence pull side looks effortless. Creates a ton of loft in his swing path and will attack balls out front conducive to easy power. His ability to incorporate his lower half into his swing, especially with his long frame is impressive and it allows Lowe to even miss hit balls and put them over the fence. Will consistently notch exit velos north of 100 MPH, but the overall approach at the plate could hinder the overall power profile at the big league level. Grade: 55

Field: Lowe could have the best outfield range in the entire Rays system due to his foot speed and ability to cover ground quickly. Has shown the skill to attack balls moving in or towards the wall and has done so at all three outfield positions. Rarely puts himself in a bad position to make a play, and even then brings the athleticism and instincts to make up for it. Glove has the ability alone to carve out a big league role. Grade: 60

Arm: Lowe does a fantastic job of getting his frame behind his throws allowing for consistent carry and strength behind them. Can most nearly any throw you'd want from the outfield, and will stay accurate throughout the throw. Can get rushed on occasion, but overall arm talent is plus. Grade: 60

Run: Lowe uses his frame tremendously on the base pads. Sub 4.2 H-1st times on average, his ability to cover a ton of ground with his stride plus an added second gear is impressive. Can pad his extra base totals yearly with hustle doubles and potentially be a double digit stolen base threat. Grade: 60

Overall: Lowe has an extremely strong foundation to build a current big leaguer behind. Plus tools across the outfield with legitimate plus raw power are going to carry Lowe's profile for his entire career. We have seen a slight swing change in 2021 that has allowed Lowe to make more consistent contact without losing power, and that will be a key in reaching his full potential.

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

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Xavier Edwards - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	TB	2B/SS	4	55

Grades Update: Aug 2021

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
55	60	70	30	60	45	70

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Aug 2021 Report

Evaluator: Ian Smith

Age: 21 yr
Height: 5-10
Weight: 175 lbs
Hits/Throws: S/R
Acquired: 2018 CBB (SD)
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Athletic, stocky build that's added significant muscle to his frame since being drafted in 2018. Lower half size and strength are present without hindering any of his quickness. Built like an NFL slot receiver.

Hit: A switch hitter, Edwards will keep a near mirror image from both sides of the plate. Operating out of an even, closed stance with his knees slightly bent. Hand sit chest high with some slight bat wiggle pre-pitch. Incorporates a low leg trigger to start his load and hands stay back creating quality separation before showing plus bat speed. Bat path has some loft to it, but his overall ability to manipulate the barrel through the zone changes his bat path in a surprisingly good way where he can work the ball to all fields. Edwards has an innate ability to make contact and has shown a highly advanced eye at the plate with numbers like a near 90% contact rate and never running a K% over 14% across 5 levels of the minors. There are very few holes in the overall approach for Edwards, and if they didn't have someone named Wander then he could possibly have the best hit tool in the system. Grade: 70

Power: You won't find too much raw power from either side of the plate in Edwards' profile with just one career home run across 150+ games played so far. There's some strength in his frame with bat speed but Edwards overall all field approach cap any potential for average over the fence power, but will consistently fill up the extra base hit totals due to his double plus speed and barrel control. Grade: 30

Field: Very sound defensive actions that play at both middle infield positions. Shows athletic movements working in both directions and covers a solid amount of ground for his frame. Shows butter smooth hands on ground balls with speed and ease on transfers. Extremely advanced glove work without looking flashy. Will frequently put himself in good positions due to footwork and instincts, and rarely looks out of position. Grade: 60

Arm: Overall the natural arm strength for Edwards is average at best, but his ability to keep a consistent arm angle and stay accurate with his throws allow the tool to tick up a bit. Will leave his feet on occasion to make throws from the hole, but still remain accurate. Likely an arm to profile at 2B long term. Grade: 45

Run: Edwards has shown the ability to change the game with his legs. Explosive first step out of the box. Has been clocked with sub 4.0 H-1st from both sides of the plate, and even times in the 3.7-3.8 range in his prep years. Takes short, quick steps to reach top speed extremely quickly and will hold that speed with ease on extra base hits. Instincts and elite first step will allow him to be a consistent stolen base threat throughout his career. Grade: 70

Overall: When Xavier Edwards was traded to Tampa Bay, he accidentally earned an infamous nickname that he has shown to be much more than in a very short time. Bringing extremely loud hit and run tools that scream future top of the order hitter and could be in line for an abundance of run scoring opportunities hitting in front of the likes of Wander Franco, Randy Arozarena and Vidal Brujan in the coming years. Overall this entire profile has this ceiling has the potential of an all-star second baseman, or at worst an above average regular.

OFP: 55
Role: 60 - Above-Avg. Regular; Occasional All-Star
Risk: High

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Vidal Brujan - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	TB	2B	3	55

Grades Update: Aug 2021

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
55	60	55	45	55	50	70

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Aug 2021 Report

Evaluator: Jake Kerns

Age: 23 yr
Height: 5-10
Weight: 180 lbs
Hits/Throws: S/R
Acquired: 2014 IFA
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Short, compact build that is nearly maxed out. Has added significant strength/bulk since signing without losing athleticism. Dynamic athletic and a true joy to watch on the field. Plays with a big smile.

Hit: Switch hitter with a near-mirror image swing. Stands upright with his knees slightly bent and tight. His back stays vertical. Hands stay near his ear while the bat rests/bounces on his shoulder. Has opened up his stance some to begin the season. Uses a moderate leg kick as he loads and steps into the pitch with authority. Keeps his elbow back and evenly distributes his weight at the point of impact. Notably looks more comfortable from the left side, which is unsurprising given the discrepancy in live at-bats he's taken from both sides. It's a compact stance and compact swing; he's short to the ball with plus bat speed. His swing path is mostly linear, regularly delivering linedrives to all parts of the field. He enters the box with the mindset of getting on base in any way he can. He moves the bat up and down the strike zone well, but there is some room for growth with consistently barreling the ball. He takes some big cuts and simply toning the swing down will help. He's taken some steps in 2021, but he still finds himself out of synch, which creates his fair share of weak contact. Does a good job with fighting off pitches to stay alive in the count. He shows a discernible, above-average eye at the plate, and he has consistently taken walks near or in excess of 10% throughout his minor league career. He knows when to lay off. There are some questions about his ability to impact the baseball at the next level, but in the aggregate, he is something more than a slap-hitter, and he has the look of an on-base machine. He's probably a natural above-average hitter, but the tool can play up with his plus-plus speed. Grade: 55

Power: Has average or slightly better raw power, which he's started to get to with more regularity in 2021, which may be attributable to both his added strength and slight change in stance. Has a quick bat and has worked to elevate the ball with more consistency. He generates a good amount of leverage with his compact swing, and the ball shows some natural loft off the bat. Went on a homer binge to begin the 2021 season, but he still has the look of a mostly gap hitter. His added strength has driven the grade up a notch or two, though. Grade: 45

Field: Rangy defender that shows strong footwork in the dirt. Instinctual. Moves well laterally and can make some difficult plays. Gets to tough balls. Shows a strong glove and does a good job keeping the ball in front of him. Plays with bounce. Generally makes the play, but he can fall victim to being overly-flashy. At his best in the infield, but has familiarity all over the diamond, including everything but C and 1B in 2021. Shows plus range in CF, where he also gets good jumps. Bred to be the next Rays' super-utility guy. He's an average to above-average fielder across the board, thanks in large part to his speed and natural instincts. Grade: 55

Arm: Average strength that fits all over the field because of how quickly he can get the ball out. Shows some familiarity getting the ball out to second base from the left side of the field, but he probably doesn't quite have the arm to profile there. Regularly throws from a 3/4 slot but will adjust that according to the situation. Will throw from an almost overhand slot when reaching back for something more. Grade: 50

Run: Timed between 3.94 and 4.01 H to 1B from the left side. Plus-plus straight line speed and can hit an extra gear. Has the mindset of stealing a bag any time he gets on. Legitimate stolen base threat that likes to toy with the pitcher. Has maintained his speed with his added bulk. Grade: 70

Overall: Brujan is one of the more dynamic talents remaining in the minor leagues, and he is poised to join his former teammate Wander Franco in Tampa sometime this summer. Brujan does a little bit of everything, but it's his speed and offensive talent that continues to captivate. He had a nice burst of power to begin the 2021 season, and while that's proven to be mostly unsustainable, any uptick in power helps the profile. There are some similarities here to former big leaguer - and Major League All-Star - Chone Figgins. He may end up with more usable power and a little less impact on the basepaths, but Brujan, too, has an all-star ceiling, and there's a very real chance his OFP is understated here when all is said and done if extra power comes.

OFP: 55
Role: 60 - Above-Avg. Regular; Occasional All-Star
Risk: Moderate

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Shane Baz - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	TB	RHP	2	55

Grades Update: Aug 2021

OFP	Role	FB	CB	SL	CH	Cnt/Cmd
55	60	70	45	60	50	50/45

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Aug 2021 Report

Evaluator: Ian Smith

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 190 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2017 Round 1 (PIT)
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Well proportioned, athletic frame with present strength in his lower half. Uses his natural athleticism and strength well on the mound, and is a lot stronger then his frame would indicate.

Mechanics: Baz will work exclusively out of the stretch utilizing a chest high leg kick into a traditional three quarters arm slot. Showing some of the best natural arm speed in all of the minors, Baz gets down the mound quickly with impressive extension. Has significantly improved his lead leg block over the past few years, and will now consistently hold his mechanics throughout his outings with more ease. Overall ability to drive through his lower half has grown leaps and bounds in 2021.

Fastball: 96-99, T100; You'll be hard pressed to find easier, consistent upper 90s velocity from a 22-year-old after watching Baz pitch. Using his plus arm speed combined with the torque created from driving through his lower half, Baz can reach back for 99 and triple digits without adding stress to his delivery. It's a high efficiency, high spin offering that will show elite fastball RPMs in the 2400-2750 range consistently, and will get a ton of late life at the top of the zone. Baz will add some cut to it when working down in the zone to give hitters a slightly different look, and overall can command the pitch anywhere he wants in the strike zone. Fastball has been a plus pitch for Baz since his prep days, but now is flirting with a double plus offering. Grade: 70

Curveball: 75-79; A pitch Baz has slowly gone away from since joining the Rays organization, but still shows qualities to be a 3rd or 4th pitch down the line. Holds consistent quality 12/6 shape and has the most velocity separation out of any offering he throws. Will primarily use the curveball early in counts to get ahead, and tends to rarely deploy it in any other situation. Baz has the feel to spin on the pitch but overall command of the pitch will waver. Lack of use besides as a get me over pitch will likely limit the growth of the pitch, but has qualities that will play. Grade: 45

Slider: 85-90; A quality second pitch, Baz has run the slide piece up to 92 in the past, and settles in the mid/high 80s with this offering. Shows an advanced ability to manipulate the pitch from having a ton of sweep to RHH or gyro type movement with tight shape to LHH where he creates a ton of vertical break. Has confidence in the ability to throw this pitch in any count and will create a high number of whiffs on a nightly basis. Can land this pitch wherever he wants glove side, and continuing to improve working backdoor to RHH could take this pitch to a whole different level. Grade: 60

Changeup: 83-88; Firm out of his hand, with late tumbling action. Baz has had some trouble in the past maintaining his arm speed on the pitch, but is showing big improvements so far this season in that regard. Has been frequently elevating the pitch to tunnel off the fastball better and has been creating a high number of ugly swings. Overall has been deploying the pitch at a much higher clip to LHH and the results are improving. Command can still be spotty on the pitch, but the confidence Baz has shown to throw it more deeper in counts is impressive. Adding a consistent changeup to Baz' arsenal is key to his overall ceiling, and slowly we're seeing the makings of above average pitch. Grade: 50

Control and Command: The overall growth Baz has made in his control in 2021 has been outstanding. A career BB/9 of over 4.5 coming into this year, Baz currently has 8 walks in nearly 52 innings. Fastball and slider command are head and shoulders above the rest of his pitch mix, but the development of the changeup has made things much easier to project. Control: 50 | Command: 45

Overall: Since joining Tampa Bay and their widely known player development team in 2019, Baz has taken his game to a higher level. K rates are up, Walk rates are down, and the entire pitch mix continues to get more lethal as he pushes through the minors. At the beginning of Shane Baz' career you were likely looking at a high leverage reliever at best, but now we are seeing close to a fully developed starting pitching prospect who's ceiling could be that of a #2 or #3 in s big league rotation.

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

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Wander Franco - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	TB	SS/3B	1	60

Grades Update: Aug 2021

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
60	70	70	60	55	55	55

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Aug 2021 Report

Evaluator: Tyler Jennings

Age: 20 yr
Height: 5-10
Weight: 189 lbs
Hits/Throws: S/R
Acquired: 2017 IFA
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Smaller, yet strong frame at 5'10", 189 pounds. Body is nearly physically maxed out. Levers aren't very long. Very dynamic athlete who recently made MLB debut.

Hit: Franco is a switch-hitting bat with the ability to use all fields from both sides of the plate. He has an advanced approach at the plate, drawing more walks than strikeouts throughout his minor league career and very rarely swings and misses. Both swings feature a subtle leg kick and his hands start right by his ear, with a quiet load into his swing. He has electric bat speed and has excellent strike zone recognition. He is aggressive with pitches in the zone, as he has swung at more than 70% of pitches in the strike zone during his abbreviated MLB career so far. It's hard to get soft contact from Franco, as well. At this point, it's a 70 grade tool, but you certainly can't rule out the potential for an 80 grade in the near future. Grade: 70

Power: Franco packs quite the punch. He's shown off more power from the left side, with a large portion of his career home runs coming from that side, but there's still solid power potential from the right side of the plate. He will utilize all fields with his pop, especially as he's starting to add loft to his swing and get the ball in the air more. He's likely a guy to give you 20+ home runs in a total season. Plus tool. Grade: 60

Field: There is some concern that Franco likely won't stay at the shortstop with his size, but he's proven he can play at third base and even second base. He's got a good internal clock and has the instincts to play all three positions. He's got good range on the left side of the infield and has made some difficult plays look relatively easy over there. Grade: 55

Arm: Wander certainly has the arm strength to play at both third base and shortstop. In the views we have had of him in Durham this year, he's made strong and accurate throws with good carry. Above average tool for Franco. Grade: 55

Run: Wander possesses above-average speed on the basepaths. 27 stolen bases to his name throughout his career, including two at the major league level. Grade: 55

Overall: We are likely looking at one of the future stars of this sport. Of course, time will tell, but the tools and the performances that Franco has shown off have proven as such. He'll provide versatility to the Rays defensively and his at-bats will be must watch TV as he gets more major league time under his belt.

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

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Heston Kjerstad - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	BAL	OF	5	50

Grades Update: Dec 2020

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

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Mike Kinsela

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 220 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2020 Draft - Round 1
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Appears as listed, lean and strong with broad shoulders and tapered build. Physicality speaks to strength, has done a good job through amateur career of continually developing strength while retaining athleticism and body type. Some, albeit minor, projection remains on the frame.

Hit: Kjerstad's swing starts with a notably large leg lift trigger, a move that is mostly difficult to repeat for hitters but Kjerstad has the balance, bat speed, and innate timing ability to make it work. He gets the front foot down on time and consistently generates leverage, hitting against a firm front side and showing the timing skills to get to both plus velocity as well as slower off-speed stuff by buying time with his hands. It's above-average bat speed with some stiffness to path, and he's susceptible to breakers beneath the strike zone. The approach is strong and Kjerstad will take his walks, but the overall hit tool projection just in terms of barrel consistency likely falls short of average long term. Grade: 45

Power: The raw power here is plus-plus and that left-handed power is the carrying tool to Kjerstad's profile. He's able to drive the ball out to all parts of the ballpark, working gaps with ease and able to 2-strike wrist-flick balls into gaps. The best power is pull-side, with tremendous lofted shots. Prior to COVID, Kjerstad's power frequency was coming on even more, albeit in a small sample size. The hit tool likely ends up limiting the power from playing as a 70 grade tool in-game, but the medium outcome here seems to be a 25-30 HR/year player, earning a plus game-power grade. Grade: 60

Field: Kjerstad is a solid-average athlete for his size but is defensively limited to an outfield corner or even 1st base down the line, where he played sparingly at Arkansas. He played some right field as a junior in a limited season, where his overall athleticism and arm strength seem to play well together, though most scouts view Kjerstad as a left field/first baseman long term, which does give him some versatility. Grade: 60

Arm: The raw arm strength grades out as above-average, with good arm speed and a clean, whippy stroke that produces good velocity out of the hand and the ability to keep throws on a line while carrying 3B or the plate from RF. There's some inconsistencies in terms of the release time and Kjerstad is still developing in terms of his overall consistency, but a solid-average arm long term likely exists. Grade: 50

Run: Kjerstad is a below-average runner down the line, consistently around 4.4 seconds from the left side of the plate, but he's definitely more of a long runner than a short area quickness guy. One his strides get going he can cover a solid amount of ground, and the overall speed shouldn't be a deficit to his team either in the outfield or on the bases, outside of the 90 feet between the plate and 1st base. Grade: 40

Overall: Kjerstad surprised a lot of the draft community by going 2nd overall to the Orioles, as they played the long game and spread their bonus pool around. The strength of his left-handed bat is the calling card, as Kjerstad should have enough of a hit tool for his prodigious power to play in an impactful way, and he looks the part of an everyday player at the big league level who should get on base and hit for power.

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

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Ian (JR) Ritchie Jr. - MLB Draft Profile

2022 MLB Draft - Rank History

Date	List	Rank
9/26/21	Top 150	20
7/26/21	Top 100	12
1/8/21	Early Top 100	10

Interview - Sep 2021

Ian (JR) Ritchie is one of the most exciting prep arms in the 2022 class. Armed with a 97 mph fastball, a wicked slider, a budding changeup with a developing curveball, and a two-seamer, Ritchie features one of the more formidable pitch mixes in the class. Ritchie is renowned for his mechanics and operation on the bump. He comfortably projects a starting pitcher at the next level. A UCLA commit, the Bainbridge Island, Washington product has all the makings of a potential first-round pick in the 2022 MLB Draft. Get to know Ritchie here!

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Aug 2021 Article

2022 MLB DRAFT MAILBAG -- 8/19/2021

Named as one of the names most likely participants of the 2021 Perfect Game All-American Classic to be called on day one of the MLB Draft .

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Aug 2021 Article

2022 MLB DRAFT TOP PROSPECTS - PACIFIC NORTHWEST

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Aug 2021 Article

STAFF IMPRESSIONS FROM THE PERFECT GAME NATIONAL SHOWCASE

Washington’s own Ian Ritchie Jr. has long been a name to know on the 2022 circuit, but he’s added some flair to his stuff this year. Last summer, he primarily featured a fastball, slider, and change-up, but he’s added a curveball and a two-seam fastball to his repertoire recently and showcased both of them at PG National. He primarily sat in the low-90’s, touching 94 MPH with late run on both fastballs. The curveball and slider have distinct shapes, with the curveball in the high-70’s with good shape and the tighter slider in the low-80’s with good bite. The change-up has gotten better, with the velocity in the low-80’s and has good fading action. It’s a projectable frame for the UCLA commit at 6’2”, 185 pounds, too. There’s likely more in the tank here.  

- Tyler Jennings

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May 2021 Article

22 IN 22: SOME PREMIER NAMES TO KNOW FOR THE 2022 MLB DRAFT

Right-Handed Pitcher, Bainbridge Island HS

In a deep prep pitching class, Ritchie stands out for a loud package of both pure stuff and control/command. The 2022 prep pitching class has more guys touching 97 at 17 years old than maybe any other class in history. But not all of them can find the strike zone with consistency. That is where Ritchie thrives. The fastball sits 92-94 on most days, up to 97 in the summer of 2021. He has a firm, tight slider up into the mid-80s with late two-plane break that he also commands very well. Jordan Lawlar called it the best pitch he saw all summer in 2021. Ritchie also features a changeup he’s shown feel for with good arm-side fade that he deploys primarily against lefties. Ritchie has an extremely quick arm with elite mechanics and lower half strength. He’s a very good bet to start long-term, and has the potential to be the best prep arm to come out of Washington since Blake Snell or Tim Lincecum.

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Jan 2021 Video

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Sep 2020 Article

WHAT METRICALLY MAKES AN ACE PART III: UNDER 17 DRAFT PROSPECTS WITH THAT "SPECIAL SOMETHING"

Ritchie, out of Bainbridge Island, Washington is one of the highest ceiling arms in the class of 2022. With a projectable frame, fantastic flexibility, and a very live fastball, Ritchie looks like a guy that could develop into a future fixture in a major league staff. 

The first thing that makes Ritchie stand out as a top prospect is his fastball. Living in the low 90s and touching as high as 94, the two seamer plays really well; the pitch can showcase really hard run on occasion (flashes of elite stuff) and jumps on hitters surprisingly well. On top of that, he has a fantastic feel for the pitch, and can spot it up with ease. Ritchie’s offspeed pitches are still a bit of a work in progress, but have shown signs that point towards them being plus secondary options.

His best offspeed pitch is his changeup, which may tunnel better than any other prep changeup in the class. The pitch has a similar break profile to the fastball (not necessarily bad), though comes in nearly 10mph slower. As a result, hitters have struggled dealing with it as they recognize the pitch as a fastball (particularly in terms of flight path). It is worth noting that he tends to change his arm slot on the change, which can make it easier to read (the pitch has the profile to tunnel at an elite level with the fastball, but armslot difference currently makes that not the case).

Ritchie’s third pitch is his curveball, which is very raw and is still being developed. It shows signs of having plus vertical movement, but he consistently still slows his armspeed down on the pitch. The development of his secondaries over the next year and a half will determine if he is draft ready or not.

Mechanically (particularly on the fastball), there is a lot to like when it comes to Richie, though there are some adjustments that can be made. Ritchie has a pretty high leg kick, and stays very balanced post drive in his stress free delivery. As he comes forward, he sinks into his rear leg well, leading to his quality extension. His scap retraction is elite, which contributes to how well his arm comes through during delivery. While nitpicky, it is worth noting that his elite extension/low release comes more from his insane flexibility than it does him sinking into his glutes post drive or exploding downhill. In fact, he hardly sinks in at all after landing. With the profile of an elite velocity and spin fastball, he should want to lower his release as much as possible.

Given that he was blessed with athleticism and flexibility, priority number one in terms of mechanical development should be a focus on sinking lower after his drive, and potentially being more explosive coming downhill. This could lead to a little more velocity, but more importantly would allow the characteristics of his fastball (high rpm, high velo= lots of magnus force= perfect for low vertical approach angle) to be used in full. Ritchie throws from a low ¾ slot, which also contributes to a low release point. His arm is very whippy coming forward, though it is not consistent on all pitches; as mentioned prior, he can slow his arm down on the breaking ball. While still raw, he has a good mechanical foundation; with the right adjustments, we could see his profile skyrocket.

Overall, it is still to be seen if Ritchie will develop as desired over the course of the next year; he still has a lot of adjustments to make, but if executed he will be a first round pick. The fastball characteristics are undeniable, and when perfected his mechanics will be more than desirable. His body is extremely projectable, and with the flexibility he possesses, he has the potential to really become something special (elite elite extension, low release height with proper glute sink etc, fastball projects to potentially touch upper 90s). His raw pitches are already performing at a high level, and if he fixes his pitch tipping (arm slot and arm speed), he would be a borderline 1st rounder even without fixing the drive. He may come across as higher risk due to how raw he still is, but with proper coaching this kid could become a big league fixture down the road. 

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Aug 2020 Article

2020 AREA CODES UNDERCLASS STANDOUTS

Ritchie was the only underclass pitcher that was on the Area Code Games roster that pitched for the upper class team. Right away, I loved what I saw from him. As he has a nice, projectable frame, that will continue to add more velocity. But what impressed me the most, was how he did a great job of controlling the strike zone while not being afraid to challenge hitters. He did such a good job of keeping hitters off balance, that he was able to strike out a few of the big name hitters on the Rangers upper class team. Like Jordan Lawlar, Luke Heefner, and Creed Willems, while allowing zero runs across two innings. His fastball sat 90-93 and his slider sat around 81. He has a great feel for pitching, with stuff that already plays, which makes me think he has a great chance to be one of the first prep pitchers taken in the 2022 draft.

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Aug 2020 Article

2020 AREA CODE GAMES STANDOUTS

Received Honorable Mention

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Aug 2020 Video

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Deivi Garcia - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	NYY	RHP	2	50

Grades Update: Jan 2021

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

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 22 yr
Height: 5-9
Weight: 163 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2016 IFA
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Diminutive build, well below-average height and size at 5-foot-9 and under 170 pounds. Unlikely to add much more weight, size leads to some durability questions, but his track record of staying healthy and handling innings at a young age bode well

Delivery & Mechanics: Slight side step before, high leg lift that closes off front side. Hands drop by back hip at hand break before drive. High three quarters release from drop and drive delivery, using his height to his advantage generating a low height at the point of release playing up his fastball.

Fastball: Average fastball velocity at 91-93 mph with the ability to bump 95 mph. It's fringe average velocity, but it plays up due to a few factors. First his efficient spin axis creates above average vertical lift, averaging nearly 20% more lift than the average major league fastball. Second, and most importantly, Garcia's ability to land the pitch to all parts of the zone. Not many fastballs have truly plus command but Garcia's might. Increased velocity would allow the pitch to play up at the major league level, and at just 21 a few added ticks seems reasonable in the coming years, particularly with a strong mechanical operation. Grade: 55

Curveball: Efficent 12-6 breaking ball that has above average vertical dump. Garcia's best secondary pitch and a perfect compliment to his fastball. Above average raw spin at 2700 rpms due to a near six pm spin axis. Slow bender at mid-70s velocity but works well off of the changeup and slider - two pitches in the low to mid-80s. Looks to locate on the bottom of the zone and to the edges of the plate. Does a good job of controlling the pitch and landing it at the bottom quadrants, playing off of his high fastball plan of attack. Strong tunneling qualities. Grade: 55

Slider: Slurvy pitch with above average vertical drop for a slider. Average velocity in the low-80s, sitting 81-84 mph, with minimal horizontal break, but drop and late two plane tail. Generated the most swings and misses at the major league level. Nearly 8-9 mph increase in velocity over curveball makes it a better swing and miss pitch at present. Lacks the feel he displays with his fastball, curveball, or changeup, making the pitch a fringe-average offering. Grade: 45

Changeup: Higher usage pitch in the major leagues than his curveball. Shows average or better feel for the pitch with consistency. Pronation profile leads to a league average amount of run, with 14 inches of horizontal break. Consistently lands armside, does not do a great job of killing lift relative to most changeups. However his feel for locating plays the pitch up. Grade: 50

Control and Command: As is true of most pitchers, command can come and go depending upon the pitch. The same is true of Garcia. He was the rare case at the MLB level where his control actually played significantly better than it had in the minors. Deivi's ascent has been rapid, reaching the major leagues at 21. So some of this may be a culmination of age and experience honing feel and repeatability in his mechanics. Still will get too cute with his location on his changeup and fastball, and will lose feel for his breaking ball(s) at times. Overall above average control and average command with room for growth. Control: 55 | Command: 55

Overall: A unique pitcher with several factors working against him from a traditional sense (size and fastball velocity), but a true four pitch arsenal with a variety of looks and unique characteristics. It will be interesting to see if the Yankees place Garcia into a true starting role going five innings or so in their recent fashion. Control and command took a step up, now he must conquer the task of mastering pitching at the major league level. Albeit a small sample size, Garcia performed moderately well in 2020. Future mid-rotation starter upside with some innings limitations. Likely role is a backend starter.

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

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Jasson Dominguez - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	NYY	OF	1	55

Grades Update: Jan 2021

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

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Wyatt Kleinberg

Age: 18 yr
Height: 5-10
Weight: 190 lbs
Hits/Throws: S/R
Acquired: 2019 IFA
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Dominguez is built like a monster athlete. With broad shoulders, high muscle mass, and powerful legs, he is everything you could possibly want out of a guy of his frame. It is worth noting that the mobility of muscles will eventually go down as he ages, and the continual addition of muscle could slow him down over time, while adding raw power.

Hit: Dominguez is a switch hitter, which is already an asset to begin with. While the swing is geared towards generating power, Dominguez possesses near elite bat speed and strong hands. These two traits coupled with the fact that he gets his bat into the hitting zone early via a vertical bat orientation post load gives Dominguez an above-average ceiling in the hit department. Grade: 55

Power: Dominguez's swings on both sides of the plate are geared towards generating max power. The bat speed, along with the big load (leg kick), and larger stride give him more momentum moving forward. The plus separation plays elite due to the way in which he loads his hands -- they stay in line horizontally, without much vertical ride up towards the head (think Robinson Cano hand load with a more vertical bat orientation). These traits all suggest high power, and after taking one glance at Dominguez's extremely built frame, it is clear to see that he will be able to produce plus power numbers in the future. Grade: 60

Field: Dominguez's plus speed allows him to get around the outfield with ease, making plays that many cannot. He is an above-average center fielder, and could be optimized to play any of the three outfield positions. If he remains as muscle bound as his current state, he may shift to left later on in his career. Grade: 55

Arm: Dominguez showcases a strong arm from the outfield. The fact that he was tried out as a catcher by some is a massive justification for his pure arm strength. While it is not exactly double-plus, it plays plus and is a major asset for Dominguez defensively. Grade: 60

Run: Dominguez is a plus to double-plus runner. He showcases enough speed to probably be a candidate for 25-30 steals in a given season, though this is contingent upon his ability to stay flexible throughout his career. If he holds onto it, he could be a 30-30 candidate; if he adds excess muscle however, the steal numbers, and range in the outfield will likely diminish significantly. Grade: 60

Overall: Dominguez has five nearly plus tools, and with proper development could be a superstar candidate at the big league level. As an evaluator it is worth mentioning that his strength and conditioning program will be critical in the determination of the player he will become -- he is already extremely muscular, and the addition of further mass could be detrimental to his flexibility (arm whip, speed, etc). With more power (assuming proper pd), he could be a 40hr candidate, though he is probably best optimized as a five tool player.

OFP: 55
Role: 60 - Above-Average Regular; Occasional All-Star
Risk: Extreme

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Ryley Gilliam - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	NYM	RHP	29	35

Grades Update: Feb 2021

OFP	Role	FB	CB	Cnt/Cmd
35	30	50	60	45/40

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Feb 2021 Report

Evaluator: Anthony Franco

Age: 24 yr
Height: 5-10
Weight: 170 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 Round 5
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Listed at 5'10, 170. On the smaller side for a big league pitcher, particularly a reliever. In good shape but not an overpowering mound presence.

Mechanics: Works exclusively from the stretch. Delivery has a lot of moving parts, with glove and front leg jumping forward toward the hitter. Short arm action makes it difficult to pick the ball up out of his hand. High 3/4 arm slot. Average athlete.

Fastball: 92-94 MPH fastball. Lacks life; doesn't get many chases above the belt and can get barreled up in strike zone. Grade: 50

Curveball: Breaking ball drives the profile. It's a plus low-80's curve with bite and power. 11-5 shape. Plays best when located down and glove-side and is particularly tough for right-handed hitters to pick up. Grade: 60

Control and Command: More consistent throwing the fastball in the zone than the breaking ball. Works north-south with the fastball but doesn't look as comfortable commanding it glove-side. Control: 45 | Command: 40

Overall: Gilliam profiles as an up-and-down reliever. I'd like to see him lean on the curveball a little more early in counts because the fastball, despite average velocity, is hittable in the strike zone. A breaking ball-first approach would likely lead to high walk rates but enable him to continue to miss bats at the big league level, as he's done with ease in the minors. Gilliam could be an option for the MLB bullpen next year.

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

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Zach Pop - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	MIA	RHP	33	40

Grades Update: May 2021

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

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May 2021 Report

Evaluator: James Chipman

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 220 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2017 Round 7 (LAD)
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Tall athletic build; lean but sturdy frame. Broad shoulders; average upper body and core; strong lower half. Injury history includes: Tommy John surgery May of 2019.

Delivery & Mechanics: Stretch only; tall and fall operation. Deceptive low 3/4, almost sidearm delivery with moderate effort. Slight pause, high leg kick, hand break and plus arm speed yield great deception. Repeats fairly well; foot strike flexed and stiff at times and arm slot occasionally wanders.

Fastball: Power sinker that sat 94-98 prior to a massive velo drop before shutdown and eventual TJ surgery in May of 2019. Pounds the FB low in the zone yielding copious amounts of ground balls and weak contact. Deception and inability to square or lift pad the overall value. Every reason to believe the velo returns and possibly increases as he settles back in from rehabilitation. Grade: 60

Slider: Sits 84-87 with tilt and impressive two-plane break. Shows the ability to throw for strikes and chase. Consistent release point; works it to both sides of the plate. Thrown with confidence; not afraid to double up. Has the late break and bite to project legitimate put-away potential. Flashes above-average; should reach projection with further pro instruction and continued reps. Grade: 55

Control and Command: Prototypical power reliever; lives in and around the strike zone with below-average command. Frequently gets ahead early; can nibble a bit too much when he's ahead searching for a strikeout. FB misses are predominately glove-side. Impressive groundball tendencies: above 60% since draft day. Difficult to lift, just one HR surrendered in 80 1/3 MiLB innings. Control: 50 | Command: 40

Overall: Power sinker, slider bullpen arm that could reach the big leagues as soon as this season. A recent Rule V selection, Pop has legitimate high-leverage upside; more realistically a solid low-leverage groundball machine that bridges the gap to the late innings.

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

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Griffin Conine - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	MIA	OF	28	40

Grades Update: May 2021

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

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May 2021 Report

Evaluator: Tyler Henninger

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 213 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2018 Round 2 (TOR)
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Strong, well-built body. Has muscular development and strength throughout body. Wide shoulders. Athletic body. Future strength gains minimal, not much room to fill out.

Hit: Open stance. Hands high above head. Upright body with feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart. Active hand movement with slight hitch. Toe tap timing mechanism. Above-average bat speed on slight uppercut path with natural loft. Aggressive hitter. Ability to use the entire field. Will excessively use pull-side for spurts. Struggles with elevated velocity and susceptible to advanced spin. Lots of swing and miss. Will have poor at-bats time to time. Approach needs refined, but will draw walk occasionally. Possible fringe-average profile, but swing and miss make a below-average profile more likely. Grade: 40

Power: Double-plus raw power, game power plays more above-average. Can hit it out to all fields. Bat speed and natural loft allow him to drive ball with authority. Needs to let power play naturally, will overswing at times. Improving amount of contact will help him tap into power even more. Grade: 55

Field: Sound defender with athletic actions. Good reads with quick first step. Able to make routine play. Catches what he gets to. Shows some burst despite below-average speed. Covers enough ground in all directions. Shows ability to range backwards well. Playable at a corner. Grade: 50

Arm: Sound throwing mechanics with short arm swing. Good carry through bag with above-average accuracy. Quick, smooth transfer. Uses entire body well during throws. Can throw out runners. Arm fits RF profile well. Grade: 55

Run: Below-average speed. Gets out of the box decent, lacks second gear acceleration. Not a threat to steal a base. Good instincts. Speed is playable in corner outfield. Some burst, can cover decent ground in all directions. Grade: 40

Overall: Conine is an interesting bat that flashes some above-average tools. The outfielder profiles best for RF due to the above-average power and arm. Offensively, power is his carrying tool. He has shown the ability to drive the ball out to all parts of the field thanks to strength and loft in swing. There are majors concerns for his bat to ball skills. He struggled with velocity and spin, resulting in a lot of strikeouts. The contact issues limit his hit tool potential, but he will always be a power first bat. He can play a sound defense in right. Despite below-average speed, Conine can cover enough ground and catch the ball. He will make the routine play and can provide value with his arm. It has solid carry and is accurate allowing him to throw out runners. Overall, Conine has the potential to fit a prototypical RF profile but the hit tool is what will make or break him. He will need to trim the whiffs and show he can hit advanced pitching if he wants to have any success. He's likely a below-average, bench role player.

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

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Nick Fortes - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	MIA	C	38	40

Grades Update: May 2021

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

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May 2021 Report

Evaluator: Justin Lada

Age: 24 yr
Height: 5-11
Weight: 198 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 Round 4
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Compact catcher's frame with an athletic build. Muscular thighs and legs. Strong throughout. Physically maxed out.

Hit: Hits from an open stance in a crouch, hands up at his head, bat over the shoulder with a horizontal barrel. Very brief leg kick trigger. Works hands actively into hitting position. Short, direct swing path. Heavily upper body swing. Shows good plate discipline and control of the strike zone. Compact, upper body swing and the way the way he works his hands into hitting position gives him the ability to make late swing decisions. Good bat speed. Grade: 45

Power: Has good bat speed and strength to hit for power. Swing is geared more towards contact and line drives. Shows ability to pull the ball with authority but in limited looks, would need more loft in his swing to get to what could be average power. Grade: 50

Field: Looks like an average receiver in very limited looks but shows quickness in getting out of his crouch and quick to move to his right and left to block balls in the dirt. Active blocker with his chest rather than attempt to use the glove. Even as an average receiver, other traits give him an average grade behind the dish. Grade: 50

Arm: 1.97-2.03 pop times and above-average arm strength with good follow through and carry. Gets of out catching stance quickly. Inconsistent accuracy. Grade: 55

Run: 4.38-4.45 home-to first times. Doesn't move quickly. Runs like a catcher. Grade: 40

Overall: Fortes can make a lot of contact with the bat, has a strong arm and shows solid defensive actions behind the plate. There's feel for the barrel in his swing with his bat speed and has good raw strength, but his swing is really set for contact. There's a good floor for his skill set, an ability to control the strike zone as a hitter, make contact, put up a professional at bat and carries a strong arm behind the plate with some defensive tools to boot. There's raw power to unlock there to be more a little more, but this feels like a solid backup catcher profile as presently seen.

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

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