Jake Lyons - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	BAL	RHP	42	35

Grades Update: Dec 2020

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

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Eric Garfield

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-5
Weight: 280 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Draft - Round 22
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Large, workhorse frame. Thick, wide legs. Wide chest/midsection. Tall. Large limbed with strong hands. Country big and country strong. Lower body momentum factors 'heavily' into delivery. Athletic for size. Foot speed, lateral movement, flexibility adequate. Balance will surprise you. Very big and can move a little bit. Can field his position fairly well.

Delivery & Mechanics: Clean and consistent delivery that features forceful hip turn/leg thrust after a short leg kick to initiate. Can generate lots of torque due to combo of height/downward plane/big legs. Starts windup straight legged and upright, elbows in an inverted triangle that meet at his glove under his chin. Quick leg kick/swing in the windup but much tighter step and turn in the stretch. Follow through is slow and rhythmic for all the power behind it, this seems to make the mph just a hair faster off the fingers. Hand position exposed to hitters a bit too long post-glove separation. Ends up balanced, in fielding posture.

Fastball: Consistent 89-91; tops out at 93. Late life gaining heavy heater. Can maintain velocity through 15 outs; loses velo soon after. Has more rise than run and spin rates adequate. Gets quality extension with arm and fingers/hands fully pronated. Arm-side rise is the pitch's best feature but it's located well across the plate and kept out of the center. His most featured pitch. Grade: 45

Curveball: A small 12-5 shape breaker that spins much more than it changes planes. Can be flat. Doesn't seem to get the dexterity and finish on it like his other pitches. Doesn't get wild, but doesn't fool many hitters and bend legs. Needs seasoning/depth/success. Grade: 40

Splitter: When on can really get some strong tumble and late life. Utilizes digit strength/wrist action to spin somewhat violently. Can baffle hitters. Potential out pitch. Arm action and hand positioning dissimilar to FB. Needs more confidence but it's there to be developed. Grade: 50

Control and Command: Good spot-hitting skills and consistency. Doesn't center-cut many offerings. Shows guile by avoiding bad counts, finishing when he's ahead, a good sign for future development here. Intelligent situational pitcher. Needs experience. Control: 50 | Command: 40

Overall: Lyons was picked extremely late after a college career that featured success without a defined role. That continued in orange and black and Lyons both started and came out of the bullpen 7 times. One start (5IP) he was part of a combined no-hitter. There are some positives despite the lack of a lengthy menu. His size and ability to use his lower half is what has already begun to work for him. Think Brad Penny/John Broxton as far as momentum. The organization has quickly helped him shed some bad weight and changed both his exercise and diet drastically so he looks a bit different but kept his legs, which is key. He can last anywhere from 30-80 pitches so that's something to mold too. Working on breaking ball depth and consistency is key and if he breaks through it will be because hitters will have to key on another pitch or plane.

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

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Zach Peek - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	BAL	RHP	41	35

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	FB	CB	CH	Cnt/Cmd
35	30	45	40	45	55/45

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Jake Boes

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 190 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Draft - Round 6
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Tall, lanky frame. Trim with sloped shoulders; long arms and legs with a high waist. Lacks definition throughout; near physical projection but not likely to add more than 10-15 more lbs.

Delivery & Mechanics: Slings from a high 3/4 arm slot with moderate effort; delivery lacks consistent release point and timing. Hides the ball well and generates deception with extension. No fall off on the followthrough. Ball exits the hand nicely; delivery most consistent when the body stays linear toward the plate.

Fastball: 89-92 t94 with two variations in the same velocity band; two-seamer shows riding life similar to a conventional four-seam fastball; four-seamer has cutting action consistently yielding soft contact. Consistency with delivery would help command; overall a fringy offering with potential for average given his impressive movement. Grade: 45

Curveball: 76-78 with sweeping, slurvy action; flashes above-average but sits below average; slows arm and motion; lacks depth necessary to generate consistent swings and misses. Grade: 40

Changeup: Sits 81 with fading action; shows feel but lacks depth; enhances and compliments fastball well. Despite below average movement, fade and feel helps the pitch play up. Grade: 45

Control and Command: Above-average control with fringy command; fills the zone with all three pitches but inconsistencies with motion hinder command, especially with the curveball. Control: 55 | Command: 45

Overall: Acquired as part of the deal that sent Bundy across the country, Peek has the chance to be a touch-and-feel starter to finesse his way through lineups. While he won't overpower or dominate, if he is able to lean on his fastball/change-up complimentary offerings, there is a chance for a long relief or spot starter role. More than likely, it's an emergency up-and-down arm.

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

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Gilberto Jimenez - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	BOS	OF	11	45

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
45	40	50	30	55	60	70

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

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

Physical Description: Extremely athletic build, with strong legs and glutes like a sprinter. Upper-body still has plenty of projection in his torso and arms. Quick-twitch, smooth and explosive, with projection to dream on. Premium physique for an outfielder, should age well.

Hit: Inside out approach, looks to make contact early in the count employing an opposite field approach and using his legs to get him on base. Rarely uses his pullside, even on his best contact. Sets up open in the box with a slight crouch, uses a toe-tap from the left side and a moderate leg kick from the right. Definitely more comfortable in the right handed box, his natural side. Linear to downward bat path, left handed he sets up with a very wide base, hits off of front foot with little to no drive from lower half. More a rock to his front foot with a flat slap at the ball. Right Handed he looks to drive the ball far more often, incorporating his lower half with a leg kick trigger and deeper load. Still under development, newer to switch hitting, showed strong bat to ball skills in 2019 despite being nearly three years younger than the average age of his competition. Grade: 50

Power: Lacks ability to drive the ball with authority to either side, at present lacks even gap power. Setup and operation are not designed to turn in pitches. There's some optimism around his ability to make changes to his setup and find more power as he develops. Difficult to project based on previous observation and present strength and approach. Grade: 30

Field: Double plus speed and explosive burst allow Jimenez to cover a tremendous amount of ground in centerfield. This alone should project him there long term. Still underdeveloped instinctually in the outfield. Will make poor reads off the bat, and cover it up with elite closing speed. At just 20 years old Jimenez has time to gain experience from reps and focus on reading the ball off the bat with greater accuracy and confidence. Could develop into a plus fielder in time. Grade: 55

Arm: Strong outfield arm that plays in center as well as corner. Made consistent accurate throws with zip in game to intended targets. Quick release and good mechanics on throws. Adds overall defensive profile further. Grade: 60

Run: Double plus runner consistently clocked sub-4.1 from right hand side and 4 and below from the left. One of the fastest, if not the fastest player in the organization. Grade: 70

Overall: Talented young prospect with good physical projection remaining, a high level of baseline athleticism and twitch. Elite speed out of the box and in center. Approach is predicated around speed, his loudest tool. Strong bat to ball skills, but lacks premium contact and batted ball profile. There's hope within the organization that he can unlock gap power, particularly from the right handed side of the plate. Projection player offensively and defensively, despite a more polished defensive profile. Exciting talent but a wide range of probable outcomes.

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

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Brenan Hanifee - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	BAL	RHP	38	35

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	FB	SL	CH	Cnt/Cmd
35	30	50	50	40	55/50

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: James Chipman

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-5
Weight: 215 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2016 Draft - Round 4
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Large frame; sturdy build. Broad shoulders; long levers; high waist; strong core; power bottom. Physically mature and maxed out. Impressive athleticism: standout HS baseball, basketball and football player.

Delivery & Mechanics: Semi-windup; moderate effort delivery; high 3/4 slot generates steep downward plane. Above-average arm speed; simple, quick well repeated mechanics. Long stride; great extension. Odd delivery, medium leg kick, peculiar hand break and arm action yield above-average deception.

Fastball: Sits 91-94; will bump as high as 96. Shows tailing action up and heavy sink in the lower third. Tough to square up; groundball machine. Moves the ball around the zone well. Deception and command pad overall quality. Grade: 50

Slider: 83-86 with late horizontal darting action at its best. Occasional two plane depth with bite. Works it as a chaser away from same sided batters and back foots it against LHB. Sits fringe-average; flashes average potential; not a weapon pitch at projection. Grade: 50

Changeup: Firm offering between 86-88; maintains arm speed but lacks optimal feel. Tumbler with modest fade down in zone; usable against LHB, won't challenge average or better hitters. Clear third pitch. Grade: 40

Control and Command: Showed plus command his first two minor league seasons when he simply filled the zone with heavy sinkers. Worked hard in 2019 to refine secondary pitches and eliminate prior FB heavy sequencing. Unfortunately that yielded a well below-average walk ratio. Control and command likely returns near previous mark with likely move to the bullpen. Control: 55 | Command: 50

Overall: Development of pitchability and secondary pitches needed to maximize profile and reach back of the rotation ceiling. More realistic potential ceiling is that of a long reliever or sinker slider one inning low-leverage guy; especially if the FB velocity returns. Overall a solid org soldier with a chance that should provide emergency depth for his big league club.

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

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Blaine Knight - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	BAL	RHP	37	35

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	FB	CB	SL	Cnt/Cmd
35	30	55	45	50	45/40

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Jake Boes

Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 165 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 Draft - Round 3
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Tall, wiry frame; significant room to add strength throughout but gains likely minimal; tapered shoulders with long, slim arms; sunken chest with a trim waist; belt buckle sits high with long, slender legs. Lacks definition throughout lower half; massive, NBA-sized feet. Near physical projection. Movements are not as loose as expected; frame reminds me of MLB reliever Carl Edwards Jr.

Delivery & Mechanics: Comes from a high 3/4 armslot with moderate effort; Quick wind-up, downward plane, and long levers yield deception in the delivery; repeats fairly well thanks to overhead glove action prior to hand break; works quickly. Hides the ball well. Stiff arm action; slows delivery on offspeed from the stretch; uncomfortable with a true slide step. Fields his position well; ball comes nicely out of the hand. Competitor on the mound; bulldog mentality.

Fastball: 92-94 t95 on a downhill plane with riding life; modest armside run. Goes flat when thrown down in the zone. Will move it around all four quadrants, but inconsistent command; gets hit hard when thrown in the middle and lower thirds; overthrows occasionally. Pitch is best when he lives up in the zone. Grade: 55

Curveball: 73-76 with inconsistent shape and feel; sits below average but flashes above average occasionally with tight, 11/5 rotation. Mimics the slider movement too often; gets his hand underneath occasionally, causing the pitch to float into the right-handed batters box. Pitch likely to settle in fringy due to inconsistent feel. Grade: 45

Slider: 85-87 with bite; flashes plus but sits fringy. Pounds the outer third to same-sided hitters; movement tends to get loopy when thrown for strikes. Shows feel; likely to settle in at average thanks to command of the pitch. Grade: 50

Changeup: 81-84; lacks consistent desired velocity; shows fade but rarely generates swings and misses; often yields soft contact or foul balls. Lacks conviction; flashes average but sits below average. Grade:

Control and Command: Fringe-average control with below average command; throws enough strikes to avoid trouble due to walks but will misfire with the fastball and curveball more consistently than desired; shows more feel with the slider for strikes at times over the fastball. Control: 45 | Command: 40

Overall: Knight's four-pitch mix makes him an intriguing rotation option, but his tall frame and potential fastball/slider arsenal that would likely play up in a bullpen role makes his case even more curious. To stick in the rotation, feel for a third pitch is vital. His fastball is rumored to hit 97 on occasion; if that comes more consistently in a relief role there is high-leverage upside. As a starter, he's likely to be an up-and-down spot starter or long relief arm out of the bullpen.

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

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Nick Yorke - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	BOS	2B	10	45

Grades Update: Dec 2020

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

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Tyler Jennings

Age: 19 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 200 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2020 Draft - Round 1
RuleV: 2024

Hit: Many scouts adored the hit tool coming out of high school, which was one of the better hit tools amongst prepsters in the 2020 class. Has a slight leg kick as a trigger, hands start around the ears and he produces solid bat speed. Swing is compact and he has a very solid approach at the plate. Uses all fields. Currently above-average, but has a good chance to be a plus tool as he develops. Grade: 55

Power: Still developing his power, with most of it being to the pull side. More power was evident in the short stint that was his senior season, and as he adds more strength to his upper body, the power will come. Likely to be an average tool moving forward. Grade: 50

Field: Due to shoulder surgery and subsequent healing, likely will be limited to second base in the future. Speed hurts his range on the left side of the diamond as well. Has solid instincts in the infield and good footwork, but likely will be a bat-first player. Grade: 50

Arm: Arm strength was solid prior to injury, but subpar healing has caused some issues with regaining that strength. Could see more of that strength return, but the arm will be fringe-average at best currently. Grade: 45

Run: Fastest 60 in high school was a 7.00, which is average. Likely to lose some speed as he progresses. Grade: 50

Overall: Will become an offensive-minded second baseman in the future. His hit tool will be his loudest asset, if he works on his opposite field pop, his power could see a better grade next to it. Arm and defensive placement will be key components to watch as he progresses through Boston's system.

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

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Luis Ortiz - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	BAL	LHP	35	40

Grades Update: Dec 2020

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

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Jason Gold

Age: 18 yr
Height: 6-5
Weight: 183 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2019 IFA
RuleV: 2024

Physical Description: Tall and strong with sloped shoulders and narrow hips with long skinny legs. Classic pitcher body. Frame has plenty of projection, especially in the lower half.

Delivery & Mechanics: Extremely simple mechanics with a high leg kick. Below-average extension in the delivery and he doesn't finish with authority. Stiff hips on pivot leave some room for velocity projection with improved levers. Long arm action with an inconsistent arm slot that varies from high 3/4 to over-the-top; both have good downhill plane.

Fastball: Above-average fastball with projection based on frame and mechanical gains. Sits 91-93, top 95. Tight four-seam spin, but flat. Grade: 50

Curveball: Developing pitch that flashes above-average and sits fringe-average. Has good spin with late horizontal break. Projects as an out pitch that can get consistent swing and miss against left-handed batters. Grade: 50

Changeup: Below-average pitch that plays up because of consistent arm speed and deception. Soft tumbling offering with average arm side fade. Relies on offering to keep right-handed batters off balance. Grade: 45

Control and Command: Throw his entire arsenal for strikes and makes it a priority to challenge hitters in the zone in all counts. Will need to balance his aggressive approach with inconsistent command of his burgeoning changeup to limit damage. Control: 50 | Command: 45

Overall: Sushi raw but physically mature with good mechanics. Extreme risk profile, but intriguing as his raw arsenal shows flashes of above-average pitchabilty and quality within the arsenal. Huge gap between what is and what could be. Development of his curveball will be necessary to neutralize right-handed batters and to differentiate him between a role-40 fringe starter and a solid middle-of-the-rotation piece. He already has a mature approach on the mound and the confidence in all his offerings to challenge hitters in all counts. Likely a slow burn that will take multiple years to develop.

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

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Kyle Brnovich - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	BAL	RHP	34	40

Grades Update: Dec 2020

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

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Eric Garfield

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 190 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2019 Draft - Round 8, LAA
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Slightly above-average height. Average build with longer arms, legs, higher torso. Athletically built but little definition. Strong in the midsection. Wider forearms. Slick demeanor. Quick laterally and a non-stiff mover.

Fastball: 87-91 t93. Low spin rate. Not featuring late action or run. Average location. Can get straight . It's not the foundation for his arsenal. Is used more so to establish or work back into counts. Providing some cut would help set up hitters as fatigue is not an issue. Shows the ability to sit low-90s in shorter bursts; making relief work a more likely outcome. Grade: 40

Curveball: Power curveball that sits 81-82 and spins like a curveball but break / plane is side to side. Manipulates movement appearing like more of a slider touching 85-86. Maintains good control at 82-83; can be an out pitch. Effectively wild close to corners can confuse and elicit bad swings. Has the confidence to throw it often in any count. Cuts strike zone with angle and strong break and depth. His best, most developed, most natural pitch. Grade: 50

Changeup: Throws infrequently. Has feel; fades more than tumbles. Action isn't 'fall off the table' as much as it's a late fader. A bit more straight/flat than FB. Grade: 50

Control and Command: Has excellent mechanics and rarely misses high. Likes to let count/situation dictate his plan but always trying to a)control and b) get strikeouts; so he'll pitch to hittable areas of the plate. Prefers downward half of the zone and finishes with flair to get there. Little bit unorthodox in hip action yet has no effect on output or delivery being repeated. Doesn't appear that control will be an issue, it's solid average; command however is likely below-average. Control: 50 | Command: 40

Overall: Brash and confident with his breaking stuff in a big way, Brnovich wants to move fast and throw a strike on every pitch. The success of his breaking ball will determine both the course of his career and his role. Smart baseball instincts and steadfast refusal to beat himself have marked his amateur career. Little pro experience to this point can't be seen as a positive. Bad results or long innings known to not deter him. High character; reminds me in attitude and pitching mentality very much of Kevin Brown. Overall a potential Spot Starter or Long Reliever.

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

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Isaac Mattson - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	BAL	RHP	32	40

Grades Update: Dec 2020

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

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: James Chipman

Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 205 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2017 Draft - Round 19, LAA
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Ideal frame. Big strong, sturdy frame. High waist; long levers. Broad shoulders; strong upper body; thick lower half. Physically maxed. Impressive work ethic; student of the game.

Delivery & Mechanics: Stretch only; long, deceptive deep arm-circle beyond backside. Tilts to clear arm through extremely fast and powerful arm stroke. High 3/4 arm slot with high effort delivery. Repeats well. Long strider. Hides the ball well.

Fastball: Inconsistent velocity. Occasionally sat below-average around 89-91 in '19; reportedly averaged 93 mph, scraping 96 this summer. Firm heavy life through the zone; moderate sink in the lower third. Tough to square up and drive. Avoids the heart of the plate and isn't afraid to work inside; moves the ball around the edges of the zone. Deception and command pad the overall quality. Grade: 50

Slider: Used sparingly over my looks. Sits 82-85 with low efficiency, low spin gyroish movement. Inconsistent execution; flashes near average, sits below-average. Modest swing and miss, predominantly against RHB. Grade: 45

Changeup: Good pitch. Sits 83-85, has feel and is thrown with conviction. Maintains arm-speed with optimal velocity separation from FB. Features late tumble with solid fade at its best. Grade: 50

Control and Command: FB command is borderline above-average at times. Command of his secondary pitches significantly lags behind, near below-average. Frequently gets ahead and keeps himself in pitchers counts. Nibbles at times hunting for strikeouts. Occasional FB heavy sequencing against same-sided batters. Control: 50 | Command: 45

Overall: Older prospect that put up impressive numbers across A+, AA, AAA and the AFL in 2019. Close to a finished product and recently added to the 40-man roster, Mattson lacks a loud carrying tool but has a successful track record and the ingredients of a potential low leverage reliever.

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

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Thad Ward - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	BOS	RHP	9	45

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	FB	CT	CU	SL	Cnt/Cmd
45	40	50	45	30	60	50/40

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: John CaLVagno

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 182 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 Draft - Round 5
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Listed 6'3" 182 lbs, that looks accurate. Long, lean and athletic with strong legs. Could add another 10-15 lbs of muscle, particularly up top.

Delivery & Mechanics: Sets up on the first base side of the rubber, delivering from a three quarters arm slot, Ward has a fast arm and a short arm action. He creates above-average momentum and gets a strong push off generating average extension. Slight pause prior to motion, closes off front side in sped-up leg lift to drive. Everything moves, some crossfire in his arm action and fall off post-release. Has a tendency of slinging the ball. Will rush through his delivery at times.

Fastball: Exclusively two-seam, 92-94 mph touching 96 mph with some sink and lots of horizontal movement, fastball shows heavy run, breaking in on righthanders and away from left handed hitters. Due to rushed delivery and heavy run will lead to missing armside. Generally around the zone but control over command. Grade: 50

Cutter: New pitch to Ward's repertoire in 2019. Showed improved feel for the pitch as the season progressed. Upper 80's with very good late bite. Frequently released late to RHH. Too easily layed off at times. Good variation to the heavy horizontal movement of his slider and fastball. Has been used in lieu of changeup over the last year. Grade: 45

Curveball: 12-6, High 70's, fringy, just a show me pitch Grade: 30

Slider: Low to mid 80's, low spin efficiency offering with gyro spin movement, breaks almost exclusively gloveside. Plus offering with the ability to get swings and misses, dangerous pairing with fastball, moving easy to west across the plate. Shows feel for the pitch with consistency and it's improved over his two years of pro-ball. Grade: 60

Control and Command: Sped up operation will lose release point at times. By and large around the zone, fastball's late armside run makes it difficult to command. Has good feel for his secondaries particularly his slider, and works around the zone with the pitch, while showing the ability to bury it when needed. Control: 50 | Command: 40

Overall: Everything runs toward lefties. Could be enough here for a #4 SP but a swingman between spot starter and lower leverage innings is highest probability outcome. Two average or better pitches in his slider and fastball, and a developing third pitch in his cutter.

OFP: 45
Role: 40-Spot Starter/Long Relief
Risk: Moderate

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Kyle Bradish - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	BAL	RHP	26	40

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	FB	CB	SL	Cnt/Cmd
40	40	50	55	45	40/30

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Eric Garfield

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 190 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 Draft - Round 4, LAA
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Tall and lean, long legged frame. Slender, long limbs. Shoulders straight, not overly developed. Strong midsection and torso. Big hands and long fingers. Flexible and agile off the mound. Not heavy legged side-to-side. Good mover. Can add weight just about everywhere above the belt and develop a classic innings eater body.

Delivery & Mechanics: From set to release there is a complicated amount of movement and positioning. Slow movement out of set includes a dropping and re-raising of the glove in his chest before hips open and his legs gradually open up into facing the batter and pitching. Added to the beginning is a shrug organizing the hands. Big tilt of shoulders drives and affects release/control. Lots of steps, time between step 1 and the following ones. Strength is in the finish as it's somewhat consistent in the lower half. Good job of being behind/over the baseball into follow through. Balance on one leg decent throughout motion. Hand/wrist action similar with all offerings. Keeps ball pointed downward, away from hitters' eye.

Fastball: 92-94. Uses height, hand position to elicit decent rise/finish. Inconsistent placement. Spin rates low. Gets back and shoulders into FB too much, misses down too much for somebody that tall. Quicker, sharper delivery could enable him to hit perimeter of strike zone. Grade: 50

Curveball: Spins hard and sharp directly off fingertips. Shows advanced control of both path and landing spot. Thrown from 79-83 mph with deception and disguised wrist thrust, can be a true knee buckler. Confidence to both start and end counts with it. Clean, consistent 12-6 drop. His best pitch. Grade: 55

Slider: Can reach 90, utilized mostly at 85-88. Spin is horizontal but considerably flat and hittable. Development of a third pitch is a good idea. This one is present but needs work and coaching. Thrown with good deception. Grade: 45

Control and Command: Being a tall pitcher with a complex buildup there's not as much guidance into and around the strike zone that he's in control of. Extending into a push carries the ball way down or forces wild pitches up. Vertical issues outnumber horizontal. Learning how to sync up lower and upper body with consistency into release could very well refine this motion. Still had 120K in 101 IP. The 53BB led to a 1.42 WHIP however so it's clear that there were simply too many people on base during his time on the mound. Control: 40 | Command: 30

Overall: 4th Round draft pick in 2018 with a high quality breaking ball today. Tall, leggy but without the requisite balance to fully utilize his height, Bradish presents an excellent and developable foundation for O's pitching instructors. Too soon to tell if his breaking ball tendencies play better out of the pen or as a starter but his batting-average against was nearly 50 points higher as a SP. Good curve, natural deception, decent athleticism but overall not as much ability to aim/locate non-breaking balls.

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

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Jarren Duran - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	BOS	OF	8	45

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
45	40	50	50	45	45	70

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Joe Drake

Age: 26 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 225 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2016 Draft - Round 4
RuleV: On 40-man

Physical Description: Strong, lean, athletic build; High waist with long limbs and muscled thighs. Quintessential athlete body that could play any sport. Quick, explosive, and fast. Body is mature, room for 5-10 pounds at most.

Hit: Mostly upright stance, feet shoulder-width, hands low at waist; slight rock; Crouches at coil (moderate), hands travel up; Long stride, back side dips at launch position; Average bat control; some definite swing and miss; Battles in the box, patient hitter who works counts and spoils good pitches; Average grasp of strike zone. Works to find something he can drive; Enough bat speed to do damage when he squares it up Grade: 50

Power: Good bat speed generated from quick, strong hands. Swing change added loft and will let him get to more power in games. Legs to stretch plenty of singles into doubles, doubles into triples. Adjustments have heeded improved results, dropped hands this off-season from previous shoulder height load. New setup has generated an improved bat path, tighter launch angles, and an upgrade in loft and quality of contact. Grade: 50

Field: Relatively new to OF/CF (2B in college), below-average read off the bat. Excellent range; can close on almost anything once he finds it. Routes leave something to be desired, but to be expected with inexperience. Former infielder; average actions fielding the ball, occasional misplays, gets into position to throw. Can see a path to average defense if reads and routes improve. Grade: 45

Arm: Solid mechanics with average arm action; accurate, stays through the ball; arm strength is fringe-average when he gets his body into it, below-average when he doesn't; some arc to long throws, can miss cut. Fine for center/left, too weak for right Grade: 45

Run: Blazing, double-plus speed. Clocked a 3.93 Home to 1st.; Quick first step, accelerates quickly and great speed underway; Lots of range for CF. Likes to run and has plenty of base stealing potential; Pitcher's nightmare on the basepaths. Should stay athletic enough to maintain most of his speed as he matures Grade: 70

Overall: Terrific athlete who has dominated younger competition as a pro. No real carrying tool, more of a "sum of the parts" guy with true double-plus speed. He's got a bag full of fringe tools with a chance to be average. If the skills improve, has the talent to be an impact bat at the top of the order and 1st division CF. If they don't, he's a speed-only 4th OF.

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

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Noah Song - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	BOS	RHP	7	50

Grades Update: Dec 2020

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

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 200 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Draft - Round 4
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Tall, lean, and athletic, high waisted and broad shouldered, projectable frame long term, room to add good weight, without any conditioning concerns. Has had to keep up a strict physical regiment as a member of the Naval flight academy. Long levers, and room for growth.

Delivery & Mechanics: Higher effort mechanics with violence at the point of delivery. Head whack at release, arm speeds up at end of stroke. Arm lags early on in mechanics with stroke slightly behind timing wise at foot strike. Shorter arm stroke, release point from higher three quarters arm slot, side step to leg lift that contracts into the torso, closing off the front side during rock prior to stride. Above average extension, plus arm speed, and repeatability. Song's ability to repeat, and his lack of injury history quell some of the fears around the violence in his operation.

Fastball: Plus velocity will range from 92-97 mph from start to start. Will sit 94-96 mph for stretches and has been clocked up to 99 mph in game. Higher release point coupled with lower quadrant plan of attack will create downward plane on the pitch. Can rise and ride the fastball depending on location, showing advanced feel for the pitch. Works both sides of the plate with relative ease showing four quadrant command despite elevated velo and action. Adept at stealing strikes on the edges, and not frightened to pitch inside versus either handedness. Plus pitch. Grade: 60

Curveball: Softer breaking ball in the 75-79 mph velocity band. Loopy shape with 11-5 break, more of an early count strike stealer versus left handers on the outer-half of the plate. More of a change of pace than a true weapon in his arsenal. Grade: 40

Slider: Tighter break with sweepy movement to gloveside. Above average velocity, sitting 83-86 mph, near 9 o'clock spin axis with late drop. Absolute soul-stealer versus right handed batters, will steal strikes on the outer half after big horizontal break. Will backdoor to righthanders, tendency to be more changeup-centric versus left handed batters. Will lose feel at times and leave the pitch elevated, hanging it without it's best shape and it will get hit. Above average offering with split-heavy usage. Grade: 55

Changeup: A consistent above average offering during July 2019 looks, point of emphasis in development and heavily used in right on left matchups. Showed the ability to consistently pronate landing it armside with late fade and tumble. Good arm speed sells pitch in tandem with fastball. Consistently missed bats versus left handed hitters. Command still comes and goes and he will snap off some firmer off-speed. Grade: 50

Control and Command: It's a control over command profile, particularly when it comes to Song's secondaries. The aforementioned struggles with his slider losing shape, and the inconsistency of his changeup soften the overall control and command grade. His fastball feel is plus, though he will sail it from time to time when elevated, he does an excellent job of working both sides of the plate. An improvement in his command of his secondaries could see these grades raise upon further observation. Control: 55 | Command: 50

Overall: It's become cliche to utter "potential day one guy, if not for..." at this point. The proverbial elephant in the room and "if not for" in this instance is Song's military service. Song graduated from the Naval Academy in 2019, was given clearance to participate in the 2019 New York - Penn League season with Lowell before heading back to the Academy to enter Flight School. The unusual timing of the events of the last year perhaps have rendered the concerns around missed development time moot as he could return as early as the first half of 2021. What player returns and how long it takes him to regain his stuff are major questions within the profile. On the field he's an above average prospect with the pitch mix, strike throwing, ability, body and makeup to start. Whether the organization will fast track him to the majors in a relief role may depend on when he returns. If he does not return until late in 2021 or misses the season entirely there's a real chance (as he enters his age 25 season in 2022) that he's developed as a reliever with his Rule Five date looming that winter. If he returns early next season, the organization will have time to develop him as a starter for the better part of a year and half before having to make a decision on adding him to the active roster. A unique player and situation but a very talented pitcher.

OFP: 50
Role: 50-#4 or #5 SP or Above-Average High Leverage Reliever
Risk: Extreme

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Kevin Smith - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	BAL	LHP	24	40

Grades Update: Dec 2020

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

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Jake Boes

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-5
Weight: 200 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/L
Acquired: 2018 Draft - Round 7, NYM
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Tall, imposing frame near physical projection; well-proportioned with long arms, high waist, and thick thighs and legs. Better athlete than average for his size; moves well on the mound.

Delivery & Mechanics: Works quickly from a 3/4 arm slot with moderate effort; crossfire action. Body starts facing the away dugout; repeats well from the windup; high leg kick and slight hitch after hand break yield deception. Falls off toward third base despite landing on the first base side of the rubber. Motion is more conventional from the stretch.

Fastball: 88-90 t91 with cutting action; not as powerful as frame would suggest; finesse and feel pitch with inconsistent command. Not afraid to go inside to right-handed hitters; used primarily in the bottom third of the zone. Gets flat when left up. Despite below average velocity band, movement and deception allow the pitch to play fringy. Grade: 45

Slider: 80-83 with slurvy movement. Flashes average but sits below average; lacks consistent shape and feel. Generates swings and misses at the bottom of the zone; misses are mostly horizontal. Gets hand under the pitch occasionally, causing the pitch to lack bite. Grade: 40

Changeup: Below average flashing above-average at 83-84; overlaps slider velocity at times; straight change with limited movement. Slows arm slightly; shows ability to throw for strikes. Lacks conviction; designed to keep hitters honest against the fastball. Grade: 40

Control and Command: Average control with below average command; crossfire delivery hinders ability to consistently fill the zone and hit the glove. Changeup used rarely, especially deep in counts. Relief future possible considering heavy two-pitch mix. Control: 50 | Command: 40

Overall: Despite his tall, workhorse frame, Smith's stuff doesn't match the physicality he displays on the mound. Considering his deception and arm slot, a relief future may be the best long-term role; however, if he can find some movement and feel on his changeup, it may allow his sneaky fastball to play as a starter. More than likely, it is a long relief or low-leverage option out of the bullpen.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Long/low leverage reliever/spot starter
Risk: High

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Alexander Wells - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	BAL	LHP	23	40

Grades Update: Dec 2020

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

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Eric Garfield

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 190 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2015 UDFA
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Average height with significant lower body strength. Thick middle with wide hips, round thighs. Upper body not as strong as lower. Strong, sturdy core. Bloodlines include twin brother Lachland (LHP-MIN) who profiles similarly. His most effective body part while on the mound is between his ears; cool calm and even keeled composure.

Delivery & Mechanics: Utilitarian, plate facing with purpose. The windup is short yet far from smooth. Strides are small, leg kicks high. Face stays locked on to catcher consistently. Head movement minimal. Rhythm, timing control are huge parts of his repertoire. Works uptempo. Stays in posture to receive ball from catcher and begin windup immediately. Initiates motion with hands middle of chest. Little deception. Finishes one-legged yet momentum influences a balanced fielding posture.

Fastball: A pitch that gets slightly more rise than run. Can maintain high 80's velocity consistently; will scrape as high as 92. Influenced more by lower body setup than arm and shoulder. Lives on the black of the plate; will not be placed in or particularly near center of hitting zone. If used as a strikeout offering it'll be placed low to establish advantage in-count; placed higher to end a count. Spots it accurately all around the zone. Impressive command pads the offering's future value. Grade: 45

Curveball: Shows a large 12-to-6 spike curve and a tighter, slurvy offering that doesn't break planes. Cerebral approach makes breaking ball his best pitch. Uses it in any count and to effectively influence poor-timed contact. Some skill in deception here could ascend profile. Grade: 50

Slider: Newer offering. Not experimental but utilized least often. Moderately effective to both RHB and LHB. Needs more consistency and control to line up with rest of pitches. Can show significant spin and distance, breaking horizontally. Grade: 40

Changeup: Sits 80-84; plays 8-10mph off the FB. A refined and controlled offering. Well developed. Maintains arm speed; throws with conviction. Arm action reduces both velocity and height frustrating hitters. If ever moved to relief could excel utilizing this as his put-away pitch. Grade: 55

Control and Command: Crafty pitchabilty southpaw. Pitches hit his spots with regularity, control emphasized over command. Center cut offerings are as rare as any pitcher. Rhythm is a weapon as much as any radar gun reading but Wells is not giving up a cookie regardless of count or situation. Learning from mistakes is a huge part of his game despite not making too many throughout his decorated minor league career. Has just 75 BB in nearing 500 professional innings. Control: 60 | Command: 60

Overall: Term crafty lefty invented for him. Australian who has a twin with the Twins, Wells is as interesting a story as he is a watch. Guile and experience have molded Wells into a very cerebral performer. Won't beat himself. Plays solid defense. Best control in system. Floor and ceiling not too distinctly separated and I see a back end starter who makes hitters wonder what they did wrong three times that day. Not a rebuild darling like others on this list but ignoring a multi-pitch lefty who is aggressively trying to outwit his opponents would be a mistake. If the slider gets better, he gains potential. If not, he lives with his craftiness, advanced pitchabilty and command as a long reliever or big league spot starter.

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

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Bryan Mata - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	BOS	RHP	6	50

Grades Update: Dec 2020

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

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: John Calvagno

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 240 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2016 IFA
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Filled out quite a bit from his A Ball days. Probably 6'3" 240 lbs. Still just 21, will have to keep an eye on his conditioning. Looks particularly thick in the lower half. Little to no projection remains in frame, will need to maintain conditioning.

Delivery & Mechanics: Utilizes a full wind-up, including hands over head. 1B, 3/4 to low 3/4. An arm heavy delivery and a very quick arm. Lots of effort and head whack. Gets average extension. Repeats pretty well but some inconsistencies with release point. Noticeably overthrowing fairly frequently in multiple looks.

Fastball: Sits 92-97 mph, up to 98 mph at his peak velocity. Heavy fastball, works downhill with run and sink. Mata pitches around the zone but it's a control over command profile. His movement makes his command a struggle. More horizontal movement profile than vertical, struggled to command the pitch consistently in alternate site outings this summer. Mata could probably reach for 100+ in shorter outings, or at least push 99. Grade: 60

Curveball: 10-5, high 70's hook with above average depth and bite when he gets on top of it. Can throw for strike or bury. Grade: 55

Slider: Upper 80's, late, sharp breaking at times but is inconsistent. Has potential to be a put away pitch with more refinement. New to his arsenal, didn't throw a slider while in A-Ball in 2017. Grade: 50

Changeup: Mid 80's change, looks firm and fringy but does play up some due to his ridiculous arm speed. Grade: 40

Control and Command: Solid control when he pitches within himself. Often releases late when he's trying to throw a pitch through a building. Below average command. Control: 45 | Command: 40

Overall: Mata has a very quick arm. He's been young for the level all the way up. Just 21 and in the high minors, so pitchability could take another step forward. There might be enough here for a #4 SP, or perhaps a high leverage reliever. Not sure how well sinkers play in today's MLB, so that might be an adjustment we see.

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

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Zac Lowther - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	BAL	LHP	20	40

Grades Update: Dec 2020

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

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Jason Kamlowsky

Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 235 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2017 Draft - Round CBB
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Thick, unathletic build. Broad shoulders but heavy through the midsection. Lower body is well developed. Not much more room for projection. Weight could be a blessing or a curse: Has the body of a durable starter but could get away from him without proper maintenance. Mid-section will need to be area of focus.

Delivery & Mechanics: Low-maintenance, repeatable delivery. 3/4 arm slot with a whippy arm motion. Calm mound presence. Starts on the third base side of the rubber. Slight rocker step with the hands staying at the chest through the balance point. High leg kick that extends straight down to his plant foot. Gets good drive to the plate in his lower body. Hips get through the throwing zone well. Arm can lag at times causing pitches to sail.

Fastball: 88-91 MPH. Relies more on movement and deception than velocity. Above average spin rates makes ball appear to jump out of his hand. Consistently around the plate. Moves the fastball around the zone with confidence. Throws black to black with authority. At his best when throwing down in the zone but not afraid to throw to upper third and change eye levels. Command of the fastball is already above average. Grade: 45

Curveball: Slow and loopy 73-77 MPH. Really tough on lefties. Will throw in any count. Drops it into the zone at will. Can generate swings and misses because of above average command. When thrown to the bottom third, can be an above average offering. Grade: 50

Slider: 78-82 MPH. Thrown slightly harder than the curveball with different tilt. Used more as a chase pitch than one that gets dropped in for a strike. Not quite as effective as the curveball but can be used as a weapon against righties or lefties. Grade: 40

Changeup: 83-85 MPH work in progress. Has enough separation off the fastball to be effective. Command of his changeup lags far behind the fastball. More of a show-me pitch but could flash average with work. Grade: 40

Control and Command: Polished for his age and doesn't get rattled. Knows how to set up hitters and induces a lot of soft contact. Command of the fastball has flashed plus. Has confidence to throw it in any situation despite lack of velocity. Command of the secondaries lacks consistency. Will need to show the ability to throw his curveball and slider more consistently in the zone to hit his ceiling. High baseball IQ and knows how to pitch. Control: 55 | Command: 45

Overall: What Lowther lacks in premium velocity, he makes up for with a four-pitch mix that has allowed him to have success as he's advanced through the Orioles system. His strikeout numbers are a testament to the spin rate on his fastball and his ability to move the ball around the zone. Lowther is an interesting prospect for a couple of reasons. He already has an advanced feel for how to pitch but due to his law of plus stuff, his margin for error against big league hitters will be considerably smaller. You have to admire a guy who gets the most out of his talent and that is exactly what Lowther is going to do. He may never be more than a back-of-the-rotation starter or swingman, but he likely will become a valuable member of the Orioles staff in the near future.

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

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Jay Groome - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	BOS	LHP	5	50

Grades Update: Dec 2020

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

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-6
Weight: 220 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2016 Draft - Round 1
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Very tall at 6 feet 6 inches, big bodied frame, broad shoulders, and thick proportional shape. Body will require continued maintenance and conditioning. Physique has improved from pre-Tommy John Surgery shape. Lingering injury concerns dating back to amateur days. Underwent Tommy John Surgery in May of 2018, missing the remainder of the 2018 season and a majority of 2019. Was sidelined for two months in 2017 with an intercostal strain. Without a full 2020 campaign, health and durability concerns linger. Conditioning will be paramount as his large frame puts additional strain on his endurance.

Delivery & Mechanics: Loose, easy operation, starts on the third base side of rubber, feet together, side step gives way to a high leg lift, smooth arm stroke, delivers from a slightly raised three quarters arm slot, drops and drives over his frontside with above average extension. Repeats mechanics consistently, the times when his arm is out of sync, his command waivers.

Fastball: Slight cut on the four-seam fastball, creates significant downward plane due to physical height and release point. Sat 92-95 mph, bumping 96 mph at peak. Appears to run armside at times when thrown low in the zone with conviction. Cutting the fastball will lead to trouble against right handed dead pull hitters. Shows the ability to command the pitch to all four quadrants, comfort zone is the lower half. Late jump, and life particularly in the lower quadrants, does a good job of landing on the outside in left-on-left matchups. Grade: 55

Curveball: 1-7 break, with hammer late horizontal bite. Plus velocity and movement, sits 81-83 mph with early downward vertical drop, before picking up side-spin late that sweeps the pitch glove side as it crosses the plate. Consistently gets on top of it, similar release height to fastball, with late horizontal movement matching fastball's cut. Plus command and feel. Shows the ability to manipulate shape, landing it for strikes or burying in the dirt for ugly chases. Showed the best feel for the pitch of his career during simulated games at McCoy Stadium this summer. Grade: 60

Changeup: Third offering, deployed to right handed hitters as change of pace. Inconsistent shape and movement. Struggles to consistently pronate, and it translates to a Jekyll and Hyde movement pattern. When he's able to stay on the inside of the baseball and fully pronate, he'll break off a changeup with hellacious fade. When he doesn't get inside the ball the pitch will look like a straight fastball. Sits 82-86 mph, showing a good speed separation between the off-speed and the heat. Grade: 45

Control and Command: Strong ability to repeat mechanics translates into strike throwing. Developed feel for curveball over the last year since returning from TJS. Ability to manipulate pitch translates to plus command and ability to hit location. Fastball command is average, inconsistency of shape and cut up in the zone are sub-optimal. Does not replicate run low in zone with frequency. Command of changeup is lacking. Will throw all pitches for strikes but doesn't always land at his given target. Control: 55 | Command: 50

Overall: Arguably the top arm in the Red Sox system. Has worked hard to shape up physique, which will take maintenance. Features a three pitch mix and lands all of his pitches for strikes. Heavy four-seam + curveball focus. Will get swings and misses on both, but curveball is a major league quality out pitch. Needs to improve consistency of changeup to turn over an order twice. Conditioning questions linger due to lack of bulk innings over his professional career and his size and body type. Mid-rotation upside with middle relief floor due to strong fastball + curveball combination.

OFP:50
Role:50-#4 or #5 SP
Risk:High

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Drew Rom - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	BAL	LHP	19	40

Grades Update: Dec 2020

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

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: James Chipman

Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 170 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2018 Draft - Round 4
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Tall; wiry build. Broad shoulders that slope; high waist; long levers; average core and upper body strength. Above-average athleticism. Plenty of room to fill out and get stronger. Former standout HS soccer player. Intelligent. Strong work ethic.

Delivery & Mechanics: Semi-windup; above-average arm-speed; 3/4 arm slot with moderate effort delivery. Long stride with good extension. Crossfire finish and deep hand break yield impressive deception.

Fastball: Sits 88-91 t92; mostly upper-80s. High efficiency; well above-average backspin; good movement profile. Shows tailing action up and moderate sink low. Tough to square; tough to lift; keeps the ball in the yard and often on the ground. Projects solid average command; overall quality padded by movement and deception. Below-average velocity will give him a smaller margin for error at the big league level. Grade: 45

Slurve: Sits 78-83; manipulates movement showing 2/8 depth with tight rotation and late bite. Occasionally drops his arm slot down a tick yielding more traditional slider shape; primarily short horizontal single plane break. The sweepy breaker is commanded well and leaned on heavily; often thrown back-to-back and in FB counts when he's behind. He's comfortable backdooring it and back-footing it. Likely a solid average offering; I'm bullish and see above-average potential. Grade: 55

Splitter: Underutilized. Sits 83-85. Inconsistent but shows feel. Maintains arm speed; tunneled nicely off FB. Unpredictable late tumble and fade at its best. Pounded low out of the zone as a chaser; potential to eats bats and generate weak ground balls in the lower third. Significant gap between what is and what could be; has shown significant gains since draft day. Grade: 50

Control and Command: Advanced pitchability. Does his best to live on the corners. Attacks all four quads; frequently adjusts eye level. Pitches backwards in FB counts; occasional slurve happy sequencing. Locates FB well glove-side; occasionally struggles arm-side and up in the zone. Secondary command surprisingly not far behind FB. Overall command will have to exceed average to have impact at the big league level. Control: 55 | Command: 50

Overall: Crafty pitchability southpaw that could easily surpass my modest expectations. Backend SP highest outcome ceiling with velocity bump, consistency gains within secondaries and improved command. Big league spot starter or long reliever a more likely outcome.

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

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Bobby Dalbec - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	BOS	1B	4	50

Grades Update: Dec 2020

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

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Joe Drake

Age: 26 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 225 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2016 Draft - Round 4
RuleV: On 40-man

Physical Description: Big frame with broad shoulders and long, strong legs; Baby-faced but body looks near full maturity; Sneaky athleticism for a big kid; Actions are smoother than you might expect

Hit: Stance is tall with hands high, behind his ear; slight rock moves bat in a tight circle while the front foot taps; Average base with waist-high leg kick and noticeable coil; steps directly at pitcher. Good bat speed with loft in the swing. Pulverizes fastballs but struggles with anything that spins and will chase it off the plate; will K often. Patient hitter who will take a walk; Swings to do damage. Embodiment of a 3 true outcome hitter. Grade: 40

Power: Strong frame helps generate great bat speed. Slight uppercut swing and homerun approach allow him to showcase his prodigious raw power; Whiffs too often to maximize it. Will wait on something he can drive; Drives the ball with authority when he connects. Max exit velocities and average EV in the top 60-70 of MLB players. Grade: 60

Field: Moves well, athletic for his size; Quick enough to have a chance on liners; Flexible enough to have good range on the bag fielding throws at 1st. Knack for getting his glove on the ball. Can play 3rd, but there's probably a better defender in the org that pushes him to 1st. Reactions and athleticism might let him play LF in a pinch. Grade: 50

Arm: Solid arm; Quick actions; Firm and on a line across the diamond. Strong enough for 3rd, fires strikes. Can accurately deliver double play feed from first. Ball maintains carry when he can't set his feet. Grade: 55

Run: Sneaky quickness but you wouldn't call him fast. Won't clog the bases; Can swipe an occasional bag if the pitcher doesn't hold him. Grade: 45

Overall: 3 true outcome slugger corner infielder. Could play third base, but likely ends up at first base. Power is the carrying tool but his solid defense balances the profile. Likely a second-division regular given the contact issues. Could be a stud if he cleaned that up.

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

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