Adam Kloffenstein - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	TOR	RHP	11	45

Grades Update: Mar 2021

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

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Mar 2021 Report

Evaluator: Trevor Hooth

Age: 20 yr
Height: 6-5
Weight: 243 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 Round 3
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Long limbs, highlighted by a thick lower half. There isn't any room to add to the frame, he's filled it out well.

Delivery & Mechanics: High 3/4 arm slot. Smooth, repeatable delivery highlighted by a quick arm. Windup starts a little off center, facing the third base side. Hands start at his belt, and raise up to the top of his chest when he reaches his balance point. High leg kick brings knee to chest. Hands follow the leg down as he extends out. There's a slight amount of jerk in his head during the throwing process. He finishes with a high leg kick that ends with him bring closed off facing first base.

Fastball: 91-94 T96. Good armside sink low in the zone. The movement helps Kloffenstein to create a lot of grounders. Grade: 55

Curveball: 76-77. 11-5 break. Is a solid fourth offering that may not get as many whiffs, but will keep hitters off balance. Grade: 40

Slider: Solid horizontal movement with some depth. Generates swing and miss when used as to front door righties. Grade: 50

Changeup: 85-86. Good deception and fade. Capable of creating whiffs. Grade: 50

Control and Command: He commands his whole arsenal pretty well, and it's a good enough one to create whiffs. He will have a tendency to pull off and mess in the left handed batters box. His walk numbers aren't too bad, but they aren't bad either. Control: 45 | Command: 40

Overall: Highlighted by a good fastball, Kloffenstein has an 4-pitch mix that can be an issue for hitters. He's very good at creating ground balls with any of his pitches, if they don't create whiffs. He's got a starters build and the repertoire to last in the rotation as well.

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

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CJ Van Eyk - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	TOR	RHP	9	50

Grades Update: Mar 2021

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

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Mar 2021 Report

Evaluator: Tyler Jennings

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 205 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2020 Round 2
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Strong, yet smaller build for a pitcher at 6"1", 205 pounds. Has added some weight since draft day, some projection left to his frame. High waisted specimen, particularly strong lower half to frame. Definite bulldog on the mound. Formerly a highly regarded prep arm in 2017, though arm injury caused him to make it to campus.

Delivery & Mechanics: Pitches from third base side of the rubber with a moderately high leg kick. Throws from a three-quarters arm slot. Relatively easy and clean delivery with little to no effort involved. Lower half mechanics could use some work though, which would help Van Eyk become more consistent with his velocity/command.

Fastball: Van Eyk's velocity can be a bit inconsistent at times. Sometimes, he'll be sitting 91-94, other times, he'll be sitting more in the mid-90's, touching 95-96 mph. Has been clocked as high as 98-99 mph in the past while at Florida State. The pitch gets good riding life and some running action, as well. Van Eyk has good command of the offering, spotting it nicely to both sides of the plate when he's on. Lower half instability in his delivery will need to be worked on in order to tap into more consistent mid-90's velocity, which would help the pitch become a plus offering in the future. For now, it's above average. Grade: 55

Curveball: Best secondary in Van Eyk's arsenal. Big breaking curveball thrown in the high-70's to low-80's with good shape and bite. Thrown from a knuckle curve grip and the pitch possesses 12-to-6 action. Excellent spin on the pitch, reaching as high as 2,800 RPM's or more. Van Eyk has big confidence in the pitch, throwing it in any count and garnering swings and misses along the way. Certainly a plus pitch. Grade: 60

Slider: Currently Van Eyk's fourth pitch. Not as effective as his curveball, but sits in the 83-85 mph range with some sweeping action to it. He's got a feel for the pitch, but it does not garner the amount of swings and misses that the curveball does. Will need some refinement, though it's a fringe-average offering that will not be oft used. Grade: 45

Changeup: Van Eyk's change-up sits in the low-to-mid 80's with good sink and separation from his fastball. Currently his third pitch, it can be inconsistent at times, as it can flatten out, but he manages to fool hitters by keeping a consistent arm speed when throwing the pitch. Very confident in throwing the pitch against both righties and lefties. Likely can become an above-average offering, but for now, it's average. Grade: 50

Control and Command: Van Eyk showcased good command and control throughout his first two years at Florida State, though in the COVID-shortened 2020, Van Eyk had some trouble with walks. The command can come and go for him at times, though the Blue Jays certainly hope that can be refined to become more consistent. Control: 45 | Command: 45

Overall: Van Eyk fits the mold of a backend starter for the time being, as a relatively clean delivery and useful mix of pitches gives him an advantage. He'll need to work on his control and command and refine his lower half, though. If he doesn't pan out as a starter, he could have a bright future as a bullpen arm.

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

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Miguel Hiraldo - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	TOR	SS/2B	8	50

Grades Update: Mar 2021

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

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Mar 2021 Report

Evaluator: Ian Smith

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

Physical Description: Hiraldo is already physically advanced for his age. Stocky frame with a filled out lower half. Broad shoulders and a barrel chest stand out. Some projection remaining as well.

Hit: Hiraldo presents a very sound bat from the right side. Upright, closed stance with his feet square to his shoulders, the 20-year-old keeps his hands at his ears and incorporates a slight leg kick while keeping his back elbow very high throughout his swing. Will show some of the best bat speed in the Blue Jays system while being extremely short to the baseball. Shows ability to get his barrel to the ball anywhere in the zone. Will create some loft to his swing path and has a good feel to spray it all fields. Advanced approach allows him to pick up spin and shows consistent ability to attack the ball early in counts. Limited swing and miss in his approach. Grade: 55

Power: Hiraldo has a current approach that is geared towards creating consistent hard contact from gap to gap, but is slowly growing into more raw power daily. A short, efficient swing that comes with controlled violence allows him to tap into every bit of power that his frame offers, and rarely has to sell out. Average exit velo is currently around 88 and has maxed out at 100+ as a teenager, Hiraldo is quickly developing consistent over the fence power as he continues to add strength to his frame. If you combine his advanced ability to rotate to the ball with all of that, then there's a chance for way more to show down the line. Grade: 50

Field: Hiraldo has average lateral range in both directions and will show soft hands upon receiving. Gets in good position and bends to the ball well, but will sometimes rush on his transfers leading to unforced errors. Has shown position versatility in his short pro career getting time at 2B, 3B and SS already but likely to profile as a 2B or 3B going forward. Grade: 40

Arm: Keeps a consistent arm angle on almost all of his throws. Gets his weight behind his throws and shows decent raw arm strength. Likes to make throws moving and will lose some accuracy. Limited looks overall at the arm. Grade: 45

Run: Will get a very good first step out of the box and reaches top speed quickly due to plus foot speed. Takes short, choppy steps that work perfectly for his frame. Shows very good instincts with his legs as well being a quality base stealer and will always take the extra base. Grade: 50

Overall: This is a very sound profile going forward for Hiraldo. Likely to hit for a very solid average, sneaky speed and growing into some legit raw power to all fields. Second base feels like the eventual long term home for Hiraldo as he develops where his bat can shine through. If you can squint real hard, you can even see some similarities to a young Jose Ramirez.

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

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Gabriel Moreno - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	TOR	C	7	50

Grades Update: Mar 2021

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

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Mar 2021 Report

Evaluator: Jake Martin

Age: 21 yr
Height: 5-11
Weight: 160 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2016 IFA
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Not a lot of mass, quick-twitch and athletic body. Additional muscle and mass could be beneficial.

Hit: Slightly open stance with a base slightly wider than shoulder-width. Lots of bend in knees and they point inward. Has a funky hand motion; hands rest on shoulder and barrel tilts behind his back, move up and down every couple seconds. Pretty big leg kick before striding towards pitcher. Leans over the plate while swinging with weight falling towards first base. Front leg lockout creates an upwards bat path. Advanced bat speed. Due to his front leg lockout and lean over the plate, he hits nearly every ground ball to the pull side. He under rotates with his back leg and his weight falls towards the right side of the field, creating a fair amount of opposite field contact on line drives and fly balls. Front leg lockout creates loft in the swing to hit for more power. He does not take a ton of pitches and does not draw that many walks or work many counts. On the same note, he rarely strikes out and fouls off a lot of pitches. Advanced bat-to-ball skills and timing. His swing mechanics are not great but he has an uncanny ability to put the bat on the ball and timing out pitches, offspeed or not. Grade: 50

Power: Due to his small frame, he does not appear as if he would hit for a lot of power. However, he has some sneaky pop due to quick-twitch muscles and an upward swing plane. Above-average exit velocity in the minor leagues. Does not project to be a 20 home run hitter but he can hit a home run from time to time. Gap-to-gap power. Grade: 40

Field: Athleticism assist with fielding ability behind the plate. One-knee catching assists with framing pitches. Catches ball up into the zone. Average receiver and framer. Good at blocking pitches thanks to athleticism. Could be an average big league backstop. Grade: 50

Arm: Not a ton of arm strength. Above-average footwork behind the plate assists in making quick transfers that make up for lack of arm strength. Accurate throws with good footwork create average pop times. Grade: 45

Run: Hustles out of the box and to bases. Not a ton of speed despite athleticism. Athleticism assists more in agility than top speed. Short legs. Grade: 40

Overall: A lot of evaluators are extremely bullish of Moreno. He is a decent defender with a superior ability of bat-to-ball contact. He has also tacked on additional power with added strength and more loft in his swing, all while maintaining contact rates. His strength of making contact comes with weaknesses in chasing pitches and not drawing walks. Pretty low risk but low ceiling. His contact could decrease upon reaching higher levels but it's usually a sustainable skill. If he could be given an OFP between 45-50, I would put him in that classification. Since that is not possible, he is bumped up to a 50.

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

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Orelvis Martinez - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	TOR	SS	5	50

Grades Update: Mar 2021

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

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Mar 2021 Report

Evaluator: Ian Smith

Age: 19 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 188 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 IFA
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Martinez presents an athletic frame that has added significant muscle mass since signing in 2018. Very strong in his shoulders and lower half. Still has plenty of projection remaining as well. Will continue to fill out as his body matures.

Hit: There is a lot to unpack with Martinez at the plate. Very wide base in an open stance, bat flat on the shoulder preload. Hands stay shoulder level throughout and bat will pivot off his shoulder to angled above his helmet while incorporating a predominant high hanging leg kick into his swing. Elite level bat speed comes with very noisy hands through the zone. A lot of moving parts in his swing overall, but comes with a linear swing path that creates some loft and works heavily to the pull side. An advanced eye allows Martinez to stay back on pitches and show power to all fields on occasion as well. Will need to quiet his overall swing as he develops to really tap into his full ceiling with the hit tool. Grade: 45

Power: Potential to be the loudest carrying tool in Martinez' game. Has clocked exit velos of 105 as a 17 year old and is only continuing to fill out. All of his power currently is showing to the pull side, with all 7 of his rookie ball HRs coming to LF. Creates impressive rotational acceleration combined with a strong lower half and plus bat speed allows him to attack balls out front. Launch angle currently sits around 8 degrees, so creating a bit more loft on his swing could be beneficial moving forward. Already shows ability to impact the baseball as a teenager, Martinez is going to continue to fill out and add strength giving this tool an even higher raw ceiling. Grade: 55

Field: Shows average range moving in both directions, but rarely will attack the ball. Hands are slow to the baseball, allowing it to get to his body but shows effective movements on his transfers. Footwork is average and has a bad habit of not setting his feet, but his athletic frame allows him to bend and pivot to the ball well. Grade: 40

Arm: Martinez shows the ability to make strong throws from multiple angles and remains accurate throughout those angles. Gets good carry and is able to get his weight behind his throws with ease. Arm has the ability to play anywhere on the diamond. Grade: 50

Run: Will get an explosive first step out of the box and will reach top speed quickly, but doesn't show a true second gear. Clocked 6.9-7.2 in the 60. Grade: 40

Overall: Martinez presents a very risky, albeit very exciting profile for Blue Jays fans going forward. Likely a third baseman or corner outfielder as his body continues to mature, and gives his bat a chance to thrive with less defensive expectations. There's potential for 20+ home run pop at his peak, it's just going to take some refinement as he develops in the talented Toronto system.

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

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Nate Pearson - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	TOR	RHP	1	55

Grades Update: Mar 2021

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

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Mar 2021 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-6
Weight: 250 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2017 Round 1
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster

Physical Description: Gargantuan size on the mound, broad shouldered with a thick lower half and defined glutes. Not a muscular build, more country strength and size. Will need a fair amount of maintenance long term to maintain conditioning. Long track record of injuries, dealing with soft tissue injuries as well as a freak broken ulna in his elbow on a comebacker during his 2018 debut.

Delivery & Mechanics: Throws exclusively from the stretch; step and throw; drop and drive; moderate leg lift; short arm action; high 3/4 slot; average extension; gets downhill quickly using his long limbs in synced up motion. Will fly open and lose command of his fastball in the upper quadrants.

Fastball: Plus pitch; sits 95-99 mph touching 100 consistently. Gets above average ride on the fastball but limited run. Will get straight at times and hittable despite velocity. Does a good job of using his height to his advantage, creating downhill plane and locating in the lower quadrants. He commands the pitch best when locating low gloveside, but will elevate for swings and misses on his best days. Shows the ability to generate groundballs and whiffs when needed simply by locating north or south. Grade: 60

Curveball: 12-6 curveball, downer action and good drop; sits 77-79 mph. Mostly used early in the count against left handers. Will generate whiffs but it's primarily a change of pace offering. At times it's interchangeable with his changeup in function and situational usage. Likes to attack glove side and low off the plate. Grade: 45

Slider: Plus, plus pitch; sits 84-87 mph, touching as high as 93 mph. Tight spin and gyro movement profile. The spin and arm action allow him to straddle the line of slurve and sweeper, showing serious two-plane break. His go-to swing and miss pitch. Looks to tunnel off his fastball and attack low gloveside, with the break to catch hitters off guard as it sweeps and tumbled downward. Grade: 70

Changeup: Average pitch, but improving. Sits 86-89 mph, average run and tumble. Has improved his feel and ability to pronate. Used primarily against lefties, but it looks to be his true third pitch over the curveball based on his confidence to throw it in two strike counts. Still learning feel for the pitch, and he will struggle to kill rise at times. Has shown improvement in this area over the last two seasons Grade: 50

Control and Command: Average strike thrower and manages to get it over the plate with consistency despite the challenges of his movement and long limbs. This is what separates Pearson from many other hard throwers. While it is by no means above average control or average command, he has shown the ability to work around the plate and locate to the zones each pitch requires. Working north to south with his fastball and gloveside with his slider, armside with his curveball and changeup. Changing eye levels and keeping hitters off balance. Could improve in the realm of command and locating more effectively elevated with his fastball and turning over his changeup. Control: 50 | Command: 45

Overall: Strong middle of the rotation type starter with the stuff to be a bullpen star should his health require a move. The questions around Pearson's health and reliever risk keep him out of the 60 OFP sphere. He does however have that upside with his highest outcome. It's a matter of staying healthy and sharpening his command across the board. A truly maxed out Pearson could develop into one of the most fearsome starters in the game. His warts however make it a hard conclusion to come to. An electrifying arm talent.

OFP: 55
Role: 60 - Mid-Rotation SP or Above-Average High Leverage Reliever
Risk: High

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Jordan Groshans - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	TOR	SS/3B	4	55

Grades Update: Mar 2021

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

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Mar 2021 Report

Evaluator: James Chipman

Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 205 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 Round 1
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Looks the part: every bit of listed 6'3" 205 pounds. Lean, athletic frame; tapered build. Broad shoulders that slightly slope; average upper body and core; high waist with long limbs, muscular thighs and backside. Average athleticism. Impressive work ethic and leadership qualities. Moderate physical projection remains; upper body should fill out nicely as he continues to mature. Injury history includes a left foot injury (plantar fasciitis) that sidelined him for the majority of the 2019 season.

Hit: Slightly open stance that squares on load; hands high above the letters; upright stance with a slight crouch and wide base. Busy pre-load; large leg lift on gather opens body up to clear hips on load; shortens to a smaller stride or toe tap when behind in the count. Quick trigger. Strong hands and quick wrists generate plus bat speed. Fluid swing with natural loft. Advanced feel; solid bat-to-ball skills; shows patience, grinding out ABs waiting for his pitch; occasionally more passive than you'd prefer to see. Utilizes entire field. Enough bat speed to handle premium velocity; occasionally exposed by chase up in the zone and above-average or better off-speed and breaking balls. Deficiencies should shore up a tick with further pro instruction. Grade: 55

Power: Plus raw in BP; shows average in game. Explosive hands and quick wrists generate plus bat speed. Fluid swing with natural loft. Good barrel control; stays within his swing, seldom selling out for power. Drives the ball with authority to all fields; drives the gaps; shows significant over-the-fence pop. Frame and physicality ideal for future power; should easily mature into an above-average asset. Grade: 55

Field: Reads contact well; fringe-average first step but he has natural feel for SS. Has mobility but foot speed limits range. Soft hands; good footwork; quick transfers and turns. Enough instincts and skill to yield a fringy but passable defender at short in a pinch; grade plays closer to average if/when he's eventually pushed to 3B; could also see him as an asset in RF where the arm strength would shine. Grade: 50

Arm: Clean arm actions and solid mechanics yield plus arm-strength that's an asset on the left side of the diamond. Decent accuracy with crisp velocity and optimal carry. Has enough arm to throw over-the-top across the diamond with steam from deep in the hole. Grade: 60

Run: Presently a fringe-average runner with clocks mostly between 4.35-4.41 home to first. Speed likely to regress a half grade with physical maturity. Slow out of the box; lacks an impact second gear; runs flat footed with short, choppy strides. Enough instincts and feel to occasionally take the extra hustle bag but mostly a station to station guy. Grade: 40

Overall: Groshans has the ingredients of a potential middle of lineup bat capable of hitting for both average and power. The eventual move to third should yield a solid average defender with a plus arm. The profile has some additional value as there's likely some defensive versatility. Overall Groshans should continue to mature physically and evolve into an above-average first-division regular.

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

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Carlos Colmenarez - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	TB	SS	7	50

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Aug 2021 Report

Evaluator: Matt Thompson

Age: 17 yr
Height: 5-10
Weight: 175 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2020 IFA
RuleV: 2025

Overall: Colmenarez might be the best player in the international class, right up there with Cristian Hernandez of the Cubs and Wilman Diaz of the Dodgers. Colmenarez has a lean but powerful frame, wiry strength should give him plus power in the future, if the hit tool will allow it. He makes exception contact, seemingly finding the barrel at will but he's prone to over aggressiveness per some reports and that could get in the way of him becoming a future 60 hit and 60 power shortstop. He's a strong defender, could be average to slightly above. Really strong internal clock, and quick first step. Arm earns potential plus grades presently. Colmenarez will start in the DSL which kicks off in the middle of July. He has the look of a future franchise player up the middle.

OFP: 50
Risk: High

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Chase DeLauter - MLB Draft Profile

2022 MLB Draft - Rank History

Date	List	Rank
9/8/21	Top 150	7
7/26/21	Top 100	23

Interview - Sep 2021

Chase DeLauter is among the most physically imposing players you'll find in any draft. At 6-foot-5, 235 pounds, DeLauter fills up a program and fills up the box scores night in and night out. He posts some of the most awe-inspiring exit velocities in this class, and was one of the best player in the Cape Cod League in the summer of 2021. DeLauter has all the physical tools necessary to become a first round pick in the 2022 MLB Draft.

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Sep 2021 Article

2021 CAPE COD LEAGUE - PLATE APPROACH EFFICIENCY PROFILE

Landed in Top 25 with an ELITE profile.

Lastly the two players with the top overall profile balance were Zachary Neto (Campbell) and Chase DeLauter (James Madison). Both players came into the CCBL with small-school performance doubters but both players were arguably the two best overall offensive performers with their consistency to make an impact with their bat while being selective in the strike zone.

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Aug 2021 Article

2021 CAPE COD LEAGUE TOP 50 PROSPECTS

Elite plate discipline and looking to elevate and do damage. Does not chase pitches out of the zone. Plus in-game power to all fields. Plus arm from OF due to his time spent on the mound at James Madison. Above average defender from the OF. Athletic, and moves well given his size in CF. Long-term profiles as a corner OF.

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Aug 2021 Article

THE 2021 PROSPECTS LIVE CAPE COD ALL-STAR TEAMS

Much like Zach Neto, Chase DeLauter came to the Cape looking to prove himself as more than a big fish in a mid-major pond. The James Madison outfielder took a second to get himself acclimated, but once he did there was no doubt that this was a bonafide stud. At the plate, DeLauter has a controlled swing that covers both halves of the strike zone and relies on a strong lower half to drive the ball pretty much anywhere he wants. His monstrous .297/.397/.589 line with nine homers speaks to the impact he left on the league. Defensively, he started as Orleans' right fielder, but after an injury to Rhylan Thomas he moved to his more natural position in center field. With strong reads, good closing speed and a plus arm, he projects long term in CF. Make no mistake; this a potential top 10 talent in the 2022 draft with at least a puncher's chance of going first overall.

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Jun 2021 Article

CAPE COD NOTES: WEEK 1

If it weren’t for the game saving heroics of Dukes’ softball pitcher Oddici Alexander, Chase Delauter would have an undisputed claim to being the best athlete on a diamond wearing a JMU uniform. Delauter is the 6’4”, 235 lb. starting center fielder for James Madison that had a comical 1.231 OPS in 121 plate appearances, though his right field assignment in Orleans looks to be his future home. He’s off to an uneven start with the Firebirds--which is understandable given the jump in competition from the CAA to the Cape--but does have a home run to his name during the first week of play.

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Jun 2020 Article

AN INTERVIEW WITH FRESHMAN ALL-AMERICAN CHASE DELAUTER

Although the season was cut short due to COVID-19, Chase DeLauter was one of the country’s premier two-way freshmen for James Madison University this past spring. Hitting a robust .382 and reaching base safely in each of his first 15 games, the sturdy lefty also tossed 14.2 innings on the mound with 14 strikeouts on his way to being named a Collegiate Baseball Freshman All-American.

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Everson Pereira - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	NYY	OF	30	35

Grades Update: Jan 2021

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
35	30	40	40	55	55	55

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 20 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 191 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2017 IFA
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Athletic player with quick twitch and wiry strength. Room for 15-20 pounds of physical projection with the type of long slender build that should hold good weight. Not overly physical at only average height, but a build of lean muscle that can develop into adult strength in the coming years. Should require minimal maintenance, Pereira's training focus should instead be on adding overall physical strength. Dealt with an ankle injury that ended Pereira's season after 19 games in the New York Penn League.

Hit: Whippy bat speed with mechanical flaws that draw away from the overall profile. Starts from square stance with front hip hinting slightly open. Employs a high leg lift trigger, getting deep into his back hip in an exaggerated load. Bat wrap that saps away from overall bat speed, and flattens barrel head through zone. This gives Pereira an inability to adjust in different pitch heights and in turn non-fastballs. Does show raw overall skills conducive for average hitting but his unrefined approach and results left an impression during our 2019 observations. Grade: 40

Power: Looks to drive the ball in the air but doesn't get great angle on contact leading to lots of pop-ups and rollovers. Plus bat speed and the strength to get to average power if he can get his swing mechanics and contact consistency ironed out. Thus far his power has played below average in game. There's room for growth but it will take swing consistency. Grade: 40

Field: Above average fielder that takes mostly good routes and angles on flyballs. Shows the closing speed and twitch to stick in center for the foreseeable future but has the arm and skills to man any spot in the outfield. Doesn't have the elite running skills to be plus at the centerfield position but an above average outfielder capable of making the necessary plays. Grade: 55

Arm: Average outfield throwing arm the fits across the outfield. Good carry and accuracy, not an overly loud tool but an arm capable of making all necessary throws. Grade: 55

Run: Above average straight line runner with the ability to use his speed in a variety of ways. Strong base runner, with the ability to take the extra base, average base stealer with some upside to see double digit steals in some seasons, and good makeup speed in the outfield. Grade: 55

Overall: Good overall athlete with skills to dream on but a lack of formative skills. Above average or better supporting skills but a bat that brings his future role very much into question. Needs to improve in all areas of his offensive game and turn tools to skills. Has more name value than the profile deserves, but an upside player with a foundation of at least an up/down profile.

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

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Oswaldo Cabrera - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	NYY	2B/SS/3B	29	40

Grades Update: Jan 2021

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

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Wyatt Kleinberg

Age: 22 yr
Height: 5-10
Weight: 145 lbs
Hits/Throws: S/R
Acquired: 2016 IFA
RuleV: Eligible

Physical Description: Cabrera has a very slender frame. While there may have been hope that he could add on some muscle mass as he was brought up through the system, not much has been put on. He has solid fast twitch muscles, which allow him to react well both in the field and at the plate (contributing to his solid hands and plus defensive upside).

Hit: Cabrera has a very simple, quick to the ball approach at the plate. A switch hitter, he showcases plus potential from both sides, with consistent quality barrel control, and good hands. Grade: 55

Power: Cabrera's swing and body are both aren't geared for power. The quick swing from both sides of the plate is designed to produce in the hit category, sacrificing potential power generation in his load in order to get to the ball and make consistent, quality contact. He does run into the ball occasionally, but for the most part, he does not look like a candidate to hit more than ten home runs at any point. Grade: 30

Field: Cabrera's ranginess and plus quick twitch ability makes him a solid overall defender. He is very smooth with his glove, and does a very good job of setting his body going into throws Grade: 50

Arm: Cabrera possesses a plus arm at third base. He is capable of making difficult throws, though his arm may garner a better overall grade if he moved to the other side of the infield. Grade: 50

Run: While Cabrera has very good fast twitch muscles (which could aid in acceleration), he lacks any sort of elite speed -- he is rather average to slightly plus in that department. While this limits his range in the field, the offensive drawback is probably greater. A hit for average first guy will always benefit from having speed to bolster his game. The average profile may limit his overall package in the long run Grade: 50

Overall: With a plus hit tool from both sides of the plate, and a solid defensive profile, Cabrera has a pretty good overall package as a player. The issues that are holding him back however are the position he plays, and the lack of elite speed and or power. While his lack of musculature is by no means a turn off (plenty of players have excelled without muscle mass or power), the fact that he doesn't add another dimension on the bases holds him back from being a higher ceiling prospect. A shift to second base could help him defensively, while giving him more of a consistent spot in a lineup league wide. Progressive clubs that don't stick to the cookie cutter "guys of x build/skillset play here" may find a role for him at third. He has .285-.295 potential if he maximizes his skills at the plate.

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

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Yoendrys Gomez - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	NYY	RHP	20	45

Grades Update: Jan 2021

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

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Eddy Almaguer

Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 175 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2016 IFA
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Tall and high waisted with long legs and arms. Sloping shoulders. Large presence on the mound that seems to go beyond his 6-foot-3 frame. Has grown into frame since signing from Venezuela in 2016. Upper body still has room for growth but frame is a bit on the slender side so he won't be undergoing a radical transformation. Close to physical maturity. No significant injury history.

Mechanics: Splits the rubber. Long arm action from a traditional three quarters arm slot. Whippy arm action, repeatable but inconsistent release point sometimes telegraphs breaking pitches. Traditional windup features a big leg lift that he uses to swing back slightly and drive forward. Breaks his hands a little early than ideal because he's not fully driving toward home yet. Short strider at foot plant, swings his body around on a good leg block. More tall and fall.

Fastball: 94-96 mph, experienced a velocity bump in 2019. Jumps out of his hand thanks to long arms. Able to elevate when needed and is effective in the upper quadrant, but has a penchant for working more east-west. Likes to keep it away from RHH. Sinking action when low in the zone, tough to barrel up and induces plenty of weak contact. Easily his best pitch and something he's been able to get by with at the lower levels. Grade: 60

Curveball: 79-81 mph. 11-5 break with bite at the end. Noticed a tendency to release it slightly higher than curveball and hitters were geared for it. Deploys it vs. RHH but despite break can leave it hanging. Flashes above-average at its best. Grade: 50

Changeup: 85-86 mph. Has some fade but generally lacks enough movement to make it a true strikeout offering. Maintains arm speed with it, deploys it to both-handed hitters. Lacking the command to place it where he wants. Grade: 40

Control and Command: Gomez knows how to keep the pitches on the fringes of the strike zone, enough to entice hitters to swing, especially at his heater. But he has a tendency to miss glove side quite often with all his offerings and often resorts to the fastball to put away hitters. Hasn't shown ability to attack all four quadrants yet. Control: 50 | Command: 40

OFP: 45
Role: 40 - Spot Starter
Risk: High

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Antonio Gomez - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	NYY	C	19	45

Grades Update: Jan 2021

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

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Jake Boes

Age: 19 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 210 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 IFA
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Sturdy, physically-advanced frame with room to fill out in the upper-half; tapered shoulders, strong arms that could carry more muscle with maturity. Lower-half nearly maxed; thick, muscular thighs and calves. Shows athleticism and want on the field. Injury history includes a tricep injury in 2019. Frame reminds me of current MLB catcher Robinson Chirinos.

Hit: A once-compact base is recently more wide and comfortable; open stance with the feet outside of shoulder-width; weight favors the backside with a toe-tap timing mechanism. Hands sit high near the ear with a raised back elbow before dropping to the letters into load. Changes leg kick from high and pronounced down to a stride at times. Plus bat speed generated from direct bat path and engaged, strong legs. Passive over patient approach in brief stateside stint. Still raw; big gap in projection. Overall, a below-average hit tool padded by power. Grade: 45

Power: Impressive raw power; plus bat speed and strength yield regular home runs to the pull field in BP; warning track power to the opposite field currently. Makes a conscious effort to drive the ball in games; body and swing should help the power translate in-game but the approach may ultimately hinder home run totals long-term. Grade: 50

Field: Likes to vary the set-up; crouched to upright to on a single knee. Average defender behind the plate; makes expected plays. Feet can be slow on pitches out of the zone at times; average blocking ability; suppresses balls in the dirt well; framing needs improvement. Grade: 50

Arm: Double-plus arm strength; pop times in the 1.92-2.02 range with effortless carry and a quick release. Anticipates runners well; always ready to make a throw; unafraid to back-pick runners sleeping. Accuracy less than desirable at times; bounces throws to second base or throws offline. Overall, a plus tool considering accuracy with double-plus potential long-term. Grade: 60

Run: A well-below average runner; not a base-clogger, but laboring strides and conservative approach on the basepaths will hinder overall potential in the future as the body continues to mature. Knows his limits on the bases; not likely to beat himself. Grade: 30

Overall: Extreme risk with the profile; not only is Gomez still young with just 15 games under his belt stateside but his average defense and marginal hit tool bring risk to even a backup role at the big league level. Gains with the hit tool could propel his ceiling to an everyday profile, but a reserve role is more likely.

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

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Alexander Vargas - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	NYY	SS	18	45

Grades Update: Jan 2021

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

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: James Chipman

Age: 19 yr
Height: 5-11
Weight: 148 lbs
Hits/Throws: S/R
Acquired: 2018 IFA
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Medium frame. Lean, wiry athletic build with below-average strength. Shoulders that slope; skinny torso; lean lower half. Bearish on remaining physical projection. High priority J2 signee in 2018; $2.5M (Cuba).

Hit: Switch hitter; noticeably more effective from the left side. Open stance; hands at the letters; body upright with feet barely shoulder width apart. Quiet pre-load; large leg lift on gather; above-average bat speed; short and quick to the contact point. Advanced feel; solid bat-to-ball skills; shows patience, grinding out ABs waiting for his pitch. More slap and dash than I anticipated; well barreled shots yield rather weak contact. Enough bat speed to handle premium velocity; occasionally exposed by chase on the outer third and up in the zone. Often exposed by even average or better off-speed and breaking balls. Deficiencies could shore up a tick with further pro instruction. A well below-average tool presently, Vargas features many of the core ingredients of an above-average or better hitter. His limited physical projection and current inability to drive the ball or handle advanced secondaries have me bearish on the hit tool's projection. Grade: 40

Power: Lacks the necessary size and strength to adequately drive the ball with authority. Inconsistent bat path hinders his ability to regularly lift the ball against quality stuff. Will occasionally sellout for power attempting to lift and drive with less than stellar results; at his best when he plays within his game. BP predominantly utilized to spray line drives around the field. Power isn't bottom-of-the-scale at the big league level, but it's fairly close given his build and limited physical projection. Future power will predominantly be of the XBH variety; a result of finding gaps and utilizing his instincts and speed. Grade: 30

Field: Potential impact tool. Plus defender with advanced feel; great instincts; the game rarely speeds up on him. Enough skill and feel to adequately play anywhere on the infield dirt; enough arm to stick at SS. Shows the smarts to cut down lead runners when the opportunity is presented. Quick feet; soft hands; quick transfers and turns. Ranges well to both sides; reads hops well regardless of their difficulty. A sure-handed defender that's automatic with routine plays, and able to execute the occasional highlight reel play. Grade: 60

Arm: Easy plus raw arm strength with a quick release. Strong accurate throws with low carry, delivered on a line with impressive velocity. More than enough arm to stick on the left side of the diamond; can make the required throws from deep in the hole. Likes to show it off at times, uncorking the occasional laser or showboating with flair. Overall grade plays down a tick at times because of occasional youthful mistakes / accuracy issues; those rare occurrences are likely to shore up and polish with further pro instruction. Grade: 60

Run: Occasional plus straight line speed; mostly above-average clocks home-to-1B and he should settle there long term. Quick first step with an impactful second gear. Awareness and competitive nature yields strong turns and aggressive base-running, earning the occasional extra hustle base. Smart base-runner who picks his spots and reads pitchers well. Quick twitch athleticism and speed aid him well on defense. Grade: 55

Overall: Impact defense and speed help carry the profile, yielding some second-division regualr role 40 upside. Lack of power in an era where shortstops are expected to absolutely rake, blemishes the profile, padding on extra risk. Overall, there's tremendous pressure on the hit tool, which is ultimately the decisive factor in whether Vargas carves out a regular role or simply washes out in the minors.

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

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Anthony Seigler - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	NYY	C	17	45

Grades Update: Jan 2021

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

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Jake Boes

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 200 lbs
Hits/Throws: S/S
Acquired: 2018 Draft, Round 1
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Medium build with average strength throughout; squared shoulders, beefy forearms, high waist, stocky legs near physical projection. Torso may continue to fill out as he reaches maturity. Shows athleticism on the field; moves well considering the position. Can switch throw. Injury history includes a hamstring strain, quad issues, a concussion, and fracture of the patella.

Hit: Open stance; slight crouch to form a wide base. Fluid hands rest on the shoulder before perking into load. Hands are nearly as far back as possible at load; back elbow up, front elbow nearly locks. Rolls front foot over upon high finish. Appears more comfortable from the right side. Stiff lower half. Above-average bat speed generated from quick hands; swings lack lower-half engagement which hinders the quality of contact; shows a feel for the zone and displays discipline at the plate. Overall a well-below average hit tool padded by his ability to take free passes. Grade: 40

Power: Inconsistent raw power most apparent to the pull field when hitting from the right side. Patient approach may also hinder his ability to drive the ball early in counts. Mechanics issues with the lower half compound deficiencies, but remaining physical projection and continued pro reps should allow the power to play at below average levels long-term, scraping double-digit home run totals across a full season. Grade: 40

Field: Above-average receiver behind the dish; athletic movements with solid glove skills; quick glove transfers with adequate blocking abilities. Twitchy feet and can steal strikes with framing. Grade: 55

Arm: Pop times in the 1.95-2.10 range with a strong arm; inconsistent accuracy that can be fixed with continued pro instruction. Textbook throwing mechanics for a catcher straight from behind the ear. Throws from the knees are inconsistent. Despite double-plus pop times, the arm plays more plus with accuracy concerns. Grade: 60

Run: Below average runner; 4.38 home to first; faster and more athletic than the average catcher running the bases. Quick twitch movements should allow him to take the occasional extra-base and get back against strong pickoff moves, but will not be a base-stealing threat. Grade: 40

Overall: Seigler's display of athleticism and raw physical tools are his calling cards as a prospect. Although there is still projection remaining with his hit tool, it is difficult trying to justify a path to a first division regular role for him long-term. With his strong arm and defensive abilities, he could play as a possible everyday player on a struggling team or a platoon guy that could be leveraged with match-ups. Most likely, it is a reserve role at the highest levels.

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

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Oswald Peraza - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	NYY	SS	8	50

Grades Update: Jan 2021

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

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Tyler Jennings

Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 176 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2016 IFA
RuleV: 2020

Physical Description: Smaller body compared to other players in this system, but has plenty of projection remaining. Nimble player with good athleticism and instincts. Becoming one of the better infield bats in the Yankees system.

Hit: Hands begin just below the ears and the operation is triggered by a subtle leg kick. Slight crouch in his stance with bent knees. Stance is closed. Peraza's game is contact-oriented, with great bat-to-ball skills and has great control of the strike zone. Most of his batted balls are line drives, as well. Swing is relatively smooth and he uses all fields, primarily using the pull side. Has all the makings of a future plus hitter from the right side of the plate. Grade: 60

Power: Despite his small frame, Peraza has tapped more into his power. He's started to produce some of the top exit velocities in the organization this year, with a maximum of 110 MPH and an average of 87 MPH. If he continues to impress with his contact rate, he's likely to develop more into fringe-average power, hitting closer to 15 home runs a year once in the big leagues. This, of course, will be dependent on if Peraza can start adding more loft to his swing. Grade: 45

Field: Peraza is a plus defender at shortstop with very good instincts and smooth actions at this position. He's got very good awareness on plays and has the arm to make it all happen. He's cleaned up on errors as he's progressed through the Yankees' system. Likely to stick at shortstop long term. Grade: 60

Arm: Peraza's arm is certainly strong enough to make plays happen. He's accurate enough to get it done, though there's work to be done. It's above-average for now, though an upgrade to plus isn't out of the question. Grade: 55

Run: Peraza is an aggressive base runner who uses his speed to his advantage. Throughout his career, he's stolen 44 bases across 159 minor league games. He's likely going to pan out as a plus runner. Grade: 60

Overall: Peraza fits the mold of an up the middle defender with an impressive bat. His line drive-oriented swing will help his hit for average more as he develops and he will grow more into his power. He'll be a menace on the base paths, as well. He's got plenty of time to develop further, as he's only 20 at the present time and is a couple of years away from the big leagues.

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

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Anthony Volpe - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	NYY	SS	5	50

Grades Update: Jan 2021

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

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Mike Kinsela

Age: 20 yr
Height: 5-11
Weight: 180 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Draft, Round 1
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Compact, athletic build with good weight distribution and some projection remaining. Has come into more and more strength, body still projects some moving forward.

Hit: Volpe's hit tool was one of the best of the 2019 prep class and it projects to be an above-average tool for him. The swing is simple, compact, and direct with above-average bat speed that portends some power projection. He's always been able to control the zone and in spite of elevated K numbers in rookie ball, he still walked quite a bit. The ingredients of a plus hit tool are here. Grade: 60

Power: Volpe is certainly a hit-over-power profile, but there's some present pop to his game right now and the projection for more is there given his frame and bat speed. He's more of a line drive, gap-to-gap approach at the plate but can turn on fastballs over the plate and can drive mistakes out to the pull-side. His consistent contact quality will lead to plenty of extra base hits and the projection for 15-18 HR annually is there. Grade: 50

Field: The instincts come into play here as well, as Volpe was lauded as the most steady, consistent infield defender in the '19 prep class, though he lacks explosive athleticism. His range, hands, feet, and feel for the position all grade above-average and he's got a higher degree of polish as a defender than most prep drafts do. Good chance to play short long term, backup plan of 2nd base. Grade: 55

Arm: Neither a plus nor minus here, Volpe has solid-average raw arm strength that plays well due to the quickness of his release and the consistency of his mechanics and subsequent accuracy. Can make all the throws required to play shortstop, though arm will never be a weapon. Grade: 50

Run: Volpe can turn in an above-average time down the line but is mostly a solid-average runner who maximizes his speed with an extremely instinctual baserunning game. His instincts should allow him to steal some bases, but it's not a burner profile. Grade: 50

Overall: Hit tool-driven profile with shortstop projection, Volpe lacks a super high ceiling but has a high one as well as more of a floor than typical prep drafts. Still risky as are all HS hitters, but the upside of first division starting shortstop exists here.

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

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Austin Wells - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	NYY	C	4	50

Grades Update: Jan 2021

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

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 220 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2020 Draft, Round 1
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Tall, muscular, and well proportioned. Nearly at physical max, will likely require some maintenance over time but minimal overall. High level of athleticism for a catcher with the ability to play an outfield corner.

Hit: Above-average hit tool with a track record of high batting averages, high on base percentages and strong quality of contact. He showed some swing and miss during his stint with Yarmouth-Dennis on the Cape, but still slashed .308/.389/.526 over 180 plate appearances. Discerning eye, that looks to swing on pitches he can drive. This selectivity leads to high walk rates and contact on the right pitches. Sets up square to the pitcher with slight knee bend, hands set by head. At load hands drop and pull back, with moderate leg lift, followed by slight rock before trigger. Shows the ability to stay inside and not get overly long. Bat path creates natural lift due to strong vertical and horizontal bat angles at contact. Above average tool with the characteristics to blossom into plus at peak. Grade: 55

Power: Plus bat speed, optimal bat angle at the point of contact and raw strength that allows him to make quality contact over selling out for pull-side power. Does show the ability to drive balls to all fields but his hardest hit balls come when he turns on pitches on the inner-half. Power played throughout his tenure in the Cape Cod League; a notoriously difficult place to hit for power with consistency. The combination of strength, twitch, and optimal mechanics give Wells above average game power with plus upside at peak Grade: 55

Field: A versatile defender that played a variety of positions (catcher, outfield, and first base) competently. Has made strides with his receiving over the last year but is still a below average defender behind the plate. Has the ability to play an outfield corner and his speed is stronger than an average catcher so it's not out of the question that his long term role lies in the grass. Below average arm likely limits him from right. Grade: 40

Arm: Below average arm with limited carry and strength. Limits him to first base and left field long term. Likely to push Wells off of catcher if his arm does not improve. Grade: 40

Run: On the higher end of running catchers. Not a base clogger but a fringe average straight line runner. Showed smart base running instincts throughout his time as an amateur. Not a prolific base stealer but will keep you honest when he's on. Grade: 45

Overall: Bat first profile with a strong combination of above average tools in his hit and power. The questions around his defensive role lead to extra pressure on the bat to perform. That said, Wells possesses enough skills defensively to be an everyday player; it's just likely at first base or left field. One of the more polished College players in the draft with a track record of performance against the nation's best competition.

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

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Matt Sauer - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	NYY	RHP	16	45

Grades Update: Jan 2021

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

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Geoff Pontes

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 195 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2017 Draft, Round 2
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Tall, strong muscular frame, looks like a grown man at 21. Strong lower half, broad shoulders, long arms and legs. The type of body that will likely require maintenance as he ages. Underwent Tommy John Surgery May 2019, has been back throwing since last spring and will likely be a full go for camp in 2021.

Mechanics: Classic overhead delivery, moderate leg lift mechanism, hand break at waist before drive, classic three quarters arm action, slight fall off at release. Elite arm speed. Repeats well from full windup, but struggles to stay on time from the stretch, which will lead to arm lag and trouble throwing strikes.

Fastball: Hard fastball that Sauer can rise, run and cut. Sits 93-95 mph with average vertical break and spin (2300 rpm), low release height and whippy arm play up deception. Conversely his three quarters action cuts his fastball, leading to less vertical rise than you'd like with his release height. Controls the zone from the windup, but his fastball control and command backup from the stretch. It's fringe average control overall as he tends to work around the zone, locates East to West, and his misses tend to come when he works high. A promising pitch, but one that needs refinement. Grade: 50

Curveball: Another high velocity breaking ball sitting 83-85 mph on average. Higher spin and higher efficiency than slider, but still a slurvy offering with below average drop. Gets more vertical and less horizontal than slider. Similar plan of attack to slider and changeup when it comes to location, often attacking the outer part of the plate. Another pitch that grades average due to its plus velocity. Grade: 50

Slider: Plus slider velocity at an average of 88.2 mph. More of a slow cutter than a slider really, with some vertical lift. Swing and miss pitch, but still learning to locate it, particularly in on the hands of lefties. Inconsistent feel but some encouraging characteristics. Grade: 45

Changeup: Does a good job of killing rise on the changeup while generating above average run (15.5 hMov). He's still learning feel for the pitch but he's able to land it for strikes and it's his go to secondary versus lefties. Lacks separation from fastball with an average of 5-6 mph difference. Further development and feel are needed for the pitch to play a average as he'll struggle to pronate and the offspeed plays like a soft fastball. Grade: 45

Control and Command: Still learning feel for his arsenal, and it doesn't help that the last time we laid eyes in Sauer he was a 20 year old in full-season ball weeks away from Tommy John Surgery either. Neither his strike throwing or zone location are refined at this point. He struggles to repeat his motion from the stretch and due to this his command of his entire arsenal suffers. He's also easy to hit when locating his fastball in the bottom of the zone, but struggles to land strikes at the top. Despite these struggles he'll have flashes of brilliance where he lands all over the zone and generates swinging strikes on well landed pitches. It's the inconsistency that comes with inexperience that plagues Sauer more than deep rooted stroke throwing problems. Control: 45 | Command: 40

Overall: Sauer has great stuff, and with further refinement there's a legitimate rotation ceiling. What pitcher emerges this spring is a bit of a mystery. However, if Sauer shows the same high octane stuff with further refinement to his sequencing and pitchability we could be looking at a potential breakout. Sauer doesn't throw anything under 84 despite possessing two breaking balls no an offspeed. The alone can play in a variety of roles. I view Sauer as a raw ball of clay capable of being molded into something with real rotation potential.

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

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Beck Way - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	NYY	RHP	15	45

Grades Update: Jan 2021

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

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Jan 2021 Report

Evaluator: Mike Kinsela

Age: 21 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 200 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2020 Draft, Round 4
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Long, lanky build with good present strength as well as moderate remaining projection. Broadness to back and shoulders, can fill out torso even more. Good body.

Mechanics: Clean gather over backside with good hip hinge, rides slope and fires hips well, gets rotated and linear in direction downhill, linear plant, some length to arm stroke, will get offline with moderate hook, back elbow height stays tolerable, 3/4 slot with good angle, can leverage the ball while creating angle, small recoil with moderate effort, plus arm speed.

Fastball: Pitch worked in the 92-94 mph range his draft spring for the most part, touching 96-97 mph at times. Flashes of plus life to the arm side, pitch can miss bats with velocity/movement combo, but can also be used as a barrel-misser to induce weak contact. Showed ability to hold velocity in starter role and move the pitch around the strike zone, likely something like above-average starter projection that could tick up a half-full grade in short bursts. Grade: 55

Slider: Pitch that improved the most during his time at NWFL, struggled with getting under the pitch and killing the spin, flattening it out and leaving it very hittable. Consistency of tilt and overall action improved, has flashed above-average at times generally in 82-84 mph range, more vertical break will continue improving the pitch, think a solid-average future exists here. Grade: 50

Changeup: Best pitch, plays extremely well off of fastball, kills spin on pitch and tunnels it well, turns it over and creates plus tumbling action at times, generally thrown with 8-10 mph separation from fastball, has trust and conviction, can miss bats under swings consistently with the pitch, has some splitter action at times but is a changeup, plus pitch. Grade: 60

Control and Command: Way really improved on these once he moved to NWFL, showing the ability to throw strikes consistently and move the ball around in a starter role. There really isn't enough evidence of him throwing strikes in a starter role to use stats here, but in spring looks, scouts were optimistic that he'll definitely throw enough strikes to start, but were less sure on the command projection. Control: 55 | Command: 50

Overall: A somewhat-projectable righthander with 3 pitches that project average or better along with good size, a chance to start, and a still-upwards developmental trajectory. Was viewed higher on some boards than where the Yankees got him, think a backend starter or quality set up type bullpen future exists here.

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

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