Grayson Long AFL Report

Grayson Long (RHP/Angels) -

[Seen 3x Rotation] 

Muscular shoulders and chest; dense upper half; higher set waist and length through lower half with lean muscle through legs; more wider set through hips; slight excess weight through midsection, long arms, large hands; large, physically maxed frame with no projection on physical side remaining; build presents high amount of risk as frame approaches physical decline; at risk to retain weight through trunk and hips, high maintenance body. 

Slight rock into motion, adjusts position on rubber slightly prior to kick; moderate leg kick with slight collapse, hands break after drive has started to initiate; fluid medium circle, average arm speed; recoil; fluid, easy arm acceleration and low maintenance delivery; slightly oriented towards first base side of rubber, mild spine tilt, moderate depth through arm path; arm slot shows slight variances from 3/4; extends prior to going downhill with gloveside, elevates slightly after extension, frequently has chest fly open and can struggle to consistently declerate gloveside, occasional arm drag attributed to it; 1.26-1.35 from stretch, eliminates rock and retains kick height from wind up, inconsistent strength through drive, greater collapse and rotation with baserunners on; sluggish checking runners, inconsistent footwork; labors, can become more deliberate deeper into outings; low energy; sluggish, deliberate fielding; limited athleticism and athletic projection off quality strength; flashes quality fastball extension with his quality length; simplistic delivery with limited noise, athleticism and physical projection unlikely to sustain within rotation capacity

Low energy, quiet demeanor; competitive tendencies in game with advanced pitching acumen; shows cerebral tendencies executing late in count; respected by fellow staff and battery mates, does what is required of him pregame and through workouts; nothing exceptionally out of the ordinary 

Fastball T95; quality action and flashes quality extension to pitch; good arm strength, comes out of hand well; flashes three way action with true cut and run in lower band, variances from firm late sinking action to noticeable tail; confident in pitch, utilizes to complete and start sequence, confident in pitch action enough to execute regardless of count, weak contact pitch; limited command projection in rotation off questionable athleticism and physical projection, pitch will play further up in bullpen capacity; arm strength, extension, feel and pitch action with quality foundation for further development and improvement. Slider/Cutter mix in varying bands; distinct cut life and horizontal depth in band just off fastball velocity, shows quality depth and late action at times; slider with quality feel, can utilize as support in 'off night' appearances; advanced ability to add and subtract to pitch depth, shows greater sweeping looks in softer band for strikes and out of zone; two plane depth at times when necessary, flashes solid average with feel enough to easily maximize pitch action and actualize pitch; confident in offering behind in count, utilizes regardless of L/R matchup; outer third righties, buries and places arm side lefties frequently depending on batter and situation; arm drags, inconsistent timing on occasion for pitch. Changeup with limited projection, limited deception through delivery, limited athleticism and projection for pitch actualization; flashes firm late sinking depth and fosh action with other looks at moderate fading depth and life; visibly more deliberate with pitch, lesser utilization and confidence, will mix in predictable counts, ahead or 0-1; flashes average action with lesser arm speed replication and softer fade; pitch with below average projection, serviceable in limited capacity; acumen on mound potential to further develop feel for pitch. 

Long possesses the arm strength, physicality, fastball feel, fastball action, extension, arm action, ease, gloveside movement off cut action, cutter and advanced feel for slider to reach the highest level; limited athleticism, questionable body projection as he approaches older age and bullpen projection place limitation on the profile and value. Advanced feel and arm strength provide moderate risk major league role in bullpen. Ceiling 7th inning pen (45); Realistic middle relief (40)

California League Yearbook (Rankings)

CAL LEAGUE 2016 

*Individual numerical rankings on kids in development are inherently flawed; the intention of this is as reference and individual preference at this specific moment in time prior to full individual assessment that will follow

*Individual preference, risk assessment, talent and work ethic relative to what is seen by whom and by whom is evaluating throughout the year make the latter portions of these especially murky and can easily fluctuate; more appropriately organized into tiers 

Position Players Snapshot (Excluding Lancaster and Inland Empire; only players personally seen) -

1. Javier Guerra (SS/Elsinore)

2. Drew Jackson (SS/Bakersfield)

3. Richie Martin (SS/Stockton)

4. Steven Duggar (CF/San Jose)

5. Yusniel Diaz (COF/Rancho)

6. Dom Nuñez (C/Modesto)

7. Chris Shaw (1B/San Jose)

8. Jose Treviño (C/High Desert)

9. Dawel Lugo (3B/Visalia) 

10. Domingo Leyba (2B/Visalia)

11. Luis Urias (2B/Elsinore) 

12. Will Smith (C/Rancho)

13. Travis Demeritte (2B/High Desert)

14. Forrest Wall (2B/Modesto)

15. Michael Gettys (CF/Elsinore)

16. Dylan Moore (SS/High Desert)

17. Franchy Cordero (CF/Elsinore)

18. Jairo Beras (RF/High Desert) 

19. Josh Morgan (2B/High Desert)

20. Johan Mieses (COF/Rancho)

21. Mikey White (2B/Stockton)

22. Omar Carrizales (COF/Modesto)

23. Oscar Hernandez (C/Visalia)

24. CJ Hinojosa (2B/San Jose)

25. Erick Mejia (2B/Rancho)

26. Aramis Garcia (C/San Jose)

27. Tim Locastro (2B/Rancho)

28. Michael De Leon (SS/High Desert)

29. Victor Reyes (COF/Visalia)

30. Colin Bray (CF/Visalia)

31. Braden Bishop (CF/Bakersfield)

32. Ronnie Jebavy (CF/San Jose)

33. Wes Rogers (COF/Modesto)

34. BJ Boyd (LF/Stockton)

35. Scott Heineman (LF/High Desert)

36. Josh VanMeter (2B/Elsinore)

37. James Harris (COF/Stockton)

38. Johneshwy Vargas (CF/San Jose)

39. Henry Castillo (2B/Visalia)

40. Jose Brizuela (3B/Stockton)

Others:

Juremi Profar (1B/High Desert)

Sandber Pimentel (1B/Stockton)

Austin Wilson (COF/Bakersfield)

Gianfranco Wawoe (2B/Bakersfield)

Kyle Garlick (COF/Rancho)

Chris Iriart (1B/Stockton)

Emerson Jimenez (SS/Modesto)

Josh Fuentes (3B/Modesto)

Argenis Raga (C/Stockton)

Jonah Arenado (3B/San Jose)

Drew Weeks (COF/Modesto)

Kyle Petty (1B/Bakersfield)

Iolana Akau (C/Stockton)

Franmil Reyes (COF/Elsinore)

Shane Hoelscher (3B/Modesto)

Seth Brown (COF/Stockton)

Chuck Taylor (COF/Visalia)

Daniel Torres (C/Bakersfield)

Chantz Mack (COF/Bakersfield)

Stryker Trahan (COF/Visalia)

Justin Higley (COF/Stockton)

Michael Ahmed (3B/Rancho)

Joe DeCarlo (3B/Bakersfield)

Joe Bennie (2B/Stockton)

Max White (COF/Modesto)

Jordan Cowan (2B/Bakersfield)

Matt Beaty (1B/Rancho)

Rudy Flores (1B/Visalia)

Marty Herum (3B/Visalia) 

Joey Curletta (COF/Rancho)

Jose Cardona (CF/High Desert) 

Colin Ferguson (1B/Modesto)

Fernando Perez (DH/Elsinore)

AJ Kennedy (C/Elsinore)

Starting Pitchers Snapshot -

1. Grant Holmes (RHP/Rancho and Stockton)

2. Daniel Gossett (RHP/Stockton)

3. Andrew Suarez (LHP/San Jose) 

4. Dinelson Lamet (RHP/Elsinore)

5. Ryan Castellani (RHP/Modesto) 

6. Heath Fillmyer (RHP/Stockton)

7. Ariel Jurado (RHP/High Desert)

8. Yency Almonte (RHP/Modesto)

9. Brett Martin (LHP/High Desert)

10. Josh Sborz (RHP/Rancho)

11. Taylor Clarke (RHP/Visalia)

12. Sam Howard (LHP/Modesto)

13. Enyel De Los Santos (RHP/Elsinore)

14. Sam Coonrod (RHP/San Jose)

15. Jack Wynkoop (LHP/Modesto)

16. Jordan Johnson (RHP/San Jose)

17. Casey Meisner (RHP/Stockton)

18. Parker French (RHP/Modesto)

19. Collin Wiles (RHP/High Desert)

20. Brett Graves (RHP/Stockton)

21. Wei-Chieh Huang (RHP/Visalia)

22. Dean Deetz (RHP/Lancaster)

23. Andrew Sopko (RHP/Rancho)

24 Cody Reed (LHP/Visalia)

25. Josh Taylor (LHP/Visalia)

26. Tyler Pike (LHP/Bakersfield)

27. Emilio Vargas (RHP/Visalia)

28. Anthony Misieciwz (LHP/Bakersfield)

29. James Naile (RHP/Stockton)

30. Brad Keller (RHP/Visalia) 

Others: 

Carlos Polanco (RHP/Modesto)

Mitchell Jordan (RHP/Stockton)

Kyle Freidrichs (RHP/Stockton)

Ethan Elias (RHP/Visalia)

Evan Manarino (LHP/Stockton)

Zack Erwin (LHP/Stockton)

Akeem Bostick (RHP/Lancaster)

Andrew Walter (RHP/Lancaster)

Mark Reyes (LHP/San Jose)

Jason Forjet (LHP/San Jose)

Helms Rodriguez (LHP/Modesto)

Osmer Morales (RHP/Bakersfield)

Brett Kennedy (RHP/Elsinore)

Eddie Campbell (LHP/Bakersfield)

Chris Huffman (RHP/Elsinore)

Isaac Anderson (RHP/Rancho) 

Felipe Gonzalez (RHP/Rancho)

David Ledbetter (RHP/High Desert)

Tyler Davis (RHP/High Desert)

Justin Anderson (RHP/Inland) 

Bullpen Snapshot -

1. Jose Torres (LHP/Elsinore)

2. Jerry Vasto (LHP/Modesto)

3. Zac Curtis (LHP/Visalia)

4. Phil Maton (RHP/Elsinore)

5. Colby Blueberg (RHP/Elsinore)

6. Jimmie Sherfy (RHP/Visalia)

7. Yaisel Sierra (RHP/Rancho)

8. Rodolfo Martinez (RHP/San Jose)

9. Gabe Speier (LHP/Visalia)

10. Brad Wieck (LHP/Elsinore)

11. Reyes Moronta (RHP/San Jose)

12. Lou Trivino (RHP/Stockton)

13. Kyle McGrath (LHP/Elsinore)

14. Nick Gardewine (RHP/High Desert)

15. Jared Miller (LHP/Visalia) 

16. Gerardo Reyes (RHP/Elsinore)

17. Carlos Navas (RHP/Stockton)

18. Thyago Vieira (RHP/Bakersfield) 

19. Kyle Finnegan (RHP/Stockton)

20. Trey Wingenter (RHP/Elsinore)

21. Phil Pfeifer (LHP/Rancho)

22. DJ Snelten (LHP/San Jose)

23. Scott Williams (RHP/High Desert)

24. Miller Diaz (RHP/Visalia)

25. Kelvin Vasquez (RHP/High Desert)

26. Gabriel Moya (LHP/Visalia) 

27. Ryan Ledbetter (RHP/High Desert)

28. Martires Arias (RHP/Elsinore FA)

29. Cody Stull (LHP/Stockton)

30. Brendan Butler (RHP/Stockton)

Others: 

Ramon Morla (RHP/Bakersfield)

Art Warren (RHP/Bakersfield)

Corey Miller (RHP/Stockton)

Joey Wagman (RHP/Stockton)

Craig Schlitter (RHP/Modesto)

Luis Niebla (RHP/Modesto)

Karch Kowalczyk (RHP/Rancho)

David Reid-Foley (RHP/Rancho)

Alexander Burgos (LHP/Rancho)

Luis De Paula (RHP/Rancho)

Matt Milroy (RHP/High Desert)

Adam Quintana (RHP/High Desert)

Austin Pettibone (RHP/High Desert)

Felix Carvallo (LHP/High Desert)

Cody Palmquist (RHP/High Desert)

Ben Paullus (RHP/Elsinore)

Trevor Seidenberger (LHP/Elsinore)

Luis Ramirez (RHP/Visalia)

Austin Wright (LHP/Visalia)

Myles Smith (RHP/Visalia)

Bud Jeter (RHP/Visalia)

Nick Baker (RHP/Visalia)

Blake Perry (RHP/Visalia)

Pat Young (RHP/San Jose)

Jeff Soptic (RHP/San Jose)

Jose Reyes (RHP/San Jose)

Martin Agosta (RHP/San Jose)

Jose Morel (RHP/San Jose)

Dusten Knight (RHP/San Jose)

Shane McCain (LHP/High Desert)

Troy Neiman (RHP/Modesto)

Jared Lyons (LHP/Stockton)

Nick Highberger (RHP/Stockton)

Koby Gauna (RHP/Stockton)

Victor Veliz (LHP/Stockton)

Vinny Nittoli (RHP/Bakersfield)

Joe Pistorese (LHP/Bakersfield)

Eduardo Parades (RHP/Inland)

Colin Welmon (RHP/Modesto)

(Full Reports and notations on each individual noted including others in next post) 

Brett Martin Report (Texas Rangers A+ LHP)

Physical Description -



Large build through upper half; large chest; fairly broad shoulders; slightly higher set waist with long limbs and length throughout build; tapered through lower half and hips; thick, muscular thighs; present build holds slight excess through midsection though frame with moderate maintenance through maturity; ideal, prototypical durable rotation build with modest physical projection and development remaining





Mechanics -



Depth and length through arm path; extremely fluid, loose arm acceleration; extremely easy arm strength; smoothly decelerates arm; average arm speed; true crossfire; closed drive with length through stride; foot strike firm at times; large spine tilt; first base side of rubber; hands breaks at waist; slight rock into motion; gloveside has tendency to leak open on occasion; high 3/4 arm slot varies slightly lower to true 3/4 at times; shows in-game adjustment and strength; demonstrates quality athleticism enough to develop further in rotation; above average potential fastball command shows present average





Makeup/Demeanor -




Dejected body language at times; seldom communicates with teammates or battery mate; goes about business on mound with limited emotion; keeps to himself during pre game work and stretch; questionable desire to improve and potential failure response. Confidence in fastball; immature sequencing with offspeed pitches; talent sugjests potential to improve







Fastball (92-94 T95; Present 5, Future 6):





Shows quality late life and sinking action; present average with enough strength to presently sequence arm and glove side portions of zone; ability to consistently work corners and rely on offering forwards and backwards; major league projection in rotation capacity; elevates and changes sightline, in and away to right and left handed bats; fluid, easy arm action creates deceptive action to pitch; weak contact pitch action; true quality left handed primary offering with profile enough to increase potency of and elevate remaining arsenal





Changeup (84-88; Present 4, Future 5):



Flashes arm speed replication and moderate tumbling action to pitch and present; inconsistent arm speed replication and extension; poor pacing; forced in sequence with limited present confidence in offering; majority show firm tailing action with varying depth; moderate velocity separation at present; arm action and strength conducive for further pitch development; potential as best offspeed pitch in arsenal; will become serviceable at the highest level




Slider (81-85; Present 4, Future 5):



Softer diving action and inconsistent shape; flashes softer two plane depth with variances to sweeping action; feel for pitch, can add and subtract to pitch depth and command either side of plate; confident in left handed matchups; inconsistent arm speed replication and pitch extension; arm slot variances; lacks requisite wrist action for further improvement on pitch action, though fastball command projection and pitch maturity present potential average projection and serviceable utility in arsenal at the highest level






Projection/Future Role -



Floor: Swing/5th rotation (Role 45)


Realistic: 4th/Back End Starter (Role 50)


Ceiling: 4th/Back End Starter (Role 50)


HIGH RISK






Overview -





Brett Martin possesses quality strength and a durable rotation build with length enough to show quality extension and athleticism enough to replicate crossfire delivery from left side; quality, effortless arm action and fastball projection will carry profile and value; high risk profile due to prior injury resume with forearm and oblique concerns alongside questionable makeup; priority on fastball effectiveness weighs heavily on profile to maximize secondaries with further development remaining and limited action; future major league role and projection despite risk at present

Franchy Cordero Report (San Diego A+ CF)

Franchy Cordero (CF) -

Physical Description:

Broad, muscular shoulders; chiseled and muscular through upper half, defined large arms and large hands; tapered through midsection and lower half; high waist and butt, long legs; quick twitch athletic frame throughout; well distributed; limited excess throughout build; lean, concentrated muscle mass; shows moderate maintenance with size of frame, quality fast twitch build with definition throughout; at physical maturity and physical peak, no projection remaining throughout build. 

Makeup/Demeanor:

Keeps to himself for most part; some companions on team of same speaking language; shows desire for early work and workouts, some challenges with communicating with coaching staff at times. Can show poor body language in game; slumped shoulders, poor posture etc; high energy in field 

Hit (Present 2; Future 3) -

Explosive, strong hands; some strength and explosiveness through wrists; fluid and explosive through hands with above average bat speed; moderate leverage; shows moderate leg kick and slight toe tap and stationary two strike approaches; moderate coil through hips, narrow base prior to transfer; back of box; arm bar swing; moderate load and slight bat wrap; hands drop in load as lower half fires, shows rotation through swing; minimized barrel control; poor, inconsistent seperation at plate; lower half frequently leaks, struggles to recognize on keep hands back on offspeed; immature tracking at plate, poor perceiving spin from release; inconsistent to zone with varying plane; approach shows expansive even in two strike approach, poor extension inner third; expands outer third and elevated; aggressive early in counts; lacks refinement at plate with limitations through swing and tracking ability. 

Power (Present 2; Future 4; Raw 55):

Compromises swing to actualize raw in cage; shows moderate leverage and drops back half through with heavy lift through zone; strong explosive hands and core generate raw; inconsistent plane; fails to consistently utilize lower half through swing as hips leak and squander energy generated through swing; potential with improved timing to actualize; strong, powerful, explosive throughout with flashes of quality and pull and center field raw power from left side. 

Run (Present 6; Future 6): 

Explosive foot speed with effortless, fluid long strides; 4.12, 4.19 turn, 4.25 turn; shows frame conducive to retain footspeed through age, explosive and lean through lower half, strong quick twitch actions; inconsistencies reading opposing pitchers on mound, lacks cerebral tendencies and instincts at present; raw footspeed provides weapon on basepaths even if unrefined; large frame may eventually become more sense into later age, not concern in short immediate term. 

Glove (Present 5; Future 55):

Shows quality lateral agility and flashes instinctual reads laterally off contact; above average lateral range with fluid rapid strides and quality closing speed; inconsistencies in straight away reads; delayed first step and poor actions gauging balls off contact at current position when up the middle; potential to improve with greater repetition at position; fairly soft hands and quick twitch actions; efficient routes and closing speed; shows potential to provide value in outfield with footspeed and routes, must refine raw athleticism at current position 

Arm (Present 5; Future 5): 

Shows average arm strength with inconsistent carry and accuracy at present; will hurry throws and rush transfers without being set. Consistently acheives arm strength to throws with potential to better improve utility with greater maturity and repetition. 

Player Role:

Floor - Emergency Bat (3)

Realistic - 4th/Bench Outfielder (4)

Ceiling - Second Division Outfielder (45)

HIGH RISK

Cordero demonstrates premium fast twitch athleticism and explosive action in the field and at the plate with the potential to actualize some into greater baseball skills; shows work ethic enough to greater improve and an exceptional frame, will provide value in the outfield and on the basepaths. Severe limitations at the plate that go beyond the pure swing place strict limitations of the profile and diminish potential ceiling though raw footspeed will have opportunity to maximize chances when contact is made and raw power has an opportunity to manifest to an extent in game if committed to a power approach. Explosiveness and fast twitch actions alongside moderate projection provide major league potential as a high risk reserve outfield piece with second division starting ceiling if all actualizes 

Parker French Report (Colorado Rockies A+ RHP)

Parker French (RHP) -

Times Seen: Twice 

Age: 23

Dimensions: 6'2"/230

Physical Description:

Large, broad shoulders; mass centered through shoulders and torso; thick through torso; wide set through hips with excessive weight centered through midsection at present; shows soft body through midsection; large, thick thighs and butt; limited length; smaller hands; build shows extreme risk and maintenance as development continues, potential for body to further soften through age, already at and past physical maturity and approaching age of physical decline; body must be relentlessly monitored. 

Mechanics: 

Below average arm speed, 3/4 arm slot, orients slightly lower at times; extends prior to release; exerted, violent through arm acceleration with extreme recoil through decleration; violent head whack; stresses on arm with premature extension; moderate leg kick remains close to body, collapses front half with violent firm foot strike; moderate back half collapse, upright through delivery; mild rock into motion, adjusts position on rubber prior to initiating delivery; middle of rubber, shoulders can fly open on occasion with secondary offerings; slight inconsistent crossfire, mild spine tilt; raises hands and breaks at midsection; retains kick from stretch, hurried at times; slow to plate, 1.34-1.42; arm action lacks fluidity and ease, long arm path varies from pitch to pitch; compact, simplistic delivery with limited athleticism; labors and becomes sloppy through latter portions of appearances; inconsistent pace and timing; lacks frame conducive to retain and replicate all portions of delivery consistently in rotation capacity. 

Makeup/Demeanor: 

Cerebral with pitch sequencing; well liked by fellow teammates and staff; aggressive, competitive demeanor on mound, throws strikes and attacks bats in bursts; shows ability to progress through outings unfazed regardless of situation; shows quality attitude and intelligent tendencies on mound; potential to maximize pitches in game. 

Command Projection: 

Poor, exerted, inconsistent arm action with below average arm speed significantly limits command projection and deception of offerings; able to replicate delivery in bursts though lacks functional rotation strength and athleticism; body at high risk to deteriorate and further impair command potential; average potential in bullpen capacity. 

Fastball (90-93 T94; Present 5, Future 5):

Shows hard two-seam life and tail; flashes moderate cut action and forced poor run at times; acheives late dive and tail to two-seam with aggressive approach and confidence in pitch; acheives varying depth and later action to pitch; shows ability to consistently generate weak contact; struggles to throw quality strikes, loose within zone frequently, action can taper off through outings, more sluggish and softer action; can work pitch south and east-west effectively, inconsistencies in altering batter sightline; moderate bore to right handed bats and times; shows demeanor and strength enough in bursts to have potential at actualizing in a lower leverage bullpen capacity, limited command projection through extended innings; frame at high risk to further inhibit fastball command; limited projection with pitch; struggles to hold velocity into outings with limited arm strength; inconsistent feel for action and velocity at present 

Slider (81-85; Present 45, Future 5):

Shows firm with flashes of tighter spinning action; moderate feel with ability to add and subtract to pitch depth; replicates arm speed at times and flashes extension to pitch; shows hard sweeping depth with inconsistent shape alongside rounder curveball like depth with elevated slot to place armside; inconsistent strike throwing ability with arm speed replication; sequences well off other pitches; shows confidence in pitch; can increase sweep through zone at times; limited projection and effectiveness off fastball command; potential to become serviceable in a limited capacity; lacks true tilt and snap

Changeup (82-86; Present 4, Future 45):

Firm, hard tailing action and two-seam grip variation; replicates arm speed and extension for pitch with inconsistencies to acheive slighter softer fade; can throw pitch for strikes, acheives adequate velocity differential; pitch lacks action to consistently miss bats at the highest level, lacks true fade and changeup action, splitter like depth; can acheive hard late depth and sequences well off other offerings; shows confidence and aggressiveness with pitches and competes well with it; limited athleticism and arm action place severe limitations on pitch development; older age with minimal projection.

Player Role:

Floor - Organizational Arm (3)

Realistic - Low Leverage Relief (4)

Ceiling - Low Leverage Relief (4)

HIGH RISK 

French demonstrates a compact delivery and pitches that can play effectively in bursts off an aggressive, competitive demeanor and quality pitching acumen. Extreme risk through soft body and exerted attributes through delivery alongside lackluster athleticism and slow twitch stamina limit profile to exclusive bullpen projection. Potential to service as weak contact, low leverage bullpen arm at highest level while lacking consistencies in command and a consistent out pitch 

Lake Elsinore Reports/Notes Part Two

Franchy Cordero (CF) -

Physical Description:

Broad, muscular shoulders; chiseled and muscular through upper half, defined large arms and large hands; tapered through midsection and lower half; high waist and butt, long legs; quick twitch athletic frame throughout; well distributed; limited excess throughout build; lean, concentrated muscle mass; shows moderate maintenance with size of frame, quality fast twitch build with definition throughout; at physical maturity and physical peak, no projection remaining throughout build. 

Makeup/Demeanor:

Keeps to himself for most part; some companions on team of same speaking language; shows desire for early work and workouts, some challenges with communicating with coaching staff at times. Can show poor body language in game; slumped shoulders, poor posture etc; high energy in field 

Hit (Present 2; Future 3) -

Explosive, strong hands; some strength and explosiveness through wrists; fluid and explosive through hands with above average bat speed; moderate leverage; shows moderate leg kick and slight toe tap and stationary two strike approaches; moderate coil through hips, narrow base prior to transfer; back of box; arm bar swing; moderate load and slight bat wrap; hands drop in load as lower half fires, shows rotation through swing; minimized barrel control; poor, inconsistent seperation at plate; lower half frequently leaks, struggles to recognize on keep hands back on offspeed; immature tracking at plate, poor perceiving spin from release; inconsistent to zone with varying plane; approach shows expansive even in two strike approach, poor extension inner third; expands outer third and elevated; aggressive early in counts; lacks refinement at plate with limitations through swing and tracking ability. 

Power (Present 2; Future 4; Raw 55):

Compromises swing to actualize raw in cage; shows moderate leverage and drops back half through with heavy lift through zone; strong explosive hands and core generate raw; inconsistent plane; fails to consistently utilize lower half through swing as hips leak and squander energy generated through swing; potential with improved timing to actualize; strong, powerful, explosive throughout with flashes of quality and pull and center field raw power from left side. 

Run (Present 6; Future 6): 

Explosive foot speed with effortless, fluid long strides; 4.12, 4.19 turn, 4.25 turn; shows frame conducive to retain footspeed through age, explosive and lean through lower half, strong quick twitch actions; inconsistencies reading opposing pitchers on mound, lacks cerebral tendencies and instincts at present; raw footspeed provides weapon on basepaths even if unrefined; large frame may eventually become more sense into later age, not concern in short immediate term. 

Glove (Present 5; Future 55):

Shows quality lateral agility and flashes instinctual reads laterally off contact; above average lateral range with fluid rapid strides and quality closing speed; inconsistencies in straight away reads; delayed first step and poor actions gauging balls off contact at current position when up the middle; potential to improve with greater repetition at position; fairly soft hands and quick twitch actions; efficient routes and closing speed; shows potential to provide value in outfield with footspeed and routes, must refine raw athleticism at current position 

Arm (Present 5; Future 5): 

Shows average arm strength with inconsistent carry and accuracy at present; will hurry throws and rush transfers without being set. Consistently acheives arm strength to throws with potential to better improve utility with greater maturity and repetition. 

Player Role:

Floor - Emergency Bat (3)

Realistic - 4th/Bench Outfielder (4)

Ceiling - Second Division Outfielder (45)

HIGH RISK

Cordero demonstrates premium fast twitch athleticism and explosive action in the field and at the plate with the potential to actualize some into greater baseball skills; shows work ethic enough to greater improve and an exceptional frame, will provide value in the outfield and on the basepaths. Severe limitations at the plate that go beyond the pure swing place strict limitations of the profile and diminish potential ceiling though raw footspeed will have opportunity to maximize chances when contact is made and raw power has an opportunity to manifest to an extent in game if committed to a power approach. Explosiveness and fast twitch actions alongside moderate projection provide major league potential as a high risk reserve outfield piece with second division starting ceiling if all actualizes 

Luis Urias (2B) -

Physical Description: 

Diminutive build; muscular forearms, base and definition through shoulders with definition through chest as well; narrow set through lower half; smaller legs and limited length through frame; muscular big butt relative to build, toned dense thighs; slightly disproportionate; build shows moderate maintenance through age, no remaining positive physical projection; at physical max despite younger age. 

Makeup/Demeanor:

Nothing out of the ordinary; does what is asked of him; interacts with selective group of teammates, can show poor body language at times; active, high energy in field; enjoys the game. 

Hit (Present 3; Future 5):

Average bat speed; strong loose hands with some strength through wrists; large leg kick and deep coil through lower half; open front prior to transfer; shows good balance at plate, controlled and athletic; replicates swing consistently; high set through hands with moderate depth through load, hands start out over plate; inconsistent extension inner third; shows inconsistent extension and plane, extends downward to and through zone, struggles to get wrists on top of balls and generate loft at present; mild lift through zone; shows advanced approach for age, aggressive when necessary; shows ability to time to and barrel spin; shows stationary two strike approach; timing fairly consistent and shows athleticism despite some moving parts; picks up depth and break late at times; mature recognition of strike zone and personal strengths; potential to develop further with maturity. 

Power (Present 2; Future 4; Raw 5):

Inconsistent utility and ability to consistently generate loft in game at present; shows average raw in cage sparingly to pull side and rarely in game with strength through hands and wrists alongside fluidity through swing more conducive to see raw actualize to greater extent with development; deceptive strength and athleticism at plate; uses cage more for other purposes than pure raw achievement. 

Run (Present 4; Future 3):

Dense, heavy footed with poor present footspeed despite age; sluggish, exerted strides and poor straight line agility; plays slightly lesser laterally within field; 4.51, 4.51, 4.47, 4.63; shows consistent effort on basepaths and some recognition of pitcher tendencies; limited in game utility at the highest level

Glove (Present 4; Future 45):

Shows stiff hands; poor game speed for present level, hurried rushed transfers and inconsistent recognition of situation; adequate first step, fringe range at second base; poor footspeed plays down in field; poor lateral agility and fast twitch explosiveness through lower half; shows work ethic and desire to improve in field and during pregame work; limited profile given athletic and physical restrictions; potential utility at below average rates in corners. 

Arm (Present 4; Future 4):

Flashes average arm strength; inconsistent utility and arm slot, throws frequently tail with poor extension and release; inconsistent arm strength and ability to utilize in raw form consistently; more exerted release for greater reaches of arm strength; lacks consistent utility in game, passable at present defensive position with further limitations to probable defensive utility and value elsewhere on diamond

Player Role:

Floor - Organizational Bat (3)

Realistic - Bench/Reserve Bat (4)

Ceiling - Bench/Reserve Bat (4)

HIGH RISK

Urias shows talent beyond a diminutive build with limited projection, dense lower half and limited athleticism with quality bat-to-ball components and premium hand-eye coordination alongside a comfortable two strike approach and advanced approach that provide potential to provide major league value despite the extreme limitations and secondary risks throughout the profile. Stresses bat-to-ball skills to carry profile throughout development; still at young age with maturity remaining; shows presently advanced at the plate with potential for further projection; lacks adequate defensive position or bat with enough impact to be forced into lineup on a continual basis. 

Javier Guerra (SS) -

Physical Description:

High waisted; moderate length through lower half, limited; shows average build, moderate definition through shoulders with trim midsection at present; compact build; wiry arms; moderate definition through thighs, some weight through hips, wider set relative to frame; build shows moderate maintenance and risk through continual maturity and development; nearly physical maturity with limited projection remaining; lacks prototypical projection or athleticism physically; build shows to be fairly sustainable without much remaining projection to foresee. 

Makeup/Demeanor:

Shows natural leadership traits; interacts with all members of team, poised and relaxed in field; opts for early work and individual cage sessions ahead of teammates and instructors; communicative, intelligent; shows desire to improve and learn from all available outlets; demonstrates high acumen and maturity for present age; potential to maximize physical traits and actualize at the highest level because of it; potential quality clubhouse presence 

 

Hit (Present 2; Future 3):

Above average bat speed; strong, explosive wrists and strong hands; shows explosive through zone with moderate lift; inconsistent plane; can cast barrel away from body at times; poor seperation at plate, back half moves as singular whole in unison, struggles to time to spin and change-of-pace from release; slight kick and stutter step, shows two strike approach; slight load and bat wrap; hands drop as hips fire, moderate rotation through swing; poor timing at present and struggles to perceive quality spin consistently; expansive approach, aggressive early in counts, expands north-south; often extended prior to contact; minimal use of lower half, lacks coil through hips; strong core; potential develop greater approach as maturity increases at plate, high makeup and acumen in other aspects of game, potential to maximize strengths and limitations offensively 

Power (Present 3; Future 45; Raw 6):

Shows deceptive strength through extremely strong wrists and hands; able to backspin balls to all fields and manifest pull side plus raw from hands and wrists with slightly greater lift; strength shows potential to play in game even with lesser contact, stiffness and inconsistencies; shows potential to actualize raw to either gap and possess pull side out of the park potential; 15-18 HR potential at the highest level when fully actualized even with limitations through bat-to-ball ability; fluid natural strength and barrel explosive to and through zone

Run (Present 5; Future 5):

More dense through lower half; lacks quick twitch explosiveness with more exerted strides on the basepaths; 4.23, 4.26, 4.21; speed can manifest laterally as well as straightline; limited length and explosive athleticism impairs potential value on basepaths and places stress on reactionary ability and precision in field to compensate with glove; potential to maintain through maturity with moderate maintenance physically; potential to diminish slightly through maturity

Glove (Present 6; Future 6):

Advanced, fluid, natural reactions and actions at premium position with ability to stick up the middle; quality first step and exceptional reads off contact; shows average lateral range at position with footspeed limitations; shows extremely advanced footwork and maturity, awareness of situation in field; demonstrates athleticism with glove and mature game speed for level; soft hands, quick transfers; could provide major league value purely defensively at present; maximizes footspeed with advanced secondary attributes, overcomes prototypical athletic and physical limitations; bodies behind balls, two hands etc.; fundamental nature and sound; some struggles with closing speed ranging left towards middle; maturity and advanced almost intrinsic actions at position, potential to stick and provide long term value at premium position 

Arm (Present 6; Future 6):

Shows raw plus arm strength; quality carry with accurate crisp throws; lower slot at times; does not show to be lackadaisical in the field; arm shows fluid release and quality utility in game at present; able to utilize ranging right from standstill and softer release without compromising accuracy on throws at times; complements defensive utility in field. 

Player Role:

Floor - Defensive Bench Bat (4)

Realistic - Regular Shortstop (50)

Ceiling - First Division Shortstop (55)

HIGH RISK 

Guerra's instinctual prowess at a premium position with extremely advanced reactions and quality hands show enough potential to overcome physical and athletic limitations at the position; shows explosiveness at the plate with limited athleticism and expansive approach though enough raw strength to compensate and provide value elsewhere at the plate despite limited future bat-to-ball utility; quality makeup and demeanor on and off field with potential to actualize strengths in a starting capacity at the highest level; significant development remains

Dom Nuñez Report (Colorado Rockies A+ C)

Dom Nuñez (C):

Times Seen - 5+

Age -21

Dimensions - 6'0"/180

Physical Descrption -

Shows boxy torso, thick throughout build without present excess; trim through midsection at present; wider set base through hips, thick through thighs and legs; shied sense mass through torso and midsection; muscular shoulders and firearms; length to arms; big butt, definition through arms; frame shows high maintenance through continued development, at physical maturity with no remaking physical projection left through frame; potential for body to soften if not we'll regulated; high risk build though work ethic and demeanor shows greater potential to sustain build through age

Makeup/Demeanor -

Demonstrates extremely mature demeanor and quality work ethic; organizes pre and post workout batting cage sessions with teammates and probes all members of staff for ways in which to improve; gets continual reps outside of game action that are unparalleled compared to most within a professional environment; shows rapport with battery mates and leadership qualities on the field with calm, composed demeanor behind the plate; shows traits that will translate and project at the highest level, presents a higher floor to profile; valuable asset outside of literal baseball value; first on field for afternoon pregame work consistently. 

Hit (Present 2; Future 4) -

Bent at waist; slight inward shutter step and transfer; slight rotation through swing, can close with some inconsistencies through transfer and front half; average bat speed, shows strength through wrists and loose hands with mild lift through zone, bat drags frequently through zone; poor separation at plate, back half moves as singular unit, struggles to keep hands back on offspeed; turn through swing, bat wrap; compact to zone, inconsistent extension to all fields, pull oriented through front side; shows ability to identify spin and make mid-swing adjustments, more reactionary approach at plate; does not show two strike approach at present; above average barrel control with loose controlled hands and quality hand-eye coordination, can track spin and barrel depth; approach can show passive at times, exploitable in certain areas of zone; potential with raw bat-to-ball components to hit to moderate extent at the highest level; fluid, loose swing

Power (Present 2; Future 4; Raw 5) -

Swing not conducive for in game actualization of raw; shows ability to utilize center and pull side in cage with average raw and backspin balls with greater leverage and compromised swing path, rotates and leverages to actualizes, poor extension with compact levers through zone; can identify mistake fastballs in game; shows ability to adjust and pounce with greater lift to pull side; in game extension inconsistent though shows flashes of improvement in cage, can show powerful extension through zone on balls with strong forearms and wrists; potential to further actualize as bat further develops and advances at the plate

Run (Present 3; Future 2) -

Shows poor footspeed, sluggish straight line speed with labored strides and inconsistent effort; 4.52, 4.47, 4.63; body not conducive for footspeed to be retained through continual age, lacks any significant utility on the basepaths; can show cerebral tendencies and read pitcher tells fairly well, lacks sufficient footspeed to capitalize; dense frame

Glove (Present 45; Future 5) -

Shows above average lateral agility behind plate with raw athletifism enough to develop and stick behind plate; flashes good blocking mechanics and quality range; explosive from crouch, good rapport with fellow arms and teammates enjoy throwing to him behind plate; wider set base, soft strong hands; can show movement and noisy tendencies receiving still, undeveloped framing; shows work ethic and raw components enough to develop and improve behind plate; still fairly new to position as professional; potential to provide defensive value at position 

Arm (Present 45; Future 5; Arm Strength 55) -

Shows above average arm strength with quality carry to throws; ease through release with quality fluid arm strength; shows moderate length through arm action, inconsistent transfers can show sluggish at times; inconsistent utility of arm at present with varying slot and releases to throws, can carry and show softer from release, inconsistent accuracy in game at present; struggles on snap throws to bases at present; makeup and work ethic alongside raw components show potential for projection and improvement behind plate and ability to actualize arm further in game through development 

Player Role: 

Floor - Backup Catcher (4)

Realistic - Starting Second Division Catcher (45)

Ceiling - Starting First Division Catcher (55)

HIGH RISK

Nuñez demonstrates adept and advanced work ethic and quality makeup that exponentially increases the chances of the profile actualizing alongside the value of a premium clubhouse presence and leader; shows above average barrel skills and potential for bat-to-ball at the plate with quality athleticism behind plate. Limitations at the plate alongside lack of present polish and remaining development increase risk of profile with a more realistic role and present profile projection closer to floor than ceiling at the highest level. Shows aptitude and derise to improve enough to secure a major league role once development nears conclusion; enough makeup and athletifism to stick and develop behind the plate with traits conducive for further and greater development at a premium defensive position. Still development remaining at the plate with swing presenting limitations to future profile 

Jerry Vasto Report (Colorado Rockies A+ LHP Relief)

Jerry Vasto (LHP):

Times Seen - Three (All Bullpen)

Physical Description -

Average built throughout; lacks prototypical, ideal length and size on mound; thick through torso, muscular core and shoulders; shows moderate base to shoulders and slightly wider set through hips; lean thighs; muscular butt; sturdy average built; shows moderate maintenance through eventual physical decline, at present physical maturity and nearly past it; older age for level; muscular throughout at present, not soft whatsoever; shows work ethic able to maintain frame through age

Mechanics -

Oriented slightly toward first base side of rubber; below average arm speed; 3/4 arm slot; fluid arm action conducive for command potential and replication; fluid, easy arm acceleration; mild recoil through decleration at times; set at waist, large leg kick and deep hip rotation; shoulder tilt; moderate rotation through drive; large back half collapse through drive; shows controlled, strong drive with strength able to consistently replicate in bullpen capacity; mild spine tilt; chest flies open at times; firm foot strike; shows quality athleticism and fluidity throughout delivery, conducive for replication and consistency 

Makeup/Demeanor -

Shows composed, relaxed demeanor on mound; replicates consistently with limited unbridled emotion; goes about business; calm, relaxed with ability to pitch with edge when necessary. Demonstrates quality work ethic, shows desire for extra work and responsive with fellow teammates; frequently first out for throwing work

Command Projection; 

Fluidity throughout arm action; controlled, strong drive; both conducive for command to actualize in bullpen capacity; potentially enough for greater work though present mindset and success may be better suited for bullpen, no reason to disrupt present success; above average command potential within bullpen capacity; limited explosiveness and quick twitch though good stamina and athleticism in limited bursts; fluidity and feel able to function at highest level

Fastball (92-94; Present 5, Future 6):

Shows command projection and potential for pitch; works with consistent quality plane and mild run in lower band; flashes hard late sinking two-seam sort of action; shows quality life and consistent extension; possesses above average arm strength from left side, able to work north-south sparingly; shows favoritism for working armside and south, can struggle to locate in other quadrants at present; moderate cut life elevated at times; easy, fluid arm acceleration and extension increase deception of pitch, hops on bats; bores on lefties; shows command potential through arm action and strength to see pitch further develop within bullpen capacity; velocity and action show major league potential

Slider (82-86; Present 55, Future 6):

Shows advanced feel for pitch; throws for strikes consistently and reliably; commands and plays extremely well with depth and desired shape; flashes hard late vertical depth and tight spinning sweeping action; late above average depth to  shortermore cut slider sort of action; effective on both handed sorts of competition; sequences backwards and forwards; advanced confidence in pitch, very mature feel at present; adds and subtracts well to pitch depth; replicates arm speed and shows ability to replicate extension to pitch; potential to service as out pitch at the highest level, potential for premium left handed secondary offering 

Changeup (83-86; Present 4, Future 45):

Moderate fading action achieved consistently to pitch; inconsistent present feel and poor extension at present; varying arm speed replication; arm action conducive for pitch development; arm speed and limited deception limit potential of pitch; shows moderate late sinking action at times, can become firm; predominantly softer late fade with below average present depth; flashes action enough to become serviceable off incumbent first two offerings; shows potential for adequate third pitch within bullpen role. 

Player Role:

Floor - Left Handed Situational Reliever (4)

Realistic - 7th Inning Reliever (45)

Ceiling - Second Division Closer (50 Bullpen)

High Risk (Ceiling)

Vasto demonstrates extreme feel and maturity on mound at present level; ought not to still be playing against present competition. Arm action and strength show ability to manifest in consistency and replication within the bullpen with feel enough to provide major league floor. Limited deception and present fastball command alongside limited value within bullpen capacity and older age for present level increase potential risk of profile; lacks extreme present value. Left handed velocity, action to fastball alongside premium spin allow for potential major league contributions and a lower risk realistic projection out of the bullpen.