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. 

Ryan Castellani Report (Colorado Rockies A+ RHP)

Ryan Castellani (RHP):

Times Seen - Two (All Rotation) 

Physical Descriptipn:

Long, lean frame; lean muscle mass throughout build; muscular high butt; high waisted; broad muscular base through shoulders, tapered through hips and lower half; lean muscular forearms; large hands, long fingers; build shows moderate projection remaining at present age with potential for greater mass through midsection and limbs; shows low maintenance through maturity through further development.

Mechanics:

Slightly lower than traditional 3/4 arm slot; controlled from set; slightly oriented to third base side of rubber; poor arm action, stiff and exerted; accelerates at load; slight collapse; minimal rotation through drive, predominantly linear; glove set and raises over head as rocks into motion, break at midsection; head whack through extension, keeps gloveside closed; above average arm speed, exerted explosive arm acceleration with significant recoil through decleration; shows compact, repeatable delivery. 

Makeup/Demeanor:

Relatively well liked by teammates; quiet, composed demeanor off field; shows fiery and competitive on mound; aggressive, fearlessly attacks batters; controlled aggression and emotion; contests two strike calls and shows confidence throughout arsenal; quality demeanor to function at highest level on mound. 

Command Projection:

Limited command projection through arm action; shows poor exerted and stiff acceleration and load; demonstrates quality athleticism and projection to through build to further improve; will show more rotation and collapse through latter portions of appearances at times, inconsistent closing stamina to outings; compact delivery shows ability to repeat and maximize limited arm action; average command projection in rotation capacity at absolute best 

Fastball (90-95 T97; Present 5, Future 6):

Relies predominant on two-seam variation; shows more explosive life and moderate softer run through varying bands of four-seam action; two-seam shows more firm tail at times; flashes quality life and extension and hard late dive and tail to pitch; shows adept advanced pitching acumen; able to work east-west and orient hand and wrist on top of pitch from lower slot to achieve quality downhill plane; alters batter sightline in sequence with intelligent sequence and feel for pitch; flashes intense late life in higher band, more exerted actions and long levers increase deception and effectiveness of pitch; worked in lower band through second appearance, moderate fatigue and arm drag; shows potential to function and miss bats at the highest level

Slider (81-87; Present 5, Future 6):

Tight spinning action and flashes quality tilt; plays with pitch depth very well, manipulates for more softer sweeping depth and action alongside hard spike action and tilt; shows 10-4 shape with slightly greater more vertical depth at times; able to sequence well off fastball, advanced feel; adds and subtracts to pitch depth well, plays and throws for strikes; shows later developing depth and quality late dive; shows potential for weak contact at highest level when desires and flashes of quality and true swing and miss potential. 

Changeup (83-88; Present 4, Future 45):

Very firm, hard sinking action flashes at times; inconsistent arm speed replication and extension to pitch; varying arm slot at times; shows greater moderate fade at times with consistent tailing two-seam action; inconsistent, poor feel at present; struggles to throw for strikes; shows aptitude in ability to sequence off other two offerings; shows some confidence in pitch and works backwards at times; arm action not conducive for further development of pitch, athleticism and effectiveness of remainder of arsenal provide potential for pitch to play above literal projection during in game situations.

Player Role:

Floor - 7th Inning Reliever (45)

Realistic - 4th Starter (50 Rotation)

Ceiling - 4th Starter (50 Rotation)

High Risk

Castellani shows a quality, sustainable build with greater potential for strength through continual maturity and athleticism enough to potentially function within a rotation capacity. Effectiveness of first two pitches alongside a cerebral, competitive demeanor on the mound allow for the potential ceiling a greater percentage chance to manifest. Stresses through the arm and a poor arm action significantly increase risk on profile with further development remaining to actualize the profile. Enough pitching acumen and feel to provide a major league bullpen floor if regulated outside of the rotation. 

Preliminary High Desert Reports

Ariel Jurado (RHP SP) - 

Physical Descrpition: 

Soft through midsection; large, prominent chest and thick through torso; wider set with mass centered through hips at present; big butt, thick thighs; long limbed, higher set through waist; large present frame; length through arms, large hands; build shows extreme maintenance through continual development and physical maturity at present age; high risk potential for body to further soften; no remaining positive physical projection. 

Mechanics -

Average arm speed; 3/4 arm slot; fluidity throughout arm action with command potential through arm; fluid, easy explosive arm acceleration and clean through decleration; more exerted as outing progressed; middle of rubber, slight rock into motion and shifts position on rubber slightly; large leg kick remains tight to body; rotation through drive with large drop and back half collapse; firm slightly inverted foot strike, collapses front half on foot strike frequently; slight crossfire; becomes overly rotational through drive, limited functional strength with moderate athleticism; inconsistent arm speed replication; arm action shows potential

Demeanor -

Shows as controlled and aggressive on mound; channels fiery disposition into game situations well and pitches with an edge; shows competitiveness and snarl; ability to function well through development and further progression

Command Projection -

Arm action and fluidity show potential to manifest in command potential through extreme risk frame and limited strength alongside stiffness derivative from that places significant limitations on potential to command offerings consistently eventually at the highest level; fringe command potential at the highest level

Fastball (Four Seam 88-93, Two Seam 89-92; Present 45, Future 55):

Shows quality life and action through both varying seams; four-seam shows moderate run in lower bands with quality late sinking action and cut action at times; shows quality extension and late life to plate; able to add to pitch when necessary in situation, advanced feel and pitching acumen at present age; shows quality arm strength and good later life achieved; can show inconsistencies in action at times, more true with poor north-south sequencing at times, can rely on four-seam elevated too frequently and miss location; limited command potential through drive and body; two-seam shows moderate tail and average depth; consistent action and quality late tail achieved to pitch; shows ability to subtract and work south consistently, throws well in sequence; arm strength and arm action provide potential for pitch to actualize at highest level, demonstrates mature attributes on mound at present age with pitches

Slider (83-85; Present 3, Potential 45):

Moderate sweeping action and poor feel for pitch; poor arm speed replication and extension acheuved to pitch; shows tight action and moderate late dive; chest and shoulders can fly open, struggles to remain closed consistently with pitch; extreme struggles in ability to throw for strikes, service as pitch to throw in sequence at present; limited feel at present with poor ability to subtract to pitch dimension though pitching acumen and tendencies demonstrated on mound alongside action of other pitches provide opportunity for pitch to be maximized; potential for serviceable pitch against right handed competition with spin and snap acheuved to pitch at present and further development remaining at present age. 

Curveball (77-82; Present 4, Future 4):

Shows softer spinning action and inconsistent snap; 12-6 shape with present strike throwing f ability; struggles to subtract to pitch depth; more exaggerated action; elevates slot, breaks from release frequently; poor feel at present; poor extension and arm speed replication, extends early and compromises arm path frequently, limited deception; limited projection to pitch, potential with moderate spinning action to service as seldom used deception pitch used sparingly in sequence 

Changeup (82-85; Present 45, Future 55):

Flashes quality late fading action and advanced feel for pitch at present age; shows more consistent firm tailing depth with ability to add and subtract to dept and throw for strikes; sequences backwards; shows quality confidence and aggressive with pitch in sequence at present: arm action condisive for further pitch development; flashes plus potential with softer fading depth and quality arm speed deception; inconsistent present extension though flashes; potential to generate weak contact at highest level; decent velocity separation, struggled to replicate arm speed as outing progressed 

Player Role:

Floor - Middle Relief (4)

Realistic - Swing Arm (45) 

Ceiling - #4 Starter (50 Rotation) 

HIGH RISK

Jurado shows significant potential through arm action and competitiveness with effective life through both seams and quality changeup action despite more firm tailing life at times; advanced feel for change-of-pace and cerebral sequencing on the mound that bode well at present age. Significant risk through build and limited effective utility of spin with limited projection place strain on profile potential with strength and athleticism unlikely to function reliably within a rotation consistently. Possesses characteristics enough to have moderate risk at providing major league value as development nears conclusion. 

David Ledbetter (RHP SP) -

Physical Description -

Shows average built throughout frame; limited length and lacks prototypical size or athleticism for rotation capacity; thick through trunk with muscular thighs and butt; wider base through hips relative to frame; slighter more modest build through shoulders; moderate definition through chest; muscular through core; present build conditioned; at physical maturity with older age approaching physical decline; frame shows moderate maintenance and higher risk with lack of projection and older profile; no remaining positive physical projection. 

Mechanics -

Average arm speed; slightly higher than traditional 3/4 arm slot; shows compact arm path with fluidity through arm action; ease through arm acceleration, clean through arm decleration; third base side of rubber, adjusts position through moderate rock into motion; glove set and hands joined over head prior to kick, pauses frequently when joined prior to kick to disrupt batter timing; looks away from plate; moderate leg kick, slight spine tilt; shows slight rotation through drive, slight back half collapse; keeps gloveside closed through foot strike; slighter kick from stretch, delayed inconsistent timing frequently from set and stretch, poor replication of delivery; 1.26-1.30 to plate from stretch; foot strike frequently stiffens, becomes rotational through drive and opens front side, shoulders can leak through extension; limited strength and athleticism on mound, limited fast twitch actions and poor stamina; lacks ability to remain within rotation capacity

Demeanor -

Shows passive on mound at times; poor body language and labored through latter portion of appearance; struggles to attack hitters consistently; frustrated at coaching staff during appearance; inconsistent sequence, relies on offspeed

Command Projection -

Shows command potential through arm action though poor strength and athleticism on mound place severe limitations through profile; poor and inconsistent timing from set and stretch diminish consistently strike throwing ability without attributes to overcome. Below average command potential at highest level. 

Fastball (88-90; Present 4, Future 4):

Shows limited projection through lack of sufficient rotation strength and poor inconsistent timing on mound; shows mild natural cut life with inconsistent plane, leaks upper half and frequently overthrows to gloveside; slow to adjust; flashes two-seam life with moderate tail and food sequencing, shows average depth and late tailing action, inconsistent feel; shows decent sinking action at times for inconsistent north-south ability in mound, limited pitching acumen; lacks confidence in pitch, relies predominately on spin and cutter; arm speed condisive for slightly greater velocity band; inconsistent, varying extension; life varies with poor softer action achieved at times; present below average command; pitch lacks sufficient major league projection from right side. 

Cutter (85-87; Present 45, Future 45):

Shows moderate late cut action and consistent below average depth; mild bore on left handed bats in lower velocity band; moderate feel for pitch, shows flashes of later developing life and greater cut dimension, pitch action limited and consistency poor; inconsistent extension and wavering arm speed in lower velocity band; relies on more heavily than primary fastball; shows some effectiveness at present level, able to show moderate feel and increase pitch depth with softer action; limited utility at highest level, limited command projection and consistency on mph d stunts development potential of pitch. 

Slider (79-83; Present 4, Future 4):

Shows varying extension and wavering arm slot, inconsistent arm speed replication; shows decent feel for pitch with varying depth and shape, rounds more more rolling curveball action alongside increased depth and sweeping action; shows ability to throw for strikes and locate front and back door to both sides of the plate; minimal deception with softer spinning action; arm drag at times; shows competitiveness with pitch, attacks batters at times with offering and relies heavily on pitch effectiveness; lacks significant utility at the highest level, depth and action bary with inconsistent feel and softer developing action; lacks true tilt or innate ability to snap quality spin; pitch projection and utility limited at highest level. 

Changeup (81-84; Present 4, Future 4):

Flashes moderate fading action and average depth; highly inconsistent; shows more firm two seam sort of tailing action more frequently with very poor extension and arm speed replication; shows moderate feel for pitch in sequence and utilizes consistently armside, arm action condisive for pitch success though deception significantly minimized through very inconsistent timing and chest that flies open for pitch frequently; lacks utility at the highest level outside of capacity to show briefly and sparingly in sequence. 

Player Role: 

Floor - Organizational Arm (2)

Realistic - Organizational Arm (3)

Ceiling - Emergency Arm (3)

HIGH RISK

Ledbetter shows a fluid compact arm action with easy arm acceleration though limitations through frame, poor functional strength on mound, limited athleticism, poor quick twitch actions, limited pitching acumen and soft developing stuff place limitations on profile that are not enough to overcome for major league value. Provides pure organizational depth. 

Collin Wiles (RHP SP) -

Physical Descrpition -

Sturdy built and thick throughout frame; moderate base through shoulders, shows definition with prominent chest; thick, mass centered through torso; mass through trunk with wider base through hips, moderate present excess through midsection; high waisted, long thick legs; big butt, thick thighs; build shows continual maintenance to be necessary through continual development, at physical maturity with no remaining physical projection remaining; body shows as slightly soft at present; quality physicality though high maintenance and risk through further development. 

Mechanics -

Above average arm speed, shows explosiveness and ease through arm acceleration while smooth through arm decleration; fluidity through arm action, inconsistent extension and stiff at times; shows slight crossfire; first base side of rubber, high leg kick close to body, moderate rotation through drive; slight rock into motion; hands set and break at midsection, extends gloveside; chest can fly open on occasion, timing shows fairly consistent; slight back half collapse through drive, slight shoulder tilt, spine tilt; firm inverted foot strike; 3/4 arm slot with slightly higher variation at times; shows adequate strength and athletifism enough to replicate on mound, lacks exceptional athleticism and physical concerns place limitation on command projection. 

Demeanor -

Shows fairly aggressive demeanor with competitive traits on mound; attacks batters with arsenal, doesn't pitch passivity, pitches to contact; able to replicate and show consistency; composed, stoic demeanor throughout outing; goes about business. 

Command Projection -

Shows moderate strength and athletifism enough to manifest arm action and shows projection enough to function in innings eating and potential to potentially service in backend rotation capacity; average command potential; aggressive strike throwing demeanor without premium miss bat quality pitches. 

Fastball (86-89 T90; Present 45, Future 55):

Arm speed condisive for further velocity gains, has decreased since previous season; shows high spin rate and flashes decent extension to plate, can extend earlier at times; limited deception; shows decent plane and pitching aptitude in ability to alter batter sightline and work pitch north appropriately in sequence; shows moderate natural cut action with slighter more firm run in lower reaches of velocity band; utilized greater reaches of velocity band when necessary in sequence; shows moderate command potential; lacks significant life and consistent action, shows as pitch reliant upon velocity and pitch ability in order to actualize; utilizes size well to acheive plane and extension; will flash late life at times; potential to function effectively within low leverage capacity at the highest level

Slider (77-83; Present 45, Future 5): 

Shows softer spinning action with varying depth and shape; plays with pitch well and able to add and subtract effectivenely; shows more exaggerated inconsistent vertical depth and break from release with poor arm speed replication and inconsistent extension within lower band; shows more true rolling curveball type pitch in 70-73 band with no foreseeable projection, utilized sparingly at present level; able to throw slider for strikes consistently; replicates delivery, can fly open through upper half at times; more tight shorter cut slider depth in upper bands; shows ability to increase depth through and out of zone and shows confidence to both handed sorts of competition; possesses feel for offering with ability to potential manifest at highest level because of it; limited miss bat potential, must sequence effectively off fastball

Changeup (81-83; Present 4, Future 45):

Shows more firm fading action and poor depth frequently; inconsistent timing through delivery and poor arm speed replication frequently on pitch; moderate firm tailing action acheuved to pitch, works in sequence as pitch to utilize toward armside portion of zone; inconsistent lagging feel and consistency for pitch at present; flashes greater more true softer later developing fade at times sporadically; shows moderate potential through fluidity of arm action and moderate fastball command potential; inconsistent mediocre velocity separation, poor separation at present with arm speed replication; pitch requires significant development; sequences well, shows moderate confidence in pitch with potential and developmental attributes to become serviceable at the highest level. 

Player Role:

Floor - Organizational Arm (3)

Realistic - Middle Relief (4)

Ceiling - Middle Relief (4)

Wiles shows significant risk through frame with premium physicality though soft body potential; present strength and athletifism alongside quick arm and fluid compact arm action show ability to manifest command potential at the highest level in a limited inning eating capacity; lacks premium action acheived to pitches to function consistently at the highest level, will not miss bats consistently at the highest level. Shows attributes condisive to potentially function at the highest level, limited ceiling does not does guarantee major league projection 

Travis Demeritte (2B) -

Physical Descripton - 

Lean, premium fast twitch athletic frame condisive to sustain build and athletifism through continual maturity; long, lean arms, large hands; moderate base through shoulders and tapered through lower half; lean through thighs and butt, limited mass through legs; more narrow waisted; defined, muscular strong core; build at low maintenance and lower risk through continual maturity and development; no remaining physical projection remaining with limited remaining mass left to be added on through build; at physical maturity. 

Makeup/Demeanor -

Interacts with seldom few members of team, selective with teammate interactions; soft spoken, keeps to himself during pre game work. Shows competitiveness and desire to succeed in field, can show controlled fiery demeanor at second base, decent rapport with fellow infielders; inconsistent body language shows poor at times. 

Hit (Present 2; Future 3):

Open front; slight leg kick and coil; back half remains stationary through swing; rotational with open front at weight transfer; high set with mild drift through hands through slight load; explosive wrists and hands; plus bat speed; shows leverage and drops hands in load as front opens are fires, minimizes barrel control; mild bat drag at times; approach shows passive earlier in counts and towards outer third, visibly seems mandated to receive pitches; inconsistent tracking and poor recognition of spin from release, struggles with vertical depth, expands elevated; will struggle against quality strike throwing competition; shows some cognizance of personal zone through can become expansive behind in counts

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

Shows explosive bat speed with explosive, fast twitch hands and explosive wrists through zone and contact; leverage, drops shoulder with significant lift through swing, geared for raw to play; limited in game projection with lesser barrel skills and feel at plate; struggles to consistently achieve backspin to balls at present, raw actualizes predominantly to pull at present; strength manifest in easy plus right handed raw with utility enough in raw form to potentially provide value at highest level

Run (Present 5; Future 5):

4.41 home to the first; shows average footspeed straight line in field; premium quick twitch athleticism and build condisive for raw ability; lean, fast twitch lower half; feet show somewhat heavy at times; reads pitchers fairly well on basepaths

Glove (Present 45; Future 5)

Shows adequate first step and average range up the middle at second base; inconsistent set, footspeed plays lesser laterally in game; shows athletic tendencies, quick to feet; inconsistent transfers, slow sluggish at delayed at times; inconsistent game pace, shows some lackadaisical tendencies in field occasionally, fairly soft hands; inconsistent set behind balls on routine plays; inconsistent closing speed; shows raw athletifism, first step and reads enough to potentially stick at position, ideally able to function elsewhere at third or in outfield capacity it required; athleticism enough to function in versatile utility capacity. 

Arm (Present 5; Future 5):

Shows above average arm strength when necessary; varying arm slot and throws show inconsistent at times with inconsistent transfers. Tendency to lob throws to first base when ranging towards left, inconsistent recognition of game pace at times. Utility of arm plays down with inconsistencies and lack of advanced feel within field. 

Player Role:

Floor - RH Platoon/Bench Bat (4)

Realistic - RH Platoon/Bench Bat (4)

Ceiling - Utility Bat (45)

HIGH RISK

Demeritte shows extreme explosiveness at the plate through hands and wrists that manifest in quality and premium right handed raw power alongside a sustainable, low risk athletic build with quality fast twitch explosiveness. Limited feel at the plate with exploitable tendencies through lack of spin perception, leverage and rotation show significant adjustment remaining yet to actualize profile fully at the highest level; athleticism enough to play within a utility capacity with raw strength enough to become serviceable at the highest level in some capacity; significant risk in ceiling achievement, more likely regulated to floor. Approach and swing very exploitable at present, will have to demonstrate ability to fail continuously at higher levels in order for profile to actualize entirely 

Michael De Leon (SS) -

Physical Description -

Shows athletic, lean muscular build at present; had increased muscular mass from previous years and begun developing into frame; shows more wiry limbs with moderate definition, thicker through calves and forearms; muscular shoulders with slighter base, more definition through chest; long legs, high butt; average built upper half; shows frame condusivd for low risk sustainable future through development with modest amount of development remaining through frame, limitation on mass that can be added through age; approach physical maturity

Makeup/Demeanor -

Well liked and respected by fellow teammates, goes out of way to greet opposing competition and other personnel; shows collected demeanor in field with quality work ethic, desires to improve and learn; quality high makeup player; competitive and fluid within field, good rapport with fellow teammates during game situations; speaks English fairly well; opportunity to maximize physical traits through development

Hit (Present 2; Future 4):

Shows adept hand-eye coordination that manifests in above average barrel control; strong hands, limited strength through wrists, fairly stiff; average bat speed, moderate bat drag, poor separation at the plate; shows greater leg kick with pinched hips and wide base in cage, opens and fires at transfer; demonstrates stationary two strike approach and varying slight stutter step and toe tap transfer dependent on count; cerebral and advanced, hyper aware of situation in box; able to put to bat-to-ball on all offerings through two strike approach; poor extension, casts barrel away from body, predominant slap approach; utilizes all fields, expansive approach early in counts; can track and put bat-to-ball on spin; shows work ethic, desire to improve, extremely advanced and mature awareness at plate and raw intrinsic bat-to-ball ability to maximize potential at plate at the highest level. 

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

Casts barrel away from body, extended through contact, slap approach with poor separation at plate; shows greater leverage and kick in cage from right side with greater fluidity that allows raw to show in 5 'o clock showings; swing in no way conducive for raw to actualize in game; makes effort and reveres bat-to-ball ability over raw actualization, maximizes strengths in game; will not actualize in game, shows enough hand strength with approach for moderate pull gap potential with limited extra base value 

Run (Present 5; Future 5):

Shows average footspeed on basepaths and straight line; lively feet on basepaths and decent reads of opposing pitchers; limited explosiveness through lower half, frame condisive for footspeed to be sustained through maturity with potential for slight decrease if more mass is added to build; potential to provide modest value on basepaths and secondary utility off bat-to-ball skills.

Glove (Present 5; Future 6):

Adept, fluid and natural within field; demonstrates intrinsic actions and quality above average first step, consistent set; average lateral range and consistent reads; some immaturity at present with inconsistencies bodying behind balls and attempting to show more flashy one handed glove work at times, will mature, possesses ability to stick up the middle and project; game too fast of pace at times; inconsistent read of situation with varying arm slot and strength to throws; natural fluidity at present age with quality reads and first step show potential to stick at position, still development and maturity remaining to actualize in field; makeup conducive to do so

Arm (Present 55; Future 55):

Demonstrates greater raw arm strength than what utility will manifest as in game and within field; varying arm slot and tail to throws at times, can become lackadaisical with throws and immature with recognition of baserunners speed and situation at times on putouts; potential to improve with greater maturity and development; consistently shows above average with carry and quality plus arm strength 

Player Role:

Floor - Bench Bat/Glove (4)

Realistic - Second Division Shortstop (50)

Ceiling - Second Division Shortstop (50)

HIGH RISK

De Leon shows impressive off the field maturity at present age with a desire to improve at the sport and maximize his potential. Natural actions at premium position and quality bat-to-ball skills and instincts at the plate alongside advanced and cerebral approach able to overcome some secondary limitations and present lack of polish in other areas of game at present. Potential to provide value up the middle at the highest level once development nears completion with barrel skills and neurological functions enough to warrant second division starting potential; risk associated with present lack of advancement in certain areas in field and present age. 

Jose Trevino (C) -

Physical Description -

Shows squat, compact stocky build throughout with present excess centered through midsection; wide base through hips; thick thighs, limited length and compact limbs; slighter more boxy frame through shoulders and torso; body shows extreme maintenance and risk through continual development; at physical maturity with no remaining physical projection remaining; body presently shows as soft at older age. 

Makeup/Demeanor -

Relatively soft spoken amongst teammates; shows good rapport with pitching staff; fiery extremely competitive demeanor and mannerisms behind plate; cognizant of situation and advanced cerebral tendencies; high baseball IQ defensively; well liked and respected by most members of team, shows as squad leader with natural leadership tendencies. 

Hit (Present 2; Future 4):

Below average bat speed; moderate bat drag; loose, strong hands with raw generated from strength and mild lift through zone; hands can drift at times with slight bat wrap; back foot pigeon toed, hips frequently leak, can stay back on offspeed with strong hands and mid swing adjustment ability with more limited ability to actualize raw power on them consistently in game; identifies pitches well from release; shows quality approach at plate, aggressive when necessary; stationary shutter step and slight weight transfer, moderate rotation through swing; quality hand-eye coordination and barrel skills premium for position. 

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

Shows above average raw power in cage to pull wide with strong hands and loft; moderate leverage and large lift in cage to actualize show lesser probability to actualize in game without comprimising barrel skills and bat-to-ball ability; shows ability to actualize gap game power to all fields; hips leak with collapse and pigeon toed stance that makes it difficult for raw to actualize on offspeed; fastball reliant for raw power to actualize at present; adept advanced approach allow for potential for  raw power to actualize to extent in game 

Run (Present 3; Future 2):

Shows well below average poor footspeed; 4.61, 4.55, 4.78, 4.87; poor inconsistent home to first effort on basepaths, sluggish with poor reads and lethargic demeanor on basepaths; body not condisive for present footspeed to be retained through continual age and further development; provides no secondary utility on basepaths whatsoever 

Glove (Present 45; Future 5):

Cognizant of situation at all times; shows athletifism behind late with average lateral range and decent blocking mechanics; soft strong hands and good framing; small target with condensed base and relatively agile given body for position; shows high baseball IQ behind plate, controls baserunners well with passionate fiery demeanor; points and barks at opposition attempting to capitalize on basepaths, cerebral tendencies are hyper aware of situation; potential for athletifism and acumen to stick behind plate and provide increased value

Arm (Present 5; Future 5):

Shows average arm strength with moderate carry; transfers show slightly delayed and inconsistent on catch and throw; explosive from crouch; 2.15 pop time digging out spin to right with batter interference; arm slot can vary, flashes quality release and extension; potential to manifest as solid average behind plate on catch and throw situations 

Player Role:

Floor - Backup catcher (4)

Realistic -Second Division Catcher (45)

Ceiling - Second Division Catcher (45)

Trevino demonstrates quality natural barrel skills and advanced hand-eye coordination alongside powerful, strong loose hands at plate and a demeanor condisive to stick behind the plate short term; deceptive athletifism given build. Frame bodes for extreme maintenance and increase risk exponentially on profile for long term prolonged value at the highest level; ability to stick behind plate with premium contact skills provide for quality present value and major league utility in the short term future. Natural leadership qualities and ability to control game behind plate will service well on field and within clubhouse.  

Ryan Ledbetter (RHP RP) -

Physical Descrpition -

Shows thicker through trunk and softer body than brother; slightly more definition through chest and shoulders; limited length, body shows presently slightly soft through midsection; big butt; long arms, large hands; limited size through legs; shows high maintenance and risk frame through continual development; at physical maturity and approaching physical decline; build at very high risk to soften, regulated to pure lower value bullpen commodity 

Mechanics -

Below average arm speed; 3/4 arm slot; shows moderate length through arm path with pause at depth of arm path, not true stab; mild shoulder tilt, slight hip rotation; shows rotational drive with opened front through delivery and at foot strike; first base side of rubber; set and joined at midsection, gradual break and load; moderate leg kick close to body, varying strength through drive with firm strike and slight back half collapse; condensed stride; chest can fly open through delivery; lacks athletifism of strength to function consistently outside of bullpen capacity; drive shows fairly compact and able to replicate in limited capacity. 

Demeanor -

Shows aggressiveness on mound with an edge; confidence in explosive fastball and attacks opposing competition; confidence in stuff; good demeanor suited well for bullpen role; attacks with mentality to generate outs consistently.

Command Projection -

Compact drive shows inconsistencies with limited strength and athleticism; stiff, exerted arm acceleration and violence through arm action as well though assists in aiding deception of pitches; ability to replicate will be inconsistent outside of limited capacity out of the bullpen; rotation, laborinf tendencies and inconsistent timing at times diminish command utility; fringe command potential in situational bullpen capacity. 

Fastball (93-95 T96; Present 55, Future 6):

Shows quality extension and premium arm strength; explosive late life and deceptive late burst to plate; potential to miss bats at the highest level, utilizes greater reaches of velocity band when necessary, able to add and subtract to pitch; shows feel and pitching acumen, confidence in pitch; potential to generate outs with pitch; hard late natural cut action bores on left handed bats, hard late sinking action, able to elevate and work pitch north-south; potential to maximize potential despite limited strength and athletifism on mound with moderate pitching acumen and compact delivery with minimal moving parts; velocity has shown as recent significant increase, risk through exerted arm acceleration and stiff attributes through arm and delivery. 

Curveball (73-76; Present 3, Future 3):

Poor rolling action and feel for pitch; lacks innate natural ability to snap quality spin; poor rolling exaggerated depth and early break from release; shows confidence in pitch at present level, sequences well off other offerings; provides offering to work armside in arsenal; struggles to subtract to poor exaggerated depth, can throw for strikes with present depth; poor arm speed replication and extension to pitch, upper half flies open; elevates arm slot; no utility at the highest level. 

Slider (81-84; Preaent 5, Future 5):

Shows hard late action and boring action on left handed bats; tight spinning cut slider sort of action with decent velocity separation; able to replicate arm speed and acheive decent extebsion to pitch; able to add and subtract to slighter shorter depth consistently and throw for strikes, acheives more vertical depth and late breaking action at times; sequences well and plays well off fastball intensity in game; shows ability to pitch with offering effrctively; potential to serve as adequate secondary offering off fastball within bullpen capacity. Shows true cutter in 90-91 band as well; shows tighter, slighter late cut action and moderate depth; sequences well off other offerings; shows confidence in pitches and throws with edge on mound. 

Knuckleball (81; Present 5, Future 5):

Surprised in two strike situation with poor extension and arm slot variation; shows quality soft tumbling fluttering action with hard late dive, bottoms out of zone; utilized once in sequence and inconsistently, seldom shows but action acheuved enough to surprise in sequence well off other offerings; potential to assimilate well with mix and provide utility at the highest level. 

Player Role -

Floor - Emergency Bullpen Arm (3)

Realistic - Right Handed Situational Bullpen Arm (4)

Ceiling - 7th Inning Arm (45)

HIGH RISK

Ledbetter shows greater major league utility than his fellow counterpart out of the bullpen with much crisper, premium fastball life and greater timing through delivery; demonstrates moderate pitching acumen and ability to sequence; fastball possesses miss bat potential at the highest level, pitch shows quality major league potential value though lack of arm speed, pop up velocity, exerted stiff attributes on the mound, soft body and limited functional strength impairing ability to replicate consistently place significant strain on profile. Lacks premium value with high risk in bullpen capacity at older present age; potential to service at the highest level though organizational floor possible and minimal present value until nearly having actualized; significant risk in arm.