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