quote:You do not have to be a 5 tool player to be a MLB player
Some top prospects reports:
"Like a lot of power hitters, former 1st rounder still has some holes in his swing—in his case, high and inside, and against offspeed pitches low and away. He struggled after the trade and again in winter ball when pitchers fed him soft stuff in hitter's counts. Though he has some feel for the outfield, he has below-average speed and range with fringy arm strength"
"Player's power may not fit the third-base profile, as his swing from both sides is geared more toward line drives. The Big Club would like him to be more aggressive to exploit pitches he can drive. He's fairly slow and has modest athleticism."
" 2nd Rounder's approach doesn't lend itself to drawing a lot of walks. He has below-average speed, though he's by no means a baseclogger."
" Some scouts wonder how 1st rounder's new stance—he lowered his hands in the Cape—will translate to wood. He's a fringe-average runner and his range doesn't stand out at shortstop."
"Strikeouts remain the biggest concern for 1st rounder. He's still learning to recognize the spin on offspeed pitches and to lay off fastballs up in the zone. He has a late hitch in his swing that counteracts some of his bat speed. He has an awkward running style."
"1st rounder has a tendency to lunge at times at the plate and can get tied up with hard stuff on the inner half. He's a below-average runner whose quickness and range have been called into question."