AUSTIN CHARLES (SS/3B, R/R, ROYALS)
DOB: 11/13/2003
6 ft 4 in/215 lbs
DRAFTED: 2022 - Round 20, 595th Selection from Stockdale HS (CA)
An excellent athlete with a large frame brings a plus power>hit profile with an elevated strikeout rate, with below-average walk and on-base percentages. His lofty swing-and-miss rates can be somewhat expected for a young player developing into a long physique. Austin likely moves to 3B long-term where his above-average arm and defense will play. There is high upside potential here from the former UCSB Gaucho commit with their high level of athleticism and very good tool set.
OFP: 45, Range of Outcomes: 40-55
MLB ETA: 2026
CAM COLLIER (3B, L/R, REDS)
DOB: 11/20/2004
6 ft 2 in/210 lbs
DRAFTED: 2022 - Round 1, 18th Selection from Chipola JC
Despite being one of the youngest players in full-season ball, Cam brings a mature approach to the plate with excellent bat-to-ball skills and above-average power. Collier posted excellent exit velocities when connecting. With that said, Cam is hitting a higher percentage of ground balls, making it more difficult to tap into his in-game power potential. Already physically mature, Collier will slow down further, maybe ending up at first base defensively long-term.
OFP: 50, Range of Outcomes: 45-55
MLB ETA: 2026/27
KENDRY ROJAS (LHP, BLUE JAYS)
DOB: 11/26/2002
6 ft 2 in/190 lbs
ACQUIRED: 2020 IFA from CUBA
Rojas brings a three-pitch mix to the mound. His above-average slider is the most advanced of his offerings at this time. The 4-seam fastball sits in the mid-90s and has touched 95 with an improving change-up rounding out the arsenal. While Kendry strikes out hitters at a 23.4% rate, his inconsistent control has led to a very high BB%. Developing consistency with his pitches and mechanics will be crucial to his long-term success.
OFP: 50, Range of Outcomes: 45-55
MLB ETA: 2026
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COMING UP
lining up two more Trios before MLB Opening Day
our latest Inductee In An Instant installment
getting started on some Winnipeg baseball history research
lining up Canadian prospect/MILB player content for the beginning of the season
SMURFING AROUND THE STACK
A few things I have checked out on Substack recently:
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