Carlos De La Cruz
Born:
10/06/1999 (Age: 24)
Bats:
Right
Throws: Right
Height: 6'8"
Weight: 210
Primary Position: OF
Seconday Position: -
Throws: Right
Height: 6'8"
Weight: 210
Primary Position: OF
Seconday Position: -
Acquisition Period:
Signed as non-drafted free agent, 2017 (PHI)
Entry Point: FA
Options Used: N/A
Entry Point: FA
Options Used: N/A
Report Info
| Evaluator: | Adam McInturff |
| Report Date: | July 14th, 2019 |
| Dates Seen: | 4x — April/July 2019 |
| Level: | Class A |
| Affiliate: | Lakewood BlueClaws |
| MLB Team: |
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| On 40-Man Roster: | No |
Physical Description
XXL frame, nearly unprecedented size and body type for a hitter. Looks more like an NBA forward. Even taller version of Oneil Cruz (PIT).
| MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2023 | 10 | 35+ | Follow | Follow |
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| Tool | Present | Future | Comments |
| Hit | 20 | 40 | Badly overmatched offensively, still growing into XXL frame and lacks balance+contact on off-speed; highest-risk hit tool w/ long way to go before offensive impact. |
| Badly overmatched offensively, still growing into XXL frame and lacks balance+contact on off-speed; highest-risk hit tool w/ long way to go before offensive impact. | |||
| Game Power | 20 | 45 | Power doesn’t show up in games; enough raw power potential to dream on what could be if he can ever develop into a decent hit/on-base producer. |
| Power doesn’t show up in games; enough raw power potential to dream on what could be if he can ever develop into a decent hit/on-base producer. | |||
| Raw Power | 45 | 60 | Ball explodes off his bat to pullside, easy flyball power in the tank already. Natural leverage from XXL frame gives huge power potential. Chance to get to plus as he fills out. |
| Ball explodes off his bat to pullside, easy flyball power in the tank already. Natural leverage from XXL frame gives huge power potential. Chance to get to plus as he fills out. | |||
| Run | 45 | 45 | Runs very well for his size, though better underway and in the outfield than going up the line. Will go 1st-to-3rd or score from 2nd better than he'll actually swipe bases. |
| Runs very well for his size, though better underway and in the outfield than going up the line. Will go 1st-to-3rd or score from 2nd better than he'll actually swipe bases. | |||
| Field | 50 | 50 | Rangy in RF, covers a ton of ground w/ incredibly long, fluid strides. Will avoid 1B despite his size. Plays all around the OF now, though fits best on corners long term. |
| Rangy in RF, covers a ton of ground w/ incredibly long, fluid strides. Will avoid 1B despite his size. Plays all around the OF now, though fits best on corners long term. | |||
| Throw | 55 | 55 | Above-avg arm w/ fluid stroke that produces easy carry. Strong low lines back to the dirt. Good RF fit. |
| Above-avg arm w/ fluid stroke that produces easy carry. Strong low lines back to the dirt. Good RF fit. | |||
| Attribute | Present | Future |
|---|---|---|
| Athleticism | Plus | Plus |
| Approach | Below Average | Below Average |
| Instincts | Below Average | Average |
| Baserunning | Average | Average |
Overall Summary
Freak athlete w/ huge raw power potential and excellent mobility for his XXL frame. Wildcard prospect that dominates certain aspects of the game but might never hit enough to be more than a novelty. Follow grade for now w/ chance to move up if he takes steps forward at the plate.
