Corner outfielderAristides Aquino is headed to the 10-day injured list due to a left calf strain, while infieldersColin Moran andAlejo Lpez have been optioned to Triple-A Louisville. So for the time being, this feels pretty legitimate. Of that group, only offseason signeeWil Myers has a lengthy big league track record. Alejo Lopez has been recalled to take his place. Maybe his eventual output is something like Robbie Grossman. The Ms continue to push forward in an effort to hang with the Astros (and perhaps the Angels) at the top of the AL West. In return, theyre sendingpitching prospectBrandon Williamson,outfielderJake Fraley,right-handerJustin Dunn and a player to be named later to Cincinnati. Whether Cincinnatis future moves back up that assertion remains to be seen, but therell be no shortage of demand if they turn their attention to trading away either Castillo or Mahle. The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball, Salaries may not be complete (especially pre-1985) and may not include some earned bonuses. At least for now. The Reds also pick up a player to be named later who is reportedly a notable part of the return. Fellow outfielder TJ Friedl has been recalled to take his place. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JUNE 16: Jake Fraley #28 of the Seattle Mariners reacts after striking out to end the sixth inning against the Minnesota Twins at T-Mobile Park on June 16, 2021 in Seattle . The Winker acquisition marked another aggressive move for a win-now Mariners team, but its a continuation of payroll-cutting efforts for the Reds. Hes had a few cups of coffee in the past few years and hes looked truly overmatched during both stints but it shouldnt be terribly surprising to see Fraley finally having some success. Against lefties, Fraley has zero power (he had no extra-base hits against lefties as of mid-May) but he still does a solid job of getting on-base. As there was no minor league season in 2020, there are some instances where no new information was gleaned about a player. Older Post Jake Fraley - Scouting Report. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Overall:Jake Fraley has the makings of a good center fielder with his contact skills and above average speed. Fraleys six-game rolling zone percentage, swing percentage, and walk percentage: Pitchers stopped throwing in the zone so much, so Fraley responded by not swinging, and his walk percentage spiked as a result. Winkers probably not a strict platoon player he does at least draw a boatload of walks against southpaws but his impact has been concentrated to feasting on righties. In his very limited time in the Majors, Fraley struggled mightily. An in-depth look at our new Texas Rangers Prospects List for the 2021 season. Team ranks accompanied by full scouting reports and MiLB video. Fraley is probably the favorite for regular reps among the group of unproven players. : 195 lbs Bats: L / Throws: L Drafted in the. Since hes been back, hes walked 13 times in 14 games. (62-100, 4th place in NL Central). That certainly hasnt been solved. Praised for his speed and defensive acumen in center field, he went 49 for 61 as a basestealer over 121 Double-A games last year. Dunn, meanwhile, is a former first-round pick who went to Seattle from the Mets in the Edwin Daz/Robinson Cantrade. Updated: Friday, March 3, 2023 11:11 PM ET, Park Factors They would give Fraley quite the foundation to build on. Fraley still struggles with strikeouts, and he hasn't strung together much consistently with the Mariners in 66 at-bats over two seasons. Edit player FanGraphs MLB . Now he will have to isolate for at least 10 days, per league protocols, and attempt to convalesce. So maybe hes not exactly a slugger per se. That was also the case in Triple-A, where he combined for a .258/.353/.490 line in 53 contests despite the constant uniform changes. : 6'0" / Wt. Misiewicz, meanwhile, has made 54 appearances covering 46 1/3 innings. We don't know who the player to be named later is yet, but we do know that Brandon Williamson is joining the organization. vs. TBR 3 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB, Rookie Status: In return the Mariners are sending starting pitcher Justin Dunn, outfielder Jake Fraley, prospect Brandon Williamson, and a player to be named later to the Reds. He tinkered with his swing this past season to get the ball up in the air more, and it translated to more power at the plate. The franchise will hope hell hit well enough to draw some attention from contenders at the trade deadline. Hes projected by MLBTR contributor Matt Swartz for a $6.8MM salary via arbitration this year. November 4, 2019 Gambling problem? Fraleys hitting .237/.409/.439 with seven home runs over 149 plate appearances. Odds & lines subject to change. Surez reached base at only a .286 clip the sixth-lowest mark among the 135 players who totaled 500+ plate appearances. Senzel underwent surgery to repair a fractured toe over the offseason. Yacabonis will make his first appearance in the bigs since last year when he made two appearances with the Mariners. 12:56 pm: The Reds announced to members of the media, including Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer, that outfielder Jake Fraley is headed to the injured list with right knee inflammation. Wilson still has an additional minor league option year remaining beyond this season, so the Ms can move him between Seattle and Tacoma for the next year if he sticks on the 40-man roster. Bishop and Jake Fraley are nearly interchangeable prospects, though Bishop has a slight edge with the glove and a full grade advantage in arm strength. Team ranks accompanied by full scouting reports and MiLB video. OFP, Role, ETA, tool grades and more! That mostly aligns with his longstanding prospect reputation. : 195 lbs Bats: L / Throws: L Drafted in the. Doesn't sell out for power, focused on making solid contact. Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Baseball Reference Database. Steffen is from Denmark and recently graduated from Aarhus University. Last years National League Rookie of the Year, India has been off a bit of a slow start to the year, perhaps because of this hamstring issue, which first put him on the shelf April 16. Seattle hittersranked just 21st in team wRC+ (excluding pitchers). AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. He performed well in rookie ball and High-A ball before being traded to the Mariners in November of 2018 in the deal that sent Mike Zunino to Tampa. These rankings include J2 signings and 2019 MLB draftees. 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Makes good routes to the ball. September 29, 2021. Notes Taylor Trammell, Jake Fraley, Robert Dugger, and Anthony Misiewicz have graduated and no longer qualify. Reds brass has pushed back against the idea theyre orchestrating a full teardown, but the recent subtractions of Winker and Gray make it more difficult for what had been an 83-79 team to contend this season. By Anthony Franco | March 3, 2023 at 6:38pm CDT. But looking at his statistics in the minors, Fraley has actually put together some impressive power surges, including one as recently as his rehab stints in 2021. And if we only look at his righty splits, he was actually pretty good in 2021. Smooth and consistent approach, hits hard liners pull-side. Cincinnati Reds MLBTR Originals Chad Pinder Jake Fraley Michael Siani Nick Senzel Nick Solak Stuart Fairchild TJ Friedl Wil Myers Will Benson, By Anthony Franco | July 29, 2022 at 10:05pm CDT. The right-handed hitting Pinder has some power and a decent track record of hitting lefty pitching. Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. in Frederick, MD Cincinnati traded awayTucker Barnhart and lostWade Miley on waivers for little to no return in November. Longstanding concerns about his defense at second base eventually pushed him to left field, where he has gotten subpar grades from public statistics. The move is retroactive to April 30. by Handedness, 2016 June Amateur Draft - Round: CBBs, Pick: 7, Overall: 77, Team: Tampa Bay Rays. Aside from injuries, Haniger has been an All-Star caliber outfielder, while Fraley has struggled and dealt with injuries at almost every step of the way. Seattle Mariners Transactions Jake Fraley Jose Marmolejos, By TC Zencka | August 28, 2021 at 2:38pm CDT. For the first time at the major league level, Fraley is doing both of these things. Hes versatile enough to cover anywhere on the infield in addition to his corner outfield work. Now, all theres left to do is wait. Friedl doesnt have much power but he has a solid feel for the strike zone and puts the ball in play with regularity. The lefty-swinging Fraley also posted solid offensive marks in a limited role in Seattle the previous year. Perhaps of more concern than any aspect of his talent, though, has been his lack of volume. In order to entice the Reds to part with a player of Winkers caliber, the Ms are taking on far more money than just his projected arbitration figures. Both pitchers would bring back a haul if the Reds made them available, particularly with the free agent market essentially now bereft of mid-rotation options. Heck, hes one of the most-searched players at FanGraphs now! Minor leg kick within load. and play-by-play data provided by Sports Info Solutions. I thought that Fraley might have been the gem of the trade at the time, but that hasnt borne any fruit. Back then, I likened Fraley to Mitch Haniger. Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. Heading into last season, the 28-year-old had never tallied even 400 plate appearances in a big league campaign. He spent the 2016 season with the Hudson Valley Renegades, where he batted .238 in 55 games with one home run, 18 RBIs and 33 stolen bases. Clearly, the Mariners assumed Surezs deal as a means to acquire Winker. Jake Fraley - Scouting Report Prospects Live Staff Seattle Mariners Rank History Grades Update: Nov 2020 Nov 2020 Report Evaluator: Isaiah Burrows Age: 26 yr Height: 6-0 Weight: 195 lbs Hits/Throws: L/L Acquired: 2016 Draft - Round CBB, TB RuleV: On 40-man Physical Description: Short in height, but has a filled-out frame. All Win Expectancy, Leverage Index, Run Expectancy, and Fans Scouting Report data licenced from TangoTiger.com Retrosheet.org Play-by-play data prior to 2002 was obtained free of charge from and . Hit:Left-handed hit tool that makes good contact to all fields. The left-handed hitter had more resounding success over a similar stretch of time for Triple-A Louisville. The Mariners interest in division-rival third baseman (and noted trade candidate) Matt Chapmanisnt exactly a new revelation, but even as the Athletics prepare for what looks to be a significant sell-off/payroll reduction, theyre still aiming high in trade talks. He also missed some time in April because of a biceps strain, but hes played fairly regularly when healthy. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Durability has been a major concern. (Age 24-088d, Has the instincts to make the right play consistently. But this April, Haener could soon become the . Myers had some ups and downs as a member of the Padres, showcasing strong power potential at times but undercutting it with lofty strikeout totals at others. Slightly open stance, legs are hips length apart. Mark Feinsandof MLB.com reported the Mariners were acquiring Surez and that the Reds were acquiring Fraley, Williamson and Dunn. Indias return could cut into the reps for Moustakas, asBrandon Drury figures to see more time at the hot corner with India manning the keystone. The Reds go into the 2023 campaign looking at another evaluation year. Hes been downright elite in his career against right-handed pitching (.313/.405/.556), but his numbers without the platoon advantage (.188/.305/.295) have been unimpressive. Neither looks to have a strong chance at cracking the Opening Day roster considering the number of alternative outfield options for the front office and coaching staff to evaluate. Twitchy athlete. Friedl has typically been regarded by prospect evaluators as a high-probability fourth/fifth outfielder. Friedl hasnt hit much in his MLB action thus far, though in a small sample of just 17 games. But also, how often is it the case that a pitcher makes their pitch and the hitter hits it out anyways? But theres a chance that hes finally starting to come around. At least yet. How is he with the glove? Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. And his xSLG was somehow even lower at .361. A former fourth-round pick, Siani has spent the past few seasons ranked among the middle tiers of the Cincinnati farm system. Makes an effort to fight off pitches to stay in the count. Regardless, Fraley has the opportunity to be a fourth outfield option if he continues to improve offensively. Statcasts Outs Above Average has him at -21 plays as a big leaguer, including a -7 mark last season. (10/3/2022) More Articles. He might also be a candidate for a bullpen transfer some prospect evaluators have long suggested hed be a better fit in relief where he could aid a Cincinnati bullpen that was among the leagues worst. Pitchers have started to pitch to him again, but hes still held an obscene walk percentage. Defensive Runs Saved has pegged him as 20 runs below average in 2,335 2/3 career innings in the corners (in addition to three runs below average in 138 innings as a center fielder). Name: Jake Arnold Fraley Born: May 25, 1995 in Frederick, MD High School: Caravel Academy, Bear, Del. Catching up on some minor moves around the game: Cincinnati Reds New York Mets Transactions Jake Fraley Travis Blankenhorn, By Anthony Franco | June 13, 2022 at 8:18pm CDT. He seems likely to get a big league look at some point this season and may eventually work alongside college teammateNick Lodolo in the Reds rotations of the future. Covers a large amount of ground. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. College: Louisiana State Ht. He carries a .235/.348/.419 line with 21 homers and 16 doubles in 145 games over the past couple seasons. What the Reds no doubt found even more intriguing was Fraleys incredible spike in walk rate in 2021. First, from 2020: When he gets into his load, hes still got his hands dropped, but now hes also sitting into his back leg more too. Fraley has been raising eyebrows for a while now. They were both considered tweeners, and then they started challenging that notion a bit. Swing can get long and bat path is inconsistent. But hes solved another problem. No area of the roster is more wide open than the outfield. Acquired from the Mariners in last springsEugenio Suarez/Jesse Winker deal, Fraley put up an impressive .259/.344/.468 line with 12 home runs over his first 247 plate appearances as a Red. Doesn't sell out for power, focused on making solid contact. Physical Description:Short in height, but has a filled-out frame. And his 2021 numbers were significantly better than his previous cups of coffee in the majors in 2019 and 2020. In 258 plate appearances across 72 games, he hit at a league average clip: .240/.314/.436 with eight home runs, a modest 7.8% walk percentage and a tiny 15.5% strikeout rate. An in-depth look at our new Miami Marlins Prospects List for the 2021 season. Moreover, general manager Nick Krall told reporters (including Mark Sheldon of MLB.com) they plan to reinvest some of the money they saved in free agency. His stance is maybe a little more open. Marmolejos has already been designated once this season, losing his roster spot back in May after hitting just .139/.266/.278 in his first 94 plate appearances. Since then, he'd never eclipsed 10% at any level. Jake Fraley had a .259 average last season and a .224 average over his career. Despite his early-career struggles, the Reds have maintained throughout the offseason they plan to give him another crack at seizing the center field job. Matt Reynolds, playing second base today, could see more time with India out. Fraleys controllable through 2026 and isnt on track to reach arbitration eligibility until 2024. Major League and Minor League Baseball data provided by Major League Baseball. The Reds, however, need to keep Fraley as far away from lefties as possible. The Reds reinstated outfielder Jake Fraley from the 60-day injured list before tonight's contest against the Orioles. Scouting Report. Team ranks accompanied by full scouting reports and MiLB video. In his first shot at extended playing time, Fraley was a perfectly respectable hitter with a wRC+ of 109 while playing all three outfield positions, though mostly left and center field. Smooth and consistent approach, hits hard liners pull-side. High School: Caravel Academy (Bear, DE), School: Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, LA), Debut: Heres how he ranked among qualified left fielders in 2021: UZR really doesnt like him and, in fact, rates him as worse than Jesse Winker while the other two seem to think he has the potential to be one of the better fielders at his position. The Tampa Bay Rays selected Fraley as the 77th overall pick of the 2016 MLB Draft. Jake Fraley, 27, two minor league options remaining. Jake Fraley was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2nd round of the 2016 MLB June Amateur Draft from Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, LA). Despite averaging a decent 93.8 MPH on hisfour-seam fastball last year, he only generated swinging strikes on 9.7% of his offerings (a bit below the 10.9% league mark for starters). OFP, Role, ETA, tool grades and more! But one phenomenon in statistics is that the more extreme a player is, the more believable it is that its a legitimate improvement or skill. jake fraley scouting report. An in-depth look at our new Seattle Mariners Top Prospects List for the 2021 season. Source: Picture credit: Dirk Shadd (TB Times), Tagged: Midseason Fantasy Top 100, Top 100 Prospects, Top 100 Fantasy Baseball Prospects, Top 100 dynasty prospects, Midseason fantasy prospects, Fantasy Baseball, Prospects Live Top 100, Wander Franco, Jo Adell, Kyle Tucker, Keston Hiura, Luis Robert, Bo Bichette, Carter Kieboom, Andrew Vaughn, Royce Lewis, Alex Kirilloff, MacKenzie Gore, Gavin Lux, Luis Urias, Jarred Kelenic, Matt Manning, Vidal Brujan, Forrest Whitley, Casey Mize, Julio Rodriguez, Marco Luciano, Nate Lowe, Jesus Luzardo, Brendan McKay, Trevor Larnach, Kristian Robinson, Drew Waters, A.J. Thats well above last years season-opening $73MM mark but nowhere close to franchise-record payrolls that exceeded $150MM from 2017-18. As far as I see it, that has a lot to do with the tweaks hes made to his swing. Hello world! This afternoons swap is the most notable to date, as the Reds slice around $20MM in 2022 commitments off the books. He made his MLB debut with Arizona the following season, getting into 12 games. Once the season began, a rash of injuries took a toll on the players who remained, with the club limping out to a 3-18 start to the season, easily the worst in the league. FanGraphs slotted Williamson 61st on their recent Top 100 list, opining that control issues could limit his ability to work deep into games consistently but praising his repertoire and suggesting he could be dominant for five-six innings per start.
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