Baseball Prospectus | | Eyewitness Scouting Report


	Oscar Colas Born: 09/17/1998 (Age: 23)
	Bats: Left	Throws: Left
	Height: 0' 0"	Weight:
	Primary Position: CF

Large, maxed-out frame with broad shoulders, strength throughout.

Evaluator	Ben Spanier
Report Date	06/22/2022
Dates Seen	several April/June
Affiliate	Winston-Salem Dash (High A, White Sox)

MLB ETA	Risk Factor	OFP	Video
2024	Medium	55	No

Tool	Future Grade	Report
Hit	50	Decent plate coverage at times, pitch recognition isn't bad, approach is fine. More swing and miss than ideal for an offensively-minded prospect at this level, especially on good spin down in and below the zone. Tends to roll over on pitches located down and away from him, and will need to cut down on ground balls if he is to make enough solid contact to allow the power to play.
Power	60	Huge bat speed paired with a lot of pure strength creates easy pop when he turns on a pitch. Plays to all fields; he'll hit a liner to left that would be a single for most and it will go for extra bases, or he'll hit a pop-up that carries to the warning track. Ball explodes off the bat when he barrels it up.
Baserunning/Speed	50	Decent runner, can crank it up a notch when necessary.
Glove	50	At present, defense is fine but not spectacular in center. Generally makes the play but it is somewhat rare to see him beat a ball to the spot. Move to a corner OF position a distinct possibility, and he should be above average there.
Arm	50	Arm is OK, shows carry but doesn't really pop. Probably best suited to left field but is passable in all OF spots.

Ideal likely outcome here is a power-driven corner OF who plays solid defense and hits enough homers to make up for some offensive inconsistencies. Ability to cover CF in a pinch will also be an asset.