Eyewitness Accounts: July 16, 2015

Nothing out of the ordinary to report.

Davis features two plus (or better) raw tools in his power and arm, but it's an open question as to whether either will ultimately play in-game. His swing is long with timing and balance issues that can be exploited by good sequencing and execution. In the field his poor foot speed limits his range and below-average mobility raises the question of whether his arm may end up a hidden asset at first.

Seeks out coaching and instruction, keeps a steady level on the field.

Brinson oozes athleticism and elite physicality, featuring four plus-or-better raw tools in a tantalizing package. While there are some minor rough edges remaining in his defensive game, he projects as an impact defender in center field. He's a borderline double-plus runner, though some of the utility is untapped on the bases due to raw base-stealing technique and inconsistency in picking up his coaches. These are all issues that can be cleaned up with repetition and coaching.

The development of his hit tool will determine the overall impact potential. The Rangers have overhauled his load so that he keeps his hands higher and quieter now, and while he's made notable progress in toning down swing-and-miss, the transition remains a work in progress. When the arms and lower half stay in sync he'll generate significant torque and drive the bat through the zone with plus bat speed and extension after contact. But he frequently gets his weight to the front side too quickly.

The defensive projection and speed set a high floor, and there's enough raw offensive skill to suggest potential development into a first-division centerfielder.

Loose and engaged with teammates, seems to enjoy the game.

Guzman has been pushed aggressively in spite of some off-field circumstances and a bat-first profile that remains extremely undeveloped. Across three series he's had a different starting position and set-up with his hands. The tinkering is an effort to mold together some of the intriguing raw ingredients Guzman will sporadically flash into a more flowing, consistently balanced swing. He's a below-average athlete despite some flexibility in his big frame, and while he projects as an adequate defender the bat will have to be the carrying tool here, and it does not currently project to be. His above-average raw power remains extremely limited in games, as his present approach is geared almost exclusively towards hitting line drives the other way. Poor tracking, length in the swing, and modest bat speed limit his hit tool projection.

There's enough in the toolbox to dream on a Major League career, but the extreme risk in the profile makes it difficult to project one with confidence.

Adames is a very good shortstop who, assuming he doesn't put on significant amounts of weight, should be able to stay at the position. He doesn't have the elite range of some of his plus-fielding contemporaries, but he has enough to get the job done and makes the routine plays consistently. His arm can be a weapon from the left side.

With the bat, Adames a work in progress with all the requisite skill to be an above-average hitter and a plus hitter for his position. The application of his offensive skill set will hinge on his ability to stay within the strike zone, something he's already shown progress at throughout this season. He won't hit for significant power, but he should provide more power than many shortstops. If he reaches his ceiling, he'll be an everyday shortstop who can hit atop a big league lineup.

Bauers doesn't look the part of the power-hitting first baseman, because he's not. He has enough power for the position, but it's his overall hitting ability that will carry him. He has a strong approach at the plate that allows him to use the entire field, and enough strengths to hit the gaps consistently. He's a threat to leave the yard to the pull side, but he's still growing into the rest of his power. His swing is geared more towards being a balanced hitter, however, and he's likely to sacrifice some of that raw power in favor of average. It won't be a prototypical first base profile, but he should provide enough offensive production to warrant everyday playing time.