Chris Clegg
@chrisclegg.bsky.social
Identifying ⚾️’s rising ⭐️s
MiLB Enthusiast
Founder: The Dynasty Dugout
Host: ToolshedPod
Evaluator: SoxProspects
Writer: RotoBaller
IBWAA 2023 Writer of The Year
MiLB Enthusiast
Founder: The Dynasty Dugout
Host: ToolshedPod
Evaluator: SoxProspects
Writer: RotoBaller
IBWAA 2023 Writer of The Year
The Royals have a special arm talent in Kendry Chourio. Making his Single-A debut at 17 years old, Chourio worked his fastball 94-97 mph and showed an 85-87 mph changeup with strong traits. The upper-70s curveball was inconsistent at times, but it showed flashes. Plus Command.
August 3, 2025 at 6:13 PM
The Royals have a special arm talent in Kendry Chourio. Making his Single-A debut at 17 years old, Chourio worked his fastball 94-97 mph and showed an 85-87 mph changeup with strong traits. The upper-70s curveball was inconsistent at times, but it showed flashes. Plus Command.
Franklin Arias HR from last night. 105 mph EV. Also added a single and a walk.
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June 18, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Franklin Arias HR from last night. 105 mph EV. Also added a single and a walk.
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Freili Encarnacion is going to hit a ton of HR in Greenville this summer. Blasted his first HR as a Drive this weekend at 112 mph. Has a ball hit over 120 mph this year and has a ton of 110+ mph batted ball events. The Red Sox prospect is 20 years old in High-A.
June 9, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Freili Encarnacion is going to hit a ton of HR in Greenville this summer. Blasted his first HR as a Drive this weekend at 112 mph. Has a ball hit over 120 mph this year and has a ton of 110+ mph batted ball events. The Red Sox prospect is 20 years old in High-A.
The Braves got a steal in the 20th Round last year, grabbing Eric Hartman from Canada. The 18-year-old has split time at 2B/OF and has hits in 9 of his last 10. Clocked him 4.1 sec H-1(plus). Showed a good approach and the ability to hit velocity in my looks last week.
May 26, 2025 at 6:59 PM
The Braves got a steal in the 20th Round last year, grabbing Eric Hartman from Canada. The 18-year-old has split time at 2B/OF and has hits in 9 of his last 10. Clocked him 4.1 sec H-1(plus). Showed a good approach and the ability to hit velocity in my looks last week.
Rays' 2024 1st Rounder Theo Gillen has 6 multi-hit games in his last 7. Has a HR and SB in his last two. Gillen has really picked it up the last few weeks since having a calf injury. The feel to hit and use the whole field is impressive. Here's some swings from last week:
May 26, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Rays' 2024 1st Rounder Theo Gillen has 6 multi-hit games in his last 7. Has a HR and SB in his last two. Gillen has really picked it up the last few weeks since having a calf injury. The feel to hit and use the whole field is impressive. Here's some swings from last week:
AJ Smith-Shawver whiff reel from last night.
He lowered his release height slightly but created 2.5 inches more of IVB on FB(18.7 from 5'8" rel ht).
New split-change was devastating, and he made some slider adjustments.
Will have a detailed report in the Dynasty Digest.
He lowered his release height slightly but created 2.5 inches more of IVB on FB(18.7 from 5'8" rel ht).
New split-change was devastating, and he made some slider adjustments.
Will have a detailed report in the Dynasty Digest.
March 31, 2025 at 12:50 PM
AJ Smith-Shawver whiff reel from last night.
He lowered his release height slightly but created 2.5 inches more of IVB on FB(18.7 from 5'8" rel ht).
New split-change was devastating, and he made some slider adjustments.
Will have a detailed report in the Dynasty Digest.
He lowered his release height slightly but created 2.5 inches more of IVB on FB(18.7 from 5'8" rel ht).
New split-change was devastating, and he made some slider adjustments.
Will have a detailed report in the Dynasty Digest.
Here is a look at the swings from when I saw him last year and this weekend.
March 18, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Here is a look at the swings from when I saw him last year and this weekend.
The Jackson Holliday report in the 2B rankings is the most detailed one.
The Good:
-104 mph EV90/90 mph avgEV at 20 years old
-100 mph avgEV on pulled FB
-Strong Eye (low chase/high heart swing%)
The Bad
-56% GB%
-94 mph+ up in the zone(35% AAA whiff/48% MLB)
Full Report⬇️
The Good:
-104 mph EV90/90 mph avgEV at 20 years old
-100 mph avgEV on pulled FB
-Strong Eye (low chase/high heart swing%)
The Bad
-56% GB%
-94 mph+ up in the zone(35% AAA whiff/48% MLB)
Full Report⬇️
February 4, 2025 at 6:29 PM
The Jackson Holliday report in the 2B rankings is the most detailed one.
The Good:
-104 mph EV90/90 mph avgEV at 20 years old
-100 mph avgEV on pulled FB
-Strong Eye (low chase/high heart swing%)
The Bad
-56% GB%
-94 mph+ up in the zone(35% AAA whiff/48% MLB)
Full Report⬇️
The Good:
-104 mph EV90/90 mph avgEV at 20 years old
-100 mph avgEV on pulled FB
-Strong Eye (low chase/high heart swing%)
The Bad
-56% GB%
-94 mph+ up in the zone(35% AAA whiff/48% MLB)
Full Report⬇️
Something to watch with Brandon Pfaadt: his curveball.
He used it more over the final few games, with fewer sweepers(13 HR allowed). The sweeper is still an effective whiff pitch, but better sequencing of the CH/SW/CB could lead to a big 2025. 4 starts w/9 or more K in Aug/Sept
He used it more over the final few games, with fewer sweepers(13 HR allowed). The sweeper is still an effective whiff pitch, but better sequencing of the CH/SW/CB could lead to a big 2025. 4 starts w/9 or more K in Aug/Sept
February 2, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Something to watch with Brandon Pfaadt: his curveball.
He used it more over the final few games, with fewer sweepers(13 HR allowed). The sweeper is still an effective whiff pitch, but better sequencing of the CH/SW/CB could lead to a big 2025. 4 starts w/9 or more K in Aug/Sept
He used it more over the final few games, with fewer sweepers(13 HR allowed). The sweeper is still an effective whiff pitch, but better sequencing of the CH/SW/CB could lead to a big 2025. 4 starts w/9 or more K in Aug/Sept
Who are the top pitching prospects in baseball and why? Full breakdown in the latest @ToolshedPod where we discuss pitching prospects. Part two of pitching prospects drops tomorrow, so check out part 1:
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January 21, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Who are the top pitching prospects in baseball and why? Full breakdown in the latest @ToolshedPod where we discuss pitching prospects. Part two of pitching prospects drops tomorrow, so check out part 1:
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My 2025 Outfield Breakout Prospect pick on the latest @toolshedpod.bsky.social was Brailer Guerrero.
Will be 18 for the 1st half of the 2025 season likely in Single-A. A shoulder injury ended his 2024 early, but he slashed .330/.452/.466 slash w/2 HR/13 SB
Pod:
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Will be 18 for the 1st half of the 2025 season likely in Single-A. A shoulder injury ended his 2024 early, but he slashed .330/.452/.466 slash w/2 HR/13 SB
Pod:
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January 13, 2025 at 6:46 PM
My 2025 Outfield Breakout Prospect pick on the latest @toolshedpod.bsky.social was Brailer Guerrero.
Will be 18 for the 1st half of the 2025 season likely in Single-A. A shoulder injury ended his 2024 early, but he slashed .330/.452/.466 slash w/2 HR/13 SB
Pod:
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Will be 18 for the 1st half of the 2025 season likely in Single-A. A shoulder injury ended his 2024 early, but he slashed .330/.452/.466 slash w/2 HR/13 SB
Pod:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
I have seen the dismissal of the high ranks of Jesus Made because "it was the DSL." Comparing his underlying data and watching some film, it is clear that Made's season was elite. Now, he will likely begin 2025 in Single-A as a 17 year old
Full Discussion:
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Full Discussion:
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January 9, 2025 at 1:47 PM
I have seen the dismissal of the high ranks of Jesus Made because "it was the DSL." Comparing his underlying data and watching some film, it is clear that Made's season was elite. Now, he will likely begin 2025 in Single-A as a 17 year old
Full Discussion:
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Full Discussion:
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Jake Miller is one of the more fascinating arms in the Tigers system to me and is extremely underrated. He put up one of the best AFL pitching performances I saw. Check out his full report and rank in my Detroit Tigers Top 30.
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January 7, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Jake Miller is one of the more fascinating arms in the Tigers system to me and is extremely underrated. He put up one of the best AFL pitching performances I saw. Check out his full report and rank in my Detroit Tigers Top 30.
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www.thedynastydugout.com/p/detroit-ti...
The Guardians system is loaded from top to bottom. I talked about Welbyn earlier, but Jaison Chourio also gave me some strong looks this year. I think you can envision the power coming, and it's an impressive hit tool already.
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January 7, 2025 at 8:39 PM
The Guardians system is loaded from top to bottom. I talked about Welbyn earlier, but Jaison Chourio also gave me some strong looks this year. I think you can envision the power coming, and it's an impressive hit tool already.
thedynastydugout.com/p/cleveland-...
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Welbyn Francisca was my SS breakout pick in the latest @toolshedpod.bsky.social. Sure, the surface numbers were good, but his underlying statcast data stood out to me as someone who is a no doubt top 100 prospect.
Link to full episode:
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Link to full episode:
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January 7, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Welbyn Francisca was my SS breakout pick in the latest @toolshedpod.bsky.social. Sure, the surface numbers were good, but his underlying statcast data stood out to me as someone who is a no doubt top 100 prospect.
Link to full episode:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Link to full episode:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Jett Williams missed a large chunk of 2024 due to a wrist injury and wound up hurting his ankle in the AFL, but a healthy 2025 could lead him to be part of the Mets big league squad. Full scouting report + reports on all Mets top 30 prospects ⬇️
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January 6, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Jett Williams missed a large chunk of 2024 due to a wrist injury and wound up hurting his ankle in the AFL, but a healthy 2025 could lead him to be part of the Mets big league squad. Full scouting report + reports on all Mets top 30 prospects ⬇️
thedynastydugout.com/p/new-york-m...
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I missed this for some reason at the Winter Meetings. Rockies GM Bill Schmidt said Chase Dollander will have a chance to make the Rockies out of Spring Training. His stuff is as good as any arm in the minors. The fastball is elite. If any pitcher can beat Coors, it’s Dollander.
January 5, 2025 at 1:00 AM
I missed this for some reason at the Winter Meetings. Rockies GM Bill Schmidt said Chase Dollander will have a chance to make the Rockies out of Spring Training. His stuff is as good as any arm in the minors. The fastball is elite. If any pitcher can beat Coors, it’s Dollander.
Sadly, I am avoiding Coby Mayo in redraft. There is no clear path to playing time. That could change with a trade, though. Long-term I am still in. Full thoughts in the latest @toolshedpod.bsky.social
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January 1, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Sadly, I am avoiding Coby Mayo in redraft. There is no clear path to playing time. That could change with a trade, though. Long-term I am still in. Full thoughts in the latest @toolshedpod.bsky.social
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Eric Bitonti of the Brewers has big-time breakout potential in 2025. The power is off the charts for someone who just turned 19 years old, and he hits the ball at ideal launch angles consistently. Full thoughts in the latest @toolshedpod.bsky.social episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
December 31, 2024 at 4:45 PM
Eric Bitonti of the Brewers has big-time breakout potential in 2025. The power is off the charts for someone who just turned 19 years old, and he hits the ball at ideal launch angles consistently. Full thoughts in the latest @toolshedpod.bsky.social episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Carson DeMartini is one of my favorite under-the-radar prospects from the 2024 MLB Draft. The Phillies made some approach/swing adjustments, and the contact soared during his pro debut.
Full thoughts in the latest @toolshedpod.bsky.social
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Full thoughts in the latest @toolshedpod.bsky.social
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December 30, 2024 at 8:37 PM
Carson DeMartini is one of my favorite under-the-radar prospects from the 2024 MLB Draft. The Phillies made some approach/swing adjustments, and the contact soared during his pro debut.
Full thoughts in the latest @toolshedpod.bsky.social
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Full thoughts in the latest @toolshedpod.bsky.social
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Konnor Griffin has been putting in major work this offseason. Look at the body and swing changes from July to December. Already the best prep bat from the 2024 draft imo, Griffin is a prospect who could take off in 2025 and has immense upside
Videos from his father, Kevin on X
Videos from his father, Kevin on X
December 30, 2024 at 3:44 PM
Konnor Griffin has been putting in major work this offseason. Look at the body and swing changes from July to December. Already the best prep bat from the 2024 draft imo, Griffin is a prospect who could take off in 2025 and has immense upside
Videos from his father, Kevin on X
Videos from his father, Kevin on X
Alejandro Rosario took a massive leap in 2024 with a pitch mix change. The fastball sits 95-98 but with 17 inches of IVB from a 5’6” release height(plus IVB). The slider and splitter are both plus pitches as well & Rosario threw strikes as good as anyone. Full report ⬇️
December 28, 2024 at 3:54 PM
Alejandro Rosario took a massive leap in 2024 with a pitch mix change. The fastball sits 95-98 but with 17 inches of IVB from a 5’6” release height(plus IVB). The slider and splitter are both plus pitches as well & Rosario threw strikes as good as anyone. Full report ⬇️