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Matthew Lugo, OF
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It looks like Kiley McDaniel and I were too high on Lugo before the draft (we 45 FV'd him) based on the reports I've gotten during his post-draft summer and now his Fall 2020 look. He went much later than we expected and I initially thought it was perhaps because it was tough for decision-makers to go to Puerto Rico to see him efficiently (it was a multi-day commitment without other high-end players to see) but to this point it seems we were just too heavy on his evaluation. He wasn't especially toolsy in high school, but I did think he'd say at shortstop and his body was very projectable, giving Lugo the chance to develop relevant power for the position. But while Lugo has gotten stronger, his bat speed is still an issue and it's compounded by his lever length. He didn't hit during instructs because of a wrist injury. Now he's tracking like a utility infielder reliant on his defense. (Fall Instructional League)