Daniel Vellojin

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Cincinnati Reds #19 prospect in 2022
  Track Record: The decision to use an automated ball-strike system makes it tough to fully evaluate hitters and pitchers from the Low-A Southeast, as the league saw low batting averages but high on-base percentages due to plenty of walks. Vellojin was the epitome of the trend. His .401 on-base percentage led all minor league catchers in full-season ball, even though he hit only .247.
  
  Scouting Report: Vellojin drew raves from scouts and coaches for his well-rounded combination of a discerning batting eye and a solid, well-rounded game behind the plate. He has a plus arm and is an above-average receiver. Vellojin shuts down the running game—he threw out 41% of basestealers in 2021. Vellojin does struggle significantly with his blocking. He led all full-season catchers with 102 wild pitches allowed (25 more than anyone else) and 11 passed balls. Offensively, Vellojin doesn’t hit the ball very hard, but he makes extremely good swing decisions. It’s very hard to get him to chase.
  
  The Future: Vellojin has a lot of work ahead of him, but he has the foundational skills to be an everyday MLB catcher, although his on-base-heavy approach doesn’t exactly fit the normal profile. When he heads to High-A Dayton next year, he needs to focus on improving his blocking.
  

• April, 2022 Scouting Report
  BA Grade: 50/Extreme
  
  Track Record: The decision to use an automated ball-strike system makes it tough to fully evaluate hitters and pitchers from the Low-A Southeast, as the league saw low batting averages but high on-base percentages due to plenty of walks. Vellojin was the epitome of the trend. His .401 on-base percentage led all minor league catchers in full-season ball, even though he hit only .247.
  
  Scouting Report: Vellojin drew raves from scouts and coaches for his well-rounded combination of a discerning batting eye and a solid, well-rounded game behind the plate. He has a plus arm and is an above-average receiver. Vellojin shuts down the running game—he threw out 41% of basestealers in 2021. Vellojin does struggle significantly with his blocking. He led all full-season catchers with 102 wild pitches allowed (25 more than anyone else) and 11 passed balls. Offensively, Vellojin doesn&#39t hit the ball very hard, but he makes extremely good swing decisions. It&#39s very hard to get him to chase.
  
  The Future: Vellojin has a lot of work ahead of him, but he has the foundational skills to be an everyday MLB catcher, although his on-base-heavy approach doesn&#39t exactly fit the normal profile. When he heads to High-A Dayton next year, he needs to focus on improving his blocking.
• December, 2021 Scouting Report
  Track Record: The decision to use an automated ball-strike system makes it tough to fully evaluate hitters and pitchers from the Low-A Southeast, as the league saw low batting averages but high on-base percentages due to plenty of walks. Vellojin was the epitome of the trend. His .401 on-base percentage led all minor league catchers in full-season ball, even though he hit only .247.
  
  Scouting Report: Vellojin drew raves from scouts and coaches for his well-rounded combination of a discerning batting eye and a solid, well-rounded game behind the plate. He has a plus arm and is an above-average receiver. Vellojin shuts down the running game—he threw out 41% of basestealers in 2021. Vellojin does struggle significantly with his blocking. He led all full-season catchers with 102 wild pitches allowed (25 more than anyone else) and 11 passed balls. Offensively, Vellojin doesn’t hit the ball very hard, but he makes extremely good swing decisions. It’s very hard to get him to chase.
  
  The Future: Vellojin has a lot of work ahead of him, but he has the foundational skills to be an everyday MLB catcher, although his on-base-heavy approach doesn’t exactly fit the normal profile. When he heads to High-A Dayton next year, he needs to focus on improving his blocking.