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Deterministic, stat-grounded reads from the current ValuCast prospect board. These reports explain the evidence; they do not change rank or value.

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2065 role profiles
16 peak buckets
25 recent movers
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1 matching report. Stats come from ValuCast-owned MiLB context; peak notes come from the peak projection, not public scouting grades.

P#37

Zach Root

LAD · P · A+ · Age 22

41.8 ValuCast

The ERA is the loudest number in this profile, and the translation is where it gets complicated. At A+ in 2026, Root has posted a 2.4 ERA across 60 innings, striking out 79 batters against 29 walks, and that strikeout rate, 11.8 per nine, translates to roughly league-average at the MLB level while the walk rate stays at 4.3 regardless of context. The strikeouts are real enough at A+; the issue is they don't survive the translation, which leaves the command profile carrying all the weight, and right now it wobbles. If he sharpens the walks, the floor is a multi-inning reliever with a legitimate fastball-to-contact mix; if he doesn't, the depth arm scenario is exactly what you'd expect from a profile where K-BB% translates to 13.0% against a translated MLB average of 13.5%.

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Scouting Reports

Status
Live
Reports
773
Max rank
500
Generated
JULY 30, 2026

Playing-time / role tracker

Status
Live
Profiles
2065
Active MLB
727
Injury risk
239

MLB Projection Source

Keep Steamer as the default redraft source until H+P is intentionally promoted after human review.

ValuCast source
Available
Default source
steamer
Default setting
Manual only

Peak Projection Buckets

Review focus: Pitcher / Lower Minors.

Status
Display only
Buckets
16
Needs review
13
Profiles
2900

Recent Signals

Status
Live
Signals
300
Movers
25
Tracked days
48

Player Card Health

Status
Live
Top 200
200
Needs review
0
Level splits
72

Projected Role Mix

726Middle Relief
603Everyday Regular
172Rotation Starter
157Rotation Workhorse
133Leverage Reliever
107Bench Or Depth
86Part Time Or Strong Side
81Regular