There were no letdowns. He hit a couple of hard fouls, then smoked one to right-center for a single. That at-bat alone was worth the trip. The average is 50. Outfielders Kirk Gibson, Fred Lynn and Jim Edmonds are examples of how players rank on such a scale.
Different positions lead to a different order of priority on skills.
A shortstop will be graded first on fielding, then on arm strength and speed. Hitting and power are the fourth and fifth concerns. A catcher is graded first on receiving skills, then arm strength and hitting. Speed is vital at virtually every position except catcher, and often is a tiebreaker at draft time. Each player had world-class speed.