Hitting:

55. Power: 50. Running: 55. Fielding: 50. Arm: 45.

TRACK RECORD: Varsho, the son of former major leaguer Gary Varsho, performed well at summer camp in July before earning a big league callup a week into the season. Things didn’t go well initially, but the competitiveness of Varsho’s at-bats improved as the season progressed. He posted an .822 OPS over his final 74 plate appearances, looking more like the productive hitter he was in the minors.

SCOUTING REPORT: Like many hitters in their first big league exposure, Varsho got caught in between during many of his early at-bats and was either too aggressive or too passive. He got more comfortable as the season progressed and began showing the decisive, compact swing that has long yielded predictions of an above-average hitter with average power. Varsho is a natural catcher, but his above-average speed and surprising athleticism convinced the D-backs to try him out in center field. He played both spots in his big league debut and was passable at each. His below-average arm strength was more noticeable in the outfield than behind the plate.

THE FUTURE: Varsho doesn’t have much left to prove in the minors, but he also doesn’t have a clear role on the 2021 big league roster. He’ll try to win a spot in spring training and carry over his strong finish from 2020.