Born: September 25, 1995
David, Panama
Height: 5-11
Weight: 165
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
Drafted: Not drafted
How Acquired: International
free agent (July 2012)
ETA: 2018

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Physical Description: Slightly undersized, but athletic frame. Quick-twitch athlete. Projectable with a solid shortstop’s build. Needs to add strength.  

Hit: Short, compact, line drive swing. Plus bat speed. Slightly crouched stance, good bat control. Needs to do a better job of incorporating his lower half into his swing. Very aggressive at the plate, in the early stages of developing an approach. Has already shown the ability to work to all fields. Fringe-average to average potential with his hit tool. Still a long way to go, a lot will depend on how his approach develops.  

Power: Some leverage in swing. Fringe raw, but slightly below-average power potential due to approach and propsentity for swing and miss.  More gap power with plenty of doubles. Could eventually settle into 8-12  home runs a year.  

Arm: Plus-plus arm strength, quick release. Able to make any throw from shortstop.

Field: Advanced defensive skill set. Soft hands, fluid actions at short. Makes up for below-average speed with excellent instincts and a quick first step. Excellent range. Confident charging the ball. Plays the position with swagger. Potential plus defensive shortstop.  

Run: Below-average speed. Not a major part of his game. Doesn’t impact his defensive ability. Not a major threat to steal bases.  

Career Notes: Had a breakout showing at the 2013 Fall Instructional League.

Summation: Everyday regular potential as a defense-first shortstop. Has the bat-to-ball skills and has shown the willingness to be more patient and a developing approach to play at a premium defensive position. Won’t be an impact bat, but will more than make up for it with plus-to-better defensive profile. Bat will determine ultimate upside, whether it’s more of a utility profile or as an everyday regular.