. lowest on-base percentage, and the lowest slugging percentage among the 11 frame from Alpharetta, GA who attends Blessed Trinity Catholic HS. It’s customary for the Dodgers to give their college draft picks a few games in the Arizona League before they head off to a higher level. The 22-year-old Cuban sensation boasts five above-average or better tools, including a 55-grade hit tool, 60-grade defense and 70-grade speed, throwing arm and power. The Padres might’ve gotten an absolute steal in the 2019 MLB Draft when they selected CJ Abrams out of Trinity Catholic High School in Georgia. to second base, where he showed some fluidity turning two. Most speedsters don’t typically have above-average bat-to-ball skills, but Abrams is pushing elite in that category as well. Cartaya projects to be at least an average hitter with barrel awareness and plus raw power. Jose Tena, SS, IndiansAge: 18. Moss squares up balls from both sides of the plate and is very adept at using the whole field. (it's) something that's instilled in him.". Signed: Venezuela, 2018. Copyright © 2020 Baseball America Enterprises. At the plate, Patiño shows intriguing power/speed potential. Expect Arias to start 2020 at Double-A Amarillo. Each pitcher’s repertoire and projected control average to 61.25. Of that trio, only Puk—who made his big league debut in 2019—has pitched above Class A. B-T: L-L. Ht: 6-6. Tena is also an exciting player on the field, with projected plus range and an arm that plays up because of his good hands. Antoine Kelly, LHP, BrewersAge: 19. . The Padres might’ve gotten an absolute steal in the 2019 MLB Draft when they selected CJ Abrams out of Trinity Catholic High School in Georgia. He is the whole package, according to his hitting coach Darrin Garner. Wt: 200. Apps. "He learned how to position himself, and he learned how to slow the game down,” said Giants Orange manager Alvaro Espinosa, himself a slick-fielding shortstop during his playing career. 14. "He's got some length to his body, some length to his arms, and some height to his body," Indians Blue manager Larry Day said. Maybe CJ Abrams, currently a shortstop in an organization with Fernando Tatis Jr. at the top, moves to second base one day. His hands work well and he has solid-average arm strength, but limited range could eventually dictate a move across the infield to first base. CJ Abrams, SS, PadresAge: 18. Drafted: HS—Roswell, Ga., 2019 (1). He has plus-plus bat speed and is extremely athletic in the batter's box, while showing an advanced feel for adjustments at the plate. "Choi knows where he's going to throw the baseball," Dodgers Mota manager Jair Fernandez said. He’s also a gifted defender with enough arm strength to rival Tatis. 13. Pomares impressed the Giants' staff with his willingness to learn. Kelly worked mostly with his heater in his pro debut, but threw in a slider with good cut that flashed plus at times. "What he did, more than anything for a young hitter who was so impressive, was his ability to control the zone, swing at strikes, take balls and put himself in good counts to hit,” Indians Blue manager Larry Day said. CJ Abrams is a 2019 SS/MIF with a 6-2 182 lb. On the mound, three pitchers are tied for the toolsiest repertoire: Athletics lefthander Jesus Luzardo, Marlins righty Sixto Sanchez and Yankees righty Luis Medina. The bat's the real deal.". It’s rare that we see a player with his speed have a real 60-grade hit tool, but Abrams is without a doubt that kind of guy. Luciano reported to the Giants’ minor league facility in the summer of 2018, not long after signing on July 2 for $2.6 million. He has a good, balanced swing with bat speed and some loft, better now from the left side. MLB Rally MLB Rally Quick Pick The Vault R.B.I. Privacy PolicyTerms of ServiceSign Up For Our Newsletters, Copyright © 2020, The San Diego Union-Tribune |. Mears struggled out of the gate, facing professional pitchers with velocity that he seldom faced in high school. Wt: 230. Signed: Colombia, 2018. Choi exudes confidence and poise on the mound. ranking him No. Signed: Dominican Republic, 2017. B-T: L-R. Ht: 6-2. B-T: R-R. Ht: 6-3. Copyright © 2020 Baseball America Enterprises. A dozen 2019 first-round picks made their pro debuts in the AZL, with Abrams. Also sign up for our community newspaper newsletters, and CaregiverSD. Wt: 199. "And he has a good feel for the ball and a good repertoire.". Drafted: HS—San Antonio, 2019 (3). These profiles will be more or less a scouting report on the prospect, but will also include video footage from several different Twitter accounts and my own evaluations on that specific prospect. Playoff payoff. B-T: B-R. Ht: 5-11. He makes hard contact with plus raw power. The full San Francisco Giants instructional league roster, plus a brief analysis on names that stand out. Powered by Minute Media © 2020 All Rights Reserved. . That performance was good enough for the 19-year-old to be ranked among the Top 10 shortstop prospects in all of baseball by MLB Pipeline. 2 overall pick. @ .426 Former @SDSUBaseball n @CA_Bears Julian Escobedo is 6th @ 395 pic.twitter.com/NHl2urJ9tO. A fringe-average arm makes him better suited for second base, and he's also athletic enough to handle left field. 7. "He's been the most improved player since the year started," Rangers manager Carlos Cardoza said. He’s been the best athlete on any team he’s ever played on, and may continue to be as he rises through the ranks, which is why he’s played shortstop. Carroll is lauded for his outstanding makeup and baseball IQ, and the D-backs promoted him to short-season Hillsboro for the Hops’ postseason run. The only question for Abrams is where he will play at the big league level. Padres prospect CJ Abrams scores on a bunt single by third baseman Tucupita Marcano in the fourth inning at the Don Welke On Deck Classic on Oct. 1, 2019, at Petco Park. Still, there are some lingering questions as to whether or not Abrams would be better suited in center field due to his arm. B-T: L-R. Ht: 6-1. Baseball America is the highest on Abrams, ranking him No. Baseball 20 MLB Home Run Derby 2020 Closer Report Prospect Rankings MLB Champions. Build your custom FanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis on San Diego Padres and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. Abrams will more than likely start 2020 back in the Midwest League, but his chances of moving quickly made it easier for the Padres to let go of the likes of Luis Urias and Xavier Edwards this offseason. CJ Abrams - Prospect Profile MLB.com: "Abrams has game-changing speed, uses his quickness to beat out bunts and grounders and has the instincts to develop into a premium basestealer. The No. And it probably drops by half again when you get into the third round. 22 in the top-100 list it published earlier this month. He’s a five-tool talent, able to stay in the middle of the outfield thanks to plus speed and more than enough arm. He threw out 24 percent of basestealers and wasn’t shy about trying to pick off runners who strayed too far off second base. 94 in Baseball Prospectus’ rankings. He consistently put up good numbers for the league champions, especially delivering key hits during the Rangers' four-game postseason run. © 2014 - Prospect Digest. 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