Age: 19
Born: July 10, 1993
Santo Domingo, DR
Height: 5-11
Weight: 160
Bats: Both
Throws: Right
Drafted: Not drafted
How Acquired: International free agent (July 2009)

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Links
2010 Prospect Preview
2011 Prospect Preview
Video: Batting Practice (March 2011)
The Book: Jose Vinicio (10.10.11)
2012 Prospect Preview
2013 Prospect Preview

Scouting Report: Small-framed Dominican shortstop, signed to a big bonus at the age of sixteen. Outstanding present defensive tools with above-average range, quick hands, and a solid-average arm. Has the potential for more arm strength as he adds overall body strength. Also has strong technique and instincts. Tends to needlessly rush plays that lead to unforced errors. Should tighten up as he continues to mature. Shows a lot of confidence and swagger in the field. Projects to remain at shortstop. Above-average speed. Switch hitter. Produces good batspeed from both sides of the plate, but head of the bat drags some due to lack of strength. Swing is much more fluid as a lefty. Generates plus batspeed and gets the head of the bat out front of the ball to produce backspin. Right-handed swing is longer and less fluid. Head of the bat drags presently. Minimal present power with below-average power potential. Raw offensively, but showing signs of beginning to develop his approach and improving his lower-body mechanics. Offensive progression is strongly tied to how much he physically develop. Needs to put on weight.