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Physical Description:
Small, athletic. Very twitchy. Has grown since he entered the
organization, but still is relatively slight of frame. Does not
have a frame to add significant weight, but is sneaky strong for
his size.
Hit: Starts slightly open and
utilizes a short, leg lift timing device. Stance, load, and
swing are visually reminiscent of Mookie Betts. Gets his foot
down and gets through with his hands. Quick hands, plus bat
speed. Good bat control and contact skills. Aggressive approach
that needs considerable refinement. Does not walk much and
expands the strike zone often, but has the bat control to put
the ball in play, leading to a lot of weak contact on pitches
outside the zone rather than the strikeouts that might otherwise
result from a similar approach. Will expand the zone
particularly often against breaking balls. How his approach
develops will determine where his hit tool ends up. Potential
fringe-average hit tool.
Power: Produces
average exit velocities. Will show above-average power in
batting practice to all fields. In-game power is more noticeable
to the pull side. Potential average in-game power.
Run: Plus speed. Speed plays both on the bases
and in the field. Needs to improve baserunning instincts.
Field: Versatile, standout defender. Has
shown the potential to be a plus defender all around the
diamond. Best position is center field, but organization has
also continued to get him reps at shortstop. In the outfield,
has really good instincts. Takes really efficient routes and has
plus-plus range. Routinely makes highlight reel plays. After
exclusively playing the infield in 2018 and 2019, he began
playing the outfield in 2021 and immediately showed plus
defensive ability there. Named farm system's 2021 and 2022
Defensive Player of the Year. |
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Arm: Plus arm. Quick release. Throws have good
carry.
Career Notes: Played in the
Little League World Series for Curacao in 2012. Was scouted by
former Red Sox pitching prospect Dennis Neuman. Participated in
the Fall Instructional League in 2018, 2019, and 2020.
Participated in the 2021 Fall Performance Program. Participated
in 2022 Winter Warm-Up. Named to the 2022 MLB Futures Game.
Finished the 2022 season ranked as a top 100 prospect by some
outlets. Was named SoxProspects.com Player of the Year in 2022.
Worked out with Team Netherlands at its Kingdom Series in
November 2022, signaling that he may be considered for the team
at the 2023 World Baseball Classic. Added to
the 40-man roster in November 2022 to protect him from selection
in the Rule 5 Draft. Participated in 2023 Rookie Development
Program. Entered 2023 as a consensus top 100 prospect.
Summation:
Potential bench utility player. Ceiling of an everyday regular
who adds considerable value on defense and also contributes some
at the plate. Defensive ability and versatility and speed give
him a high floor. Could be a plus defender at every position
except catcher and first base. Bat lags behind, but has improved
considerably in 2022. Approach is what holds him back now and
will determine his ultimate value at the plate. Needs to cut
down on chasing pitches out of the zone and improve swing
decisions and quality of contact.
Links
State of the System 2020: Middle Infielders (4.29.2020)
Scouting Scratch: Red Sox 2021 Rule 5 Preview (11.18.2021)
Notes from the Field (5.15.2022)
Scouting the Box Score: The Rise of Ceddanne Rafaela (6.13.2022) |
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