Joendry Vargas – SS – DodgersĪnother well-regarded prospect out of the 2023 IFA class, Vargas is big, toolsy and projectable, helping him earn a signing bonus north of $2 million from the Dodgers in January. He may not stick in center, but there’s potential for big power combined with the approach and bat-to-ball skills to get into it consistently. It’s no surprise that Arias is more advanced than his peers considering his father, Pablo, played professionally in the Tigers system and now works as a scout.
Physically mature with more polish at the plate than most 17-year-olds, Arias commanded the second largest signing bonus in franchise history from the Giants ($2.7 million). There’s a lot to like from the Yankees middle infield prospect and it is impossible to deny his results thus far…even if we have yet to see him above the complex.
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Smaller in stature, Delgado has sneaky power to his pull side with a plus feel to hit from both sides of the plate and great speed. Delgado walked more than he struck out while launching eight homers along with 36 stolen bases.
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Keiner Delgado – INF – YankeesĪnother impressive international free agent in the Yankees system, Delgado made the jump stateside after a strong showing in the DSL and was just as impressive in the Complex League. He will surely be a popular chase given his organization and his signing bonus. Mayea of course has a long way to go, but the tools and projection are exciting.
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It’s hard to have any major takeaways from the DSL, but his first pro season has been a success, showcasing a patient approach while flashing above average exit velocities in his age 17 campaign. While he may not be a top 100 prospect yet, Mayea signed for a whopping $4.35 million as an international free agent at the start of the year thanks to his elite speed and impressive feel for the barrel. He could quickly become a top prospect with a strong showing in his pro debut next year. Looks have been extremely limited on Celesten, but he’s a great athlete who is physically projectable with five tool potential. Felnin Celesten – SS – MarinersĪ hamstring strain has delayed the pro debut of the prized international free agent who signed for a Mariners-record $4.7 million during the 2023 IFA period. There’s potential for average power, which with Lara’s ability to hit and complementary tools, could make him an impactful top of the order threat as an everyday centerfielder. His advanced offensive game, defensive ability in center field and impressive overall baseball instincts have helped him earn a promotion to High-A as an 18-year-old. Luis Lara – OF – BrewersĪ switch-hitter with a plus plus hit tool, Lara consistently puts together great at-bats while flashing gap to gap power. While first base may ultimately be his home, Basallo has massive power potential along with a developing feel to hit that gives him middle-of-the-order upside. He cut his strikeout rate well below 20% while upping his walk rate. In his age-18 season, Basallo launched 12 home runs in 83 Low-A games before earning the bump up to High-A.Īt the High-A level, the left-handed hitter has looked even more comfortable. Samuel Basallo – 1B/C – OriolesĪn absolute masher, Basallo is quickly becoming one of the most impressive teenage bats in the Minor Leagues. Salas is one of the most advanced teenage prospects we have seen in a very long time with the potential to hit for average, power and stick behind the dish. The youngest player at the level by multiple years, it’s important to take his numbers with a grain of salt. Though he struggled in his handful of High-A games, the always aggressive Padres pushed him to Double-A to finish the season. Already showcasing impressive impact, Salas hit nine home runs in his first 48 pro games before being promoted to High-A.
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