Yuli Gurriel
Born:
06/09/1984 (Age: 39)
Bats:
Right
Throws: Right
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 190
Primary Position: 3B
Seconday Position: 2B
Throws: Right
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 190
Primary Position: 3B
Seconday Position: 2B
Acquisition Period:
Signed as international free agent 7/16/16 (HOU)
Entry Point: IFA
Entry Point: IFA
Report Info
| Evaluator: | Dave DeFreitas |
| Report Date: | March 21st, 2016 |
| Dates Seen: | March 2013, August 2014 |
| Level: | MLB |
| Affiliate: | Houston Astros |
| MLB Team: |
|
Physical Description
Lanky, athletic frame; wirey strong, fast-twitch muscles
Swing Mechanics
Starts square; high hand position; quiet, small load.
| MLB ETA | Future Floor | Future Ceiling | Realistic Role | Risk | 2016 | 50 | 60 | Role 60: Everyday 3B | High |
|---|
| Tool | Present | Future | Comments |
| Hit | 55 | 55 | Quiet hands, small load; level plane and generates some back spin; barrel stays in the zone. Stays to the middle of the field, line-drive hitter. Ability to keep hands back when fooled. Situationally aware. |
| Quiet hands, small load; level plane and generates some back spin; barrel stays in the zone. Stays to the middle of the field, line-drive hitter. Ability to keep hands back when fooled. Situationally aware. | |||
| Raw Power | 60 | 60 | Carry on line drives; plays more as doubles-type power, but can drive the ball out to any field. |
| Carry on line drives; plays more as doubles-type power, but can drive the ball out to any field. | |||
| Run | 45 | 45 | Athletic gate when underway, long strides. Will get choppy down the line however. 4.40, 4.52 to 1st, not going 100%. |
| Athletic gate when underway, long strides. Will get choppy down the line however. 4.40, 4.52 to 1st, not going 100%. | |||
| Field | 55 | 55 | Smooth, soft hands; feel to backhand, receives the ball well. Limited lateral range, can have a slow first step at times, especially on glove side and slow rollers. Capable at second base, but best suited for third base. |
| Smooth, soft hands; feel to backhand, receives the ball well. Limited lateral range, can have a slow first step at times, especially on glove side and slow rollers. Capable at second base, but best suited for third base. | |||
| Throw | 55 | 55 | Long release; can show plus when squared up and gets behind a routine play; drops elbow often and has the ball sink/sail. Below-average accuracy when on the move. |
| Long release; can show plus when squared up and gets behind a routine play; drops elbow often and has the ball sink/sail. Below-average accuracy when on the move. | |||
Player Video
MiLB Stats
Overall Summary
Above-average offensive third baseman with run-producing ability. Has a middle-of-the-field approach; can drive the ball to all fields. Knows the strike zone, will take his walks; short and gets the barrel to the ball. Average defender at third base; inconsistent footwork; lateral range is limited; has the hands and arm strength to make the spectacular play on occasion; can get lazy on routine plays. Not the team leader, but a solid contributor; can hit in multiple spots in the lineup.
