Andres Gimenez
Born:
09/04/1998 (Age: 25)
Bats:
Left
Throws: Right
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 161
Primary Position: SS
Seconday Position: -
Throws: Right
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 161
Primary Position: SS
Seconday Position: -
Acquisition Period:
Signed as an International Free Agent, July 2nd, 2015 (NYM)
Entry Point: J2
Options Used: N/A
Entry Point: J2
Options Used: N/A
Report Info
| Evaluator: | Steve Givarz |
| Report Date: | July 13th, 2018 |
| Dates Seen: | 6/4-6/8 |
| Level: | High A |
| Affiliate: | St. Lucie Mets |
| MLB Team: |
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| On 40-Man Roster: | No |
Physical Description
Medium frame, lean/wiry body, still has room to get stronger.
Swing Mechanics
Hits from a tall, slightly open stance with a stride to even.
| MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2020 | P | 60 | High |
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| Tool | Present | Future | Comments |
| Hit | 40 | 60 | Strong wrists w/ plus batspeed even though he's still growing into his frame. Advanced approach, hits w/ a plan, recognizes pitches. More struggle against same-side pitching. Very projectable offensive tools; ingredients of future plus hitter. |
| Strong wrists w/ plus batspeed even though he's still growing into his frame. Advanced approach, hits w/ a plan, recognizes pitches. More struggle against same-side pitching. Very projectable offensive tools; ingredients of future plus hitter. | |||
| Game Power | 30 | 40 | Won't be a big HR threat, but can drive the gaps and collect doubles. |
| Won't be a big HR threat, but can drive the gaps and collect doubles. | |||
| Raw Power | 40 | 50 | Below-avg raw power w/ enough physical projection and carry off the bat to foresee future average raw as he matures. |
| Below-avg raw power w/ enough physical projection and carry off the bat to foresee future average raw as he matures. | |||
| Run | 55 | 55 | Average straightline speed, 4.19-4.25 times H/1B; plus baserunning instincts allow him to rack up steals and run the bases well underway. |
| Average straightline speed, 4.19-4.25 times H/1B; plus baserunning instincts allow him to rack up steals and run the bases well underway. | |||
| Field | 55 | 60 | Standout defender at SS, makes it look easy. Plus first step and instincts compensate for average lateral range. Soft hands, reliable defender who makes both the routine and spectacular play. All the tools of a plus SS, shows a lack of urgency defensively occasionally but will correct in time. |
| Standout defender at SS, makes it look easy. Plus first step and instincts compensate for average lateral range. Soft hands, reliable defender who makes both the routine and spectacular play. All the tools of a plus SS, shows a lack of urgency defensively occasionally but will correct in time. | |||
| Throw | 60 | 60 | Plus arm, throws are hard w/ on-line carry, finishes plays on the run and can throw from numerous angles. |
| Plus arm, throws are hard w/ on-line carry, finishes plays on the run and can throw from numerous angles. | |||
| Attribute | Present | Future |
|---|---|---|
| Athleticism | Plus | Plus |
| Approach | Average | Plus |
| Instincts | Plus | Plus |
| Baserunning | Plus | Plus |
Overall Summary
High ceiling, chance to be one of the better shortstops in the game; impact defender w/ potential for plus hit/on-base ability. Remaining projection and lack of power add risk to reaching FV 60, but has the defensive ability to be an everyday guy even if the bat doesn't impact.
