Arquimedes Gamboa
Born:
09/23/1997 (Age: 26)
Bats:
Both
Throws: Right
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 175
Primary Position: SS
Seconday Position: INF
Throws: Right
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 175
Primary Position: SS
Seconday Position: INF
Acquisition Period:
Signed as International Free Agent, July 14th, 2014 (PHI)
Entry Point: IFA
Options Used: N/A
Entry Point: IFA
Options Used: N/A
Report Info
| Evaluator: | Steve Givarz |
| Report Date: | May 31st, 2018 |
| Dates Seen: | 4/5-4/6; 4/10-4/13/18 |
| Level: | High A |
| Affiliate: | Clearwater Threshers |
| MLB Team: |
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| On 40-Man Roster: | No |
Physical Description
Medium frame, young/lean look, significant projection remains.
Swing Mechanics
Mainly saw hit LH, but got a couple AB's RH, both are similar, hits from an even, tall stance with toe-tap timing mech.
| MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2021 | P | 50 | High |
|---|
| Tool | Present | Future | Comments |
| Hit | 30 | 45 | Good barrel control, above-average bat speed; level path w/o much strength behind it, though projects into firmer contact w/ strength gains; ingredients of playable major-league hit tool w/ physical projection. |
| Good barrel control, above-average bat speed; level path w/o much strength behind it, though projects into firmer contact w/ strength gains; ingredients of playable major-league hit tool w/ physical projection. | |||
| Game Power | 20 | 40 | Projecting to play at full grade given above-average bat speed, bat control and improvement in approach, but won't ever be much of a home-run threat. |
| Projecting to play at full grade given above-average bat speed, bat control and improvement in approach, but won't ever be much of a home-run threat. | |||
| Raw Power | 30 | 40 | Below-average present raw power, lacking strength to drive the ball; will add a grade as he grows into some added strength. |
| Below-average present raw power, lacking strength to drive the ball; will add a grade as he grows into some added strength. | |||
| Run | 55 | 55 | Above-average runner, 4.12-4.22 HP-to-1B from left side; accelerates quickly, runs the bases well w/ instincts. |
| Above-average runner, 4.12-4.22 HP-to-1B from left side; accelerates quickly, runs the bases well w/ instincts. | |||
| Field | 45 | 55 | Smooth overall actions at SS, projects to stay at the position and profiles as future above-average defender; soft hands, quick first step, good range; natural defender, though will get showy and make youthful mistakes right now. |
| Smooth overall actions at SS, projects to stay at the position and profiles as future above-average defender; soft hands, quick first step, good range; natural defender, though will get showy and make youthful mistakes right now. | |||
| Throw | 60 | 60 | Plus arm, weapon on the left side, throws have great carry and were delivered on a line, has plenty of arm for the backhand plays into the 5/6 hole. |
| Plus arm, weapon on the left side, throws have great carry and were delivered on a line, has plenty of arm for the backhand plays into the 5/6 hole. | |||
| Attribute | Present | Future |
|---|---|---|
| Athleticism | Plus | Plus |
| Approach | Average | Average |
| Instincts | Plus | Plus |
| Baserunning | Plus | Plus |
Overall Summary
Ceiling of everyday shortstop if he can develop more w/ the bat. Very polished defender, defensive/baserunning contributions give a high floor as a bench player, even if the stick isn't enough for everyday ABs. Risk to profile given amount of offensive projection required to reach ceiling.
