Emmanuel Rivera
Born:
06/29/1996 (Age: 27)
Bats:
Right
Throws: Right
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 195
Primary Position: 3B
Seconday Position: -
Throws: Right
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 195
Primary Position: 3B
Seconday Position: -
Acquisition Period:
19th Rd., 2015 MLB First-Year Player Draft (KCR)
Entry Point: 4 Yr College
Options Used: N/A
Entry Point: 4 Yr College
Options Used: N/A
Report Info
| Evaluator: | Adam McInturff |
| Report Date: | April 18th, 2018 |
| Dates Seen: | 4/5-4/8/18 |
| Level: | High A |
| Affiliate: | Wilmington Blue Rocks |
| MLB Team: |
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| On 40-Man Roster: | No |
Physical Description
Large build w/ broad strength throughout. Physical corner frame.
Swing Mechanics
Wide, square base w/ crouch and medium hand set. Moderate leg-kick trigger on frontside w/ quiet hand load before the swing.
| MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2020 | P | 40 | Bench | High |
|---|
| Tool | Present | Future | Comments |
| Hit | 30 | 40 | Big-muscle swing w/ length to bat path. Below-average bat speed w/ holes on the inner third of the plate. Approach and swing are geared to mostly use the pull side. Could struggle against quality velocity in on hands. |
| Big-muscle swing w/ length to bat path. Below-average bat speed w/ holes on the inner third of the plate. Approach and swing are geared to mostly use the pull side. Could struggle against quality velocity in on hands. | |||
| Game Power | 40 | 45 | Raw power doesn't play up to full utility in games. Projects as a mistake hitter w/ the strength to drive pullside. |
| Raw power doesn't play up to full utility in games. Projects as a mistake hitter w/ the strength to drive pullside. | |||
| Raw Power | 50 | 50 | Big league raw power to the pullside. Doesn't drive the ball as well straightaway and oppo. |
| Big league raw power to the pullside. Doesn't drive the ball as well straightaway and oppo. | |||
| Run | 40 | 40 | Below-average runner up the line and on the bases, though not a clogger. |
| Below-average runner up the line and on the bases, though not a clogger. | |||
| Field | 40 | 45 | Fringy lateral range and first-step quickness at 3B. Will need to work to stay at the position and likely moves to 1B. |
| Fringy lateral range and first-step quickness at 3B. Will need to work to stay at the position and likely moves to 1B. | |||
| Throw | 50 | 50 | Playable strength and carry on throws, enough for 3B if his footwork and range come around. |
| Playable strength and carry on throws, enough for 3B if his footwork and range come around. | |||
| Attribute | Present | Future |
|---|---|---|
| Athleticism | Below Average | Below Average |
| Approach | Below Average | Average |
| Instincts | Average | Average |
| Baserunning | Below Average | Below Average |
Overall Summary
Power potential can get him to the big leagues as a 1B/3B type, but don't see the overall offensive impact for a regular profile there. Bat-only prospect that will wind up a 4A type if he doesn't hit enough.
