J.C. Encarnacion
Born:
01/17/1998 (Age: 26)
Bats:
Right
Throws: Right
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 195
Primary Position: 3B
Seconday Position: -
Throws: Right
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 195
Primary Position: 3B
Seconday Position: -
Acquisition Period:
Signed as international free agent 5/10/2016 (ATL); Traded to BAL 7/31/2018
Entry Point: J2
Options Used: N/A
Entry Point: J2
Options Used: N/A
Report Info
| Evaluator: | Adam McInturff |
| Report Date: | August 4th, 2018 |
| Dates Seen: | May 21-24, 2018 |
| Level: | Class A |
| Affiliate: | Delmarva Shorebirds |
| MLB Team: |
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| On 40-Man Roster: | No |
Physical Description
Tall, athletic frame; rangy/wirey build; V-shaped torso and tapered features; big-league body. Looks taller than listed height.
Swing Mechanics
Uncomfortable hitting base, lacks balance at the plate. Plus batspeed, whippy uppercut, loose/fast hands but present swing mechanics don't let them do the work.
| MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2021 | P | 45 | Platoon | Extreme |
|---|
| Tool | Present | Future | Comments |
| Hit | 30 | 45 | Limited present feel to hit, fastball hitter who feasts on A-Ball mistakes, approach and trouble w/ soft stuff will be exploited at higher levels. Needs to improve vs. off-speed to develop enough hit tool for everyday ML at-bats. |
| Limited present feel to hit, fastball hitter who feasts on A-Ball mistakes, approach and trouble w/ soft stuff will be exploited at higher levels. Needs to improve vs. off-speed to develop enough hit tool for everyday ML at-bats. | |||
| Game Power | 40 | 50 | Natural strength and leverage in swing give glimpses of power potential. Has the pop for 15-20 HRs a year at maturity if he can make more contact. |
| Natural strength and leverage in swing give glimpses of power potential. Has the pop for 15-20 HRs a year at maturity if he can make more contact. | |||
| Raw Power | 50 | 60 | Impressive raw power for his age, already can drive it out to pullside in BP w/ authority. Inconsistent path limits consistency of lift in his swing right now, but projects for plus raw as he fills out and tightens up swing mechanics. |
| Impressive raw power for his age, already can drive it out to pullside in BP w/ authority. Inconsistent path limits consistency of lift in his swing right now, but projects for plus raw as he fills out and tightens up swing mechanics. | |||
| Run | 45 | 45 | Long strides, runs better underway, fringy HP-to-1B as long swing and big body take a few steps to get going. |
| Long strides, runs better underway, fringy HP-to-1B as long swing and big body take a few steps to get going. | |||
| Field | 45 | 50 | Hands can be stiff right now, but has the mobility to stick at 3B even as XL frame adds bulk. Long, fluid defensive strides; covers ground well w/ good first step; controls body well on charge plays and can finish throws on the run. |
| Hands can be stiff right now, but has the mobility to stick at 3B even as XL frame adds bulk. Long, fluid defensive strides; covers ground well w/ good first step; controls body well on charge plays and can finish throws on the run. | |||
| Throw | 55 | 55 | Above-avg arm across the infield w/ strong carry. |
| Above-avg arm across the infield w/ strong carry. | |||
| Attribute | Present | Future |
|---|---|---|
| Athleticism | Plus | Plus |
| Approach | Below Average | Average |
| Instincts | Below Average | Average |
| Baserunning | Average | Average |
Overall Summary
High risk/high reward player that's all tools at this point. Ceilng of low-end corner regular or platoon bat, but will need to make strides improving hit tool to get there. Will stall in the high-minors unless he makes more contact.
