Jeison Guzman
Born:
10/08/1998 (Age: 25)
Bats:
Left
Throws: Right
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 180
Primary Position: SS
Seconday Position: -
Throws: Right
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 180
Primary Position: SS
Seconday Position: -
Acquisition Period:
Signed as international free agent 7/3/2015 (KCR)
Entry Point: J2
Options Used: N/A
Entry Point: J2
Options Used: N/A
Report Info
| Evaluator: | Adam McInturff |
| Report Date: | April 29th, 2019 |
| Dates Seen: | 6x -- August 2018/April 2019 |
| Level: | Class A |
| Affiliate: | Lexington Legends |
| MLB Team: |
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| On 40-Man Roster: | No |
Physical Description
Large, physical frame for SS w/ standout athleticism. ML body type, gets your attention. Broad, square shoulders w/ V-torso over tapered lower-half.
| MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2022 | P | 40 | Bench | Extreme |
|---|
| Tool | Present | Future | Comments |
| Hit | 30 | 40 | Swing-happy approach has caused him to struggle through first 300+ PAs at full-season level. Stings hard line drives when squared but shows limited present barrel-feel. Athleticism and batspeed present to project up. |
| Swing-happy approach has caused him to struggle through first 300+ PAs at full-season level. Stings hard line drives when squared but shows limited present barrel-feel. Athleticism and batspeed present to project up. | |||
| Game Power | 20 | 40 | Slappy grounder-heavy contact profile at present offers virtually no HR power. Batspeed and large frame can grow into some over-fence power at maturity but won't ever be a huge offensive threat. |
| Slappy grounder-heavy contact profile at present offers virtually no HR power. Batspeed and large frame can grow into some over-fence power at maturity but won't ever be a huge offensive threat. | |||
| Raw Power | 30 | 45 | Flashes hard line drive contact in BP now; wild swing-path limits the consistency of his lift. Limited barrel-control or consistency to attack angle. |
| Flashes hard line drive contact in BP now; wild swing-path limits the consistency of his lift. Limited barrel-control or consistency to attack angle. | |||
| Run | 60 | 60 | Easy plus runner w/ strong, explosive strides. Gets to first step quickly, accelerates very well, pressures defense going H/1B. |
| Easy plus runner w/ strong, explosive strides. Gets to first step quickly, accelerates very well, pressures defense going H/1B. | |||
| Field | 55 | 60 | Athleticism shows up at SS, where actions and playmaking demand attention. Excellent body control for a larger player, easy first step both ways, soft hands w/ penchant for highlight-reel play. Above-avg glove potential at premium position. |
| Athleticism shows up at SS, where actions and playmaking demand attention. Excellent body control for a larger player, easy first step both ways, soft hands w/ penchant for highlight-reel play. Above-avg glove potential at premium position. | |||
| Throw | 55 | 55 | Above-avg arm w/ effortless carry from deep in the hole. Finishes challenge plays at SS. |
| Above-avg arm w/ effortless carry from deep in the hole. Finishes challenge plays at SS. | |||
| Attribute | Present | Future |
|---|---|---|
| Athleticism | Plus | Plus |
| Approach | Below Average | Average |
| Instincts | Average | Average |
| Baserunning | Plus | Plus |
Overall Summary
Physical athlete w/ standout speed and defensive tools at a premium center-diamond position. Bat hasn't progressed as hoped to date, but his glove gives him a carry tool to the big leagues. Betting on double-plus athleticism to take hold, even on a longer development curve.
