Jonathan Guzman
Born:
08/17/1999 (Age: 24)
Bats:
Right
Throws: Right
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 156
Primary Position: SS
Seconday Position: -
Throws: Right
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 156
Primary Position: SS
Seconday Position: -
Acquisition Period:
Signed as international free agent August 17, 2015 (PHI)
Entry Point: J2
Options Used: N/A
Entry Point: J2
Options Used: N/A
Report Info
Evaluator: | Adam McInturff |
Report Date: | July 14th, 2019 |
Dates Seen: | 5x — April/July 2019 |
Level: | Class A |
Affiliate: | Lakewood BlueClaws |
MLB Team: | |
On 40-Man Roster: | No |
Physical Description
Medium, athletic frame w/ lithe and twitchy features. Lacking present strength but has significant physical projection remaining.
MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2022 | 10 | 35+ | Follow | Follow |
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Tool | Present | Future | Comments |
Hit | 30 | 40 | Light overall bat without any punch even when squared; slappy hitter w/ raw pitch identification skills, frequently chases good breaking stuff. Won’t ever bring much offensive impact. |
Light overall bat without any punch even when squared; slappy hitter w/ raw pitch identification skills, frequently chases good breaking stuff. Won’t ever bring much offensive impact. | |||
Game Power | 20 | 30 | Limited XBH power now, projects as a doubles slasher as he gets stronger. |
Limited XBH power now, projects as a doubles slasher as he gets stronger. | |||
Raw Power | 30 | 30 | Light contact without raw power; limited projection to, not a part of his game; soft spray contact in BP. |
Light contact without raw power; limited projection to, not a part of his game; soft spray contact in BP. | |||
Run | 55 | 55 | Above-avg runner w/ basestealing aggression. Threat to swipe a bag, gets up the line quickly, pressures the defense. |
Above-avg runner w/ basestealing aggression. Threat to swipe a bag, gets up the line quickly, pressures the defense. | |||
Field | 55 | 55 | Above-avg actions at SS; light on his feet w/ easy glide in both directions; soft hands, quick transfer, looks the part on defense. Glove will be what gets him to the big leagues, projects to move around the infield in specialist role. |
Above-avg actions at SS; light on his feet w/ easy glide in both directions; soft hands, quick transfer, looks the part on defense. Glove will be what gets him to the big leagues, projects to move around the infield in specialist role. | |||
Throw | 55 | 55 | Above-avg arm w/ easy carry across the dirt and strong low line. Able to finish impressive deep throws from the hole. |
Above-avg arm w/ easy carry across the dirt and strong low line. Able to finish impressive deep throws from the hole. |
Attribute | Present | Future |
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Athleticism | Plus | Plus |
Approach | Below Average | Average |
Instincts | Average | Average |
Baserunning | Plus | Plus |
Overall Summary
Glove-first infielder without offensive impact to project into full-time big league role. Defense and speed can make him a valuable upper-level player w/ 4A upside. Follow grade, will move into FV 40 tier if bat gets stronger down the road.