Santiago Espinal
Born:
11/13/1994 (Age: 29)
Bats:
Right
Throws: Right
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 175
Primary Position: INF
Seconday Position: UTL
Throws: Right
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 175
Primary Position: INF
Seconday Position: UTL
Acquisition Period:
10th Rd., 2016 MLB First-Year Player Draft (BOS)
Entry Point: 2 Yr College
Options Used: N/A
Entry Point: 2 Yr College
Options Used: N/A
Report Info
| Evaluator: | Adam McInturff |
| Report Date: | May 21st, 2019 |
| Dates Seen: | 3x -- May 2019 |
| Level: | Double-A |
| Affiliate: | New Hampshire Fisher Cats |
| MLB Team: |
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| On 40-Man Roster: | No |
Physical Description
Short, lithe, athletic frame w/ wiry twitch throughout.
| MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2020 | 30 | 40 | Bench | High |
|---|
| Tool | Present | Future | Comments |
| Hit | 40 | 45 | Slappy stroke geared to make contact. Over-aggressive swinger who expands the zone w/ limited pitch recognition, though above-avg bat-to-ball skill bails him out some. Batspeed and contact here for playable hit tool w/ tighter approach. |
| Slappy stroke geared to make contact. Over-aggressive swinger who expands the zone w/ limited pitch recognition, though above-avg bat-to-ball skill bails him out some. Batspeed and contact here for playable hit tool w/ tighter approach. | |||
| Game Power | 30 | 30 | Best game contact generally goes for doubles. Not a HR threat. |
| Best game contact generally goes for doubles. Not a HR threat. | |||
| Raw Power | 40 | 40 | Lacks size or swing lift for much raw power, though can sting the gaps when squared up. |
| Lacks size or swing lift for much raw power, though can sting the gaps when squared up. | |||
| Run | 55 | 55 | Above-avg runner w/ quick stride and instincts on the bases. Swipes bags and pressures the defense up the line. |
| Above-avg runner w/ quick stride and instincts on the bases. Swipes bags and pressures the defense up the line. | |||
| Field | 50 | 55 | Projects for above-avg defensive value because of ability to play a passable SS and solid 2B/CF. |
| Projects for above-avg defensive value because of ability to play a passable SS and solid 2B/CF. | |||
| Throw | 50 | 50 | Avg arm w/ fair line and carry. Did not see challenged much this look. |
| Avg arm w/ fair line and carry. Did not see challenged much this look. | |||
| Attribute | Present | Future |
|---|---|---|
| Athleticism | Plus | Plus |
| Approach | Below Average | Average |
| Instincts | Plus | Plus |
| Baserunning | Plus | Plus |
Overall Summary
Ceiling of versatile utility player w/ above-avg wheels and defensive value given ability to play different positions. Don't see the bat for an everyday role but speed and center-diamond defensive profile help raise the floor.
