Wladimir Galindo
Born:
11/06/1996 (Age: 27)
Bats:
Right
Throws: Right
Height: 6'3''
Weight: 210
Primary Position: 3B
Seconday Position: 1B
Throws: Right
Height: 6'3''
Weight: 210
Primary Position: 3B
Seconday Position: 1B
Acquisition Period:
Signed as international free agent, 12/18/2013 (CHC)
Entry Point: J2
Options Used: N/A
Entry Point: J2
Options Used: N/A
Report Info
| Evaluator: | Adam McInturff |
| Report Date: | August 18th, 2018 |
| Dates Seen: | August 14-16, 2018 |
| Level: | High A |
| Affiliate: | Myrtle Beach Pelicans |
| MLB Team: |
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| On 40-Man Roster: | No |
Physical Description
Large, broad frame w/ heavyset build. Soft mid-section, thick lower half, looks heavier than listed weight of 210. Below-avg athlete, overweight.
Swing Mechanics
Narrow base, square to the pitcher, medium handset. Quiet weight shift, limited pre-pitch movement.
| MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2021 | 10 | 30 | 4A Up/Down Type | Moderate |
|---|
| Tool | Present | Future | Comments |
| Hit | 30 | 30 | Below-avg bat speed, batpath is more brute strength than quick and able to adjust the barrel. Limited pitch ID, expands the zone and chases soft stuff. Dead pull hitter. |
| Below-avg bat speed, batpath is more brute strength than quick and able to adjust the barrel. Limited pitch ID, expands the zone and chases soft stuff. Dead pull hitter. | |||
| Game Power | 40 | 40 | Feasts on mistakes, does damage on his pitch, lacks hit tool for raw power to play at ML level. |
| Feasts on mistakes, does damage on his pitch, lacks hit tool for raw power to play at ML level. | |||
| Raw Power | 50 | 50 | Big league raw power, drives the pullside w/ loft. |
| Big league raw power, drives the pullside w/ loft. | |||
| Run | 30 | 30 | Poor runner who will need to watch his weight to avoid being a clogger. |
| Poor runner who will need to watch his weight to avoid being a clogger. | |||
| Field | 40 | 45 | Below-avg 3B w/ limited range and mobility. Will be a playable 1B above A-Ball. |
| Below-avg 3B w/ limited range and mobility. Will be a playable 1B above A-Ball. | |||
| Throw | 50 | 50 | Strong arm w/ easy carry. Comes into the equation less once he's at 1B full-time. |
| Strong arm w/ easy carry. Comes into the equation less once he's at 1B full-time. | |||
| Attribute | Present | Future |
|---|---|---|
| Athleticism | Below Average | Below Average |
| Approach | Below Average | Below Average |
| Instincts | Average | Average |
| Baserunning | Below Average | Below Average |
Overall Summary
Fits the mold of a high-minors/4A type slugger that lacks the hitting ability to bring raw power into games at the ML level.
