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Amed Rosario

Born: 11/20/1995 (Age: 20)
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Height: 6' 2" Weight: 190
Primary Position: SS
Physical/Health
Tall and lean, has added 20 pounds of good weight above listed 170, additional room to fill out, moderate physical projection remaining
Evaluator Thomas Desmidt
Report Date 06/17/2016
Dates Seen 4/19/16, 5/16/16, 5/18/16
Affiliate St. Lucie Mets (High A, Mets)
MLB ETA Risk Factor OFP Video
2018 Medium 60 Yes
Tool Future Grade Report
Hit 55 Wide stance, stands tall, elbow up, slightly pigeon-toed; minimal load, mild leg kick, balanced; above-average bat speed, mild leverage, moderate barrel control; ability to work deep and take it to the opposite field, loud contact; solid discipline, advanced command of the zone, limited swing-and-miss.

Power 45 Gap power, lots of line drives, all-fields pop, doubles and triples hitter; frame and leverage for 15 home runs annually at maturity, potential half-grade of additional projection if he fills out
Baserunning/Speed 70 Plus home to first speed at 4.04, 4.09, 4.11; deceptive speed, long strides, corners hard around first, can stretch long singles into doubles; potential for 30 to 40 stolen bases a year at maturity
Glove 60 Above-average hands and footwork, gets to balls effortlessly, smooth and quick in field, makes quick decisions
Arm 60 Plus throwing arm, strong and accurate from multiple angles, low-effort motion, clean release
Overall

Rosario's defensive skills were clear strengths in his game, and along with his speed and developing hit tool he projects as an above-average everyday shortstop at the highest level.

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