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Victor Robles

Born: 05/19/1997 (Age: 20)
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Height: 6' 0" Weight: 205
Primary Position: CF
Physical/Health
Superb athleticism, muscular frame for his size, he's fantastic condition, some projection remaining.
Evaluator Greg Goldstein
Report Date 07/20/2017
Dates Seen 5x in June
Affiliate Potomac Nationals (High A, Nationals)
MLB ETA Risk Factor OFP Video
2019 Moderate 70 No
Tool Future Grade Report
Hit 60 Plus bat speed; flashes plus bat control; quick to ball; ball jumps off bat; attacks pitches; can turn on high heat; see-ball, hit-ball type of player; doesn't get cheated; showed ability to keep weight back on breaking ball; flashed patience, but was often aggressive; approach should improve as he matures; projects to plus utility at maturity.
Power 50 Above-average raw; considerable load and quick hands make for a powerful stroke; leverage and frame limits power tool; can still drive with above-average loft; premium doubles hitter; mid-teens game power a possibility.
Baserunning/Speed 70 Clocked 4:07; outstanding burst; keeps plus-plus speed around bases; potential elite base stealer.
Glove 70 Outstanding burst; elite athleticism allows for frequent flash plays; aggressive fielder, overshoots routes at times; should improve to elite levels as his feel matures.
Arm 60 Plus arm strength; has considerable carry; maintains arm strength on the move.
Overall

Robles is a five-tool center fielder that can impact the game in a variety of ways. His electric stroke will play against plus major-league stuff and he has speed that will make pitchers stay awake at night. He has the potential to be a top-five defensive center fielder in the bigs if he can settle down his approach. This doesn’t even mention his sneaky-average game pop given his frame. Robles is a future multi-time all star and a player you can build your team around.

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