2018 White Sox Prospect Notes
Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2018 6:21 am
19. McGregory Contreras, OF, Bluefield (Blue Jays)
Age: 19
B-T: R-R
Ht.: 6-1 Wt.: 170
Signed: Venezuela, 2015
Contreras was just another $10,000 signing like hundreds of other players in the 2015 international class. In spite of minimal expectations, he has emerged as a legitimate prospect for the Blue Jays with potential to be a contributor across the board.
Contreras has what many coaches in baseball would call "sneaky power". It doesn't stand out in games just yet and you wouldn't be able to tell just by looking at him, but he lets it fly during batting practice. His lean, athletic body and swift bat speed entail future average power. He has strong wrists that work well to catch up to inside fastballs. Contreras' bat-to-ball ability is hindered right now by pitch recognition issues, but that should grow to be average as well.
Contreras saw work at all three outfield positions this summer because teammate Chavez Young laid claim to center field. Contreras projects to stick in center thanks to above-average speed, solid footwork and an average arm.
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Age: 19
B-T: R-R
Ht.: 6-1 Wt.: 170
Signed: Venezuela, 2015
Contreras was just another $10,000 signing like hundreds of other players in the 2015 international class. In spite of minimal expectations, he has emerged as a legitimate prospect for the Blue Jays with potential to be a contributor across the board.
Contreras has what many coaches in baseball would call "sneaky power". It doesn't stand out in games just yet and you wouldn't be able to tell just by looking at him, but he lets it fly during batting practice. His lean, athletic body and swift bat speed entail future average power. He has strong wrists that work well to catch up to inside fastballs. Contreras' bat-to-ball ability is hindered right now by pitch recognition issues, but that should grow to be average as well.
Contreras saw work at all three outfield positions this summer because teammate Chavez Young laid claim to center field. Contreras projects to stick in center thanks to above-average speed, solid footwork and an average arm.
https://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/ ... byMfcwt.99