AB | 218 |
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AVG | .303 |
OBP | .351 |
SLG | .472 |
HR | 6 |
- Full name Yassel Yandel Soler
- Born 01/26/2006 in Santo Domingo Centro, Dominican Republic
- Profile Ht.: 5'11" / Wt.: 185 / Bats: R / Throws: R
Top Rankings
Organization Prospect Rankings
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BA Grade: 50/Extreme
Track Record: The son of former Rays minor leaguer Ramon Soler, Yassel won over D-backs scouts with his consistent offensive performance and solid defense at third base as an amateur in the Dominican Republic. He signed with the club for $425,000 and made his debut in the Dominican Summer League a few months later. Soler hit .252/.363/.358 in the DSL while showing promising underlying traits, overcoming concerns he didn’t have the elite athleticism the D-backs tend to prefer on the international market.
Scouting Report: Soler is a polished hitter who has a clean, balanced swing and makes consistent hard contact. He still needs to learn to drive the ball in the air, but he posts solid exit velocities for his age and level. He has an impressive ability to put the bat on the ball and rarely swings and misses in the strike zone. He is a potentially plus hitter with double-digit home run potential. Soler is an excellent defender who projects as a plus third baseman. He has plus hands and feet and an above-average, accurate arm. He earns high praise for his makeup, worth ethic and insightful questions.
The Future: Soler is a strong defender with a chance to hit enough to profile at third base. He’ll make his stateside debut in 2024.
Scouting Grades Hit: 60 | Power: 45 | Run: 40 | Field: 60 | Arm: 55