Ariel Armas Stats & Scouting Report

Full name Ariel Armas
Born 11/29/2002 in Chula Vista, CA
Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 180 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School San Diego
Drafted in the 5th round (153rd overall) by the Chicago Cubs in 2024 (signed for $375,000).

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Armas is a 6-foot, 185-pound catcher who stands out for his catch-and-throw skills behind the plate. He’s a hyper-mobile athlete with impressive actions behind the dish and a chance to be an above-average defender. This spring with San Diego Armas threw out 15-of-32 (46.9%) basestealers. His offensive game is a bit lighter and he’s a career .266/.372/.390 hitter over three seasons with just nine total home runs, but scouts do think he has solid pure contact skills.

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Armas is a 6-foot, 185-pound catcher who stands out for his catch-and-throw skills behind the plate. He’s a hyper-mobile athlete with impressive actions behind the dish and a chance to be an above-average defender. This spring with San Diego Armas threw out 15-of-32 (46.9%) basestealers. His offensive game is a bit lighter and he’s a career .266/.372/.390 hitter over three seasons with just nine total home runs, but scouts do think he has solid pure contact skills.