Tonys Gutierrez

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Cincinnati Reds #29 prospect in 2006
  One of the few Reds prospects signed out of Latin America during the latter days of the Jim Bowden era, Gutierrez has been one of the system's most consistent hitters since the day he first put on a pro uniform. His hand-eye coordination and discriminating batting eye rank with the best among Cincinnati farmhands. In his first taste of full-season ball last year, Gutierrez earned Midwest League all-star recognition after finishing second in the batting race. He has gained 45 pounds since signing, but his hitting approach hasn't changed and thus he has yet to develop power. He sprays line drives to all fields, which has led to high averages and on-base percentages. The Reds believe he can become a power hitter if he'll focus more on using his legs more and driving the ball. Gutierrez is a good defensive first baseman with surprising agility for his size, and he's an average runner. He'll move up to high Class A this year.