| AB | 210 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .19 |
| OBP | .265 |
| SLG | .319 |
| HR | 7 |
- Full name Miguel Bleis
- Born 03/01/2004 in San Pedro De Macoris, Dominican Republic
- Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 170 / Bats: R / Throws: R
Top Rankings
Organization Prospect Rankings
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BA Grade: 55/Extreme
Track Record: Based on Bleis’ electrifying bat speed and five-tool potential, the Red Sox signed him for $1.5 million in 2021--their biggest bonus for a Dominican amateur since Rafael Devers in 2013. Bleis’ dynamic potential remained evident in two years of Rookie complex ball in 2021 and 2022, as well as at the start of the 2023 campaign in Low-A Salem. However, a subluxation in his left shoulder resulted in season-ending surgery in June. Bleis had resumed baseball activities--including swinging--by the fall and was expected to be healthy for spring training.
Scouting Report: Bleis has tools that give him franchise-changing upside, but with performance and injury risks that offer little floor. His bat speed creates the ability to launch fastballs of any velocity. He’s one of the fastest runners in the Red Sox system, and his combination of speed and jumps creates a high defensive ceiling. However, he has the floor-crumbling traits of a typical teenager. He’s a free-swinger who has a lot of work to do to improve against breaking balls. Moreover, while the Red Sox were optimistic about Bleis’ recovery from a surgery that was similar to that of Fernando Tatis Jr., any shoulder surgery carries some risk of altering a player’s swing and approach. Defensively, Bleis is a glider in center field who has been particularly adept at coming in on fly balls, while still working on routes on balls over his head. Still, his speed creates significant upside both in the outfield--particularly given his excellent arm strength--and on the bases.
The Future: Bleis carries a significant amount of bust risk in his profile but also a ceiling unrivaled in the system. After his lost 2023 campaign, assuming a return to health, he should open 2024 back in Salem but with a chance to reach High-A Greenville by the end of the year.
Scouting Grades Hit: 40 | Power: 60 | Run: 60 | Field: 60 | Arm: 60 -
BA Grade/Risk: 60/Extreme
Track Record: Bleis stood out as a five-tool talent who possessed what the Red Sox considered 'extreme bat life' when they signed him for $1.5 million in January 2021. That was Boston's highest bonus amount for a player out of the Dominican Republic since signing Rafael Devers for the same amount in 2013. Bleis made a solid pro debut in the Dominican Summer League in 2021, hitting .252/.331/.420 with four homers, then delivered an electrifying performance in the Florida Complex League in 2022 in which he showed shoot-the-moon talent. He would have been promoted to Low-A Salem had it not been for lower back tightness in mid August.
Scouting Report: Bleis mesmerized scouts with his tremendous talent in every facet of the game. When he barrels balls, he makes resounding contact, resulting in huge exit velocities that ranked atop the FCL, and he showed the ability to handle fastballs of any velocity. His strikeout rate was high at nearly 27%--a red flag for some organizations--largely due to swings and misses on breaking balls, and his 6% walk rate likewise points to a free-swinger. But Bleis is young enough that he has a chance to improve his swing decisions and emerge as an average or better hitter, with work he did to clean up a barrel drop in 2022 offering optimism about his adaptability. His speed is currently plus or better, giving him a buffer even as he continues to fill out. He's a glider in center field, with instincts that suggest he could become an above-average defender at the position or a standout in right.
The Future: Bleis has one of the highest ceilings in the Red Sox system. His hit tool will determine how close he comes to scraping it. He's so far from the big leagues that no solid floor is apparent, but there's electrifying all-star potential.
Scouting Grades: Hitting: 50. Power: 65. Speed: 60. Fielding: 60. Arm: 60 -
Track Record: The Red Sox signed Bleis to a $1.5 million bonus in January 2021 based on his size, athleticism and what assistant general manager Eddie Romero described as extreme bat life. His solid performance in the DSL as a 17-year-old in 2021 (.252/.331/.420 with four homers and seven steals) did nothing to dispel that perception.
Scouting Report: Bleis has the hands and wrists to generate outstanding bat speed and loud contact with atypical frequency at a young age. He often features a fairly significant leg kick in his load, but has the athleticism and balance to make it work. He’ll also adjust his swing and approach from that power-generating load, showing the ability to make mechanical adjustments to create a solid hit tool. In the outfield, he glides to the ball with speed and routes that seem suited to sticking in center.
The Future: Bleis is among the most exciting prospects in the system. He’ll start progressing in the States in 2022. He’s years away from the big leagues but has the potential to be an everyday player in center.
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TRACK RECORD: The Red Sox landed one of the best athletes in the class when they signed Bleis at the start of the 2020-21 international signing period on Jan. 15.
SCOUTING REPORT: Bleis has a lean, lively frame that's sleek and athletic with high physical upside. His tools have trended up over the past year as projected, with plus speed and a plus arm now. He has long, gliding strides with an easy gait, covering a lot of ground in center field with the physical projection for his arm to potentially develop into a 70-grade tool. Bleis has fast bat speed and his power has jumped up from a little below-average to now showing above-average raw power, driving the ball fairly easily with backspin from center field over to his pull side. With room to put on another 25-30 pounds of good weight, there could be more power in the tank. Bleis isn't an advanced pure hitter, but he isn't raw either, so if he can develop into an average hitter, he has the secondary tools to be a dynamic center fielder.
THE FUTURE: Bleis is one of the most athletic, tooled-up players the Red Sox have at the lower levels of the system, though he’s still several years away. He will likely make his pro debut in 2021 in the Dominican Summer League.
Top 100 Rankings
Scouting Reports
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BA Grade/Risk: 60/Extreme
Track Record: Bleis stood out as a five-tool talent who possessed what the Red Sox considered 'extreme bat life' when they signed him for $1.5 million in January 2021. That was Boston's highest bonus amount for a player out of the Dominican Republic since signing Rafael Devers for the same amount in 2013. Bleis made a solid pro debut in the Dominican Summer League in 2021, hitting .252/.331/.420 with four homers, then delivered an electrifying performance in the Florida Complex League in 2022 in which he showed shoot-the-moon talent. He would have been promoted to Low-A Salem had it not been for lower back tightness in mid August.
Scouting Report: Bleis mesmerized scouts with his tremendous talent in every facet of the game. When he barrels balls, he makes resounding contact, resulting in huge exit velocities that ranked atop the FCL, and he showed the ability to handle fastballs of any velocity. His strikeout rate was high at nearly 27%--a red flag for some organizations--largely due to swings and misses on breaking balls, and his 6% walk rate likewise points to a free-swinger. But Bleis is young enough that he has a chance to improve his swing decisions and emerge as an average or better hitter, with work he did to clean up a barrel drop in 2022 offering optimism about his adaptability. His speed is currently plus or better, giving him a buffer even as he continues to fill out. He's a glider in center field, with instincts that suggest he could become an above-average defender at the position or a standout in right.
The Future: Bleis has one of the highest ceilings in the Red Sox system. His hit tool will determine how close he comes to scraping it. He's so far from the big leagues that no solid floor is apparent, but there's electrifying all-star potential.
Scouting Grades: Hitting: 50. Power: 65. Speed: 60. Fielding: 60. Arm: 60 -
BA Grade/Risk: 60/Extreme
Track Record: Bleis stood out as a five-tool talent who possessed what the Red Sox considered 'extreme bat life' when they signed him for $1.5 million in January 2021. That was Boston's highest bonus amount for a player out of the Dominican Republic since signing Rafael Devers for the same amount in 2013. Bleis made a solid pro debut in the Dominican Summer League in 2021, hitting .252/.331/.420 with four homers, then delivered an electrifying performance in the Florida Complex League in 2022 in which he showed shoot-the-moon talent. He would have been promoted to Low-A Salem had it not been for lower back tightness in mid August.
Scouting Report: Bleis mesmerized scouts with his tremendous talent in every facet of the game. When he barrels balls, he makes resounding contact, resulting in huge exit velocities that ranked atop the FCL, and he showed the ability to handle fastballs of any velocity. His strikeout rate was high at nearly 27%--a red flag for some organizations--largely due to swings and misses on breaking balls, and his 6% walk rate likewise points to a free-swinger. But Bleis is young enough that he has a chance to improve his swing decisions and emerge as an average or better hitter, with work he did to clean up a barrel drop in 2022 offering optimism about his adaptability. His speed is currently plus or better, giving him a buffer even as he continues to fill out. He's a glider in center field, with instincts that suggest he could become an above-average defender at the position or a standout in right.
The Future: Bleis has one of the highest ceilings in the Red Sox system. His hit tool will determine how close he comes to scraping it. He's so far from the big leagues that no solid floor is apparent, but there's electrifying all-star potential.
Scouting Grades: Hitting: 50. Power: 65. Speed: 60. Fielding: 60. Arm: 60 -
BA Grade: 55/Extreme
August Update: Over his first 37 games stateside Bleis has hit .299/.350/.544 with five home runs and 17 stolen bases over 20 attempts. He's an excellent center fielder with easy plus running ability. Bleis is one of the more talented complex level players the Red Sox have had in some time, and he brings an exciting tooled-up skill set with emerging power.
Track Record: The Red Sox signed Bleis to a $1.5 million bonus in January 2021 based on his size, athleticism and what assistant general manager Eddie Romero described as “extreme bat life.” His solid performance in the DSL as a 17-year-old in 2021 (.252/.331/.420 with four homers and seven steals) did nothing to dispel that perception.
Scouting Report: Bleis has the hands and wrists to generate outstanding bat speed and loud contact with atypical frequency at a young age. He often features a fairly significant leg kick in his load, but has the athleticism and balance to make it work. He'll also adjust his swing and approach from that power-generating load, showing the ability to make mechanical adjustments to create a solid hit tool. In the outfield, he glides to the ball with speed and routes that seem suited to sticking in center.
The Future: Bleis is among the most exciting prospects in the system. He'll start progressing in the States in 2022. He's years away from the big leagues but has the potential to be an everyday player in center. -
Track Record: The Red Sox signed Bleis to a $1.5 million bonus in January 2021 based on his size, athleticism and what assistant general manager Eddie Romero described as extreme bat life. His solid performance in the DSL as a 17-year-old in 2021 (.252/.331/.420 with four homers and seven steals) did nothing to dispel that perception.
Scouting Report: Bleis has the hands and wrists to generate outstanding bat speed and loud contact with atypical frequency at a young age. He often features a fairly significant leg kick in his load, but has the athleticism and balance to make it work. He’ll also adjust his swing and approach from that power-generating load, showing the ability to make mechanical adjustments to create a solid hit tool. In the outfield, he glides to the ball with speed and routes that seem suited to sticking in center.
The Future: Bleis is among the most exciting prospects in the system. He’ll start progressing in the States in 2022. He’s years away from the big leagues but has the potential to be an everyday player in center.
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TRACK RECORD: The Red Sox landed one of the best athletes in the class when they signed Bleis at the start of the 2020-21 international signing period on Jan. 15.
SCOUTING REPORT: Bleis has a lean, lively frame that's sleek and athletic with high physical upside. His tools have trended up over the past year as projected, with plus speed and a plus arm now. He has long, gliding strides with an easy gait, covering a lot of ground in center field with the physical projection for his arm to potentially develop into a 70-grade tool. Bleis has fast bat speed and his power has jumped up from a little below-average to now showing above-average raw power, driving the ball fairly easily with backspin from center field over to his pull side. With room to put on another 25-30 pounds of good weight, there could be more power in the tank. Bleis isn't an advanced pure hitter, but he isn't raw either, so if he can develop into an average hitter, he has the secondary tools to be a dynamic center fielder.
THE FUTURE: Bleis is one of the most athletic, tooled-up players the Red Sox have at the lower levels of the system, though he's still several years away. He will likely make his pro debut in 2021 in the Dominican Summer League. -
Bleis is one of the top athletes in the 2020-21 international class. He has a sleek, athletic frame with high physical upside. He glides around center field with an easy gait and long strides, with average speed that might tick up as he gets stronger along with a strong arm. He has a quick bat with gap power and a chance to turn more of his doubles into home runs once he gets stronger. The Red Sox are expected to sign Bleis, who trains in the Mejia Top 10 program. -
TRACK RECORD: The Red Sox landed one of the best athletes in the class when they signed Bleis at the start of the 2020-21 international signing period on Jan. 15.
SCOUTING REPORT: Bleis has a lean, lively frame that's sleek and athletic with high physical upside. His tools have trended up over the past year as projected, with plus speed and a plus arm now. He has long, gliding strides with an easy gait, covering a lot of ground in center field with the physical projection for his arm to potentially develop into a 70-grade tool. Bleis has fast bat speed and his power has jumped up from a little below-average to now showing above-average raw power, driving the ball fairly easily with backspin from center field over to his pull side. With room to put on another 25-30 pounds of good weight, there could be more power in the tank. Bleis isn't an advanced pure hitter, but he isn't raw either, so if he can develop into an average hitter, he has the secondary tools to be a dynamic center fielder.
THE FUTURE: Bleis is one of the most athletic, tooled-up players the Red Sox have at the lower levels of the system, though he’s still several years away. He will likely make his pro debut in 2021 in the Dominican Summer League.
Career Transactions
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OF Miguel Bleis assigned to Greenville Drive from Salem Red Sox.
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OF Miguel Bleis roster status changed by Salem Red Sox.
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Salem Red Sox placed OF Miguel Bleis on the 7-day injured list retroactive to May 31, 2023.
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OF Miguel Bleis and assigned to Salem Red Sox from FCL Red Sox.
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OF Miguel Bleis roster status changed by Boston Red Sox.
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OF Miguel Bleis assigned to Boston Red Sox.
