Aeverson Arteaga Stats & Scouting Report

AB	17
AVG	.294
OBP	.294
SLG	.294
HR	0

Full name Aeverson Javier Arteaga
Born 03/16/2003 in Chirgua, Venezuela
Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 170 / Bats: R / Throws: R

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Organization Prospect Rankings

BA Grade: 45/High

Track Record: Arteaga’s $1 million bonus was the highest in San Francisco’s 2019 international signing class, but his debut was delayed a year by the pandemic. He was part of Low-A San Jose’s championship club in 2021, then went a level a year in 2022 and 2023, first at San Jose and then at High-A Eugene. His 17 home runs were the most for his Emeralds club and ranked fifth in the Northwest League.

Scouting Report: All season, Arteaga looked like a player caught in between two approaches. He’d added strength in the offseason and was regularly swinging with an all-or-nothing mentality. The result was the highest home run total of his career, but also a dip in the rest of his offensive game. He chased too many pitches and walked just 7.3% of the time, a dip of roughly 1.3% from the 2022 season. The combination of whiffs and chases masked solid contact skills on pitches within the strike zone and led to career lows in batting average (.235) and on-base percentage (.299). Arteaga is an above-average defender with a plus arm who should easily stick at shortstop, though his body appeared thicker than it did in 2022 in San Jose. He’s an average runner who shows plenty of hustle on the bases.

The Future: Arteaga opened 2023 as the third-youngest player in the NWL and still has time on his side. If he improves his approach, he could be an everyday shortstop on a second-division club.

Scouting Grades Hit: 40 | Power: 50 | Run: 50 | Field: 55 | Arm: 60
BA Grade/Risk: 50/High

Track Record: Arteaga received a $1 million bonus in 2019, when he was the highest-paid member of San Francisco's international signing class. His official debut was pushed forward a year by the lost pandemic season in 2020. A year later, he spent most of the season in the Arizona Complex League before joining Low-A San Jose for its championship run. He returned to the California League in 2022, where he led the league in hits (136) and doubles (35) and finished in the top five in extra-base hits (51). His 155 strikeouts were also third in the league.

Scouting Report: Arteaga is one of the best defenders in the system, second only to Casey Schmitt among infielders. He's got slick hands and feet, plays under control and has the plus arm to stick on the left side of the infield and the internal clock to understand when he has to unleash a throw from shortstop without getting his feet set. Arteaga's swing-and-miss numbers--especially his 23% rate on pitches in the zone--is something to monitor, as is his willingness to chase pitches down and away. When he makes contact, he has a sound feel for the barrel and enough strength to impact the ball. Early in the season, internal evaluators believed Arteaga was hunting power rather than letting his natural strength and excellent bat speed produce line drives into the alleys. He might show even more power by more consistently hitting the ball out front. He's a fringe-average runner who can get to a tick better underway.

The Future: Arteaga's next stop will be High-A Eugene, where he'll be challenged early by the chilly weather and more advanced pitching. If he can cut down on the swing-and-miss rate, he has a chance to be an everyday shortstop with offensive impact. If not, he could settle as a second-division player with excellent defense.

Scouting Grades: Hitting: 40. Power: 55. Speed: 45. Fielding: 60. Arm: 60
Track Record: Arteaga’s $1 million bonus was the largest the Giants paid to any member of their 2019 international class. Like other players from Venezuela, Arteaga was stuck during the coronavirus pandemic at the team’s spring training complex in Arizona, where he stayed until instructional league. Arteaga spent his first season as a pro in the Arizona Complex League, where he ranked as the circuit’s No. 7 prospect. His 43 RBIs led the league, and his nine home runs placed him third.

Scouting Report: Defensively, Arteaga is one of the surest bets in the Giants system to stick at shortstop. He has quick hands, smooth actions, excellent range, a strong internal clock and plus arm strength. Despite not hitting the ball particularly hard—his average exit velocity was around 84 mph in his pro debut—Arteaga’s initial offensive showing was stronger than expected. He has excellent bat speed and better bat-to-ball skills than his 30% strikeout rate would suggest, but there is plenty of work to be done. He needs to cut down on his swings and misses and has to work hard to improve the way he recognizes breaking balls. The Giants are comforted by Arteaga’s makeup and see a player who will identify flaws and work his hardest to fix them.

The Future: Arteaga should move up to Low-A San Jose in 2022, where he will work to increase his offensive abilities in an effort to make himself an impact player on both sides of the ball.
TRACK RECORD: The Giants signed Arteaga for $1 million out of Venezuela, the largest bonus they awarded in their 2019 international signing class. His father played professional basketball and clearly handed down some of his athleticism to his son. Arteaga's expected pro debut was delayed by the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, but he got on the field in instructional league in the fall.

SCOUTING REPORT: Arteaga is one of the Giants' better bets to stick at shortstop, where he has smooth, quick hands and an arm strong enough to make all the throws. He also possesses excellent body control and defensive instincts. Arteaga's future is a little more clouded at the plate. The Giants like the whippy action his swing shows in batting practice. They believe he can blossom into a hitter who can produce a little bit of average and a little bit of power, but even they don't think he'll be an impact hitter.

THE FUTURE: Arteaga will make his pro debut in 2021, likely in the Rookie-level Arizona League.
TRACK RECORD: After hauling in Marco Luciano in 2018, the Giants bolstered their system with even more shortstops from the international market in 2019. The class was headlined by Arteaga, who trained in Venezuela with Luis Biasini. Arteaga has athletic bloodlines thanks to a father who played professional basketball. Those genes are apparent from the smooth actions Aretaga displays on defense.

SCOUTING REPORT: Arteaga made a name for himself as an amateur thanks to solid bat-to-ball skills. He shows present gap power but has enough projectability remaining in his frame to think 15 or more home runs are possible in a season when he's done maturing. His plus speed shows up on the basepaths and on defense, where he shows quick hands, strong body control and solid instincts, all of which are required to play shortstop in the long-term. He also has an above-average arm that will help him make all the throws required.

THE FUTURE: To start his career, Arteaga will likely begin in the Dominican Summer League.

Minor League Top Prospects

The top prospect from the Giants’ 2019 international class, Arteaga skipped over the Dominican Summer League to make his pro debut in Arizona, leading the league in RBIs and finishing third in home runs. He can be an impact player on both sides of the ball, with more power in his stroke than expected, and he is a plus defender at shortstop with good hands, range and a solid internal clock. Arteaga has bat-to-ball skills and showed the ability to make adjustments at the plate, with the expectation that he’ll become more selective and cut down on his chase rate. “The more at-bats that he gets, the better he gets,” said Giants manager Lance Burkhart, “trying to understand who he is as a hitter.” In addition to being a plus defender, Arteaga has a plus arm and a natural ability to pick up the baseball. He’s a below-average runner out of the box due to a long finish to his swing but is average underway.

Scouting Reports

BA Grade/Risk: 50/High

Track Record: Arteaga received a $1 million bonus in 2019, when he was the highest-paid member of San Francisco's international signing class. His official debut was pushed forward a year by the lost pandemic season in 2020. A year later, he spent most of the season in the Arizona Complex League before joining Low-A San Jose for its championship run. He returned to the California League in 2022, where he led the league in hits (136) and doubles (35) and finished in the top five in extra-base hits (51). His 155 strikeouts were also third in the league.

Scouting Report: Arteaga is one of the best defenders in the system, second only to Casey Schmitt among infielders. He's got slick hands and feet, plays under control and has the plus arm to stick on the left side of the infield and the internal clock to understand when he has to unleash a throw from shortstop without getting his feet set. Arteaga's swing-and-miss numbers--especially his 23% rate on pitches in the zone--is something to monitor, as is his willingness to chase pitches down and away. When he makes contact, he has a sound feel for the barrel and enough strength to impact the ball. Early in the season, internal evaluators believed Arteaga was hunting power rather than letting his natural strength and excellent bat speed produce line drives into the alleys. He might show even more power by more consistently hitting the ball out front. He's a fringe-average runner who can get to a tick better underway.

The Future: Arteaga's next stop will be High-A Eugene, where he'll be challenged early by the chilly weather and more advanced pitching. If he can cut down on the swing-and-miss rate, he has a chance to be an everyday shortstop with offensive impact. If not, he could settle as a second-division player with excellent defense.

Scouting Grades: Hitting: 40. Power: 55. Speed: 45. Fielding: 60. Arm: 60
BA Grade/Risk: 50/High

Track Record: Arteaga received a $1 million bonus in 2019, when he was the highest-paid member of San Francisco's international signing class. His official debut was pushed forward a year by the lost pandemic season in 2020. A year later, he spent most of the season in the Arizona Complex League before joining Low-A San Jose for its championship run. He returned to the California League in 2022, where he led the league in hits (136) and doubles (35) and finished in the top five in extra-base hits (51). His 155 strikeouts were also third in the league.

Scouting Report: Arteaga is one of the best defenders in the system, second only to Casey Schmitt among infielders. He's got slick hands and feet, plays under control and has the plus arm to stick on the left side of the infield and the internal clock to understand when he has to unleash a throw from shortstop without getting his feet set. Arteaga's swing-and-miss numbers--especially his 23% rate on pitches in the zone--is something to monitor, as is his willingness to chase pitches down and away. When he makes contact, he has a sound feel for the barrel and enough strength to impact the ball. Early in the season, internal evaluators believed Arteaga was hunting power rather than letting his natural strength and excellent bat speed produce line drives into the alleys. He might show even more power by more consistently hitting the ball out front. He's a fringe-average runner who can get to a tick better underway.

The Future: Arteaga's next stop will be High-A Eugene, where he'll be challenged early by the chilly weather and more advanced pitching. If he can cut down on the swing-and-miss rate, he has a chance to be an everyday shortstop with offensive impact. If not, he could settle as a second-division player with excellent defense.

Scouting Grades: Hitting: 40. Power: 55. Speed: 45. Fielding: 60. Arm: 60
BA Grade: 50/High

Track Record: Arteaga&#39s $1 million bonus was the largest the Giants paid to any member of their 2019 international class. Like other players from Venezuela, Arteaga was stuck during the coronavirus pandemic at the team&#39s spring training complex in Arizona, where he stayed until instructional league. Arteaga spent his first season as a pro in the Arizona Complex League, where he ranked as the circuit&#39s No. 7 prospect. His 43 RBIs led the league, and his nine home runs placed him third.

Scouting Report: Defensively, Arteaga is one of the surest bets in the Giants system to stick at shortstop. He has quick hands, smooth actions, excellent range, a strong internal clock and plus arm strength. Despite not hitting the ball particularly hard—his average exit velocity was around 84 mph in his pro debut—Arteaga&#39s initial offensive showing was stronger than expected. He has excellent bat speed and better bat-to-ball skills than his 30% strikeout rate would suggest, but there is plenty of work to be done. He needs to cut down on his swings and misses and has to work hard to improve the way he recognizes breaking balls. The Giants are comforted by Arteaga&#39s makeup and see a player who will identify flaws and work his hardest to fix them.

The Future: Arteaga should move up to Low-A San Jose in 2022, where he will work to increase his offensive abilities in an effort to make himself an impact player on both sides of the ball.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 50. Power: 40. Speed: 50. Fielding: 60. Arm: 60.
Track Record: Arteaga’s $1 million bonus was the largest the Giants paid to any member of their 2019 international class. Like other players from Venezuela, Arteaga was stuck during the coronavirus pandemic at the team’s spring training complex in Arizona, where he stayed until instructional league. Arteaga spent his first season as a pro in the Arizona Complex League, where he ranked as the circuit’s No. 7 prospect. His 43 RBIs led the league, and his nine home runs placed him third.

Scouting Report: Defensively, Arteaga is one of the surest bets in the Giants system to stick at shortstop. He has quick hands, smooth actions, excellent range, a strong internal clock and plus arm strength. Despite not hitting the ball particularly hard—his average exit velocity was around 84 mph in his pro debut—Arteaga’s initial offensive showing was stronger than expected. He has excellent bat speed and better bat-to-ball skills than his 30% strikeout rate would suggest, but there is plenty of work to be done. He needs to cut down on his swings and misses and has to work hard to improve the way he recognizes breaking balls. The Giants are comforted by Arteaga’s makeup and see a player who will identify flaws and work his hardest to fix them.

The Future: Arteaga should move up to Low-A San Jose in 2022, where he will work to increase his offensive abilities in an effort to make himself an impact player on both sides of the ball.
The top prospect from the Giants’ 2019 international class, Arteaga skipped over the Dominican Summer League to make his pro debut in Arizona, leading the league in RBIs and finishing third in home runs. He can be an impact player on both sides of the ball, with more power in his stroke than expected, and he is a plus defender at shortstop with good hands, range and a solid internal clock. Arteaga has bat-to-ball skills and showed the ability to make adjustments at the plate, with the expectation that he’ll become more selective and cut down on his chase rate. “The more at-bats that he gets, the better he gets,” said Giants manager Lance Burkhart, “trying to understand who he is as a hitter.” In addition to being a plus defender, Arteaga has a plus arm and a natural ability to pick up the baseball. He’s a below-average runner out of the box due to a long finish to his swing but is average underway.
TRACK RECORD: The Giants signed Arteaga for $1 million out of Venezuela, the largest bonus they awarded in their 2019 international signing class. His father played professional basketball and clearly handed down some of his athleticism to his son. Arteaga's expected pro debut was delayed by the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, but he got on the field in instructional league in the fall.

SCOUTING REPORT: Arteaga is one of the Giants' better bets to stick at shortstop, where he has smooth, quick hands and an arm strong enough to make all the throws. He also possesses excellent body control and defensive instincts. Arteaga's future is a little more clouded at the plate. The Giants like the whippy action his swing shows in batting practice. They believe he can blossom into a hitter who can produce a little bit of average and a little bit of power, but even they don't think he'll be an impact hitter.

THE FUTURE: Arteaga will make his pro debut in 2021, likely in the Rookie-level Arizona League.
TRACK RECORD: The Giants signed Arteaga for $1 million out of Venezuela, the largest bonus they awarded in their 2019 international signing class. His father played professional basketball and clearly handed down some of his athleticism to his son. Arteaga's expected pro debut was delayed by the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, but he got on the field in instructional league in the fall.

SCOUTING REPORT: Arteaga is one of the Giants' better bets to stick at shortstop, where he has smooth, quick hands and an arm strong enough to make all the throws. He also possesses excellent body control and defensive instincts. Arteaga's future is a little more clouded at the plate. The Giants like the whippy action his swing shows in batting practice. They believe he can blossom into a hitter who can produce a little bit of average and a little bit of power, but even they don't think he'll be an impact hitter.

THE FUTURE: Arteaga will make his pro debut in 2021, likely in the Rookie-level Arizona League.
TRACK RECORD: The Giants signed Arteaga for $1 million out of Venezuela, the largest bonus they awarded in their 2019 international signing class. His father played professional basketball and clearly handed down some of his athleticism to his son. Arteaga's expected pro debut was delayed by the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, but he got on the field in instructional league in the fall.

SCOUTING REPORT: Arteaga is one of the Giants' better bets to stick at shortstop, where he has smooth, quick hands and an arm strong enough to make all the throws. He also possesses excellent body control and defensive instincts. Arteaga's future is a little more clouded at the plate. The Giants like the whippy action his swing shows in batting practice. They believe he can blossom into a hitter who can produce a little bit of average and a little bit of power, but even they don't think he'll be an impact hitter.

THE FUTURE: Arteaga will make his pro debut in 2021, likely in the Rookie-level Arizona League.
TRACK RECORD: After hauling in Marco Luciano in 2018, the Giants bolstered their system with even more shortstops from the international market in 2019. The class was headlined by Arteaga, who trained in Venezuela with Luis Biasini. Arteaga has athletic bloodlines thanks to a father who played professional basketball. Those genes are apparent from the smooth actions Aretaga displays on defense.

SCOUTING REPORT: Arteaga made a name for himself as an amateur thanks to solid bat-to-ball skills. He shows present gap power but has enough projectability remaining in his frame to think 15 or more home runs are possible in a season when he's done maturing. His plus speed shows up on the basepaths and on defense, where he shows quick hands, strong body control and solid instincts, all of which are required to play shortstop in the long-term. He also has an above-average arm that will help him make all the throws required.

THE FUTURE: To start his career, Arteaga will likely begin in the Dominican Summer League.