Alberto Rios Stats & Scouting Report

AB	103
AVG	.252
OBP	.33
SLG	.301
HR	0

Full name Alberto Rios
Born 03/19/2002 in
Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 203 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School Kean
Drafted in the 3rd round (79th overall) by the Los Angeles Angels in 2023 (signed for $847,500).

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School: Stanford Source: 4YR

Commit/Drafted: Never Drafted
Age At Draft: 21.3
BA Grade:40/High
Tools:Hit: 55. Power: 50. Run: 40. Field: 40. Arm: 55.

Rios played just eight games combined his first two seasons at Stanford before breaking out in a big way this spring. In a Cardinal lineup full of big names, Rios emerged as Stanford’s most consistent hitter and hit .384/.485/.707 with 18 home runs and 73 RBI to win the Pacific-12 Conference player of the year award and lead the Cardinal to a third straight College World Series berth. Rios is a strong 6-foot, 203-pound righthanded hitter who projects to continue hitting at the next level. He has a quick, compact swing and a natural feel for the barrel that allows him to consistently square balls up. He covers the entire plate, catches up to velocity and has the pitch recognition and strike-zone discipline to track breaking balls and avoid chasing out of the zone. He projects to be an above-average hitter with average power he can tap into to all fields. Rios can hit, but he doesn’t have a clear position. He’s a below-average defender in left field with below-average speed and doesn’t have the range to cover the outfield. His body type fits at catcher, where he has shown potential as a receiver and average arm strength that could tick up as he refines his transfer, footwork and exchange. Rios’ bat will get him drafted even with his defensive questions. He projects to be selected in the middle of the top 10 rounds.

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Organization Prospect Rankings

BA Grade: 45/High

Track Record: Rios spent his first two years at Stanford as a bullpen catcher who accumulated just eight plate appearances. He earned a starting role in left field with Stanford his junior year and went on to slash .384/.485/.707, leading to Pacific-12 Conference player of the year honors. Angels scout Scott Richardson followed his progress closely, and the team selected him in the third round of the 2023 draft, signing him under slot for $847,500. After the draft, he struggled offensively with Low-A Inland Empire before hitting well at instructs while catching.

Scouting Report: Rios has a short and compact stroke from the right side with great balance and feel for the barrel. Not selling out for power, he swings with intent, allowing his natural strength to help make hard contact to the gaps with near-average power projection. He is a disciplined hitter with good pitch recognition and zone awareness, giving more confidence to his ability to hit for average and reach base with limited swing-and-miss. He is a serviceable defender at best in the outfield who played left field exclusively his junior year and early pro career. He continued catching at instructs, with promising raw traits and glimpses of a fine arm, but his throwing mechanics need attention to stick behind the plate and control the running game. His defensive home is in question, and he’ll play multiple positions during development with catching and left field being the focus.

The Future: With a limited track record, Rios needs more offensive reps to reach his above-average offensive upside while also needing to find a true defensive home. If he can catch, his profile will grow significantly with his offensive prowess.

Scouting Grades Hit: 55 | Power: 45 | Run: 45 | Field: 40 | Arm: 40

Draft Prospects

School: Stanford Source: 4YR

Commit/Drafted: Never Drafted
Age At Draft: 21.3
BA Grade:40/High
Tools:Hit: 55. Power: 50. Run: 40. Field: 40. Arm: 55.

Rios played just eight games combined his first two seasons at Stanford before breaking out in a big way this spring. In a Cardinal lineup full of big names, Rios emerged as Stanford’s most consistent hitter and hit .384/.485/.707 with 18 home runs and 73 RBI to win the Pacific-12 Conference player of the year award and lead the Cardinal to a third straight College World Series berth. Rios is a strong 6-foot, 203-pound righthanded hitter who projects to continue hitting at the next level. He has a quick, compact swing and a natural feel for the barrel that allows him to consistently square balls up. He covers the entire plate, catches up to velocity and has the pitch recognition and strike-zone discipline to track breaking balls and avoid chasing out of the zone. He projects to be an above-average hitter with average power he can tap into to all fields. Rios can hit, but he doesn’t have a clear position. He’s a below-average defender in left field with below-average speed and doesn’t have the range to cover the outfield. His body type fits at catcher, where he has shown potential as a receiver and average arm strength that could tick up as he refines his transfer, footwork and exchange. Rios’ bat will get him drafted even with his defensive questions. He projects to be selected in the middle of the top 10 rounds.

Career Transactions

Tri-City Dust Devils activated C Alberto Rios from the 60-day injured list.
Tri-City Dust Devils sent C Alberto Rios on a rehab assignment to ACL Angels.
Tri-City Dust Devils transferred C Alberto Rios from the 7-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.
Tri-City Dust Devils placed C Alberto Rios on the 7-day injured list.
3B Alberto Rios assigned to Tri-City Dust Devils from Inland Empire 66ers.
3B Alberto Rios assigned to Inland Empire 66ers from ACL Angels.
3B Alberto Rios assigned to Inland Empire 66ers from ACL Angels.
3B Alberto Rios assigned to ACL Angels.
3B Alberto Rios assigned to Los Angeles Angels.