Juan Baez

Organization Prospect Rankings

• Ranked Milwaukee Brewers #26 prospect in 2024
  BA Grade: 50/Extreme
  
  Track Record: Baez had a low profile as an amateur player in the Dominican Republic when he signed with the Brewers at 16 for $10,000 on Jan. 15, 2022. After a decent pro debut that year in the Dominican Summer League, Baez in 2023 hit .370/.395/.557 to finish runner-up for the batting title in the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League, then drew a promotion to Low-A Carolina at the end of August.
  
  Scouting Report: At 5-foot-9, 175 pounds, Baez has a strong, stocky build with a thick lower half. He’s an aggressive hitter who loads with a big leg kick and his swing has some length, yet he consistently puts the ball in play at a high clip, striking out in just 11% of his plate appearances in 2023. Baez also walked just 4% of the time, as he’s a free-swinger who will need to develop a more selective approach. Baez does make frequent contact though and shows flashes of average raw power that he should be able to tap into more if he’s able to add more loft to his stroke and make better swing decisions. Baez spent time at shortstop and third base but he’s a below-average runner with limited range who projects best at third or second base.
  
  The Future: Baez started to break through in 2023 and could make a bigger name for himself in 2024 if his offensive success continues in Low-A Carolina.
  
  Scouting Grades Hit: 50 | Power: 45 | Run: 40 | Field: 45 | Arm: 50