Yan Contreras Stats & Scouting Report

AB	108
AVG	.12
OBP	.244
SLG	.213
HR	2

Full name Yan Javier Contreras
Born 01/30/2001 in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico
Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 185 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School Puerto Rico Baseball Academy
Drafted in the 12th round (354th overall) by the Cincinnati Reds in 2019 (signed for $249,000).

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A 6-foot-1, 178-pound shortstop, Contreras flashes defensive tools and bat-to-ball skills and is also an above-average runner. He’s long had impressive bat speed but lacks the strength to drive the ball with authority, but his wide shoulders and projectable frame could help in that regard. Contreras was one of the more impressive players at the Excellence Tournament, and showed more ability with the bat than scouts had seen previously. He has enough arm to stick at shortstop or, if necessary, third base. Contreras is committed to San Jacinto (Texas) JC.

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TRACK RECORD: The actual on-field track record of Contreras as a hitter is pretty limited. Scouts were somewhat concerned about his bat when he was in high school, and he did not hit in 20 games in the Rookie-level Arizona League in 2019 before he was sidelined by a wrist injury. He impressed at the plate at the Excellence Tournament in the leadup to the draft and he showed improved power and exit velocities at instructional league in 2020.

SCOUTING REPORT: Contreras' defense at shortstop is his calling card for now. He's an athletic shortstop with plus hands and a plus arm who should be at least an above-average defender. He's also an aboveaverage runner. Now, the question is whether his bat will develop to let him be an everyday regular at short. He's a well-below-average hitter with well-below-average power for now, but there is promise. He needs to keep getting stronger, but his frame gives him the chance to add weight and strength. He has solid bat-to-ball skills, although he needs to improve his pitch recognition.

THE FUTURE: If everything clicks, Contreras will be a steal of a 12th-round pick, but his bat has a long way to go. He should be ready for low Class A in 2021.
TRACK RECORD: Contreras signed for $249,000 as a 12th-round pick in 2019, turning down a commitment to San Jacinto (Texas) JC to turn pro. Known more for his defensive profile, Contreras showed enough with the bat to convince the Reds to draft him and pay him an overslot signing bonus, but he struggled to hit in the Rookie-level Arizona League before having his season cut short by a wrist injury.

SCOUTING REPORT: Despite his poor offensive performance in his pro debut, Contreras shows a balanced swing with the ability to use all fields. He will grow into some power, although he still figures to hit for average over power as he matures. Contreras' above-average speed is an asset on both offense and defense. His hands and arm are both plus for shortstop and he shows good range for the position. He has smooth actions in the field, which will help him to stick on the left side of the infield.

THE FUTURE: Contreras will hope for a clean bill of health in 2020. His actions up the middle and arm strength should help him stay at shortstop, though it's a very light bat profile.

Draft Prospects

A 6-foot-1, 178-pound shortstop, Contreras flashes defensive tools and bat-to-ball skills and is also an above-average runner. He's long had impressive bat speed but lacks the strength to drive the ball with authority, but his wide shoulders and projectable frame could help in that regard. Contreras was one of the more impressive players at the Excellence Tournament, and showed more ability with the bat than scouts had seen previously. He has enough arm to stick at shortstop or, if necessary, third base. Contreras is committed to San Jacinto (Texas) JC.

Scouting Reports

TRACK RECORD: The actual on-field track record of Contreras as a hitter is pretty limited. Scouts were somewhat concerned about his bat when he was in high school, and he did not hit in 20 games in the Rookie-level Arizona League in 2019 before he was sidelined by a wrist injury. He impressed at the plate at the Excellence Tournament in the leadup to the draft and he showed improved power and exit velocities at instructional league in 2020.

SCOUTING REPORT: Contreras' defense at shortstop is his calling card for now. He's an athletic shortstop with plus hands and a plus arm who should be at least an above-average defender. He's also an aboveaverage runner. Now, the question is whether his bat will develop to let him be an everyday regular at short. He's a well-below-average hitter with well-below-average power for now, but there is promise. He needs to keep getting stronger, but his frame gives him the chance to add weight and strength. He has solid bat-to-ball skills, although he needs to improve his pitch recognition.

THE FUTURE: If everything clicks, Contreras will be a steal of a 12th-round pick, but his bat has a long way to go. He should be ready for low Class A in 2021.
TRACK RECORD: The actual on-field track record of Contreras as a hitter is pretty limited. Scouts were somewhat concerned about his bat when he was in high school, and he did not hit in 20 games in the Rookie-level Arizona League in 2019 before he was sidelined by a wrist injury. He impressed at the plate at the Excellence Tournament in the leadup to the draft and he showed improved power and exit velocities at instructional league in 2020.

SCOUTING REPORT: Contreras' defense at shortstop is his calling card for now. He's an athletic shortstop with plus hands and a plus arm who should be at least an above-average defender. He's also an aboveaverage runner. Now, the question is whether his bat will develop to let him be an everyday regular at short. He's a well-below-average hitter with well-below-average power for now, but there is promise. He needs to keep getting stronger, but his frame gives him the chance to add weight and strength. He has solid bat-to-ball skills, although he needs to improve his pitch recognition.

THE FUTURE: If everything clicks, Contreras will be a steal of a 12th-round pick, but his bat has a long way to go. He should be ready for low Class A in 2021.
TRACK RECORD: Contreras signed for $249,000 as a 12th-round pick in 2019, turning down a commitment to San Jacinto (Texas) JC to turn pro. Known more for his defensive profile, Contreras showed enough with the bat to convince the Reds to draft him and pay him an overslot signing bonus, but he struggled to hit in the Rookie-level Arizona League before having his season cut short by a wrist injury.

SCOUTING REPORT: Despite his poor offensive performance in his pro debut, Contreras shows a balanced swing with the ability to use all fields. He will grow into some power, although he still figures to hit for average over power as he matures. Contreras’ above-average speed is an asset on both offense and defense. His hands and arm are both plus for shortstop and he shows good range for the position. He has smooth actions in the field, which will help him to stick on the left side of the infield. BA GRADE 40 Risk: Medium BA GRADE 40 Risk: Medium BA GRADE 45 Risk: Extreme

THE FUTURE: Contreras will hope for a clean bill of health in 2020. His actions up the middle and arm strength should help him stay at shortstop, though it’s a very light bat profile.
TRACK RECORD: Contreras signed for $249,000 as a 12th-round pick in 2019, turning down a commitment to San Jacinto (Texas) JC to turn pro. Known more for his defensive profile, Contreras showed enough with the bat to convince the Reds to draft him and pay him an overslot signing bonus, but he struggled to hit in the Rookie-level Arizona League before having his season cut short by a wrist injury.

SCOUTING REPORT: Despite his poor offensive performance in his pro debut, Contreras shows a balanced swing with the ability to use all fields. He will grow into some power, although he still figures to hit for average over power as he matures. Contreras' above-average speed is an asset on both offense and defense. His hands and arm are both plus for shortstop and he shows good range for the position. He has smooth actions in the field, which will help him to stick on the left side of the infield.

THE FUTURE: Contreras will hope for a clean bill of health in 2020. His actions up the middle and arm strength should help him stay at shortstop, though it's a very light bat profile.
A 6-foot-1, 178-pound shortstop, Contreras flashes defensive tools and bat-to-ball skills and is also an above-average runner. He's long had impressive bat speed but lacks the strength to drive the ball with authority, but his wide shoulders and projectable frame could help in that regard. Contreras was one of the more impressive players at the Excellence Tournament, and showed more ability with the bat than scouts had seen previously. He has enough arm to stick at shortstop or, if necessary, third base. Contreras is committed to San Jacinto (Texas) JC.