Born10/22/2001 in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
ProfileHt.: 6'1" / Wt.: 195 / Bats: R / Throws: R
Top Rankings
Organization Prospect Rankings
BA Grade/Risk: 50/Extreme
Track Record: The Tigers liked Reyes' projectable frame and natural strength enough to sign him for $1.45 million in 2018. Reyes torched the Dominican Summer League in 2019, hitting .331/.379/.508 with seven home runs and 48 RBIs. Since the pandemic, Reyes found himself overmatched in the Florida Complex League in 2021, but bounced back in a return to the FCL before struggling again after a late-season promotion to Low-A Lakeland.
Scouting Report: When you watch Reyes in action, it's easy to see how much the Tigers had to dream on. In addition to his pure strength, Reyes has an advanced approach that has proven able to drive the ball to all fields. His swing is often too long, but there is apparent power potential. Reyes improved his chase rate significantly in 2022, but it remains an issue. The Tigers moved Reyes to third base nearly full-time in August. There were some adjustment issues as he posted an .887 fielding percentage in 36 games there, but that is his likely long-term home, as his feet and average arm play better there.
The Future: Reyes is showing himself to be a player who needs to be promoted slowly, as he often requires some time at a level to acclimate himself before getting comfortable. His late-season stint at Lakeland should help prep him for a return there in 2023.
Track Record: The Tigers signed Reyes to a $1.45 million bonus in 2018, coveting his natural strength and projectable frame. He debuted the following year in the Dominican Summer League and hit .331/.379/.508. The missed year of development in 2020 didn’t help the 20-year-old, who struggled in 2021, hitting a combined .184/.272/.356 during his time in the Rookie-level Florida Complex League.
Scouting Report: There’s plenty to dream on with Reyes. In addition to his pure strength, Reyes has a knack for hard contact and flashes the ability to drive the ball to all fields. He’s still a work in progress at the plate with several elements of his swing and approach needing refinement. Reyes’ overly aggressive approach and downward bat path are both potential areas of improvement, and he chased pitches outside the zone at an alarming rate of 47.4%. His naturally long swing led to a high rate of in-zone swing and miss and his habit of chopping downward led to a near 50% ground ball rate. He struggled mightily versus breaking balls, but did show the ability to handle velocity. Defensively, evaluators are optimistic he can handle shortstop because of his arm strength and smooth footwork, but note he has the athleticism to handle third base if his size pushes him in that direction.
The Future: Reyes has upside, but he’ll have to make significant adjustments to his swing and approach. He’s expected to move through the system slowly.
TRACK RECORD: Signed by the Tigers for $1.45 million, Reyes hit .331/.379/.508 in a loud pro debut in the Dominican Summer League in 2019. His expected U.S. debut in 2020 was derailed by the coronavirus pandemic, but he got on the field in instructional league.
SCOUTING REPORT: Reyes has impressive natural strength and fluid swing. He drives the ball to all fields and projects to grow into plus power as he gets older. Reyes' impact potential is exciting, but he is still working to improve his pitch recognition and streamline a lengthy swing. He has worked to improve his pitch recognition while streamlining a lengthy swing. He is still getting a feel for his developing frame. Reyes is a shortstop now and moves well in the field, but he will likely move to third base as he gets bigger. He has enough arm strength to stay on the left side of the infield.
THE FUTURE: Reyes is intriguing but largely unproven. He'll make his U.S. debut in the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League in 2021.
TRACK RECORD: The Tigers signed Reyes for $1.45 million during the 2018 international signing period because they were impressed with his bat and physical frame. He made his pro debut in the Dominican Summer League in 2019 and had instant success. Reyes' smacked seven home runs, all against righthanded pitchers, and hit .331.
SCOUTING REPORT: Reyes is strong and has loft in his swing that should develop into plus power as he matures. He shows the ability to use the whole field, although he is raw at tracking breaking pitches. His swing is long at times, which causes him to swing and miss, but he has the power potential to make up for it. He moves well in the field but his defense lags behind his bat. Reyes' arm should help him stick on the left side of the infield.
THE FUTURE: Reyes originally signed as a shortstop, but his physicality and strong arm would also be suitable at third base where his bat will play. He'll make the jump to the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League in 2020.
Scouting Reports
BA Grade/Risk: 50/Extreme
Track Record: The Tigers liked Reyes' projectable frame and natural strength enough to sign him for $1.45 million in 2018. Reyes torched the Dominican Summer League in 2019, hitting .331/.379/.508 with seven home runs and 48 RBIs. Since the pandemic, Reyes found himself overmatched in the Florida Complex League in 2021, but bounced back in a return to the FCL before struggling again after a late-season promotion to Low-A Lakeland.
Scouting Report: When you watch Reyes in action, it's easy to see how much the Tigers had to dream on. In addition to his pure strength, Reyes has an advanced approach that has proven able to drive the ball to all fields. His swing is often too long, but there is apparent power potential. Reyes improved his chase rate significantly in 2022, but it remains an issue. The Tigers moved Reyes to third base nearly full-time in August. There were some adjustment issues as he posted an .887 fielding percentage in 36 games there, but that is his likely long-term home, as his feet and average arm play better there.
The Future: Reyes is showing himself to be a player who needs to be promoted slowly, as he often requires some time at a level to acclimate himself before getting comfortable. His late-season stint at Lakeland should help prep him for a return there in 2023.
Track Record: The Tigers liked Reyes' projectable frame and natural strength enough to sign him for $1.45 million in 2018. Reyes torched the Dominican Summer League in 2019, hitting .331/.379/.508 with seven home runs and 48 RBIs. Since the pandemic, Reyes found himself overmatched in the Florida Complex League in 2021, but bounced back in a return to the FCL before struggling again after a late-season promotion to Low-A Lakeland.
Scouting Report: When you watch Reyes in action, it's easy to see how much the Tigers had to dream on. In addition to his pure strength, Reyes has an advanced approach that has proven able to drive the ball to all fields. His swing is often too long, but there is apparent power potential. Reyes improved his chase rate significantly in 2022, but it remains an issue. The Tigers moved Reyes to third base nearly full-time in August. There were some adjustment issues as he posted an .887 fielding percentage in 36 games there, but that is his likely long-term home, as his feet and average arm play better there.
The Future: Reyes is showing himself to be a player who needs to be promoted slowly, as he often requires some time at a level to acclimate himself before getting comfortable. His late-season stint at Lakeland should help prep him for a return there in 2023.
Track Record: The Tigers signed Reyes to a $1.45 million bonus in 2018, coveting his natural strength and projectable frame. He debuted the following year in the Dominican Summer League and hit .331/.379/.508. The missed year of development in 2020 didn't help the 20-year-old, who struggled in 2021, hitting a combined .184/.272/.356 during his time in the Rookie-level Florida Complex League.
Scouting Report: There's plenty to dream on with Reyes. In addition to his pure strength, Reyes has a knack for hard contact and flashes the ability to drive the ball to all fields. He's still a work in progress at the plate with several elements of his swing and approach needing refinement. Reyes' overly aggressive approach and downward bat path are both potential areas of improvement, and he chased pitches outside the zone at an alarming rate of 47.4%. His naturally long swing led to a high rate of in-zone swing and miss and his habit of chopping downward led to a near 50% ground ball rate. He struggled mightily versus breaking balls, but did show the ability to handle velocity. Defensively, evaluators are optimistic he can handle shortstop because of his arm strength and smooth footwork, but note he has the athleticism to handle third base if his size pushes him in that direction.
The Future: Reyes has upside, but he'll have to make significant adjustments to his swing and approach. He's expected to move through the system slowly.
Track Record: The Tigers signed Reyes to a $1.45 million bonus in 2018, coveting his natural strength and projectable frame. He debuted the following year in the Dominican Summer League and hit .331/.379/.508. The missed year of development in 2020 didn’t help the 20-year-old, who struggled in 2021, hitting a combined .184/.272/.356 during his time in the Rookie-level Florida Complex League.
Scouting Report: There’s plenty to dream on with Reyes. In addition to his pure strength, Reyes has a knack for hard contact and flashes the ability to drive the ball to all fields. He’s still a work in progress at the plate with several elements of his swing and approach needing refinement. Reyes’ overly aggressive approach and downward bat path are both potential areas of improvement, and he chased pitches outside the zone at an alarming rate of 47.4%. His naturally long swing led to a high rate of in-zone swing and miss and his habit of chopping downward led to a near 50% ground ball rate. He struggled mightily versus breaking balls, but did show the ability to handle velocity. Defensively, evaluators are optimistic he can handle shortstop because of his arm strength and smooth footwork, but note he has the athleticism to handle third base if his size pushes him in that direction.
The Future: Reyes has upside, but he’ll have to make significant adjustments to his swing and approach. He’s expected to move through the system slowly.
TRACK RECORD: Signed by the Tigers for $1.45 million, Reyes hit .331/.379/.508 in a loud pro debut in the Dominican Summer League in 2019. His expected U.S. debut in 2020 was derailed by the coronavirus pandemic, but he got on the field in instructional league.
SCOUTING REPORT: Reyes has impressive natural strength and fluid swing. He drives the ball to all fields and projects to grow into plus power as he gets older. Reyes' impact potential is exciting, but he is still working to improve his pitch recognition and streamline a lengthy swing. He has worked to improve his pitch recognition while streamlining a lengthy swing. He is still getting a feel for his developing frame. Reyes is a shortstop now and moves well in the field, but he will likely move to third base as he gets bigger. He has enough arm strength to stay on the left side of the infield.
THE FUTURE: Reyes is intriguing but largely unproven. He'll make his U.S. debut in the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League in 2021.
TRACK RECORD: Signed by the Tigers for $1.45 million, Reyes hit .331/.379/.508 in a loud pro debut in the Dominican Summer League in 2019. His expected U.S. debut in 2020 was derailed by the coronavirus pandemic, but he got on the field in instructional league.
SCOUTING REPORT: Reyes has impressive natural strength and fluid swing. He drives the ball to all fields and projects to grow into plus power as he gets older. Reyes' impact potential is exciting, but he is still working to improve his pitch recognition and streamline a lengthy swing. He has worked to improve his pitch recognition while streamlining a lengthy swing. He is still getting a feel for his developing frame. Reyes is a shortstop now and moves well in the field, but he will likely move to third base as he gets bigger. He has enough arm strength to stay on the left side of the infield.
THE FUTURE: Reyes is intriguing but largely unproven. He'll make his U.S. debut in the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League in 2021.
TRACK RECORD: Signed by the Tigers for $1.45 million, Reyes hit .331/.379/.508 in a loud pro debut in the Dominican Summer League in 2019. His expected U.S. debut in 2020 was derailed by the coronavirus pandemic, but he got on the field in instructional league.
SCOUTING REPORT: Reyes has impressive natural strength and fluid swing. He drives the ball to all fields and projects to grow into plus power as he gets older. Reyes' impact potential is exciting, but he is still working to improve his pitch recognition and streamline a lengthy swing. He has worked to improve his pitch recognition while streamlining a lengthy swing. He is still getting a feel for his developing frame. Reyes is a shortstop now and moves well in the field, but he will likely move to third base as he gets bigger. He has enough arm strength to stay on the left side of the infield.
THE FUTURE: Reyes is intriguing but largely unproven. He'll make his U.S. debut in the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League in 2021.
TRACK RECORD: The Tigers signed Reyes for $1.45 million during the 2018 international signing period because they were impressed with his bat and physical frame. He made his pro debut in the Dominican Summer League in 2019 and had instant success. Reyes’ smacked seven home runs, all against righthanded pitchers, and hit .331.
SCOUTING REPORT: Reyes is strong and has loft in his swing that should develop into plus power as he matures. He shows the ability to use the whole field, although he is raw at tracking breaking pitches. His swing is long at times, which causes him to swing and miss, but he has the power potential to make up for it. He moves well in the field but his defense lags behind his bat. Reyes’ arm should help him stick on the left side of the infield.
THE FUTURE: Reyes originally signed as a shortstop, but his physicality and strong arm would also be suitable at third base where his bat will play. He’ll make the jump to the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League in 2020.
TRACK RECORD: The Tigers signed Reyes for $1.45 million during the 2018 international signing period because they were impressed with his bat and physical frame. He made his pro debut in the Dominican Summer League in 2019 and had instant success. Reyes' smacked seven home runs, all against righthanded pitchers, and hit .331.
SCOUTING REPORT: Reyes is strong and has loft in his swing that should develop into plus power as he matures. He shows the ability to use the whole field, although he is raw at tracking breaking pitches. His swing is long at times, which causes him to swing and miss, but he has the power potential to make up for it. He moves well in the field but his defense lags behind his bat. Reyes' arm should help him stick on the left side of the infield.
THE FUTURE: Reyes originally signed as a shortstop, but his physicality and strong arm would also be suitable at third base where his bat will play. He'll make the jump to the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League in 2020.
Career Transactions
Lakeland Flying Tigers sent SS Adinso Reyes on a rehab assignment to FCL Tigers.
Lakeland Flying Tigers sent SS Adinso Reyes on a rehab assignment to FCL Tigers.
Lakeland Flying Tigers sent SS Adinso Reyes on a rehab assignment to FCL Tigers.
Lakeland Flying Tigers sent SS Adinso Reyes on a rehab assignment to FCL Tigers.
Lakeland Flying Tigers transferred SS Adinso Reyes from the 7-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.
Lakeland Flying Tigers placed SS Adinso Reyes on the 7-day injured list.
Lakeland Flying Tigers placed SS Adinso Reyes on the 7-day injured list.
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