Drafted in the 7th round (209th overall) by the Minnesota Twins in 2019 (signed for $274,800).
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An on-base machine for Connecticut for three years, Prato has shown good bat-to-ball skills since his freshman season and has hit above .300 each year in the American Athletic Conference. In 2019 though, Prato took his walk rate to another level, posting a .309/.433/.406 line with 37 walks and 22 strikeouts. Prato has well below-average power at 5-foot-10, 186-pounds. He’s a plus runner with solid hands in the infield and a high baseball IQ, but is unlikely to stick at shortstop at the next level.
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An on-base machine for Connecticut for three years, Prato has shown good bat-to-ball skills since his freshman season and has hit above .300 each year in the American Athletic Conference. In 2019 though, Prato took his walk rate to another level, posting a .309/.433/.406 line with 37 walks and 22 strikeouts. Prato has well below-average power at 5-foot-10, 186-pounds. He's a plus runner with solid hands in the infield and a high baseball IQ, but is unlikely to stick at shortstop at the next level.
Scouting Reports
An on-base machine for Connecticut for three years, Prato has shown good bat-to-ball skills since his freshman season and has hit above .300 each year in the American Athletic Conference. In 2019 though, Prato took his walk rate to another level, posting a .309/.433/.406 line with 37 walks and 22 strikeouts. Prato has well below-average power at 5-foot-10, 186-pounds. He's a plus runner with solid hands in the infield and a high baseball IQ, but is unlikely to stick at shortstop at the next level.
Career Transactions
St. Paul Saints transferred 3B Anthony Prato to the Development List.
SS Anthony Prato assigned to St. Paul Saints from Wichita Wind Surge.
St. Paul Saints activated SS Anthony Prato.
SS Anthony Prato assigned to St. Paul Saints from Wichita Wind Surge.
SS Anthony Prato roster status changed by Minnesota Twins.
SS Anthony Prato assigned to Minnesota Twins.
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