Yhoangel Aponte

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Toronto Blue Jays #23 prospect in 2022
  Track Record: Aponte signed at 16 for $360,000 on Jan. 15, 2021, and while he wasn’t a high-profile player as an amateur, his talent is in line with some of the top international players in the class. He made his pro debut in the Dominican Summer League.
  
  Scouting Report: Aponte has a chance to develop five average or better tools. It’s his instincts that stick out the most, though, especially on the defensive side. Aponte has solid-average speed and arm strength, and while he doesn’t have the high-end speed typical of a center fielder, he’s a diligent worker when it comes to his defense. That shows up in his first-step reads off the bat and his ability to run efficient routes with good range to both gaps. Aponte has a good eye for the strike zone and a patient approach, and while he hit well in games as an amateur, his 27% strikeout rate in the DSL is a concern. Aponte didn’t homer in his pro debut, but he has good bat speed and drove the ball with more impact during instructional league, with multiple balls off the bat over 110 mph.
  
  The Future: Aponte is still relatively under the radar, but if he can improve his contact rate, he’s a good breakout candidate. The Rookie-level Florida Complex League is up next.
  
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  Ranked Toronto Blue Jays #26 prospect in 2021
  TRACK RECORD: Aponte wasn’t a high-profile prospect coming out of Venezuela when he signed with the Blue Jays on Jan. 15, but he could end up one of the better values of the international class.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Aponte has a chance for five average or better tools that play up because of his instincts, especially in center field. With solid-average speed and arm strength, Aponte is a diligent, focused worker when it comes to his defensive craft and it shows in games. He's not a burner, but he reads the ball well off the bat, has a quick first step and glides to balls in both gaps with efficient routes and diving catches. He has performed well against live pitching too, making frequent contact with good strike-zone judgment, a lot of line drives and surprising power from his 5-foot-11 frame.
  
  THE FUTURE: He’s a long way from Toronto, but Aponte has a chance to break out and raise his stock once more scouts are able to see him play in 2021.

• December, 2021 Scouting Report
  Track Record: Aponte signed at 16 for $360,000 on Jan. 15, 2021, and while he wasn’t a high-profile player as an amateur, his talent is in line with some of the top international players in the class. He made his pro debut in the Dominican Summer League.
  
  Scouting Report: Aponte has a chance to develop five average or better tools. It’s his instincts that stick out the most, though, especially on the defensive side. Aponte has solid-average speed and arm strength, and while he doesn’t have the high-end speed typical of a center fielder, he’s a diligent worker when it comes to his defense. That shows up in his first-step reads off the bat and his ability to run efficient routes with good range to both gaps. Aponte has a good eye for the strike zone and a patient approach, and while he hit well in games as an amateur, his 27% strikeout rate in the DSL is a concern. Aponte didn’t homer in his pro debut, but he has good bat speed and drove the ball with more impact during instructional league, with multiple balls off the bat over 110 mph.
  
  The Future: Aponte is still relatively under the radar, but if he can improve his contact rate, he’s a good breakout candidate. The Rookie-level Florida Complex League is up next.
  
• July, 2021 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Aponte wasn't a high-profile prospect coming out of Venezuela when he signed with the Blue Jays on Jan. 15, but he could end up one of the better values of the international class.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Aponte has a chance for five average or better tools that play up because of his instincts, especially in center field. With solid-average speed and arm strength, Aponte is a diligent, focused worker when it comes to his defensive craft and it shows in games. He's not a burner, but he reads the ball well off the bat, has a quick first step and glides to balls in both gaps with efficient routes and diving catches. He has performed well against live pitching too, making frequent contact with good strike-zone judgment, a lot of line drives and surprising power from his 5-foot-11 frame.
  
  THE FUTURE: He's a long way from Toronto, but Aponte has a chance to break out and raise his stock once more scouts are able to see him play in 2021.
• December, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Aponte wasn’t a high-profile prospect coming out of Venezuela when he signed with the Blue Jays on Jan. 15, but he could end up one of the better values of the international class.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Aponte has a chance for five average or better tools that play up because of his instincts, especially in center field. With solid-average speed and arm strength, Aponte is a diligent, focused worker when it comes to his defensive craft and it shows in games. He's not a burner, but he reads the ball well off the bat, has a quick first step and glides to balls in both gaps with efficient routes and diving catches. He has performed well against live pitching too, making frequent contact with good strike-zone judgment, a lot of line drives and surprising power from his 5-foot-11 frame.
  
  THE FUTURE: He’s a long way from Toronto, but Aponte has a chance to break out and raise his stock once more scouts are able to see him play in 2021.