Vincent Perozo

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked New York Mets #25 prospect in 2022
  Track Record: The Mets signed Perozo out of Venezuela in 2019, and two years later he made his pro debut in the Florida Complex League as an 18-year-old. While his 2021 season appeared to be a dud on the surface, in reality he was playing through a shoulder injury and probably would have been one of the top prospects in the Dominican Summer League had he been held back. As a sign of his esteem in the industry, Perozo was a popular ask from other clubs in trade talks.
  
  Scouting Report: Perozo is a lefthanded-hitting catcher with a pro body and swing geared to do damage. He was limited to mostly first base and DH in the FCL because of a left shoulder injury that shut him down in mid August. He attempted to rehab it but ultimately had surgery in mid September. Perozo has good timing and rhythm in his swing and the type of power upside to one day get to 20 homers. He has a good knowledge of the strike zone, as evidenced by his 10 walks and 21 strikeouts in 18 games. Behind the plate, Perozo receives well and has a strong understanding of calling games and helping his pitchers get strikes. His average arm is hindered by a slower transfer, though his overall footwork is good. He projects to be at least an average catch-and-throw receiver.
  
  The Future: Scouts who have seen Perozo at his best see the potential for a future regular catcher who hits enough to stay in the lineup. He has a long trek ahead of him but could be worth the wait.
  

• December, 2021 Scouting Report
  Track Record: The Mets signed Perozo out of Venezuela in 2019, and two years later he made his pro debut in the Florida Complex League as an 18-year-old. While his 2021 season appeared to be a dud on the surface, in reality he was playing through a shoulder injury and probably would have been one of the top prospects in the Dominican Summer League had he been held back. As a sign of his esteem in the industry, Perozo was a popular ask from other clubs in trade talks.
  
  Scouting Report: Perozo is a lefthanded-hitting catcher with a pro body and swing geared to do damage. He was limited to mostly first base and DH in the FCL because of a left shoulder injury that shut him down in mid August. He attempted to rehab it but ultimately had surgery in mid September. Perozo has good timing and rhythm in his swing and the type of power upside to one day get to 20 homers. He has a good knowledge of the strike zone, as evidenced by his 10 walks and 21 strikeouts in 18 games. Behind the plate, Perozo receives well and has a strong understanding of calling games and helping his pitchers get strikes. His average arm is hindered by a slower transfer, though his overall footwork is good. He projects to be at least an average catch-and-throw receiver.
  
  The Future: Scouts who have seen Perozo at his best see the potential for a future regular catcher who hits enough to stay in the lineup. He has a long trek ahead of him but could be worth the wait.