Charlee Soto Stats & Scouting Report

IP	74
ERA	5.23
WHIP	1.5
BB/9	4.01
SO/9	10.58

Full name Charlee Xavier Soto
Born 08/31/2005 in Philadelphia, PA
Profile Ht.: 6'5" / Wt.: 210 / Bats: S / Throws: R
School Reborn Christian Academy HS, Kissimmee, Fla.
Drafted in the CB-A round (34th overall) by the Minnesota Twins in 2023 (signed for $2,481,400).

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School: Reborn Christian Academy HS, Kissimmee, Fla. Source: HS

Commit/Drafted: Central Florida
Age At Draft: 17.9
BA Grade:55/Extreme
Tools:Fastball: 60. Slider: 55. Changeup: 60. Control: 45.

Soto took a massive leap forward during the 2022 summer showcase circuit, and became one of the most intriguing, power-armed righthanders in the class. A former shortstop, Soto is relatively new to pitching and won’t turn 18 until more than a month after the draft, making him one of the youngest players in the class. Listed at 6-foot-5, 197 pounds, Soto has a great pitcher’s frame and throws with good arm speed from a three-quarter slot, with some violence that includes recoil and a head whack. After touching 91-92 mph during the fall of 2021, Soto regularly pitched in the 93-95 mph range in 2022 and touched 97-98 mph at peak velocity. On top of a plus fastball with great life, Soto has also shown a pair of secondaries with above-average or better potential. His mid-80s changeup is regarded as one of the best changeups in the class and features heavy arm-side fade and excellent tumble at its best, while his mid-80s slider is a power breaking ball that features impressive bite and spin rates in the 2,400 rpm range. Both pitches have plus potential with more consistency. Soto had an up-and-down spring, with some scouts going in and being blown away and others coming on different days and seeing more lukewarm outings. He needs more overall consistency that should come with more reps and experience. While there are some reliever concerns, Soto’s standout athleticism should give him every opportunity to start at the next level. He’s committed to Central Florida but could be picked in the first round.

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Organization Prospect Rankings

BA Grade: 55/Extreme

Track Record: A shortstop for much of his amateur career, Soto made a quick transition once he began to focus on pitching at Reborn Christian Academy outside Orlando. He leapt up teams’ pref lists when his velocity jumped from the low 90s as a rising junior to the high 90s over the 2022 summer showcase circuit as a rising senior. That velocity spike made Soto’s already impressive changeup even more effective. The Twins drafted Soto 34th overall in the supplemental first round of the 2023 draft. He signed for a slot bonus of $2.48 million, which was one of the larger bonuses the Twins have handed out for a high school pitcher.

Scouting Report: Unlike many young fireballers, Soto showed true conviction in his changeup, often doubling up on it. At his best, he shows feel for pitching to go with his stuff. Soto was a little inconsistent in the spring, but at his best he showed exceptional velocity and advanced savvy as one of the younger pitchers in the 2023 draft class. Soto may eventually touch 100 mph, but his fastball is unlikely to be his best pitch. While it has premium velocity, it’s not expected to miss a ton of bats in pro ball because it has relatively average movement. His plus 84-88 mph changeup is a present weapon. It has sink, fade and deception. Soto also throws a high-80s slider that’s also an above-average pitch. Soto’s delivery is clean, but like many young pitchers, he needs to improve his fringe-average control.

The Future: The Twins didn’t have Soto pitch in any official games after he signed, so he’ll make his pro debut in 2024, likely for Low-A Fort Myers. Soto will pitch almost all of the 2024 season as an 18-year-old. He has present physicality and polish, so he offers a pretty well-rounded package.

Scouting Grades Fastball: 60 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 60 | Control: 45

Draft Prospects

School: Reborn Christian Academy HS, Kissimmee, Fla. Source: HS

Commit/Drafted: Central Florida
Age At Draft: 17.9
BA Grade:55/Extreme
Tools:Fastball: 60. Slider: 55. Changeup: 60. Control: 45.

Soto took a massive leap forward during the 2022 summer showcase circuit, and became one of the most intriguing, power-armed righthanders in the class. A former shortstop, Soto is relatively new to pitching and won’t turn 18 until more than a month after the draft, making him one of the youngest players in the class. Listed at 6-foot-5, 197 pounds, Soto has a great pitcher’s frame and throws with good arm speed from a three-quarter slot, with some violence that includes recoil and a head whack. After touching 91-92 mph during the fall of 2021, Soto regularly pitched in the 93-95 mph range in 2022 and touched 97-98 mph at peak velocity. On top of a plus fastball with great life, Soto has also shown a pair of secondaries with above-average or better potential. His mid-80s changeup is regarded as one of the best changeups in the class and features heavy arm-side fade and excellent tumble at its best, while his mid-80s slider is a power breaking ball that features impressive bite and spin rates in the 2,400 rpm range. Both pitches have plus potential with more consistency. Soto had an up-and-down spring, with some scouts going in and being blown away and others coming on different days and seeing more lukewarm outings. He needs more overall consistency that should come with more reps and experience. While there are some reliever concerns, Soto’s standout athleticism should give him every opportunity to start at the next level. He’s committed to Central Florida but could be picked in the first round.