Born07/07/1995 in Sabana Grande De Palenque, Dominican Republic
ProfileHt.: 6'5" / Wt.: 265 / Bats: R / Throws: R
Debut05/14/2018
Top Rankings
Minor League Top Prospects
The behemoth Reyes showed off 80-grade raw power in the Arizona Fall League last year and matured enough as a hitter to get to it more this year. Reyes became more patient in his approach and started waiting for better pitches to hit, resulting in a huge uptick in both his walks and power production. He hit 16 homers in just 58 games in El Paso, followed by another 15 long balls in his first 70 games with the Padres as he became their everyday right fielder.
Reyes is tremendously strong at 6-foot-5, 275-pounds and generates huge leverage and power with his brute strength. His big league home runs included blasts of 442, 455 and 477 feet. He crushes fastballs in particular and can send them out to all fields.
Reyes’ range in right field is limited because he’s so large, so his value is mostly tied to his bat. Even with his improvements, Reyes still swings and misses a bit much and is prone to whiffing on breaking balls. He’ll have to work hard to manage his body and his strikeout rate, but if he does he has game-changing power.
Career Transactions
Rochester Red Wings placed RF Franmil Reyes on the 7-day injured list.
RF Franmil Reyes assigned to Rochester Red Wings.
RF Franmil Reyes roster status changed by Washington Nationals.
Washington Nationals signed RF Franmil Reyes.
Kansas City Royals sent RF Franmil Reyes outright to Omaha Storm Chasers.
RF Franmil Reyes elected free agency.
Kansas City Royals sent RF Franmil Reyes outright to Omaha Storm Chasers.
Kansas City Royals designated RF Franmil Reyes for assignment.
Kansas City Royals optioned RF Franmil Reyes to Omaha Storm Chasers.
Omaha Storm Chasers activated RF Franmil Reyes.
Omaha Storm Chasers activated RF Franmil Reyes.
Kansas City Royals optioned RF Franmil Reyes to Omaha Storm Chasers.
Kansas City Royals activated RF Franmil Reyes from the paternity list.
Kansas City Royals placed RF Franmil Reyes on the paternity list.
Kansas City Royals selected the contract of RF Franmil Reyes, , and from Omaha Storm Chasers.
RF Franmil Reyes roster status changed by Kansas City Royals.
RF Franmil Reyes assigned to Omaha Storm Chasers.
Kansas City Royals signed free agent RF Franmil Reyes to a minor league contract.
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