Ramon Laureano Stats & Scouting Report

AB	70
AVG	.143
OBP	.265
SLG	.229
HR	1

Full name Ramón Laureano
Born 07/15/1994 in Santo Domingo Centro, Dominican Republic
Profile Ht.: 5'11" / Wt.: 203 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School Northeastern Oklahoma A&M
Debut 08/03/2018
Drafted in the 16th round (466th overall) by the Houston Astros in 2014.

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Organization Prospect Rankings

The Athletics acquired Laureano in a trade following the 2017 season, when they sent high Class A righthander Brandon Bailey to the Astros. Laureano required a spot on the 40-man roster to shield him from the Rule 5 draft. Houston was unwilling to make that move, but Oakland added him to its roster. A native of the Dominican Republic, Laureano enjoyed a breakout 2016 season. Playing at high Class A Lancaster and Double-A Corpus Christi, he hit a combined .319/.428/.528 and led the minors in on-base percentage. His above-average speed and advanced instincts helped him steal 43 bases in 59 attempts. Laureano slumped decisively in a full season at Corpus Christi in 2017, althoug he still went 24-for-29 in stolen base attempts. Making contact can be problematic for Laureano. Given his well below-average power, his strikeout rate of 21 percent is too high. Laureano has played all three outfield positions in the minors. He spent most of 2017 in right field. He possesses a plus arm and racked up 16 assists. Laureano overcame a rough start to 2017, in which he hit .198 with three homers through June but rebounded to hit .262 with eight homers the rest of the way. The A's figure to give him a third crack at Double-A in 2018, this time with Midland, to see if he can rediscover his batting stroke.
The Astros consistently turn late-round draft picks into productive minor league players, and every now and then they find a Tyler White, who was a 33rd-round pick in 2013 who reached the majors. Laureano, a Dominican Republic native who played high school ball on Long Island and junior college ball in Oklahoma, has the hitting ability the Astros covet in later-round college players, but he also has impressive athleticism. He has baseball intelligence, effort level and desire to learn and marries that with plus speed and solid defense. Laureano can play all three outfield spots. He's an above-average defender in either corner-outfield spot and average in center, with a plus arm and knack for making highlight-reel catches. He has a quiet setup at the plate and a simple, line-drive stroke, but he has the strength to produce average power in addition to his above-average hitting ability. He improved his pitch selection dramatically in 2016, which helped him lead the minors with a .428 on-base percentage.

Minor League Top Prospects

The A’s trade of minor league righthander Brandon Bailey to the Astros for Laureano last winter is looking like the steal of the offseason. Laureano pounded his way through the PCL, earned his first big league callup on Aug. 3 and summarily took over as the A’s leadoff hitter and starting center fielder. Laureano’s exceptional arm earned national attention after his 321-foot throw from the center field wall to first base in Anaheim on Aug. 11, and his above-average speed and athletic instincts have made him a plus defender in center field. After a rough offensive season in Double-A that precipitated the trade, Laureano rediscovered his plus bat speed and hit for both average and surprising power. Though his early numbers are promising, Laureano is prone to swinging and missing a bit much and evaluators expect his offensive production to come down some once big league pitchers become more familiar with him. Even so, Laureano’s defense, efficient basestealing and potential to be at least an average hitter give him the foundation of strong everyday player.
Laureano is generally regarded as lacking a plus tool, but he does everything well enough to be an effective player. He led all minor league batters with a .428 on-base percentage this season and combined his above-average speed with sharp baserunning instincts to swipe 43 bags in 57 tries. While Laureano benefitted from playing in hitter-friendly Lancaster, he also hit .288/.403/.455 on the road in the Cal League, in part because his discerning eye allowed him to swing at good pitches to hit. He continued to produce after a mid-July promotion to Double-A Corpus Christi. With average to a tick above offensive tools across the board, Laureano also possesses an average arm that plays in right field (he had 12 outfield assists) and enough range to hold down center field when called upon. Laureano's all-around game, defensive versatility, and penchant for quality at-bats give him a strong chance to contribute, with most evaluators penciling him in for an outfield utility role, but his biggest champions are convinced he can play everyday for a second-division team.

Career Transactions

Atlanta Braves activated CF Ramón Laureano from the 10-day injured list.
Atlanta Braves placed CF Ramón Laureano on the 10-day injured list retroactive to July 9, 2024. Left oblique muscle strain.
Atlanta Braves selected the contract of CF Ramón Laureano from Gwinnett Stripers.
CF Ramón Laureano assigned to Gwinnett Stripers.
Atlanta Braves signed free agent CF Ramón Laureano to a minor league contract.
Cleveland Guardians released CF Ramón Laureano.
Cleveland Guardians designated CF Ramón Laureano for assignment.
Cleveland Guardians claimed CF Ramón Laureano off waivers from Oakland Athletics.
Cleveland Guardians claimed CF Ramón Laureano off waivers from Oakland Athletics.
Oakland Athletics designated CF Ramón Laureano for assignment.
Oakland Athletics activated CF Ramón Laureano from the 10-day injured list.
Oakland Athletics sent CF Ramón Laureano on a rehab assignment to Las Vegas Aviators.
Oakland Athletics sent CF Ramón Laureano on a rehab assignment to Las Vegas Aviators.
Oakland Athletics sent CF Ramón Laureano on a rehab assignment to Las Vegas Aviators.
Oakland Athletics placed CF Ramón Laureano on the 10-day injured list. Right hand fracture.
Oakland Athletics activated CF Ramón Laureano from the 10-day injured list.
Oakland Athletics sent CF Ramón Laureano on a rehab assignment to Las Vegas Aviators.
Oakland Athletics sent CF Ramón Laureano on a rehab assignment to Las Vegas Aviators.
Oakland Athletics placed CF Ramón Laureano on the 10-day injured list retroactive to April 17, 2023. Strained left groin.