Edwin Arroyo

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Cincinnati Reds #6 prospect in 2025
  BA Grade/Risk: 55/High.
  
  Track Record: A second-round pick of the Mariners in 2021, Arroyo was 17 years old when drafted and one of the youngest players in his draft. He immediately stood out in pro ball with smooth defensive actions and stronger than anticipated bat. The Mariners dealt Arroyo a year after drafting him to the Reds with Noelvi Marte and two pitchers in the trade that sent Luis Castillo to Seattle. Arroyo has shown better than expected power as a pro, though his development was derailed in 2024. Arroyo injured his left shoulder diving back into first base when he was picked off in a March 13 spring training game. He had season-ending labrum shoulder a week later. He got back on the field for the Arizona Fall League, where he shook off rust at the plate.
  
  Scouting Report: Arroyo is a smooth, steady and reliable shortstop. He’s going to make the routine play almost every time, but he doesn’t have the blazing-fast first step or rocket arm to make the SportsCenter highlight play. It’s hard to see him pushing Elly De La Cruz off shortstop, because De La Cruz’s arm and range are special. But Arroyo is an above-average defender at shortstop who could be plus at second base or third base if the need arrives. As a hitter, Arroyo should be an average hitter or have average power, but it’s difficult to say that he can get to both at the same time. He lines balls to the gaps, and his above-average speed and aggressive baserunning help him stretch singles and doubles into doubles and triples. His 21 triples in 2022 and 2023 were the most in the minors over those two seasons.
  
  The Future: Even with a lost season, Arroyo is on a fast track. He can return to Double-A Chattanooga, where he ended 2023, as one of the younger players in the league at age 21. His glove fits at any infield spot, and he has enough offensive potential to project as a solid regular.
  
  Scouting Grades Hit: 45 | Power: 50 | Run: 55 | Fielding: 55 | Arm: 60
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  Ranked Cincinnati Reds #4 prospect in 2024
  BA Grade: 50/Medium
  
  Track Record: In the 2021 draft, scouts loved Arroyo’s glove and worried about his bat. One of the youngest players in his class, Arroyo was 17 for his entire pro debut after the Mariners drafted him 48th overall. He was one of the best hitters in the Low-A California League in 2022, impressing the Reds, who landed him in the Luis Castillo deadline deal. As a Red, Arroyo initially struggled at the plate. He was hitting .197/.249/.329 two months into 2023, but from June onward Arroyo became one of High-A Dayton’s best hitters and earned a late-season bump to Double-A Chattanooga.
  
  Scouting Report: In a system loaded with shortstops, Arroyo is the best and most consistent defender. While every other Reds minor league shortstop also plays additional positions, Arroyo plays only shortstop. He has soft hands, a quick exchange, smooth actions and an accurate, plus arm. His range is average. While his arm allows him to make plays from the hole, balls to his right often end up just out of reach. A switch-hitter who is relatively equally adept from both sides of the plate, Arroyo didn’t make any major changes to turn around his season. He kept the same simple, slightly open setup and timing step from both sides of the plate and didn’t rework either of his two swings. He chased a little less often, but mainly he just made more contact and found more holes. His below-average present power should steadily improve as he matures. Arroyo is a plus runner with a solid feel for swiping a base.
  
  The Future: Arroyo is ticketed to be Double-A Chattanooga’s shortstop in 2024. There’s no rush to push him to Cincinnati. His combination of steady defense and a well-rounded offensive approach gives him a shot to be a future MLB regular at a key defensive position.
  
  Scouting Grades Hit: 50 | Power: 45 | Run: 55 | Field: 55 | Arm: 60
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  Ranked Cincinnati Reds #3 prospect in 2023
  BA Grade/Risk: 55/High
  
  Track Record: Arroyo was considered one of the smoothest-fielding shortstops in a loaded 2021 high school shortstop class, but there were concerns about how much he would hit. That's why he fell to the Mariners in the second round as the 11th prep shortstop picked. In 2022, Arroyo exceeded expectations at the plate while continuing to impress defensively. He's not a slugger, but he showed surprising pop with Low-A Modesto and finished third in the California League in batting average (.316) and slugging percentage (.514). He struggled at Low-A Daytona after being traded to the Reds with Noelvi Marte for Luis Castillo. After the season, Arroyo went to the Puerto Rican League and played second and third base.
  
  Scouting Report: In an organization filled with shortstop prospects, Arroyo has the best glove. He has an excellent internal clock, soft hands and above-average range. He slows the game down, has a plus arm and makes accurate throws. He should stick at the position. Offensively, Arroyo cut his strikeout rate significantly in 2022 by making better swing decisions. The switch-hitter was remarkably consistent with his pair of swings. He had an .853 OPS hitting righthanded and an .854 OPS hitting lefthanded, and scouts think his lefty swing is a little more fluid. His emerging power was a surprise in 2022, but he profiles more as an above-average hitter with fringe-average power than as a slugger.
  
  The Future: Arroyo took a clear step forward as a prospect in 2022. He was one of the youngest players in the 2021 draft class, and part of his improvement can be attributed to physical maturation. He's also shown a steadily improving approach and an advanced understanding of the game. He's ready for High-A Dayton to start 2023.
  
  Scouting Grades: Hitting: 55. Power: 45. Run: 55. Fielding: 65. Arm: 60
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  Ranked Seattle Mariners #15 prospect in 2022
  Track Record: Arroyo was Puerto Rico’s top player in the 2021 draft class and raised his stock with an impressive showing at the Perfect Game All-America Classic. He transferred to Central Pointe Christian Academy in Kissimmee, Fla. for his senior year and performed well enough for the Mariners to draft him in the second round and sign him for $1.65 million. Arroyo became famous on social media in his pro debut for his enormous bat flips in the Arizona Complex League, but he hit just .211 with four extra-base hits in 21 games.
  
  Scouting Report: Arroyo is a rare athlete who is both a switch-hitter and switch-thrower. That athleticism translates to his defense at shortstop, where his fluid actions, quick reads, reliable hands and plus arm strength give him the potential to be a plus-plus defender. He has advanced defensive instincts for his age and gets the ball out of his glove remarkably quickly. Arroyo faces more questions offensively. He has solid hand-eye coordination and surprising power, especially from the left side, but his swing frequently gets too big and doesn’t stay in the zone very long. He plays with a lot of flash and flair but at times crosses the line into empty showboating.
  
  The Future: Arroyo’s defense will buy him time to figure out his bat. He’ll see Low-A Modesto in 2022.

Draft Prospects

• Ranked #71 prospect in 2021 draft
  The top prospect in a relatively light Puerto Rican class, Arroyo transferred to Central Pointe Christian Academy in Kissimmee, Fla. this spring. One of the youngest players in the class, Arroyo won’t turn 18 until a month after the draft and was also the youngest player at Perfect Game’s All-American classic, where he doubled and singled against 92 mph velocity. Arroyo stands out more for his glovework at shortstop than his offensive ability. He’s one of the best defenders in the class and has gotten plus defensive evaluations from scouts. Arroyo has impressive actions in the field and quick reactions off the bat, with reliable hands and easy plus arm strength. He has thrown 96 mph across the diamond on the showcase circuit and is a unique athlete who is ambidextrous and can throw with both hands. He’ll turn in plus run times underway, but evaluators haven’t gotten those run times out of the box given how his swing works. He’s a switch-hitter who has shown some barrel control and gap power, but his bat can also get in and out of the zone quickly and at times he’s looked overmatched against the best arms in the class. He could grow into more power as he fills out a lean, 6-foot, 170-pound frame, but is presently a contact-oriented hitter who has good instincts on the bases. Arroyo is committed to Florida State but could go in the top several rounds to a team willing to be patient with his offensive development.

Top 100 Rankings

• Ranked Baseball America's #65 prospect in 2023

• February, 2023 Scouting Report
  BA Grade/Risk: 55/High
  
  Track Record: Arroyo was considered one of the smoothest-fielding shortstops in a loaded 2021 high school shortstop class, but there were concerns about how much he would hit. That's why he fell to the Mariners in the second round as the 11th prep shortstop picked. In 2022, Arroyo exceeded expectations at the plate while continuing to impress defensively. He's not a slugger, but he showed surprising pop with Low-A Modesto and finished third in the California League in batting average (.316) and slugging percentage (.514). He struggled at Low-A Daytona after being traded to the Reds with Noelvi Marte for Luis Castillo. After the season, Arroyo went to the Puerto Rican League and played second and third base.
  
  Scouting Report: In an organization filled with shortstop prospects, Arroyo has the best glove. He has an excellent internal clock, soft hands and above-average range. He slows the game down, has a plus arm and makes accurate throws. He should stick at the position. Offensively, Arroyo cut his strikeout rate significantly in 2022 by making better swing decisions. The switch-hitter was remarkably consistent with his pair of swings. He had an .853 OPS hitting righthanded and an .854 OPS hitting lefthanded, and scouts think his lefty swing is a little more fluid. His emerging power was a surprise in 2022, but he profiles more as an above-average hitter with fringe-average power than as a slugger.
  
  The Future: Arroyo took a clear step forward as a prospect in 2022. He was one of the youngest players in the 2021 draft class, and part of his improvement can be attributed to physical maturation. He's also shown a steadily improving approach and an advanced understanding of the game. He's ready for High-A Dayton to start 2023.
  
  Scouting Grades: Hitting: 55. Power: 45. Run: 55. Fielding: 65. Arm: 60
• December, 2022 Scouting Report
  BA Grade/Risk: 55/High
  
  Track Record: Arroyo was considered one of the smoothest-fielding shortstops in a loaded 2021 high school shortstop class, but there were concerns about how much he would hit. That's why he fell to the Mariners in the second round as the 11th prep shortstop picked. In 2022, Arroyo exceeded expectations at the plate while continuing to impress defensively. He's not a slugger, but he showed surprising pop with Low-A Modesto and finished third in the California League in batting average (.316) and slugging percentage (.514). He struggled at Low-A Daytona after being traded to the Reds with Noelvi Marte for Luis Castillo. After the season, Arroyo went to the Puerto Rican League and played second and third base.
  
  Scouting Report: In an organization filled with shortstop prospects, Arroyo has the best glove. He has an excellent internal clock, soft hands and above-average range. He slows the game down, has a plus arm and makes accurate throws. He should stick at the position. Offensively, Arroyo cut his strikeout rate significantly in 2022 by making better swing decisions. The switch-hitter was remarkably consistent with his pair of swings. He had an .853 OPS hitting righthanded and an .854 OPS hitting lefthanded, and scouts think his lefty swing is a little more fluid. His emerging power was a surprise in 2022, but he profiles more as an above-average hitter with fringe-average power than as a slugger.
  
  The Future: Arroyo took a clear step forward as a prospect in 2022. He was one of the youngest players in the 2021 draft class, and part of his improvement can be attributed to physical maturation. He's also shown a steadily improving approach and an advanced understanding of the game. He's ready for High-A Dayton to start 2023.
  
  Scouting Grades: Hitting: 55. Power: 45. Run: 55. Fielding: 65. Arm: 60
• April, 2022 Scouting Report
  BA Grade: 55/High
  
  Track Record: Arroyo was Puerto Rico&#39s top player in the 2021 draft class and raised his stock with an impressive showing at the Perfect Game All-America Classic. He transferred to Central Pointe Christian Academy in Kissimmee, Fla. for his senior year and performed well enough for the Mariners to draft him in the second round and sign him for $1.65 million. Arroyo became famous on social media in his pro debut for his enormous bat flips in the Arizona Complex League, but he hit just .211 with four extra-base hits in 21 games.
  
  Scouting Report: Arroyo is a rare athlete who is both a switch-hitter and switch-thrower. That athleticism translates to his defense at shortstop, where his fluid actions, quick reads, reliable hands and plus arm strength give him the potential to be a plus-plus defender. He has advanced defensive instincts for his age and gets the ball out of his glove remarkably quickly. Arroyo faces more questions offensively. He has solid hand-eye coordination and surprising power, especially from the left side, but his swing frequently gets too big and doesn&#39t stay in the zone very long. He plays with a lot of flash and flair but at times crosses the line into empty showboating.
  
  The Future: Arroyo&#39s defense will buy him time to figure out his bat. He&#39ll see Low-A Modesto in 2022. Scouting Grades: Hit: 55. Power: 50. Speed: 55. Fielding: 65: Arm: 60.
• December, 2021 Scouting Report
  Track Record: Arroyo was Puerto Rico’s top player in the 2021 draft class and raised his stock with an impressive showing at the Perfect Game All-America Classic. He transferred to Central Pointe Christian Academy in Kissimmee, Fla. for his senior year and performed well enough for the Mariners to draft him in the second round and sign him for $1.65 million. Arroyo became famous on social media in his pro debut for his enormous bat flips in the Arizona Complex League, but he hit just .211 with four extra-base hits in 21 games.
  
  Scouting Report: Arroyo is a rare athlete who is both a switch-hitter and switch-thrower. That athleticism translates to his defense at shortstop, where his fluid actions, quick reads, reliable hands and plus arm strength give him the potential to be a plus-plus defender. He has advanced defensive instincts for his age and gets the ball out of his glove remarkably quickly. Arroyo faces more questions offensively. He has solid hand-eye coordination and surprising power, especially from the left side, but his swing frequently gets too big and doesn’t stay in the zone very long. He plays with a lot of flash and flair but at times crosses the line into empty showboating.
  
  The Future: Arroyo’s defense will buy him time to figure out his bat. He’ll see Low-A Modesto in 2022.
• July, 2021 Scouting Report
  Arroyo was one of the best defensive high schools shortstops in the draft class and was picked by the Mariners in the second round, No. 48 overall. Still only 17 years old, Arroyo has slick hands, impressive actions and plus-plus arm strength that allows him to make any throw on the field. He has further to go offensively and was often beat by the better pitchers in the draft class, but has promise as a switch-hitter with a contact-oriented swing and room to grow into power.