Angel Genao Stats & Scouting Report

AB	179
AVG	.341
OBP	.383
SLG	.553
HR	6

Full name Angel Luis Genao
Born 05/19/2004 in Castillo, Dominican Republic
Profile Ht.: 5'9" / Wt.: 150 / Bats: S / Throws: R

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BA Grade: 45/High

Track Record: Genao was Cleveland’s top signing in the 2021 international market. He made his professional debut the following year in the Dominican Summer League and his U.S. debut in 2022. He suffered a torn meniscus in his right knee during spring training which delayed his start to the 2023 season until late May. He recovered to turn in a solid season at Low-A Lynchburg as a 19-year-old.

Scouting Report: Genao is a switch-hitter with an advanced, disciplined approach at the plate. He controls the strike zone well thanks to a feel for the barrel and swing decisions that belie his age. His profile has always been hit-over-power and his 6-foot, 165-pound frame doesn’t suggest much power. He has more power in his righthanded swing but he’ll need to more consistently elevate the ball if he’s to make the most of it, though he did rank in the top 10 in the Carolina League with 20 doubles. Genao evenly split his time between shortstop and third base. His infield actions, hands, arm strength and baseball IQ play well at shortstop, but he’s only an average runner now and his range may end up being better suited for third base.

The Future: Genao so far has lived up to his pre-signing billing and has put himself on an accelerated track. He’s quickly joined the Guardians’ burgeoning group of young infielders and has significant promise, though he’s still a long way from realizing it. He’ll still be 19 on Opening Day in 2024 as he moves up to High-A Lake County.

Scouting Grades Hit: 55 | Power: 40 | Run: 50 | Field: 55 | Arm: 60
BA Grade/Risk: 50/Extreme

Track Record: Genao was Cleveland's top signing in the 2021 international market. He made his professional debut the following year in the Dominican Summer League and then made his U.S. debut in 2022. He followed an aggressive path, earning a promotion to low Class A Lynchburg at the end of the season as a 19-year-old.

Scouting Report: Genao is a switch-hitter with an advanced, disciplined approach at the plate. He walked more than he struck out in the DSL (39 walks, 29 strikeouts) and while that ratio didn't carry over stateside, his barrel control and swing decisions still belie his age. His profile has always been hit over power and his 6-foot, 165-pound frame doesn't suggest much more power on the way, but he does have some pop, especially as a righthanded hitter. Genao is a savvy defender with all the tools to stay at shortstop. His infield actions, hands and plus arm strength all play well at the position.

The Future: Genao so far has lived up to his pre-signing billing and has put himself on an accelerated track. He joins the Guardians' burgeoning group of young shortstops and has significant promise, though he's still a long way from realizing it. He'll still be 19 on Opening Day as he returns to Lynchburg to begin the difficult task of his first year in full-season ball.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 55. Power: 40. Speed: 50. Fielding: 55. Arm: 60.

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BA Grade/Risk: 50/Extreme

Track Record: Genao was Cleveland's top signing in the 2021 international market. He made his professional debut the following year in the Dominican Summer League and then made his U.S. debut in 2022. He followed an aggressive path, earning a promotion to low Class A Lynchburg at the end of the season as a 19-year-old.

Scouting Report: Genao is a switch-hitter with an advanced, disciplined approach at the plate. He walked more than he struck out in the DSL (39 walks, 29 strikeouts) and while that ratio didn't carry over stateside, his barrel control and swing decisions still belie his age. His profile has always been hit over power and his 6-foot, 165-pound frame doesn't suggest much more power on the way, but he does have some pop, especially as a righthanded hitter. Genao is a savvy defender with all the tools to stay at shortstop. His infield actions, hands and plus arm strength all play well at the position.

The Future: Genao so far has lived up to his pre-signing billing and has put himself on an accelerated track. He joins the Guardians' burgeoning group of young shortstops and has significant promise, though he's still a long way from realizing it. He'll still be 19 on Opening Day as he returns to Lynchburg to begin the difficult task of his first year in full-season ball.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 55. Power: 40. Speed: 50. Fielding: 55. Arm: 60.
BA Grade/Risk: 50/Extreme

Track Record: Genao was Cleveland's top signing in the 2021 international market. He made his professional debut the following year in the Dominican Summer League and then made his U.S. debut in 2022. He followed an aggressive path, earning a promotion to low Class A Lynchburg at the end of the season as a 19-year-old.

Scouting Report: Genao is a switch-hitter with an advanced, disciplined approach at the plate. He walked more than he struck out in the DSL (39 walks, 29 strikeouts) and while that ratio didn't carry over stateside, his barrel control and swing decisions still belie his age. His profile has always been hit over power and his 6-foot, 165-pound frame doesn't suggest much more power on the way, but he does have some pop, especially as a righthanded hitter. Genao is a savvy defender with all the tools to stay at shortstop. His infield actions, hands and plus arm strength all play well at the position.

The Future: Genao so far has lived up to his pre-signing billing and has put himself on an accelerated track. He joins the Guardians' burgeoning group of young shortstops and has significant promise, though he's still a long way from realizing it. He'll still be 19 on Opening Day as he returns to Lynchburg to begin the difficult task of his first year in full-season ball.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 55. Power: 40. Speed: 50. Fielding: 55. Arm: 60.
BA Grade: 50/Extreme

Midseason Update: Genao signed with Cleveland in January 2021 and has already impressed evaluators, especially with his early play in the Arizona Complex League. He&#39s a true shortstop prospect with smooth hands and instincts and the arm to stick at the position. He&#39s not the most physical player, but his plate discipline and swing decisions give him a chance to hit for both average and power.
The shortstop on the Dominican team that played in the 2017 Little League World Series, Genao is an instinctive player with savvy feel for the game beyond his years. That shows up especially at the plate, where he has a smooth, fluid swing from both sides, staying compact with good path through the zone. He's not as explosive as some other shortstops in the class, but he's a fundamentally sound defender with good actions. The Indians are expected to sign Genao, who trains with Aldo Marrero, for around $1 million.