Mariel Bautista Stats & Scouting Report

AB	1605
AVG	.28
OBP	.342
SLG	.426
HR	37

Full name Mariel Alexander Bautista
Born 10/15/1997 in San Cristobal, Dominican Republic
Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 194 / Bats: R / Throws: R

Top Rankings

Organization Prospect Rankings

TRACK RECORD: Bautista signed with the Reds for $60,000 and hit above .300 for three straight seasons at the Rookie levels, giving the Reds the belief they had a steal. But Bautista moved to the low Class A Midwest League in 2019 and was overmatched in full-season ball, posting a .635 OPS at Dayton and missing time with a shoulder issue.

SCOUTING REPORT: Bautista still has plenty of high-impact tools. Evaluators are enamored with his athleticism and projectable, wiry frame. He has plus bat speed and plus raw power, but he lacks feel for situations at the plate and had the swing-and-miss to his game exposed by better pitching. He is a plus runner with an average arm and plays a fine center field, though he may slow down as he fills out his frame.

THE FUTURE: Bautista's lack of feel for the game is concerning, but he has tools to work with and grow into. He will start 2020 back in the Midwest League.
Track Record: The Reds have moved Bautista conservatively since signing him in 2014, but he's hit everywhere he's played. Bautista's .330 average led all Reds minor leaguers and marked the third straight season he's hit .320 or better. Even more encouragingly, Bautista started to drive the ball in 2018 with eight home runs in the power-friendly Pioneer League.

Scouting Report: Bautista is a toolsy outfielder who has a loose body and above-average bat speed. He has a wiry body and a frame that should be able to add strength, with some scouts projecting future plus power once he fills out. For now, the 20-year-old struggles to maintain his weight during the season. He doesn't walk much and has a tendency to expand the strike zone with a pull-heavy approach he will need to adjust as he climbs the ladder. His bat speed and hand-eye coordination give him the tools to make those adjustments. Bautista is a plus runner and has an average arm. He'll likely slow down a little as he fills out, which leads to healthy debates about whether he can stay in center field.

The Future: After a surge in power during his time in the Pioneer League, Bautista is ready for full-season ball. He'll need to make adjustments, but he has the tools to be a regular in the outfield.

Minor League Top Prospects

Bautista’s four years at the Rookie levels have been marked by intriguing ability with lots of uncontrolled swings, but he shortened his swing this year and is growing into more power. The ball jumps off his bat with plus bat speed, and he projects to have plus power when he gets more leverage in his swing. Bautista is a plus runner who can chase down balls in the gaps, and an average arm will suffice if he switches to a corner outfield position. “One of the better ones for me as far as prospects,” Billings manager Ray Martinez said. “I think he’ll move up the ranks quickly after this year.”

Scouting Reports

TRACK RECORD: Bautista signed with the Reds for $60,000 and hit above .300 for three straight seasons at the Rookie levels, giving the Reds the belief they had a steal. But Bautista moved to the low Class A Midwest League in 2019 and was overmatched in full-season ball, posting a .635 OPS at Dayton and missing time with a shoulder issue.

SCOUTING REPORT: Bautista still has plenty of high-impact tools. Evaluators are enamored with his athleticism and projectable, wiry frame. He has plus bat speed and plus raw power, but he lacks feel for situations at the plate and had the swing-and-miss to his game exposed by better pitching. He is a plus runner with an average arm and plays a fine center field, though he may slow down as he fills out his frame.

THE FUTURE: Bautista's lack of feel for the game is concerning, but he has tools to work with and grow into. He will start 2020 back in the Midwest League.