Guillermo Reyes

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Chicago White Sox #23 prospect in 2002
  A strong first half in 2001 got Reyes promoted to high Class A at age 19. While the undersized Dominican struggled at the plate against tougher pitching, he did nothing to cool enthusiasm over his long-term potential. He has moved between second base and shortstop in three seasons in the organization but settled in at shortstop last year, where he stood out in the South Atlantic League. He's a smooth fielder with soft hands and enough arm strength to play short. His range is excellent at second but only average at shortstop. Reyes isn't a burner but is a good basestealer. A switch-hitter, he's tough to strike out but not strong enough to do much damage. The key for Reyes is to continue improving as a hitter, especially his on-base ability. The Sox believe he'll play in the major leagues, and his bat will determine if it's as a regular or a reserve.

Minor League Top Prospects

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  Ranked South Atlantic League #12 prospect in 2001
  The "other" switch-hitting, super-smooth Dominican shortstop named Reyes, Guillermo was just as steady. He made just 11 errors in 70 games, matching Jose's .964 fielding percentage. "He was simply the best shortstop in this league," Shines said. "He has exceptionally soft hands out there. He's very mature and he made all the plays." Three inches shorter than Jose, Guillermo isn't as imposing at the plate and doesn't have nearly as much pop. It's unlikely he'll ever hit for power, but he needs to get stronger. Reyes is quick enough with the bat to turn on pitches and significantly improved his plate awareness during the summer.
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  Ranked American League #18 prospect in 2000
  Reyes was the standout on a solid but unspectacular Bristol team. He showed enough arm strength that the Sox moved him from second to short midway through the season, and he played well at both spots. The switch-hitter was among the league leaders in hits and was amazingly consistent, going hitless in consecutive games only once all season. Reyes won't hit with much power, but he projects to be average in the other four tools.

• December, 1999 Scouting Report
  Reyes was the standout on a solid but unspectacular Bristol team. He showed enough arm strength that the Sox moved him from second to short midway through the season, and he played well at both spots. The switch-hitter was among the league leaders in hits and was amazingly consistent, going hitless in consecutive games only once all season. Reyes won't hit with much power, but he projects to be average in the other four tools.