Hainley Statia Stats & Scouting Report

AB	3273
AVG	.271
OBP	.345
SLG	.357
HR	21

Full name Hainley Charles Statia
Born 01/19/1986 in
Profile Ht.: 5'10" / Wt.: 178 / Bats: S / Throws: R
School Trinity Christian Academy
Drafted in the 9th round (263rd overall) by the Los Angeles Angels in 2004 (signed for $90,000).

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The injury bug bit several of the Angels' top position prospects in 2008, including catcher Hank Conger, outfielders Terry Evans and Chris Pettit, and third baseman Mike Sweeney. Statia joined that list when he strained his right hamstring in early June. He missed three weeks and played in only two more games before reinjuring the hamstring, costing him a trip to the Olympics with the Dutch national team. A native of Curacao, he starred for the Netherlands at the 2007 World Cup, earning recognition as the tournament's top defensive player. Before he got hurt, Statia was having his worst offensive season as a pro. While he's never going to hit home runs, he needs to get stronger so he can't be overpowered by good fastballs. His speed is fringy, so despite good instincts he won't be a stolen-base threat, which means he needs to focus on making contact and getting on base. Statia isn't spectacular at shortstop, though his ability to anticipate plays gives him solid range. He has exceptional hands and an accurate arm. Scouts still see him as a major league utilityman, and he's blocked by a proliferation of shortstop options in the organization. Statia will try to boost his stock when he returns to Double-A this season.
The Angels have some of the best amateur scouts in the business, and before he was promoted to East Coast supervisor, Mike Silvestri signed Statia for $90,000 out of high school. Statia was born and raised in Curacao, and he earned best defensive player honors during the World Cup in Taiwan last fall, playing with the Netherlands. He took home the organization's same honor in 2007 as well. A live-body, high-energy player lauded for his makeup and attention to detail, Statia's modest offense and a general lack of strength keep him from being a premium prospect. He makes consistent contact and puts the ball in play. He's a better hitter from the left side of the plate, though his lefthanded swing can get long, and it's choppy from the right. His power is below-average, but he knows his game and can drive balls from gap to gap adequately. Statia's a below-average runner but goes first to third well, and his instincts help him have average range at shortstop. His actions are easy and loose, his hands are exceptional and he makes online throws with average arm strength. He profiles to hit at the bottom of an order, and his athleticism and defense could make him a valuable utilityman. He'll spend 2008 in Double-A.
Florida-based scout Mike Silvestri noticed Statia after the rangy teenager moved from his native Curacao to South Florida for his senior year in high school. Statia received a $90,000 bonus, and has progressed steadily. He speaks four languages--Dutch, English, Papiamento and Spanish--which is handy in the clubhouse. A knee injury nagged him last year. Statia is a wiry, athletic and instinctual middle infielder with plus defensive skills. He's surehanded and confident around the bag and has good actions and range. His arm is above-average. He makes consistent contact from both sides of the plate, though he lacks the strength and bat speed of an impact hitter. He works counts well, with a feel for the strike zone and has valuable situational-hitting ability. Statia's most significant shortcoming is his below-average speed, though he's better under way. He got a taste of high Class A in each of his first two seasons--breaking into pro ball there after baseball's visa shortage delayed his debut-- and should have no problem handling that level full-time in 2007.
A native of Curacao, Statia raised his profile when he moved to South Florida, where area scout Mike Silvestri spotted him and signed him for a $90,000 bonus as a ninth-round pick in 2004. His debut was delayed by baseball's visa shortage, and he began his pro career in 2005 as a 19-year-old in high Class A. Statia held his own there before starring in the Pioneer League. He has pure shortstop actions with supple hands and an innate ability to read balls off the bat. He led all PL shortstops with a .959 fielding percentage. His arm is strong and accurate, even when he throws on the move. His bat is behind his glove but still is promising. Statia has a good approach at the plate and makes consistent contact from both sides, spraying line drives to all fields. He doesn't project to hit for much power, though he can sting the ball into the gaps. He needs to refine his strike-zone judgment. He's a slightly above-average runner. He speaks four languages, indicative of his outstanding makeup and thirst for instruction. He should climb the minor league ladder one step at a time, opening 2006 in low Class A.

Minor League Top Prospects

Statia has the tools to play shortstop in the majors now. He's an athletic defender with above-average range to both sides, plus arm strength and good instincts. He's a savvy basestealer as well, swiping 29 bags in 37 tries despite just average speed. While his defense is big league-ready, his bat is nowhere close. Until he adds some strength to his lanky frame, he'll be vulnerable to good fastballs. He has little power, and while he makes consistent contact, he doesn't draw many walks.
The Angels' stockpile of shortstop prospects is astonishing, and Statia is the latest in a long line to make a stop in the PL, following Erick Aybar, Brandon Wood and Sean Rodriguez. A native of Curacao, Statia raised his profile when he moved to south Florida. He speaks four languages, indicative of his outstanding makeup and thirst for instruction. Statia has pure shortstop actions with supple hands, an average arm and an innate ability to read balls of the bat. He led all PL shortstops with a .959 fielding percentage. Statia has a good approach at the plate and makes consistent contact from both sides, spraying line drives to all fields. He doesn't project to hit for much power and must refine his strike-zone judgment. He's a slightly above-average runner.