Jose Constanza

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Cleveland Guardians #26 prospect in 2007
  The Indians thought Constanza was 16 when they nearly signed him in 2003 for $40,000. When they discovered that he was actually three years older, they got him for $5,000. A switch-hitter with a short, compact stroke from both sides of the plate, Constanza commands the strike zone well, working deep counts and seldom giving at-bats away. His best tool is his plus speed, and he swiped 39 bases in 47 attempts last year. Scouts who saw him in the Carolina League compared him to former big league outfielder Luis Polonia for his slap-and-run approach. Constanza needs to sharpen up his bunting skills, though he has a knack for finding a hole in the defense and getting on base. While he played mostly right field in 2006, he has fringe-average arm strength and likely will wind up in left field. Though he's quick, he hasn't shown the instincts to play regularly in center field. Constanza profiles as a fourth outfielder and will advance to Double-A this season.