Roy Morales Stats & Scouting Report

Full name Roy Yamil Morales
Born 06/25/1995 in Lares, Puerto Rico
Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 195 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School Colegio Angel David
Drafted in the 12th round (347th overall) by the Miami Marlins in 2014 (signed for $200,000).

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Morales, who was eligible for the 2013 draft was not selected, is repeating his senior year after suffering a broken wrist. Puerto Rico is a breeding ground for strong catch-and-throw backstops and Morales is next in that pipeline and will likely be one of the first Puerto Rican players selected this year. He is relatively new to the position, having moved from third base, and has a carrying tool in a strong, accurate arm. He is still learning the finer points of the position but has shown the hands and athleticism to receive and remain behind the plate. The 6-foot-1, 207-pounder has a strong, durable body, and his natural strength and bat speed give him the potential for at least average power. He will likely be a below-average hitter, with some length to his pull-oriented stroke. He is a well below-average runner. Morales has a fallback on the mound with arm strength that has touched the low 90s.

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Morales was eligible for the 2013 draft but was not selected and ended up repeating his senior year after breaking his right wrist. Morales fits the profile for Puerto Rican catchers, with a strong arm as his carrying tool. His receiving and blocking skills have improved to earn average grades, if not a tick above. His plus arm strength is good enough for the Marlins to consider pitching a fallback option. But one evaluator called Morales the Marlins' best catching prospect. The 6-foot-2, 195-pounder has a strong, durable body and a bushel of intangibles. Morales has average bat speed, giving him potential for average power, but he has not tapped into it in games. Morales has some feel to hit and grinds at-bats. His poor speed helped result in 10 double plays in just 60 games. He missed the last month of the season and instructional league with a right wrist issue but should return to Greensboro as the full-time starter to start 2017.

Morales, who was eligible for the 2013 draft was not selected, is repeating his senior year after suffering a broken wrist. Puerto Rico is a breeding ground for strong catch-and-throw backstops and Morales is next in that pipeline and will likely be one of the first Puerto Rican players selected this year. He is relatively new to the position, having moved from third base, and has a carrying tool in a strong, accurate arm. He is still learning the finer points of the position but has shown the hands and athleticism to receive and remain behind the plate. The 6-foot-1, 207-pounder has a strong, durable body, and his natural strength and bat speed give him the potential for at least average power. He will likely be a below-average hitter, with some length to his pull-oriented stroke. He is a well below-average runner. Morales has a fallback on the mound with arm strength that has touched the low 90s.