Adrian Hernandez

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked New York Mets #28 prospect in 2018
  Hernandez ranked as the No. 16 prospect in the 2017 international class before signing with the Mets for $1.5 million. Sporting a strong, compact build, he's more physically mature than the typical Mets international target. Hernandez had never lifted weights prior to signing, so his power to his pull side and the middle of the field speaks to his present strength and bat speed. He shows the plus speed necessary to steal bases and man center field, but he needs to refine his instincts. Some scouts believe that with continued physical maturation he'll outgrow center and move to a corner, where an average arm could land him in left field. Below-average pitch recognition and an uphill swing path could limit Hernandez's ability to hit for a high average, but he works hard on all facets of his craft and has immense power-speed potential. Regarded as a hard-nosed player, Hernandez will begin working to improve his defensive instincts, bat path and pitch recognition as he makes his pro debut in 2018.