Jose Devers

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Miami Marlins #13 prospect in 2022
  Track Record: The cousin of Red Sox star third baseman Rafael Devers, Jose was dealt from the Yankees to the Marlins as part of the package that brought Giancarlo Stanton to New York. He’s shown plenty of potential in his time with his new club, but hasn’t been able to stay on the field consistently. Devers made his big league debut on April 24, but a shoulder injury limited him to just 80 at-bats all season between the majors and minors, and he’s played just 80 games combined between the 2019 and 2021 seasons.
  
  Scouting Report: Devers has the skill set of a player who can hit at the top or bottom of the order while causing havoc on the basepaths. He makes plenty of contact—his career strikeout rate is just 14.1%—and is working to improve his swing decisions. As those improve, he’ll learn to unleash his swing on pitches he can slash into the alleyways before letting his plus speed take over. He also needs to continue to add strength in order to better withstand the rigors of a long season. He’s a surefire shortstop going forward, with potentially plus defense that will help make up for a throwing arm that is just average.
  
  The Future: Devers missed most of the season with an impingement in his right shoulder but should be ready for spring training. If he can return to health, he has table setter skills and the chops to stick up the middle.
  
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  Ranked Miami Marlins #10 prospect in 2021
  Hitting: 55.Power: 30. Run: 60. Fielding: 60. Arm: 50.
  TRACK RECORD: Devers originally signed with the Yankees for $250,000 and was traded to the Marlins with righthander Jorge Guzman and second baseman Starlin Castro in the deal that sent Giancarlo Stanton to New York. Devers’ rise through the system has been hindered by shoulder, forearm and groin injuries, but he performed well in the Arizona Fall League in 2019 after hitting a combined .322 in 177 at-bats while rising to high Class A.
  SCOUTING REPORT: Devers needs to add weight and strength to his wiry frame, but he projects as a plus hitter who consistently makes solid contact with a low 15% strikeout rate in 2019. He barreled the ball consistently facing older pitchers at the alternate training site, a development that solidified his standing as the best pure hitter in the Marlins’ system. Devers’ power will likely always remain well below-average, but his batto-ball skills give him a chance to become a top-of-the lineup option in the major leagues. He’s a plus runner who enhances his offensive game as an efficient basestealer. Devers is a plus defender at shortstop with range and instincts that make up for his average arm.
  THE FUTURE: Devers has struggled to stay healthy and must show that he can. He is poised for a jump to Double-A.
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  Ranked Miami Marlins #13 prospect in 2020
  TRACK RECORD: Originally signed by the Yankees for $250,000 out of the Dominican Republic, Devers was part of the Dec. 2017 deal that sent Giancarlo Stanton to the Yankees. Devers is also the cousin of current Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers. Devers has struggled with a series of nagging injuries over the past two seasons, including shoulder and forearm issues, as well as a groin injury that limited him to just 47 games in 2019. Devers made up for lost time in the Arizona Fall League.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Devers is a plus defensive shortstop with excellent instincts and solid footwork that help his average arm play up. Two years after being acquired, Devers is still a projection bat due in part to lack of strength as well as limited at-bats. Devers is a contact hitter with a selectively aggressive approach as evidenced by a 5.1-percent walk rate and a 14.7 percent strikeout rate. While Devers' power will never be average, he will need to do more to be competitive.
  
  THE FUTURE: Having played in just 187 games over the past three seasons, the 20-year-old Devers simply needs to stay healthy. At full strength, Devers is a plus defensive shortstop with the potential to be a topof- the-order hitter who should start back at high Class A Jupiter in 2020.
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  Ranked Miami Marlins #11 prospect in 2019
  Track Record: The cousin of Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers, Jose signed with the Yankees out of the Dominican Republic for $250,000 in 2016. He was then traded to the Marlins in December 2017, along with major leaguer Starlin Castro and fellow top-10 prospect Jorge Guzman, for Giancarlo Stanton, allowing Miami's ownership to clear $265 million of the then-$295 million left on Stanton's contract.
  
  Scouting Report: A slightly built, glove-first shortstop, Devers is a much different prospect than his cousin. Lauded for his instincts, he stands out for his athleticism, footwork and soft hands at shortstop, all of which allow his average arm to play up from the left side of the infield. Devers' glove is clearly ahead of his lefthanded bat, but he has a contact-oriented swing and plus speed that allowed him to hold his own against older competition at two Class A stops despite his current lack of strength. Devers' power will likely never be more than fringe-average, but his plus defense and feel to hit should carry him up the ranks as a defense-first shortstop with the potential of an everyday regular.
  
  The Future: Devers played the majority of his age-18 season in the low Class A South Atlantic League, though he received a promotion to high Class A Jupiter in August. He played in just two games in the Florida State League because of a minor injury, but he's fully healthy now and should spend most of 2019 with the Hammerheads.
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  Ranked Miami Marlins #30 prospect in 2018
  A talented prospect who signed with the Yankees out of the Dominican Republic for $250,000 in 2016, Devers is a much different prospect than his cousin, Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers. Having just turned 18, Devers is a defense-first shortstop who was traded from the Yankees to the Marlins as the second of two prospects in the Giancarlo Stanton trade. Before the trade, Devers ended his 2017 season in the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League, where he was ranked as the league's No. 19 prospect. He stood out for his defensive skills and athleticism. A wiry shortstop at 6 feet, 160 pounds, Devers showed above-average speed, good hands and good footwork while also showing an improved arm action and arm strength as a result of added strength. Devers' glove is clearly ahead of his bat, though he did hold his own against older competition in the GCL and flashed a sound swing and contact skills. Devers may never display above-average power, though that should improve as he continues to add strength. Devers should see time at short-season Batavia in 2018.

Minor League Top Prospects

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  Ranked South Atlantic League #13 prospect in 2018
  Usually shortstops in low Class A impress for their flashiness. They make the highlight play, but don't make the routine play regularly. Devers stands out for just how he's reliable he is. The baby-faced 18-year-old has an excellent internal clock. He rarely shows off his plus arm unless he needs it and he doesn't rush himself. The result was an absurdly low seven errors in 74 games at shortstop and second base for Greensboro before a promotion to high Class A Jupiter. Devers is also a plus runner who turned in plus-plus times at his best. At the plate he currently doesn't really try to drive the ball. His pre-swing setup involves almost no load as he's geared to make contact. But on the very rare times he looked to take bigger swings, he did show some ability to line balls to the gaps, hinting at future gap power when he matures. He rarely strikes out, giving him a baseline to hit for average.
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  Ranked Florida Complex League #19 prospect in 2017
  Devers is a talented prospect, though he's a far different player than his cousin, Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers. Jose signed with the Yankees last year for $250,000. In his pro debut, Devers stood out for his defensive skills and athleticism. Several opposing managers noted how many hits Devers took away from them with his glove. He's a wiry shortstop with above-average speed, good hands and quick footwork. His arm action and arm strength were a concern when he signed, but as he's gotten stronger, he improved on both fronts as he became able to make throws with less effort across the diamond. Devers' glove is ahead of his bat, but he held his own against older competition in the GCL, showing a sound swing and contact skills, though without much power.

• April, 2022 Scouting Report
  BA Grade: 45/High
  
  Midseason Update: Devers continues to struggle to simply stay on the field. He&#39s appeared in just 54 games in both the minor and major leagues over the past two seasons and simply hasn&#39t added enough strength to put any kind of fear in opposing pitchers. He&#39s slowed down a step, too, and looks to be more of a second baseman than a shortstop at this point in his career.
  
  Track Record The cousin of Red Sox star third baseman Rafael Devers, Jose was dealt from the Yankees to the Marlins as part of the package that brought Giancarlo Stanton to New York. He&#39s shown plenty of potential in his time with his new club, but hasn&#39t been able to stay on the field consistently. Devers made his big league debut on April 24, but a shoulder injury limited him to just 80 at-bats all season between the majors and minors, and he&#39s played just 80 games combined between the 2019 and 2021 seasons.
  
  Scouting Report: Devers has the skill set of a player who can hit at the top or bottom of the order while causing havoc on the basepaths. He makes plenty of contact—his career strikeout rate is just 14.1%—and is working to improve his swing decisions. As those improve, he&#39ll learn to unleash his swing on pitches he can slash into the alleyways before letting his plus speed take over. He also needs to continue to add strength in order to better withstand the rigors of a long season. He&#39s a surefire shortstop going forward, with potentially plus defense that will help make up for a throwing arm that is just average.
  
  The Future: Devers missed most of the season with an impingement in his right shoulder but should be ready for spring training. If he can return to health, he has table setter skills and the chops to stick up the middle.
• December, 2021 Scouting Report
  Track Record: The cousin of Red Sox star third baseman Rafael Devers, Jose was dealt from the Yankees to the Marlins as part of the package that brought Giancarlo Stanton to New York. He’s shown plenty of potential in his time with his new club, but hasn’t been able to stay on the field consistently. Devers made his big league debut on April 24, but a shoulder injury limited him to just 80 at-bats all season between the majors and minors, and he’s played just 80 games combined between the 2019 and 2021 seasons.
  
  Scouting Report: Devers has the skill set of a player who can hit at the top or bottom of the order while causing havoc on the basepaths. He makes plenty of contact—his career strikeout rate is just 14.1%—and is working to improve his swing decisions. As those improve, he’ll learn to unleash his swing on pitches he can slash into the alleyways before letting his plus speed take over. He also needs to continue to add strength in order to better withstand the rigors of a long season. He’s a surefire shortstop going forward, with potentially plus defense that will help make up for a throwing arm that is just average.
  
  The Future: Devers missed most of the season with an impingement in his right shoulder but should be ready for spring training. If he can return to health, he has table setter skills and the chops to stick up the middle.
  
• July, 2021 Scouting Report
  Hitting: 55.Power: 30. Run: 60. Fielding: 60. Arm: 50.
  TRACK RECORD: Devers originally signed with the Yankees for $250,000 and was traded to the Marlins with righthander Jorge Guzman and second baseman Starlin Castro in the deal that sent Giancarlo Stanton to New York. Devers' rise through the system has been hindered by shoulder, forearm and groin injuries, but he performed well in the Arizona Fall League in 2019 after hitting a combined .322 in 177 at-bats while rising to high Class A.
  SCOUTING REPORT: Devers needs to add weight and strength to his wiry frame, but he projects as a plus hitter who consistently makes solid contact with a low 15% strikeout rate in 2019. He barreled the ball consistently facing older pitchers at the alternate training site, a development that solidified his standing as the best pure hitter in the Marlins' system. Devers' power will likely always remain well below-average, but his batto-ball skills give him a chance to become a top-of-the lineup option in the major leagues. He's a plus runner who enhances his offensive game as an efficient basestealer. Devers is a plus defender at shortstop with range and instincts that make up for his average arm.
  THE FUTURE: Devers has struggled to stay healthy and must show that he can. He is poised for a jump to Double-A.
• March, 2021 Scouting Report
  Hitting: 55.Power: 30. Run: 60. Fielding: 60. Arm: 50.
  TRACK RECORD: Devers originally signed with the Yankees for $250,000 and was traded to the Marlins with righthander Jorge Guzman and second baseman Starlin Castro in the deal that sent Giancarlo Stanton to New York. Devers’ rise through the system has been hindered by shoulder, forearm and groin injuries, but he performed well in the Arizona Fall League in 2019 after hitting a combined .322 in 177 at-bats while rising to high Class A.
  SCOUTING REPORT: Devers needs to add weight and strength to his wiry frame, but he projects as a plus hitter who consistently makes solid contact with a low 15% strikeout rate in 2019. He barreled the ball consistently facing older pitchers at the alternate training site, a development that solidified his standing as the best pure hitter in the Marlins’ system. Devers’ power will likely always remain well below-average, but his batto-ball skills give him a chance to become a top-of-the lineup option in the major leagues. He’s a plus runner who enhances his offensive game as an efficient basestealer. Devers is a plus defender at shortstop with range and instincts that make up for his average arm.
  THE FUTURE: Devers has struggled to stay healthy and must show that he can. He is poised for a jump to Double-A.
• December, 2020 Scouting Report
  Hitting: 55.Power: 30. Run: 60. Fielding: 60. Arm: 50.
  TRACK RECORD: Devers originally signed with the Yankees for $250,000 and was traded to the Marlins with righthander Jorge Guzman and second baseman Starlin Castro in the deal that sent Giancarlo Stanton to New York. Devers’ rise through the system has been hindered by shoulder, forearm and groin injuries, but he performed well in the Arizona Fall League in 2019 after hitting a combined .322 in 177 at-bats while rising to high Class A.
  SCOUTING REPORT: Devers needs to add weight and strength to his wiry frame, but he projects as a plus hitter who consistently makes solid contact with a low 15% strikeout rate in 2019. He barreled the ball consistently facing older pitchers at the alternate training site, a development that solidified his standing as the best pure hitter in the Marlins’ system. Devers’ power will likely always remain well below-average, but his batto-ball skills give him a chance to become a top-of-the lineup option in the major leagues. He’s a plus runner who enhances his offensive game as an efficient basestealer. Devers is a plus defender at shortstop with range and instincts that make up for his average arm.
  THE FUTURE: Devers has struggled to stay healthy and must show that he can. He is poised for a jump to Double-A.
• July, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Originally signed by the Yankees for $250,000 out of the Dominican Republic, Devers was part of the Dec. 2017 deal that sent Giancarlo Stanton to the Yankees. Devers is also the cousin of current Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers. Devers has struggled with a series of nagging injuries over the past two seasons, including shoulder and forearm issues, as well as a groin injury that limited him to just 47 games in 2019. Devers made up for lost time in the Arizona Fall League.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Devers is a plus defensive shortstop with excellent instincts and solid footwork that help his average arm play up. Two years after being acquired, Devers is still a projection bat due in part to lack of strength as well as limited at-bats. Devers is a contact hitter with a selectively aggressive approach as evidenced by a 5.1-percent walk rate and a 14.7 percent strikeout rate. While Devers’ power will never be average, he will need to do more to be competitive.
  
  THE FUTURE: Having played in just 187 games over the past three seasons, the 20-year-old Devers simply needs to stay healthy. At full strength, Devers is a plus defensive shortstop with the potential to be a topof- the-order hitter who should start back at high Class A Jupiter in 2020.
• February, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Originally signed by the Yankees for $250,000 out of the Dominican Republic, Devers was part of the Dec. 2017 deal that sent Giancarlo Stanton to the Yankees. Devers is also the cousin of current Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers. Devers has struggled with a series of nagging injuries over the past two seasons, including shoulder and forearm issues, as well as a groin injury that limited him to just 47 games in 2019. Devers made up for lost time in the Arizona Fall League.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Devers is a plus defensive shortstop with excellent instincts and solid footwork that help his average arm play up. Two years after being acquired, Devers is still a projection bat due in part to lack of strength as well as limited at-bats. Devers is a contact hitter with a selectively aggressive approach as evidenced by a 5.1-percent walk rate and a 14.7 percent strikeout rate. While Devers' power will never be average, he will need to do more to be competitive.
  
  THE FUTURE: Having played in just 187 games over the past three seasons, the 20-year-old Devers simply needs to stay healthy. At full strength, Devers is a plus defensive shortstop with the potential to be a topof- the-order hitter who should start back at high Class A Jupiter in 2020.
• July, 2018 Scouting Report
  Devers has done nothing but impress since coming over from the Yankees in the Giancarlo Stanton trade. He was considered a slight, glove-first shortstop when he signed in 2016, but Devers has proven that his hit tool might be more advanced than expected. Devers’ defense has proven legit as well, with some observers considering him a plus defender with a plus arm. Physically maturing and adding strength should be the biggest points of emphasis for Devers, who is already showing the prerequisite tools to man shortstop in the big leagues.