Jhonny Santos

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Miami Marlins #28 prospect in 2016
  The Marlins have found quality talent in Latin America under the watch of international director Albert Gonzalez, and players such as Garvis Lara, Jose Adames and Santos continue that run. The signing of Santos was unique for the lengths the team went to. Fewer than 25,000 people live in Santos' hometown of Puerto Almuelles, on the Pacific coast near the border with Costa Rica. So Marlins officials had to fly to Panama City, take another short flight to a city called Davis and then drive an hour and a half to see Santos. The wiry-strong Santos has been compared to Mariners outfielder Franklin Gutierrez for his plus defense, and his presently average arm projects to be above-average. He showed good feel to hit in the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League in his first season in the U.S., with fairly advanced plate awareness, and the organization believes he could develop average power in time when he adds strength to his short, quick stroke. He's an above-average runner, but his baserunning skills need improvement. Santos will compete for a spot in low Class A Greensboro for 2016.