Yolbert Sanchez Stats & Scouting Report

AB	20
AVG	.25
OBP	.238
SLG	.25
HR	0

Full name Yolbert Sanchez
Born 03/03/1997 in Havana, Cuba
Profile Ht.: 5'9" / Wt.: 176 / Bats: R / Throws: R

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Organization Prospect Rankings

BA Grade/Risk: 40/Medium

Track Record: Sanchez, who signed out of Cuba in 2019 for a $2.5 million bonus, intrigues with some elite tools but also frustrates scouts with the apparent lack of urgency and effort on the field. He got off to a hot start in 14 games at Double-A Birmingham before moving up to Triple-A Charlotte where he slashed .280/.324/.341 in his age 25 season.

Scouting Report: Sanchez's strength at the plate is in his elite contact skills and plate discipline, though his walk rate dipped to 5.6% with Charlotte. A line drive gap hitter, Sanchez gets in trouble when he tries to pull the ball and his swing gets too big. Another concern is that he hit more than 50% of balls on the ground. Defensively, he's best at second base where he's at least an average defender, and with an average arm he can handle shortstop in a utility role. The speed grade varies depending on when he's observed, ranging from 40-55-grade evaluations. Sanchez stole 11 bases with Charlotte but was thrown out nine times--a poor 55% success rate.

The Future: Sanchez will go to spring training with the major league team with a chance to make the major league team as an extra infielder. No longer looked at as a potential regular, the ceiling for Sanchez now is as a utility infielder. He'll be 26 in the spring, so it's time for him to show that he's got what it takes to make it to Chicago.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 50. Power: 30. Speed: 45. Fielding: 50. Arm: 50.
Track Record: The 2021 season was the first time that Sanchez faced age-appropriate competition since his 2017-18 season in the Cuban National Series. After signing with the White Sox in 2019 for $2.5 million, he played his first season in the Dominican Summer League, where, at 22, he was the oldest player on the circuit. He made up for lost time in 2021 with a promising season, followed by an assignment to the Arizona Fall League.

Scouting Report: Sanchez became more aggressive at the plate and was not just swinging to put balls in play, showing more pull-side power and a better contact rate in Double-A. He has a good bat path and bat-to-ball skills, with a balanced, handsy swing. While he’s a hit-over-power type and more of a gap-to-gap hitter, Sanchez has average power that could improve with experience. While not a flashy defender, he shows good instincts at shortstop, projecting as an average defender with average range and an average arm. Sanchez spent more time at second base in 2021 while swapping middle infield positions with Lenyn Sosa for the majority of the season. He’s a fringy runner but possesses baseball athleticism.

The Future: After not playing much over the preceding three years, it was beneficial for Sanchez to get a full season of minor league ball under his belt. The upcoming 2022 season will be his chance to really show his full potential.
TRACK RECORD: Sanchez earned the top international bonus handed out by the White Sox in 2019. He was teammates with Luis Robert as an amateur in Cuba on the country's U18 national team. He started his career in the Dominican Summer League, where he was among the league's older players.

SCOUTING REPORT: Sanchez reported to instructional league in Arizona and looked particularly rusty. Internal and external evaluators saw a player who'd gotten thicker during the shutdown, lacked an approach at the plate and showed a willingness to chase. Scouts also saw a player who will not be able to stick at shortstop because of below-average speed and fringy arm strength. The White Sox are optimistic he'll be able to regain some of what they saw when they signed him once he gets more consistent reps.

THE FUTURE: Because Sanchez will be 23 once the season starts, the clock is ticking. He has little experience as a pro and will likely need to start at low Class A to give the White Sox the best chance to see what he can do.
TRACK RECORD: The White Sox handed the top bonus of their 2019 international class to Sanchez, a 22-year-old shortstop from Cuba who was teammates with top White Sox prospect Luis Robert on their country's U18 World Cup squad. Also like Robert, Sanchez started his career in the Dominican Summer League despite being advanced for the level.

SCOUTING REPORT: Sanchez has strong bat-to-ball skills thanks to an uncomplicated approach geared toward line drives. He's a hit-over-power player who projects to have an average hit tool with the possibility of 8-12 home runs per season. He could fit nicely at the bottom of a lineup. Sanchez is a solid defender at shortstop with the potential to be above-average, though other clubs believed he might be better suited for second base. He's a solid-average runner with the hands, feet and above-average arm strength required to play on the left side.

THE FUTURE: Like Robert, Sanchez should start his first full season at low Class A Kannapolis and has a chance to move quickly through the system.

Scouting Reports

BA Grade/Risk: 40/Medium

Track Record: Sanchez, who signed out of Cuba in 2019 for a $2.5 million bonus, intrigues with some elite tools but also frustrates scouts with the apparent lack of urgency and effort on the field. He got off to a hot start in 14 games at Double-A Birmingham before moving up to Triple-A Charlotte where he slashed .280/.324/.341 in his age 25 season.

Scouting Report: Sanchez's strength at the plate is in his elite contact skills and plate discipline, though his walk rate dipped to 5.6% with Charlotte. A line drive gap hitter, Sanchez gets in trouble when he tries to pull the ball and his swing gets too big. Another concern is that he hit more than 50% of balls on the ground. Defensively, he's best at second base where he's at least an average defender, and with an average arm he can handle shortstop in a utility role. The speed grade varies depending on when he's observed, ranging from 40-55-grade evaluations. Sanchez stole 11 bases with Charlotte but was thrown out nine times--a poor 55% success rate.

The Future: Sanchez will go to spring training with the major league team with a chance to make the major league team as an extra infielder. No longer looked at as a potential regular, the ceiling for Sanchez now is as a utility infielder. He'll be 26 in the spring, so it's time for him to show that he's got what it takes to make it to Chicago.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 50. Power: 30. Speed: 45. Fielding: 50. Arm: 50.
BA Grade/Risk: 40/Medium

Track Record: Sanchez, who signed out of Cuba in 2019 for a $2.5 million bonus, intrigues with some elite tools but also frustrates scouts with the apparent lack of urgency and effort on the field. He got off to a hot start in 14 games at Double-A Birmingham before moving up to Triple-A Charlotte where he slashed .280/.324/.341 in his age 25 season.

Scouting Report: Sanchez's strength at the plate is in his elite contact skills and plate discipline, though his walk rate dipped to 5.6% with Charlotte. A line drive gap hitter, Sanchez gets in trouble when he tries to pull the ball and his swing gets too big. Another concern is that he hit more than 50% of balls on the ground. Defensively, he's best at second base where he's at least an average defender, and with an average arm he can handle shortstop in a utility role. The speed grade varies depending on when he's observed, ranging from 40-55-grade evaluations. Sanchez stole 11 bases with Charlotte but was thrown out nine times--a poor 55% success rate.

The Future: Sanchez will go to spring training with the major league team with a chance to make the major league team as an extra infielder. No longer looked at as a potential regular, the ceiling for Sanchez now is as a utility infielder. He'll be 26 in the spring, so it's time for him to show that he's got what it takes to make it to Chicago.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 50. Power: 30. Speed: 45. Fielding: 50. Arm: 50.
BA Grade: 45/Medium

Track Record: The 2021 season was the first time that Sanchez faced age-appropriate competition since his 2017-18 season in the Cuban National Series. After signing with the White Sox in 2019 for $2.5 million, he played his first season in the Dominican Summer League, where, at 22, he was the oldest player on the circuit. He made up for lost time in 2021 with a promising season, followed by an assignment to the Arizona Fall League.

Scouting Report: Sanchez became more aggressive at the plate and was not just swinging to put balls in play, showing more pull-side power and a better contact rate in Double-A. He has a good bat path and bat-to-ball skills, with a balanced, handsy swing. While he&#39s a hit-over-power type and more of a gap-to-gap hitter, Sanchez has average power that could improve with experience. While not a flashy defender, he shows good instincts at shortstop, projecting as an average defender with average range and an average arm. Sanchez spent more time at second base in 2021 while swapping middle infield positions with Lenyn Sosa for the majority of the season. He&#39s a fringy runner but possesses baseball athleticism.

The Future: After not playing much over the preceding three years, it was beneficial for Sanchez to get a full season of minor league ball under his belt. The upcoming 2022 season will be his chance to really show his full potential.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 50. Power: 45. Speed: 50. Fielding: 55. Arm: 50.
Track Record: The 2021 season was the first time that Sanchez faced age-appropriate competition since his 2017-18 season in the Cuban National Series. After signing with the White Sox in 2019 for $2.5 million, he played his first season in the Dominican Summer League, where, at 22, he was the oldest player on the circuit. He made up for lost time in 2021 with a promising season, followed by an assignment to the Arizona Fall League.

Scouting Report: Sanchez became more aggressive at the plate and was not just swinging to put balls in play, showing more pull-side power and a better contact rate in Double-A. He has a good bat path and bat-to-ball skills, with a balanced, handsy swing. While he’s a hit-over-power type and more of a gap-to-gap hitter, Sanchez has average power that could improve with experience. While not a flashy defender, he shows good instincts at shortstop, projecting as an average defender with average range and an average arm. Sanchez spent more time at second base in 2021 while swapping middle infield positions with Lenyn Sosa for the majority of the season. He’s a fringy runner but possesses baseball athleticism.

The Future: After not playing much over the preceding three years, it was beneficial for Sanchez to get a full season of minor league ball under his belt. The upcoming 2022 season will be his chance to really show his full potential.
TRACK RECORD: Sanchez earned the top international bonus handed out by the White Sox in 2019. He was teammates with Luis Robert as an amateur in Cuba on the country's U18 national team. He started his career in the Dominican Summer League, where he was among the league's older players.

SCOUTING REPORT: Sanchez reported to instructional league in Arizona and looked particularly rusty. Internal and external evaluators saw a player who'd gotten thicker during the shutdown, lacked an approach at the plate and showed a willingness to chase. Scouts also saw a player who will not be able to stick at shortstop because of below-average speed and fringy arm strength. The White Sox are optimistic he'll be able to regain some of what they saw when they signed him once he gets more consistent reps.

THE FUTURE: Because Sanchez will be 23 once the season starts, the clock is ticking. He has little experience as a pro and will likely need to start at low Class A to give the White Sox the best chance to see what he can do.
TRACK RECORD: Sanchez earned the top international bonus handed out by the White Sox in 2019. He was teammates with Luis Robert as an amateur in Cuba on the country's U18 national team. He started his career in the Dominican Summer League, where he was among the league's older players.

SCOUTING REPORT: Sanchez reported to instructional league in Arizona and looked particularly rusty. Internal and external evaluators saw a player who'd gotten thicker during the shutdown, lacked an approach at the plate and showed a willingness to chase. Scouts also saw a player who will not be able to stick at shortstop because of below-average speed and fringy arm strength. The White Sox are optimistic he'll be able to regain some of what they saw when they signed him once he gets more consistent reps.

THE FUTURE: Because Sanchez will be 23 once the season starts, the clock is ticking. He has little experience as a pro and will likely need to start at low Class A to give the White Sox the best chance to see what he can do.
TRACK RECORD: Sanchez earned the top international bonus handed out by the White Sox in 2019. He was teammates with Luis Robert as an amateur in Cuba on the country's U18 national team. He started his career in the Dominican Summer League, where he was among the league's older players.

SCOUTING REPORT: Sanchez reported to instructional league in Arizona and looked particularly rusty. Internal and external evaluators saw a player who'd gotten thicker during the shutdown, lacked an approach at the plate and showed a willingness to chase. Scouts also saw a player who will not be able to stick at shortstop because of below-average speed and fringy arm strength. The White Sox are optimistic he'll be able to regain some of what they saw when they signed him once he gets more consistent reps.

THE FUTURE: Because Sanchez will be 23 once the season starts, the clock is ticking. He has little experience as a pro and will likely need to start at low Class A to give the White Sox the best chance to see what he can do.
TRACK RECORD: The White Sox handed the top bonus of their 2019 international class to Sanchez, a 22-year-old shortstop from Cuba who was teammates with top White Sox prospect Luis Robert on their country’s U18 World Cup squad. Also like Robert, Sanchez started his career in the Dominican Summer League despite being advanced for the level.

SCOUTING REPORT: Sanchez has strong bat-to-ball skills thanks to an uncomplicated approach geared toward line drives. He’s a hit-over-power player who projects to have an average hit tool with the possibility of 8-12 home runs per season. He could fit nicely at the bottom of a lineup. Sanchez is a solid defender at shortstop with the potential to be above-average, though other clubs believed he might be better suited for second base. He’s a solid-average runner with the hands, feet and above-average arm strength required to play on the left side.

THE FUTURE: Like Robert, Sanchez should start his first full season at low Class A Kannapolis and has a chance to move quickly through the system.
TRACK RECORD: The White Sox handed the top bonus of their 2019 international class to Sanchez, a 22-year-old shortstop from Cuba who was teammates with top White Sox prospect Luis Robert on their country's U18 World Cup squad. Also like Robert, Sanchez started his career in the Dominican Summer League despite being advanced for the level.

SCOUTING REPORT: Sanchez has strong bat-to-ball skills thanks to an uncomplicated approach geared toward line drives. He's a hit-over-power player who projects to have an average hit tool with the possibility of 8-12 home runs per season. He could fit nicely at the bottom of a lineup. Sanchez is a solid defender at shortstop with the potential to be above-average, though other clubs believed he might be better suited for second base. He's a solid-average runner with the hands, feet and above-average arm strength required to play on the left side.

THE FUTURE: Like Robert, Sanchez should start his first full season at low Class A Kannapolis and has a chance to move quickly through the system.