Jeisson Rosario

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Boston Red Sox #21 prospect in 2021
  TRACK RECORD: One of the top prospects in the 2016-17 international signing class, Rosario signed for $1.85 million with the Padres based on his athleticism, speed and a projectable frame. The Padres' 40-man crunch led them to deal Rosario to the Red Sox in 2020 as part of a two-prospect package for Mitch Moreland.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Rosario is an electrifying athlete who can do standing backflips and throw with both hands, but his in-game contributions have been modest. His patience has created an extraordinary walk rate of nearly 15% for his career and a .376 on-base percentage but also results in late swing decisions that lead to grounders and weak, opposite-field contact. Evaluators are routinely frustrated by the infrequency with which he swings. He glides in center field with efficient routes and a solid arm, but his speed has ticked down from plus when he signed and now projects as average or slightly above. His above-average arm would fit in a corner spot, too.
  
  THE FUTURE: Rosario's most likely future is as a backup outfielder, but his youth still gives him time to reach a regular's ceiling. The Red Sox added him to their 40-man roster in November.
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  Ranked San Diego Padres #24 prospect in 2020
  TRACK RECORD: Rosario ranked as one of the top prospects in the 2016 international class and signed with the Padres for $1.85 million. He held his own at first after the Padres pushed him aggressively, but a hamstring injury hampered him in 2019 and led to an underwhelming year at high Class A Lake Elsinore.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Rosario is a special athlete who can do a standing backflip and throw with both arms. He's a plus runner in the outfield with excellent closing speed and frequently makes highlight-reel catches. He is a consensus above-average defender in center field, with an average arm strong enough to keep baserunners honest. Rosario has a discerning eye and finished fifth in the California League with a .372 on-base percentage, but not much happens when he swings. He crouches low in his stance and gets his body contorted, resulting in poor contact on the ground and minimal impact off the bat. He flashes above-average power in batting practice, but never gets close to it in games. Though he's a plus runner in the outfield, Rosario shows average speed on the bases and runs less often than he should.
  
  THE FUTURE: Fixing his swing will be Rosario's top priority in 2020. He is set to repeat Lake Elsinore.
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  Ranked San Diego Padres #22 prospect in 2019
  Track Record: Rosario ranked as one of the top players in the 2016 international class and signed with the Padres for $1.85 million out of the Dominican Republic. He made his full-season debut in 2018 and shined as low Class A Fort Wayne's leadoff hitter and center fielder.
  
  Scouting Report: Rosario is a uniquely gifted athlete who can throw with both arms, do a standing backflip and run down almost any ball in center field. He is a plus runner with excellent closing speed and a true plus defensive center fielder with an average arm that keeps baserunners honest. Rosario has excellent plate discipline and bat to ball skills, although he's mostly a slap hitter to the opposite field and doesn't project to hit for much power. Rosario previously would get overly frustrated at times, but he matured and had no such issues in 2018.
  
  The Future: Rosario has the tools to hit at the top or bottom of an order while playing a strong center field, but he needs to add strength. He'll move to high Class A Lake Elsinore in 2019.
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  Ranked San Diego Padres #22 prospect in 2018
  The Padres signed Rosario for $1.85 million during their 2016 international spending spree, intrigued by his athleticism and balanced skillset. Rosario delivered in his first pro campaign, outperforming many of his peers in the Rookie-level Arizona League with a .299 average, nearly as many walks (33) as strikeouts (36) and growing tools. Rosario is a top-tier athlete who can do standing backflips and runs a 6.5-second 60-yard dash, a plus-plus time. His speed plays more above-average to plus on the field. Rosario floats to balls in center field and projects to stay there with excellent closing speed, lateral quickness and an average arm. Offensively Rosario has some of the best plate discipline in the system and the bat-to-ball skills to project as an above-average hitter. His stroke is naturally geared to drive balls the opposite way into left-center, but he is adding strength and began showing the ability to turn on balls at the end of the year, including hitting five home runs during batting practice at Petco Park in the fall. Rosario still has some maturing to do. He gets frustrated and overwhelmed at times and it affects his effort level. He'll take his promising tools and athleticism to low Class A Fort Wayne in 2018.

• July, 2021 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: One of the top prospects in the 2016-17 international signing class, Rosario signed for $1.85 million with the Padres based on his athleticism, speed and a projectable frame. The Padres' 40-man crunch led them to deal Rosario to the Red Sox in 2020 as part of a two-prospect package for Mitch Moreland.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Rosario is an electrifying athlete who can do standing backflips and throw with both hands, but his in-game contributions have been modest. His patience has created an extraordinary walk rate of nearly 15% for his career and a .376 on-base percentage but also results in late swing decisions that lead to grounders and weak, opposite-field contact. Evaluators are routinely frustrated by the infrequency with which he swings. He glides in center field with efficient routes and a solid arm, but his speed has ticked down from plus when he signed and now projects as average or slightly above. His above-average arm would fit in a corner spot, too.
  
  THE FUTURE: Rosario's most likely future is as a backup outfielder, but his youth still gives him time to reach a regular's ceiling. The Red Sox added him to their 40-man roster in November.
• March, 2021 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: One of the top prospects in the 2016-17 international signing class, Rosario signed for $1.85 million with the Padres based on his athleticism, speed and a projectable frame. The Padres' 40-man crunch led them to deal Rosario to the Red Sox in 2020 as part of a two-prospect package for Mitch Moreland.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Rosario is an electrifying athlete who can do standing backflips and throw with both hands, but his in-game contributions have been modest. His patience has created an extraordinary walk rate of nearly 15% for his career and a .376 on-base percentage but also results in late swing decisions that lead to grounders and weak, opposite-field contact. Evaluators are routinely frustrated by the infrequency with which he swings. He glides in center field with efficient routes and a solid arm, but his speed has ticked down from plus when he signed and now projects as average or slightly above. His above-average arm would fit in a corner spot, too.
  
  THE FUTURE: Rosario's most likely future is as a backup outfielder, but his youth still gives him time to reach a regular's ceiling. The Red Sox added him to their 40-man roster in November.
• December, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: One of the top prospects in the 2016-17 international signing class, Rosario signed for $1.85 million with the Padres based on his athleticism, speed and a projectable frame. The Padres' 40-man crunch led them to deal Rosario to the Red Sox in 2020 as part of a two-prospect package for Mitch Moreland.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Rosario is an electrifying athlete who can do standing backflips and throw with both hands, but his in-game contributions have been modest. His patience has created an extraordinary walk rate of nearly 15% for his career and a .376 on-base percentage but also results in late swing decisions that lead to grounders and weak, opposite-field contact. Evaluators are routinely frustrated by the infrequency with which he swings. He glides in center field with efficient routes and a solid arm, but his speed has ticked down from plus when he signed and now projects as average or slightly above. His above-average arm would fit in a corner spot, too.
  
  THE FUTURE: Rosario's most likely future is as a backup outfielder, but his youth still gives him time to reach a regular's ceiling. The Red Sox added him to their 40-man roster in November.
• July, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Rosario ranked as one of the top prospects in the 2016 international class and signed with the Padres for $1.85 million. He held his own at first after the Padres pushed him aggressively, but a hamstring injury hampered him in 2019 and led to an underwhelming year at high Class A Lake Elsinore.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Rosario is a special athlete who can do a standing backflip and throw with both arms. He’s a plus runner in the outfield with excellent closing speed and frequently makes highlight-reel catches. He is a consensus above-average defender in center field, with an average arm strong enough to keep baserunners honest. Rosario has a discerning eye and finished fifth in the California League with a .372 on-base percentage, but not much happens when he swings. He crouches low in his stance and gets his body contorted, resulting in poor contact on the ground and minimal impact off the bat. He flashes above-average power in batting practice, but never gets close to it in games. Though he’s a plus runner in the outfield, Rosario shows average speed on the bases and runs less often than he should.
  
  THE FUTURE: Fixing his swing will be Rosario’s top priority in 2020. He is set to repeat Lake Elsinore.
• February, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Rosario ranked as one of the top prospects in the 2016 international class and signed with the Padres for $1.85 million. He held his own at first after the Padres pushed him aggressively, but a hamstring injury hampered him in 2019 and led to an underwhelming year at high Class A Lake Elsinore.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Rosario is a special athlete who can do a standing backflip and throw with both arms. He's a plus runner in the outfield with excellent closing speed and frequently makes highlight-reel catches. He is a consensus above-average defender in center field, with an average arm strong enough to keep baserunners honest. Rosario has a discerning eye and finished fifth in the California League with a .372 on-base percentage, but not much happens when he swings. He crouches low in his stance and gets his body contorted, resulting in poor contact on the ground and minimal impact off the bat. He flashes above-average power in batting practice, but never gets close to it in games. Though he's a plus runner in the outfield, Rosario shows average speed on the bases and runs less often than he should.
  
  THE FUTURE: Fixing his swing will be Rosario's top priority in 2020. He is set to repeat Lake Elsinore.