Jose Siri

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Seattle Mariners #30 prospect in 2020
  TRACK RECORD: Siri was hampered in 2018 by a sprained thumb he suffered when he crashed into a wall in spring training. He returned healthy in 2019 and advanced to Triple-A, although he hit just .186 in 30 games at the level after a pedestrian showing at Double-A Chattanooga. The Mariners picked him up off waivers after the season.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Siri doesn't have much discipline at the plate, and coupled with a penchant for swinging and missing, he projects to be a below-average hitter. His raw power is plus, but he doesn't make enough contact to get to it in games. When Siri does manage to get on base, his plus speed and good jumps make him a dangerous stolen base threat. Siri has an excellent glove and strong throwing arm to boot, allowing him to profile at any outfield position.
  
  THE FUTURE: Siri is a high-energy player with plenty of tools, but his shortcomings at the plate may limit him to a reserve role. He will return to Triple-A in 2020.
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  Ranked Cincinnati Reds #9 prospect in 2019
  Track Record: Siri has long flashed exceptional tools that have been hindered by poor plate discipline. His 2018 season was more of the same. He started the season on the disabled list with a thumb injury after crashing into a wall during a spring training game, which affected his power early in his return. Siri earned a promotion to Double-A Pensacola, where he showed the plus tools that have long enticed scouts and the below-average approach that leads to too many empty at-bats.
  
  Scouting Report: Siri is unlikely to ever be better than a below-average hitter as he tends to swing and miss outside of the strike zone–his 32.2 percent strikeout rate was among the worst in the Southern League. When he does make contact, he does drive the ball, which is why there is still reason for hope. Siri is an excellent defender and has a plus arm that will help him in center field. He is also a plus runner, which helps him to have good range in the outfield. His mentality is aggressive, as he is always looking to push the envelope and take the extra base when possible.
  
  The Future: Siri saw his batting average and on-base percentage take a dip at Double-A, so it’s likely he returns there to get some more at-bats. But he should make it to Triple-A Louisville this year. Siri has the tools to be an everyday outfielder, but unless his selectivity improves he’s unlikely to live up to those hopes.
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  Ranked Cincinnati Reds #7 prospect in 2018
  Siri's second go-round at low Class A Dayton went much better than his first. He hit just .145 in 27 games there in 2016 before being demoted to Rookie-level Billings, where he finished 2015. At Dayton in 2017, Siri not only led the Midwest League with 46 stolen bases and finished second in homers with 24. He also set a league record with a 39-game hitting streak. Siri's tools can make any scout drool–he is an 80 runner with plus raw power, arm strength and range in center field–but there is still a genuine concern about his hitting approach and makeup. Siri swings and misses frequently but impacts the ball when he connects. The Reds left him in low Class A all year despite his age (he's the same age as Senzel) because they wanted him to have success to build on. His agressiveness at the plate will be tested as he climbs the minor league ladder. Regardless, Siri has genuine power-speed potential and is a true center fielder, which makes him a high-risk, but high-reward prospect. If it all comes together, Siri is an excellent defender who could hit 25 home runs or more while stealing bases and hitting for modest average. Siri turns 23 during the 2018 season, which he should begin at high Class A Daytona. Ideally, he'll play well enough to move up to Double-A Pensacola or higher during the season to speed up his development.
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  Ranked Cincinnati Reds #31 prospect in 2017
  Because of his speed, athleticism and power, Siri has as much upside as almost anyone in the Reds' farm system. But because his approach at the plate can best be described as swing first, ask questions later, there are real concerns over whether his impressive tools will ever fully come together. Like Aristides Aquino before him, Siri was overmatched by the jump to low Class A Dayton, but he did respond in Rookie-level Billings. He had a three-home run game, hit for the cycle and led the league in outfield assists while playing solid defense in center and right field. Most players with Siri's athleticism but poor plate discipline never put it all together--Denis Phipps and Junior Arias are two recent Reds' examples. But Siri's bat speed, plus arm and plus-plus speed gives him a chance to star if he can shorten his swing and lay off pitches out of the strike zone. Siri will be Rule 5 eligible

• February, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Siri was hampered in 2018 by a sprained thumb he suffered when he crashed into a wall in spring training. He returned healthy in 2019 and advanced to Triple-A, although he hit just .186 in 30 games at the level after a pedestrian showing at Double-A Chattanooga. The Mariners picked him up off waivers after the season.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Siri doesn't have much discipline at the plate, and coupled with a penchant for swinging and missing, he projects to be a below-average hitter. His raw power is plus, but he doesn't make enough contact to get to it in games. When Siri does manage to get on base, his plus speed and good jumps make him a dangerous stolen base threat. Siri has an excellent glove and strong throwing arm to boot, allowing him to profile at any outfield position.
  
  THE FUTURE: Siri is a high-energy player with plenty of tools, but his shortcomings at the plate may limit him to a reserve role. He will return to Triple-A in 2020.
• July, 2018 Scouting Report
  Siri did not make his 2018 debut until mid-May because of a thumb injury suffered in spring training, but was still promoted to Double-A on June 21. Siri has struggled in Double- A with his raw hitting approach and natural overaggressiveness, but his 80-grade speed, above-average center field defense and plus arm strength give him survivable tools to get onto a big league bench.
• December, 2017 Scouting Report
  Track Record: Siri's second go-round at low Class A Dayton went much better than his first. He hit just .145 in 27 games there in 2016 before being demoted to Rookie-level Billings, where he finished 2015. At Dayton in 2017, Siri not only led the Midwest League with 46 stolen bases and finished second in homers with 24, he also set a league record with a 39-game hitting streak. Scouting Report: Siri's tools can make any scout drool--he is an 80 runner with plus raw power, arm strength and range in center field--but there is still a genuine concern about his hitting approach and makeup. Siri swings and misses frequently but impacts the ball when he connects. The Reds left him in low Class A all year despite his age (he's the same age as Senzel) because they wanted him to have success to build on. His aggressiveness at the plate will be tested as he climbs the minor league ladder. Regardless, Siri has genuine power-speed potential and is true center fielder, which makes him a high-risk, but high-reward prospect. The Future: Siri turns 23 during the 2018 season, which he should begin at high Class A Daytona and conclude at Double-A Pensacola or higher.