Edward Olivares Stats & Scouting Report

AB	174
AVG	.224
OBP	.291
SLG	.333
HR	5

Full name Edward Daniel Olivares
Born 03/06/1996 in Caracas, Venezuela
Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 190 / Bats: R / Throws: R
Debut 07/25/2020

Top Rankings

Organization Prospect Rankings

TRACK RECORD: Originally signed by Toronto in 2014 for only $1,000, Olivares has now been traded twice in his career. The Blue Jays traded him to the Padres for Yangervis Solarte after the 2017 season and the Royals acquired him from San Diego for closer Trevor Rosenthal at the 2020 trade deadline. Olivares had a standout year at Double-A Amarillo in 2019, but wasn't quite ready for the majors and hit .240/.267/.375 in 101 plate appearances for the Padres and Royals.

SCOUTING REPORT: Olivares uses a compact swing at the plate and flashes above-average power, but struggles with pitch selection. He's generally improved each year and has the athleticism to make adjustments, but he hasn't shown enough consistently for evaluators to consider him more than a fringe-average hitter. Olivares' above-average speed allows him to cover plenty of ground in the outfield with his long strides, but he needs to improve his routes. He shows an above-average arm and is an above-average runner with good instincts on the bases.

THE FUTURE: Olivares should be at least a fourth outfielder, but he's been more tools and athleticism than production so far. He's in line for more playing time with the Royals in 2021.
TRACK RECORD: Olivares signed with the Blue Jays for just $1,000 out of Venezuela in 2014. He began drawing attention playing alongside Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. at low Class A Lansing in 2017, and the Padres acquired him after the season for Yangervis Solarte. After progressively improving throughout 2018, Olivares broke out in with Double-A Amarillo in 2019. He led Texas League in total bases (221) and runs scored (85), ranked second in RBIs (77) and finished third in stolen bases (35).

SCOUTING REPORT: An athletic righthanded hitter, Olivares has a compact swing and teases above-average power. His pitch selection has long been below-average, but it is improving and was the catalyst behind his big season. Olivares is an above-average runner with long strides in both center and right field, but late jumps and bad routes previously made him a well below-average defender. He made great strides to improve both in 2019, although he's still a tick below average. He has an above-average arm.

THE FUTURE: Most scouts peg Olivares as a future reserve outfielder, but he's trending upward to possibly become more. He'll head to Triple-A El Paso in 2020.
Olivares was one of Toronto's July 2 signings in 2014, though unlike the high-profile international prospects for big bonuses that day, Olivares received a $1,000 bonus. A broken left hamate bone limited Olivares to just 15 games in 2016, but he had a breakthrough season in 2017, albeit in the shadow of teammates Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette. Olivares has an array of plus tools. He's an athletic center fielder with plus speed and arm strength, recording 15 assists in 105 games in the outfield. At the plate he has quick hands, fast bat speed with solid-average raw power. Olivares doesn't strike out excessively, but he has an aggressive, pull-happy approach, so improving his plate discipline and being able to adjust his swing to drive pitches to the opposite field will be key as he faces better pitching. Olivares will start 2018 in high Class A Dunedin.

Minor League Top Prospects

Traded from the Blue Jays to the Padres in Jan. 2018, Olivares took a step forward in the Texas League this season. The 23-year-old Venezuelan set full-season career highs in batting average (.283), on-base percentage (.349), OPS (.801), home runs (18) and stolen bases (35), all while improving his outfield defense. An athletic righthanded hitter, Olivares began filling out his frame, which helped him tap into his above-average power. He has a compact swing and solid bat-to-ball skills. Defensively, Olivares is most likely a right fielder with above-average arm strength, although his above-average speed allows him to cover the necessary ground for center field when needed. His 35 steals ranked third in the TL. Evaluators still largely project Olivares as a fourth outfielder, but he is trending in the right direction toward becoming a potential everyday player.

Scouting Reports

TRACK RECORD: Originally signed by Toronto in 2014 for only $1,000, Olivares has now been traded twice in his career. The Blue Jays traded him to the Padres for Yangervis Solarte after the 2017 season and the Royals acquired him from San Diego for closer Trevor Rosenthal at the 2020 trade deadline. Olivares had a standout year at Double-A Amarillo in 2019, but wasn't quite ready for the majors and hit .240/.267/.375 in 101 plate appearances for the Padres and Royals.

SCOUTING REPORT: Olivares uses a compact swing at the plate and flashes above-average power, but struggles with pitch selection. He's generally improved each year and has the athleticism to make adjustments, but he hasn't shown enough consistently for evaluators to consider him more than a fringe-average hitter. Olivares' above-average speed allows him to cover plenty of ground in the outfield with his long strides, but he needs to improve his routes. He shows an above-average arm and is an above-average runner with good instincts on the bases.

THE FUTURE: Olivares should be at least a fourth outfielder, but he's been more tools and athleticism than production so far. He's in line for more playing time with the Royals in 2021.
TRACK RECORD: Originally signed by Toronto in 2014 for only $1,000, Olivares has now been traded twice in his career. The Blue Jays traded him to the Padres for Yangervis Solarte after the 2017 season and the Royals acquired him from San Diego for closer Trevor Rosenthal at the 2020 trade deadline. Olivares had a standout year at Double-A Amarillo in 2019, but wasn't quite ready for the majors and hit .240/.267/.375 in 101 plate appearances for the Padres and Royals.

SCOUTING REPORT: Olivares uses a compact swing at the plate and flashes above-average power, but struggles with pitch selection. He's generally improved each year and has the athleticism to make adjustments, but he hasn't shown enough consistently for evaluators to consider him more than a fringe-average hitter. Olivares' above-average speed allows him to cover plenty of ground in the outfield with his long strides, but he needs to improve his routes. He shows an above-average arm and is an above-average runner with good instincts on the bases.

THE FUTURE: Olivares should be at least a fourth outfielder, but he's been more tools and athleticism than production so far. He's in line for more playing time with the Royals in 2021.
TRACK RECORD: Olivares signed with the Blue Jays for just $1,000 out of Venezuela in 2014. He began drawing attention playing alongside Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. at low Class A Lansing in 2017, and the Padres acquired him after the season for Yangervis Solarte. After progressively improving throughout 2018, Olivares broke out in with Double-A Amarillo in 2019. He led Texas League in total bases (221) and runs scored (85), ranked second in RBIs (77) and finished third in stolen bases (35).

SCOUTING REPORT: An athletic righthanded hitter, Olivares has a compact swing and teases above-average power. His pitch selection has long been below-average, but it is improving and was the catalyst behind his big season. Olivares is an above-average runner with long strides in both center and right field, but late jumps and bad routes previously made him a well below-average defender. He made great strides to improve both in 2019, although he’s still a tick below average. He has an above-average arm.

THE FUTURE: Most scouts peg Olivares as a future reserve outfielder, but he’s trending upward to possibly become more. He’ll head to Triple-A El Paso in 2020.
TRACK RECORD: Olivares signed with the Blue Jays for just $1,000 out of Venezuela in 2014. He began drawing attention playing alongside Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. at low Class A Lansing in 2017, and the Padres acquired him after the season for Yangervis Solarte. After progressively improving throughout 2018, Olivares broke out in with Double-A Amarillo in 2019. He led Texas League in total bases (221) and runs scored (85), ranked second in RBIs (77) and finished third in stolen bases (35).

SCOUTING REPORT: An athletic righthanded hitter, Olivares has a compact swing and teases above-average power. His pitch selection has long been below-average, but it is improving and was the catalyst behind his big season. Olivares is an above-average runner with long strides in both center and right field, but late jumps and bad routes previously made him a well below-average defender. He made great strides to improve both in 2019, although he's still a tick below average. He has an above-average arm.

THE FUTURE: Most scouts peg Olivares as a future reserve outfielder, but he's trending upward to possibly become more. He'll head to Triple-A El Paso in 2020.
Traded from the Blue Jays to the Padres in Jan. 2018, Olivares took a step forward in the Texas League this season. The 23-year-old Venezuelan set full-season career highs in batting average (.283), on-base percentage (.349), OPS (.801), home runs (18) and stolen bases (35), all while improving his outfield defense. An athletic righthanded hitter, Olivares began filling out his frame, which helped him tap into his above-average power. He has a compact swing and solid bat-to-ball skills. Defensively, Olivares is most likely a right fielder with above-average arm strength, although his above-average speed allows him to cover the necessary ground for center field when needed. His 35 steals ranked third in the TL. Evaluators still largely project Olivares as a fourth outfielder, but he is trending in the right direction toward becoming a potential everyday player.

Career Transactions

RF Edward Olivares assigned to Bravos de Margarita.
RF Edward Olivares elected free agency.
Indianapolis Indians transferred RF Edward Olivares to the Development List.
Pittsburgh Pirates sent RF Edward Olivares outright to Indianapolis Indians.
Pittsburgh Pirates designated RF Edward Olivares for assignment.
Indianapolis Indians activated RF Edward Olivares.
Pittsburgh Pirates optioned RF Edward Olivares to Indianapolis Indians.
RF Edward Olivares assigned to Bravos de Margarita.
Kansas City Royals activated RF Edward Olivares from the 10-day injured list.
Kansas City Royals placed RF Edward Olivares on the 10-day injured list retroactive to July 8, 2023. Left mild oblique strain.
Kansas City Royals activated RF Edward Olivares from the restricted list.
Kansas City Royals placed RF Edward Olivares on the restricted list.