Hoy Park Stats & Scouting Report

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The Yankees signed Park to a $1 million bonus during their international spending spree of 2014. While that was far from their largest signing bonus, he immediately ranked as one of the most advanced players signed during that period because he already was 18. He spent his first pro season at Rookie-level Pulaski in the Appalachian League and showed off excellent range and arm strength at shortstop, even if he did need to be told to avoid the flashy play at times. He also showed good barrel control and feel to hit with a little bit of power. The Yankees want Park to add some more strength to his 6-foot-1, 163-pound frame to both help him put more authority behind the balls he hits and also to help him withstand the rigors of full-season ball once he gets there. He appears ticketed for short-season Staten Island once he completes extended spring training in 2016.

The Yankees signed Park out of South Korea in July 2014, and he made his pro debut at Pulaski this summer and showed an intriguing package of tools both offensively and defensively. Park is a rangy shortstop with quick feet, slick actions and smooth glove work, and he made strides with his body control in 2015. He has plus arm strength, and as he matures and learns how to use his tools, he could develop into an outstanding defender. Offensively, Park has some fire in his lefthanded bat. His swing has some length to it, but he creates intriguing torque with long levers and quick hands. Park struck out 19 percent of the time this season, but when he made contact, the ball came off his bat well. He showed the ability to punch the ball to the opposite field or pull the ball over the fence.