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1. Elian Peña, SS, Dominican Republic

Born: Oct. 19, 2007. B-T: L-R. Ht.: 5-11. Wt.: 170.
Team: Mets

Peña has one of the best combinations of hitting ability and power in the 2025 international class. He has a smooth, explosive lefthanded swing that stays compact and on-plane through the hitting zone for a long time. His offensive approach is mature with good pitch recognition and plate discipline to get himself into favorable counts and the patience to draw walks. Peña isn’t that tall, but he is strong for his age with high-end bat speed, allowing him to consistently drive the ball over the fence. If everything clicks, he could be a plus hitter with 25-30 home run power along the lines of Rafael Devers. Peña is an offensive-minded player who should start at shortstop but seems more likely to end up at third or possibly second base. He has a strong, thicker lower half and has worked hard to improve his athleticism and speed to become a solid-average runner underway. While he moves better at shortstop now than he used to, his range and actions likely will fit best at third base, where he has the plus arm to play. Peña is expected to sign for a bonus in the $5 million neighborhood, which would take up almost all of the $6,261,600 pool space for the Mets.

2. Andrew Salas, SS, Venezuela

Born: March 4, 2008. B-T: B-R. Ht.: 6-2. Wt.: 188.
Team: Marlins

Twins infielder Jose Salas signed with the Marlins in 2019 for $2.8 million. His younger brother, catcher Ethan Salas, signed with the Padres for $5.6 million in 2023. The youngest brother, Andrew, is set to follow the same path of being born and raised in Florida before signing for a seven-figure bonus as an international free agent in Venezuela. He logged more than 100 plate appearances in the summer of 2024 with the Carabobo Marineros in Venezuela, playing in a league of mostly former minor league veterans, some of whom are a decade older than him. Salas’ upbringing shows in his baseball IQ and fundamentally-sound game. A solid-average runner, Salas isn’t the quick-twitch, explosive athlete that some scouts prefer at shortstop, but he reads the ball well off the bat, has a good internal clock and moves around well at the position with fluid actions. Salas has soft hands, good body control and a solid-average arm that could tick up with more strength. Offensively, Salas has a good eye for the strike zone and a mature approach for his age. He works deep counts, draws walks and has good balance from both sides of the plate. There was a split camp from scouts about his pure hitting ability and offensive upside, but at his best, he has shown the ability to go with where the ball is pitched and backspin balls to left-center with mostly gap power that should tick up with strength gains.

3. Cris Rodriguez, OF, Dominican Republic

Born: Jan. 28, 2008. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-4. Wt.: 200.
Team: Tigers

Few players in the 2025 class can match Rodriguez in terms of physicality and power. He’s an athletic, 6-foot-4 righthanded hitter who has excellent bat speed and strength to put on a show in batting practice. In games, Rodriguez can hammer a fastball for damage, though his swing gets long, and he’s still honing his approach to sync up his swing and be on time more consistently, which leaves him more susceptible to swing-and-miss, especially against offspeed stuff. If everything clicks and he can make enough contact, the upside is there to develop 30-plus home run power. Rodriguez moves well for his size with plus speed underway, which gives him a chance to develop in center field, though at his size, he could shift to a corner depending on his physical development. 

4. Josuar Gonzalez, SS, Dominican Republic

Born: Oct. 16, 2007. B-T: B-R. Ht.: 5-11. Wt.: 175.
Team: Giants
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For some scouts, Gonzalez was their No. 1 prospect in the 2025 international class. He offers an exciting blend of athleticism, tools and offensive potential from a player who projects to stick at shortstop. Gonzalez has quickness and explosion to his game that’s immediately evident in all facets of the game. A plus-plus runner, Gonzalez is a lean, athletic shortstop with quick-burst, bouncy actions in the field. He has impressive agility and quick feet with good range, hands and body control with an above-average arm. Gonzalez has fast-twitch movements that show up in the batter’s box as well with fast hands to snap the barrel through the zone with good bat speed from both sides of the plate. Gonzalez isn’t that big but his bat speed allows him to already drive balls out of the park hitting lefty or righty. Scouts highest on Gonzalez praised his hitting ability, too. There are times when he can get caught out front early that disrupts his timing, but when he’s synced up he has the look of a potential table-setter who can hit toward the top of a lineup and be a threat for high stolen bases.

5. Diego Tornes, OF, Cuba

Born: July 3, 2008. B-T: B-R. Ht.: 6-4. Wt.: 200.
Team: Braves

Tornes is one of the younger players in the 2025 international class but has long stood out for his power. He’s a tall, physical switch-hitter with big bat speed from both sides of the plate who is able to drive the ball consistently for impact and projects to have plus power. Tornes’ swing can cut in and out of the hitting zone too quickly at times, but he’s not a feast-or-famine hitter because it’s an accurate swing, and he’s able to pick up spin early with a knack for being on time. Tornes early in the scouting process looked like a left fielder who might end up at first base. He has since improved his speed and defense—he’s a tick above-average runner with an average arm—to the point where he could get a chance to start in center field, though his long-term future could be in a corner. 

6. Warren Calcaño, SS, Dominican Republic

Born: Oct. 17, 2007. B-T: B-R. Ht.: 6-2. Wt.: 165.
Team: Royals

Calcaño is a comfortable bet to stick at shortstop. He’s a slender 6-foot-2 with a high waist and not much strength yet, but he has grown up around the game, and it shows in his instincts, especially on defense. He’s a well-coordinated shortstop who moves around with ease at the position, showing nimble footwork, soft hands and a plus arm that could still tick up as he fills out. An average runner, Calcaño’s coordination shows at the plate with his bat-to-ball skills, but he will need to get stronger to be able to drive the ball with more impact. There is more room to project strength on his wiry build, but scouts generally don’t expect him to ever be a big power threat, instead relying on a line-drive approach to stay through the middle of the field. 

7. Kendry Martinez, SS, Dominican Republic

Born: Oct. 2, 2007. B-T: L-R. Ht.: 5-10. Wt.: 160.
Team: Mariners

Martinez was one of the earliest standouts in the 2025 class. As the start of the signing period gets closer, his game has developed into a player who is steady in several facets of the game more than having an explosive tool set. With a lean, medium frame, Martinez has a sound approach for his age with a contact-oriented swing. He typically stays within the strike zone, has the patience to draw his walks and hits line drives around the field with gap power, though he doesn’t project to ever be a big home run threat. Martinez has the tools to play somewhere in the middle infield and should get a chance to develop at shortstop, though some scouts see him fitting better at second base. He’s an average runner with good hands and a tick above-average arm.

8. Johan De Los Santos, SS, Dominican Republic

Born: July 24, 2008. B-T: L-R. Ht.: 6-0. Wt.: 175.  
Team: Pirates

The Pirates signed shortstop Yordany De Los Santos in 2022 for $1.2 million. Now they’re set to land his younger brother, Johan, for a price tag that could double Yordany’s bonus. De Los Santos stood out early in the scouting process for his combination of quick-twitch athleticism and high level of baseball acumen for his age. He’s a lefthanded hitter with a quick swing and solid bat-to-ball skills who has shown the ability to go with where the ball is pitched. He doesn’t project as a big power hitter, with a chance to get to 10-15 home runs, though he should rack up a fair amount of doubles and triples. He’s a plus runner whose instincts should make him a basestealing threat. Scouts were split on De Los Santos’ defense. Some pointed to his quickness and athleticism and thought he could stick at shortstop, while others thought his hands and footwork would need work and could lead him elsewhere, possibly to second base. 

9. Wilfry De La Cruz, SS, Dominican Republic

Born: Sept. 15, 2007. B-T: B-R. Ht.: 6-3. Wt.: 175. 
Team: Cubs

De La Cruz has exciting upside with his plate discipline and physical projection to grow into big power. De La Cruz stood out early in the scouting process for his strike-zone judgment and long, wiry frame. He’s grown taller and has started to layer on more strength but still has a ton of space to fill out his broad-shouldered, 6-foot-3 frame. He’s starting to flash more power now and has the potential to grow into plus power. De La Cruz is a selective hitter, though given his long limbs, some scouts who liked his offensive game thought it would come with some swing-and-miss with a stroke that’s more efficient from the left side. An above-average runner, De La Cruz doesn’t have the quick-twitch actions or agility of other young shortstops, but he reads the ball well off the bat, typically plays under control more than most his age and has a plus arm that could get even stronger once he fills out. De La Cruz should get a chance to develop at shortstop, but given how big he could get, he might settle in at third base. 

10. Cristopher Polanco, SS, Dominican Republic

Born: Jan. 3, 2008. B-T: L-R. Ht.: 5-11. Wt.: 180.
Team: Blue Jays

Polanco is one of the more advanced lefthanded hitters in the 2025 international class. He regularly strings together quality at-bats and performs well in games with a short, sweet swing that’s mechanically sound and a knack for barreling good velocity. Polanco’s hitting ability is what stands out most. He can sneak a ball out to his pull side, but it’s mostly doubles pop with a hit-over-power game. An average runner, Polanco is an offensive-oriented middle infielder who should get a chance to develop at shortstop. Scouts highest on him thought he had a chance to stick at the position, praising his defensive actions, improved footwork and good body control. Others thought he might go to second base, in part because of a fringe-average arm, though he shows the ability to throw from multiple angles and could see that tool tick up with strength gains.

11. Gabriel Davalillo, C, Venezuela

Born: Nov. 6, 2007. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 5-11. Wt.: 215.
Team: Angels

For several scouts, Davalillo is the top catcher in the 2025 international class. Davalillo comes from a big baseball family spanning multiple generations. His brother, Rangers righthander David Davalillo Jr., reached High-A Hickory in 2024, and his father, David Davalillo, was a minor league shortstop in the 1990s who reached Double-A and spent several years managing in the lower levels of the Mets farm system. Gabriel’s instincts for the game aren’t surprising, though it’s the power tools he brings that stand out. He has a strong, thick 5-foot-11 frame with the strength and bat speed to drive the ball out of the park with the potential to be a 20-25 home run threat. Scouts were split on his pure hitting ability, but those highest on him thought he swung and missed at a low rate and that his approach helped him tap into that power against live pitching. Davalillo should be able to stick at catcher, though he will have to stay on top of his conditioning to do so and continue to bring along his blocking and receiving. He does have good flexibility behind the plate, a high baseball IQ and an above-average arm that’s his best defensive asset. 

12. Yorger Bautista, OF, Dominican Republic

Born: Sept. 19, 2007. B-T: L-L. Ht.: 6-1. Wt.: 187.
Team: Mariners
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For some scouts, Bautista is the top Venezuelan prospect in the 2025 class. Bautista stood out early in the scouting process because of his hitting ability from the left side. He has long been a high-end offensive performer in games playing against older competition. It’s an unorthodox swing, yet despite less than textbook mechanics, he’s able to recognize pitches well with a good approach and hit well against live pitching. The biggest difference over the last year or two for Bautista has been the significant jump in his tools, especially with his speed, strength and power. Bautista now has excellent bat speed and the strength behind his swing to drive the ball with impact and a chance to grow into a 25-plus home run threat. Bautista has long shown good defensive instincts in center field but has gone from a below-average runner to now running plus-plus times in the 60-yard dash with better athleticism, giving him a high probability to stick in center field. His arm strength has improved to become a plus tool, as well.

13. Kevin Alvarez, OF, Cuba

Born: Jan. 13, 2008. B-T: L-L. Ht.: 6-4. Wt.: 185.
Team: Astros

Alvarez is one of the more polished offensive players in the 2025 international class. He has a mature approach at the plate to put together consistent quality at-bats. His bat is his calling card, using a short, direct swing to make frequent contact and use the whole field. Alvarez impressed several scouts early on with his hitting ability, but he has since grown a couple inches to 6-foot-4 and started to add more impact to drive the ball out of the park with the space on his frame for his power to climb more as he fills out. An average runner, Alvarez isn’t a quick-twitch athlete, relying more on his instincts and routes than raw speed in center field. He should get a chance to start in center field but given his speed and size will likely gravitate to a corner outfield spot as he advances, with an above-average that should play in right field. 

14. Manny Cedeño, SS, Dominican Republic

Born: Aug. 14, 2008. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 5-11. Wt.: 170.
Team: Yankees

Cedeño is one of the youngest players in the 2025 international class and will play nearly the entire Dominican Summer League season as a 16-year-old. One of the most advanced hitters in the 2025 international class, Cedeño has similarities to Red Sox shortstop Yoeilin Cespedes, who signed out of the Dominican Republic for $1.4 million in 2023 and is now a top 10 prospect in their system. Cedeño is a little bit taller than Cespedes but has a medium, compact frame with a crisp, efficient righthanded swing. It’s a simple, direct path with good barrel accuracy and high-end bat speed for his age. That allows him to make frequent contact with a line-drive approach and deep carry off his bat to both alleys, making for a promising blend of both contact and impact. Many scouts who saw Cedeño early thought he would be a future second or third baseman, which still might happen, but his improvements defensively and athletically give him a better chance to continue at shortstop. His speed has ticked up to a plus tool and he has an above-average arm with a quick exchange.

15. Brayan Cortesia, SS, Venezuela

Born: Nov. 14, 2007. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-2. Wt.: 180.
Team: Nationals

Early in the scouting process, Cortesia was an athletic, 5-foot-10 shortstop with a good glove for his age. He has since grown to 6-foot-2, enhancing his physical upside while the rest of his tools have continued to trend up. When he was smaller, Cortesia was a line-drive hitter who stayed inside the ball well with quick hands to use the whole field with good plate coverage, albeit without much carry off his bat from his skinny frame. Now he has started to flash more extra-base damage and should continue to see more of his doubles start to go over the fence in the next few years. Cortesia is a plus runner with the footwork, hands and above-average arm to stick in the infield with a good chance to handle shortstop at higher levels. 

16. Alejandro Cruz, 3B, Cuba

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Born: Jan. 2, 2007. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-3. Wt.: 185.
Team: White Sox

Cruz won a silver medal playing for Cuba in the U-15 World Cup in 2022 in Mexico, where he hit .320/.393/.480 and made the all-tournament team after hitting well earlier in the year at the U-15 World Cup Qualifier in Venezuela, as well. Cruz has a tall, athletic frame for a young third baseman. Scouts highest on Cruz liked his hitting ability from a simple righthanded stroke, though others had more reservations about his pure hitting ability. Cruz has flashed occasional over-the-fence juice but isn’t a big slugger, though there’s strength projection in his frame to grow into average power. While a lot of third basemen his age are defensive liabilities who might move off the position, Cruz fields his position well with quick reactions off the bat and an above-average arm. 

17. Liberts Aponte, SS, Venezuela

Born: Nov. 8, 2007. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-0. Wt.: 170.
Team: Reds

Aponte draws attention immediately when he’s taking groundballs at shortstop, where he’s a potential plus fielder. His slick defensive actions are among the best in the class with his quick, nimble footwork, soft hands and swift transfer. A plus runner, Aponte has a good internal clock and a knack for making acrobatic plays. Aponte doesn’t have an elite arm, but that could still tick up as he gets stronger. Aponte drew widespread praise for his defense, but he will need to add strength to his slender frame to enhance his offensive game. He has a sound swing with good bat-to-ball skills, spraying line drives with doubles power.  

18. Eliomar Garces, SS, Venezuela

Born: Sept. 11, 2007. B-T: B-R. Ht.: 5-10. Wt.: 163.
Team: Rays

When teams were scouting Garces in Venezuela, he was a 5-foot-7 shortstop who stood out for his defense and knack for putting the ball in play from both sides of the plate. He’s grown a few inches since then but is still on the smaller side with a good mix of game skills and actions at shortstop. He’s not a burner runner, but he has quick-twitch actions at shortstop, where he’s a potential above-average defender with clean footwork, secure hands and a good internal clock with an above-average arm. Garces doesn’t have the size or strength to hit for more than occasional sneaky pop, but he has good plate discipline and a high-contact bat from both sides of the plate from a short, compact stroke.

19. Santiago Leon, SS, Venezuela

Born: June 25, 2008. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-0. Wt.: 172.
Team: Twins

Leon is a smart player who grew up in a baseball family as the son of longtime Twins scout Jose Leon. One of the younger players in the 2025 class, Leon has performed well in games with a mature offensive approach for his age. He recognizes pitches, manages his at-bats well and makes frequent contact with the ability to use the whole field. It’s a hit-over-power offensive game that might stay that way, though there’s enough strength projection there for more of his doubles to start turning into homers in the next few years. An average runner, Leon doesn’t have typical quick-twitch actions that some teams prefer at shortstop, but he has a chance to stick at the position depending on his physical development with soft hands and good body control. 

20. Daniel Hernandez, C, Venezuela

Born: Feb. 16, 2008. B-T: L-R. Ht.: 5-11. Wt.: 168.
Team: Nationals

An offensive-oriented catcher, Hernandez drew praise from scouts for his ability at the plate. He’s an advanced lefthanded hitter for his age with quick hands, an easy swing, good contact skills and a history of performing well in games. Hernandez isn’t that big, but his large hands and feet suggest he could keep growing, and his combination of bat speed and ability to hit the ball in the air have him already flashing over-the-fence power to his pull side with more to come. Hernandez has a promising offensive profile, though there are questions about whether he will stick behind the plate. Those concerns mostly stem from his below-average arm strength, so he will need to improve his arm and get more efficient with his footwork on throws. Scouts highest on his chances to catch praised his soft hands, receiving skills and flexibility. 

21. Maykel Coret, OF, Dominican Republic

Born: Sept. 24, 2007. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-4. Wt.: 185.
Team: Rays

Coret is an exciting player to dream on if everything clicks because of his size, athleticism, tools and upside. Has has grown to a strong but still lanky 6-foot-4 with plenty of space to continue filling out and add to what’s already impressive power for his age. Coret has high-end bat speed and could end up with plus and potentially plus-plus raw power. He’s a long-limbed hitter whose swing can get long, so there are questions on how much swing-and-miss will come with his power, but while there are concerns about his pure hittability, scouts generally didn’t think he was a crude hitter either. Coret is a potential power/speed threat as a plus runner with a chance to stay in center field. His size leads some scouts to think he could end up in a corner, but others think he’s a true center fielder with his speed, athleticism and defensive instincts to go with a plus arm. The overall package has similarities to outfielder Denzel Clark, a top 10 prospect in the Athletics system.

22. Juan Cabada, SS, Dominican Republic

Born: April 30, 2008. B-T: L-R. Ht.: 5-10. Wt.: 175. 
Team: Cubs 

Cabada is one of the most talented pure hitters in the Dominican Republic. It’s a quick, compact swing that’s mechanically sound with a good path through the hitting zone. Cabada has a mature approach with a good pitch recognition, a keen understanding of the strike zone and a track record of being consistently on time and on the barrel for hard contact in games. Scouts were split on how much power Cabada will have in his prime. Some scouts had concerns about his physical upside and whether he would ever get to big power, while others thought he had more strength potential and with his barrel frequency would grow into bigger home run juice once he learns which pitches to try to drive for damage out front. Cabada could see time at shortstop in the lower levels but he doesn’t have much quick twitch to his defensive actions. He’s an average runner with an average arm who likely lands at either second or third base. 

23. Ruben Castillo, OF, Dominican Republic

Born: Jan. 4, 2008. B-T: L-L. Ht.: 6-0. Wt.: 165.
Team: Yankees

Castillo offers a promising mix of hitting ability from the left side with a chance to stay up the middle. Castillo has quick hands, and while his swing can get big at times, he is typically on time and makes frequent contact. He has more room to add strength to his lean, athletic frame, with enough strength to occasionally drive a ball out to his pull side, but he projects more of a doubles and triples threat than a big home run hitter. He’s an above-average runner who moves around well in center field.

24. Ayden Johnson, SS, Bahamas 

Born: Feb. 13, 2008. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-1. Wt.: 190.
Team: Athletics

Paris Johnson, a 19-year-old outfielder with the Dodgers who played in the Dominican Summer League, signed in 2022. His younger brother, Ayden, is one of the top players from the Bahamas for the 2025 class. Johnson has a strong, physical build for his age with big bat speed and the ability to hammer fastballs with the potential to develop plus raw power. Scouts were split on Johnson’s pure hitting ability. Some evaluators thought he still had some rawness at the plate and would be a power-over-hit player, while others praised his professional approach in batting practice, ability to stay through the middle of the field and recognize pitches in games. Johnson has spent considerable time training in the Dominican Republic and Florida, so he’s become more accustomed to facing better pitching than a lot of young hitters in the Bahamas. Johnson might play shortstop early in his career but looks likely to move to third base with an outside chance at second base. He’s not a natural, fluid mover in the infield, but he has the hands and above-average arm that give him a chance to stick in the dirt. 

25. Breyson Guedez, OF, Venezuela

Born: Sept. 28, 2007. B-T: L-L. Ht.: 5-10. Wt.: 160.
Team: Athletics

Guedez played for Venezuela in the U-15 World Cup in Mexico in 2022 and in the U-18 World Cup in 2023 when he was 15. He’s a smaller-framed lefty who stands out most for his bat. It’s a short stroke with good bat-to-ball skills and an aggressive approach that he will have to reign in to become more selective, but he has the hand-eye coordination to make contact against pitches both in and out of the strike zone. Guedez doesn’t have the strength potential to project big home run juice, so it’s likely a hit-over-power profile. He’s an average runner who could get a chance to develop in center field, though he doesn’t have typical center field speed and could end up in a corner. 

26. Dorian Soto, SS, Dominican Republic

Born: Feb. 14, 2008. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-3. Wt.: 185.
Team: Red Sox
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Soto has been on an upward trend, both physically and offensively. He has grown to 6-foot-3 and might end up taller with what’s already a well-proportioned build and a loose, fast swing. There’s explosiveness to his swing and he’s able to get his lower half into that swing well already that helps him generate big power for his age with more to come. Early in the scouting process, some clubs had concerns about swing-and-miss, but as he’s gotten stronger he has done a better job of controlling his moves at the plate, using his hands well to put the ball in play with a good approach for his age. Soto draws praise for his game acumen and he has the actions to stick in the dirt, though his size will probably push him off shortstop. If he does move, his hands and solid-average arm should fit well at third base. 

27. Royel Strop, OF, Dominican Republic

Born: July 4, 2008. B-T: L-L. Ht.: 6-1. Wt.: 165.
Team: Cardinals

Pedro Strop had a 13-year major league career as a reliever from 2009-2021, starting his career with the Rangers and Orioles before spending eight years with the Cubs, where he had most of his best seasons. His son, Royel, is now one of the top outfielders in the Dominican Republic. Strop is young for the class with a wiry, athletic build. Strop has impressive bat speed and can drive balls out of the park to the pull side already. He’s not strictly a pull-hitter though, showing the ability to drive balls deep to the left-center field alley. Scouts were split on his pure hitting ability, where some thought his power would come with swing-and-miss, while others thought he was a patient hitter who controlled the strike zone and showed good feel for the barrel. Strop is a plus runner with a body type that should stay lean as he fills out and give him a good chance to stay in center field. Some scouts thought his defensive instincts would need improvement to stay there, while others said his reads and routes were advanced for his age. He has an above-average arm that could jump another grade once he fills out.

28. Kenny Fenelon, OF, Dominican Republic

Born: Sept. 30, 2007. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-0. Wt.: 180. 
Team: Brewers

Fenelon is an electric athlete and a potential power/speed threat in the middle of the field. He has a strong but lean 6-foot frame with quick hands and explosive bat speed to drive the ball with impact. Fenelon has the power to leave the yard now and the strength projection to develop into a 20-25 home run threat. The biggest question mark on Fenelon is how his hitting ability will translate against more advanced pitching. Fenelon can crush fastballs with the ability to drive balls in the air, but he will have to tighten his swing and make adjustments to improve against breaking balls, though he does a solid job for his age of navigating the strike zone. Fenelon is a plus runner whose speed should make him both a high stolen base threat and allow him to stay in center field, where he has a fringe-average arm. 

29. Yulian Barreto, SS, Venezuela 

Born: Sept. 22, 2007. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 5-9. Wt.: 160.
Team: Giants

Barreto was one of the early standouts in the class as a shortstop with the tools to stick at the position. He moves around well at shortstop with good actions, soft hands and a plus arm. He’s a wiry hitter whose offensive game is based on spreading line drives around the field. Barreto will hit occasional doubles but there isn’t much offensive impact with his game and his stature doesn’t project for a player who will ever have big power. 

30. Elian De La Cruz, OF, Dominican Republic

Born: Sept. 25, 2007. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-0. Wt.: 175.
Team: D-backs

De La Cruz packs a strong punch behind his righthanded swing. It’s a fast bat with the ability to drive the ball well to both alleys and out of the park to his pull side. Some scouts though De La Cruz would be a power-over-hit type, citing concerns about his aggressive approach and swing-and-miss, while those highest on him saw good hand-eye coordination and game performance with the ability to tap into his power against live pitching. De La Cruz is athletic and a plus runner, which gives him a chance to play center field at least at the lower levels. Given the way he’s built, his speed could back up as he continues to fill out and might end up leading him to an outfield corner.