It is depressing how long I have known the name of Roderick Arias since he turns just 17 next month. For all of that time he has been linked to the Yankees (he is literally always wearing a Yankee hat in his occasional Instagram videos) and finally in January they should be able to make it official. Now that we are just five months away from that, we should start to see more articles about him. Like Dominguez, he is a switch hitter.
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Scouting grades: Hit: 60 | Power: 55 | Run: 55 | Arm: 55 | Field: 55 | Overall: 55
The top international prospect in the class, Arias is an extraordinary talent and the consensus No. 1.
There’s a lot to like about the teenager. Starting on the defensive side of the ball, Arias has plus arm potential. His throws are accurate and effortless, and he’s always in a position to make the throws. His arm is strong from any angle. He also shows good footwork with soft hands and above-average range.
At the plate, he exhibits above-average bat-to-ball skills and strike zone awareness. He shows good plate discipline and doesn’t swing and miss often. He shows power from both sides of the plate, especially by the right side. There’s good opposite-field power from the left side, and the overall package that could develop into a plus-plus hitter.
On the bases, Arias can score easily from first base and second base showing very good anticipation and awareness. He consistently runs the timed 60-yard run in 6.5 seconds, which is above average.
The teen trains in the Dominican Republic with Daniel Paulino and Luis Schecker, members of MLB’s Trainer Partnership Program. The Yankees are the favorite to sign him.
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https://www.mlb.com/news/top-international-prospects-rankings-2021?t=mlb-pipeline-coverage