The Mariners have signed 17 year old shortstop Esteilon Peguero. He is receiving a $2.9 million signing bonus which is the highest amateur international signing bonus of 2010 and the 4th highest all time. It is also the 4th highest club bonus in franchise history.
So let’s take a look at this very young and talented infielder. He is 6’1”, 185 lb, and is currently listed as a shortstop. Ben Badler (@BenBadler) of Baseball America Latin America class.
In the inaugural Domincan Prospect League this year, Peguero was awarded the MVP. He hit .338/.492.879 in 17 games. He led all hitters in hits, RBI, runs, and doubles. The league was very pitcher dominated therefore he did face a challenge while putting up these great numbers.
Scouts love Peguero’s swing and he has shown great bat speed. He is an above average runner and has also shown a solid arm, glove, and solid range. Scouts are most excited about his offensive potential though.
The following scouting report by Greg Schuam (@Greg_Schuam) discusses Peguero’s swing and his potential (http://royalsprospects.com/?p=2343)
"Esteilon Peguero is arguably the jewel of this free agent signing period for international players. He posesses incredibly quick wrists, and has a smooth, fluid swing. He wastes little, if any, motion in his swing. If you look at the video he really is just a step and drive hitter. He has the potential to develop 25 HR plus power but he is very much a gap to gap guy right now. He will be signed as a SS but most believe he will settle at 3B or 2B."
This man can hopefully develop into a very talented bat to stick at third base for the Mariners. Being that Ackley will be at second for a long time it would be ideal if Peguero developed into a third baseman.
Here is a link for a video of him taking swings at the Dominican Prospect League:
No comments:
Post a Comment