Yeison Coca

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Boston Red Sox #25 prospect in 2017
  In his pro debut in the Dominican Summer League in 2016, Coca impressed by displaying his instincts, athleticism, advanced middle-of-the-field defensive ability and bat-to-ball skills. That combination suggests the possibility of a future everyday shortstop, albeit with a long developmental road in front of him to see if such a ceiling is realistic. Coca's athleticism and footwork allowed him to move well at shortstop, a position where he showed an average arm. Though he has below-average power, he delivered a .308/.372/.408 batting line. The switch-hitter shows the ability to make frequent contact, manage the strike zone and generate liners that found the gap, all while featuring a bit more raw power from the left side of the plate. One evaluator suggested that he has some similarities to a young Starlin Castro.